Teaching page · Grade 3 · Lesson 37
Key adjectives — bring the words back
You have met these words and used them. Now you choose between them.
The words
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1accurate means about the same as exactly right.
Her measurement was accurate.
2various means about the same as several kinds.
We tested various soils.
3recent means about the same as just happened.
The recent rain filled the pond.
Two ways to say it
✗ Her measurement was exactly right. — this is not wrong, but it is everyday talk.
✓ Her measurement was accurate. — this is how a writer says it.
Ask yourself: “Which of these two is closer to what I mean?”
Remember
Adjectives tell which one and what kind.
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