Sight Words

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What is a sight word?

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A sight word is a common word that children are encouraged to recognize without having to sound it out.

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What does the word 'likes' mean?

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'Likes' is the third person singular present tense of 'like', meaning to enjoy or have a preference for something.

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What is the purpose of sight words in reading?

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Sight words help children read more fluently and understand text better by recognizing common words quickly.

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What does the word 'bus' refer to?

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A 'bus' is a large vehicle that carries passengers along a fixed route.

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What does the word 'catches' mean?

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'Catches' is the third person singular present tense of 'catch', meaning to grab or seize something that is thrown.

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What does the word 'wants' mean?

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'Wants' is the third person singular present tense of 'want', meaning to desire or wish for something.

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What does the word 'never' mean?

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'Never' means at no time; not ever.

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What is the difference between 'like' and 'likes'?

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'Like' is used for the base form, while 'likes' is used when talking about he, she, or it.

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How can sight words help in writing?

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Knowing sight words allows children to write more fluently and express their thoughts without getting stuck on common words.

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What is an example of a sight word?

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Examples of sight words include 'the', 'and', 'is', 'to', and 'you'.