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Voting is a civic responsibility for adults.
What does Civic mean?
Related to community life and public responsibilities.
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Related to community life and public responsibilities.
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Civic in a sentence
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The class studied civic life in local communities.
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Civic actions can help make a town safer and fairer.
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What does civic mean?
Civic means related to community life and public responsibilities.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to civic?
Public is close in meaning to civic in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a good contrast to civic?
Private gives a useful opposite or contrast to civic.
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siv · ik · strongest beat: siv
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WordCivic.
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MeaningCivic means Related to community life and public responsibilities.
ExampleExample: Voting is a civic responsibility for adults.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- siv · ik
- Strongest beat
- siv
- Ending
- ik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on siv.
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Hint for students
Civic means related to a city, citizens, or community duties.
Common mix-up
Civic is not the same as civil. Civic is about citizens or community life; civil can mean polite or related to ordinary laws and government.
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Write one sentence that shows civic without using the word civic. Model sentence: The students learned how citizens can help their town by voting and volunteering. Clue words: citizens, help their town, voting, volunteering Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show duties or life in a community?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'Voting is a civic responsibility.' Why does civic fit better than private?
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