Dictionary Definition Practice

How many syllables is the word confirm?

Confirm [kuhn-furm]

verb (used with object)

1.to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify:This report confirms my suspicions. 2.to acknowledge with definite assurance:Did the hotel confirm our room reservation?

3.to make valid or binding by some formal or legal act; sanction; ratify:

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CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What part of speech is the word confirm?

Confirm [kuhn-furm]

verb (used with object)

1.to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify:This report confirms my suspicions. 2.to acknowledge with definite assurance:Did the hotel confirm our room reservation?

3.to make valid or binding by some formal or legal act; sanction; ratify:

• noun

• adjective

• verb

• adverb

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

When you at "tion" to confirm, it becomes confirmation. When you add tion to a word, the word become a(n) _____________.

• noun

• verb

• adjective

• adverb

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

arm (ärm)

noun

1. a limb of the human body that extends from the hand to the shoulder;

2. a sleeve on a piece of clothing;

verb

3. to activate the fuse of a device;

4. to supply with tools to prepare for something

Which meaning of arm is used in the following sentence?

People can arm themselves against disease by washing their hands.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

track (trak)

noun

1. a mark left on the ground;

2. a line of rails on a railroad;

verb

3. to observe the progress of something;

4. to follow a trail to locate an animal

Which meaning of track fits the way it used in the following sentence?

The CDC tracks diseases around the world.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

track (trak)

noun

1. a mark left on the ground;

2. a line of rails on a railroad;

verb

3. to observe the progress of something;

4. to follow a trail to locate an animal

Which meaning of track fits the way it used in the following sentence?

The hunter tracked the deer through the woods.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

track (trak)

noun

1. a mark left on the ground;

2. a line of rails on a railroad;

verb

3. to observe the progress of something;

4. to follow a trail to locate an animal

Which meaning of track fits the way it used in the following sentence?

The tracks were obviously made by a bear.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

spread (spred)

verb

1. to extend over a large area;

2. to apply something over an object in a layer;

noun

3. a soft paste that can be applied to food;

4. a large meal

Which is the meaning of the word spread in the following sentence?

Lupe spreads peanut butter on the bread.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

spread (spred)

verb

1. to extend over a large area;

2. to apply something over an object in a layer;

noun

3. a soft paste that can be applied to food;

4. a large meal

Which is the meaning of the word spread in the following sentence?

Ebola can spread by bodily fluids, such as blood or saliva.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

spread (spred)

verb

1. to extend over a large area;

2. to apply something over an object in a layer;

noun

3. a soft paste that can be applied to food;

4. a large meal

Which is the meaning of the word spread in the following sentence?

The spread on the table looked delicious and offered a variety of options.

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CCSS.L.5.5C