{"id":560,"date":"2022-04-19T11:29:27","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T11:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=560"},"modified":"2025-09-13T11:51:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T11:51:23","slug":"e-aa-1-which-definition-matches-the-sentence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-aa-1-which-definition-matches-the-sentence\/","title":{"rendered":"E- AA.1 Which definition matches the sentence?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Which definition matches the sentence?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGrbrpWvQY\/NegCZ6BJm556a5dEo0Rzfw\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGrbrpWvQY&#x2F;NegCZ6BJm556a5dEo0Rzfw&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGrbrpWvQY&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Which definition matches the sentence?<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>key notes: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong>What is a Definition?<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>definition<\/strong> is an explanation of what a word means. Think of it like a secret code for a word! Dictionaries are full of definitions. When a word has multiple meanings, the dictionary will list them separately. That&#8217;s where matching becomes important!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>How to Match Definitions to Sentences<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a step-by-step guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read the sentence carefully.<\/strong> Pay attention to all the words around the word you&#8217;re trying to define. These words give you clues!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identify the word<\/strong> whose definition you&#8217;re looking for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look up the word in a dictionary<\/strong> (either a real book or online!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read all the definitions<\/strong> for that word. Many words have more than one!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replace the word in the sentence with each definition.<\/strong> Which definition makes the <em>most<\/em> sense?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your answer!<\/strong> Does the sentence still make sense with your chosen definition? If so, you&#8217;ve found a match!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Let&#8217;s Practice!<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sentence:<\/strong> The <em>bark<\/em> of the dog woke up the neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Word:<\/strong> bark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Definitions (simplified):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Definition 1: The outer covering of a tree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Definition 2: The sound a dog makes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s try replacing &#8216;bark&#8217; with each definition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;The <em>outer covering of a tree<\/em> of the dog woke up the neighbors.&#8221; (Doesn&#8217;t make sense!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;The <em>sound a dog makes<\/em> of the dog woke up the neighbors.&#8221; (Makes sense!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Definition 2 is the correct match!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Another Example:<\/strong><br><br><strong>Sentence:<\/strong> Please <em>present<\/em> your homework to the class.<br><br><strong>Word:<\/strong> present<br><br><strong>Definitions (simplified):<\/strong><br><br>Definition 1: To give something to someone.<br><br>Definition 2: To show or display something to an audience.<br><br>Which definition fits best?<\/td><td><strong>Think:<\/strong><br><br>Would you <em>give<\/em> your homework to the class, or<br><br><br>Would you <em>show<\/em> your homework to the class?<br><br><br><strong>Answer:<\/strong>Definition 2 fits best here. You&#8217;re showing your homework to the class!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Look for clues in the sentence.<\/strong> What is the sentence about? This will help you narrow down the possible definitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Try all the definitions.<\/strong> Even if one definition seems right at first, try them all to be sure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read the sentence out loud<\/strong> with each definition in place of the word. Sometimes hearing it will help you decide which one makes the most sense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t give up!<\/strong> Matching definitions can be tricky, but with practice, you&#8217;ll get better at it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-fixed-layout\" style=\"color:#000060\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Next Steps<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s your turn! Try matching definitions to sentences in your reading assignments. Ask your teacher if you need help. Keep practicing, and you&#8217;ll become a definition-matching master! \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/92160\/531\/430\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-94.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-94.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-94-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-2-94-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/92161\/228\/148\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-94.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-94.png 500w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-94-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/5thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Worksheet-1-1-1-94-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which definition matches the sentence? 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