Sight Word 4

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What is a sight word?

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A sight word is a commonly used word that children are encouraged to recognize without having to sound it out. These words often do not follow standard phonetic rules.

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What does the word 'could' indicate in a sentence?

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The word 'could' is a modal verb that indicates possibility or ability in the past.

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What is the meaning of the word 'big'?

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The word 'big' is an adjective that describes something of considerable size, extent, or capacity.

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What does the term 'school' refer to?

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The term 'school' refers to an institution for educating children or a place where learning occurs.

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What is the verb form of 'play' in the present tense?

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The verb form of 'play' in the present tense is 'plays' when used with third-person singular subjects.

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What does the pronoun 'they' refer to?

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The pronoun 'they' is used to refer to a group of people or things that have already been mentioned or are understood.

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How can you identify a modal verb in a sentence?

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A modal verb can be identified as a verb that expresses necessity, possibility, permission, or ability, such as 'can', 'could', 'may', 'might', 'must', 'shall', 'should', 'will', and 'would'.

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What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, providing more information about them.

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What is the difference between 'could' and 'can'?

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'Can' is used to express ability in the present, while 'could' is used to express ability in the past or to indicate a possibility.

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What is the significance of using sight words in early reading?

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Using sight words helps children improve their reading fluency and comprehension by allowing them to recognize common words quickly.