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The clumsy puppy bumped into the chair.
What does Clumsy mean?
Not very graceful with movement.
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Awkward in movement or handling things.
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He felt clumsy while learning to skate.
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Clumsy movement can happen when someone is awkward, rushed, or still practicing.
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What does clumsy mean?
Clumsy means awkward in movement or handling things.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to clumsy?
Awkward is close in meaning to clumsy in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a good contrast to clumsy?
Graceful gives a useful opposite or contrast to clumsy.
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MeaningClumsy means Not very graceful with movement.
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gracefulA useful contrast to clumsy in this meaning.
coordinatedA useful contrast to clumsy in this meaning.
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Hint for students
Clumsy means awkward in movement and likely to drop, bump, or trip.
Common mix-up
Clumsy is not the same as silly. Clumsy is about awkward movement, not making jokes.
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Write one sentence that shows clumsy without using the word clumsy. Model sentence: He bumped the chair, dropped his pencil, and tripped over his backpack. Clue words: bumped, dropped, tripped, backpack Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show awkward movement or accidents?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The clumsy puppy knocked over the water bowl.' Why does clumsy fit better than careful?
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