Word Families

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What is a word family?

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A group of words that have a common feature or pattern, usually sharing the same root or base word.

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What is the word family for 'sip'?

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sip, lip, zip

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What does 'zip' mean?

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To move quickly or to fasten something with a zipper.

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What is the word family for 'jet'?

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jet, net, wet

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What does 'pet' mean?

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An animal that is domesticated and kept for companionship.

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What is the word family for 'net'?

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net, jet, wet

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What does 'lip' mean?

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The edge of the mouth.

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What is a common feature of words in a word family?

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They often have the same ending sounds.

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Can 'pig' be part of the same word family as 'zip'?

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No, 'pig' does not share the same ending sound as 'zip'.

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What is the word family for 'bat'?

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bat, cat, hat