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She signed up for a science course.
What does Course mean?
A set of classes on one subject.
Dictionary definition
A series of classes on a subject.
Example sentences
Course in a sentence
medium
The course includes videos, readings, and quizzes.
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A course is a series of lessons about one subject.
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Commonly confused words
Coarse or course?
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Coarse
Rough or made of large particles.
In a sentence The coarse sand felt rough.
Course
A route, a series of lessons, or a part of a meal.
In a sentence We followed the course of the river.
Spot the difference Coarse means rough or not fine. Course can mean a route, a class, or a part of a meal.
Which word fits?
Choose coarse or course for each blank. Say your answer, then check why it fits.
1The ___ fabric scratched against my hand.
Check answer 1
coarse — The sentence describes a rough texture.
2She enrolled in a painting ___ at the art centre.
Check answer 2
course — The sentence names a series of lessons.
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Practice 1
What does course mean?
Course means a series of classes on a subject.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to course?
Class is close in meaning to course in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to course?
Recess gives a useful opposite or contrast to course.
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MeaningCourse means A set of classes on one subject.
ExampleExample: She signed up for a science course.
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recessA useful contrast to course in this meaning.
free timeA useful contrast to course in this meaning.
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Course word family
Base word
course
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course
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Hint for students
Course can mean a class, a route, or part of a meal. Context tells the meaning.
Common mix-up
Course is not the same as coarse. Course can mean class or path; coarse means rough.
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Write one sentence that shows course without using the word course. Model sentence: She took a six-week art class after school. Clue words: took, six-week, art class, after school Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the class meaning, not the rough-texture word?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'I signed up for a science course.' Why does course fit better than coarse?
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