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The dog wagged its tail.
What does Dog mean?
A dog is a common pet animal.
Dictionary definition
A common pet animal known for barking, loyalty, and companionship.
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Our dog learned to sit before getting a treat.
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The story showed how a dog can become a loyal companion to a family.
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What is a dog?
A dog is a common pet animal known for barking and companionship.
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Which sentence uses dog correctly?
This sentence uses dog to mean the animal.
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Which word is closest in meaning to dog?
Canine is a formal word related to dogs.
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MeaningDog means A dog is a common pet animal.
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Synonyms
Words like Dog
canineA formal word for a dog or dog-like animal.
petUse when a dog is kept as a companion animal.
Antonyms
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catA different common household pet.
wild animalA contrast when talking about pets and domesticated animals.
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A dog is a common pet animal known for barking, wagging its tail, and living with people.
Common mix-up
Dog is not the same as puppy. A puppy is a young dog; dog can mean any age.
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Write one sentence that shows dog without using the word dog. Model sentence: The barking pet wagged its tail and brought me a ball. Clue words: barking pet, wagged its tail, ball Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a dog-like pet or animal?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail when I came home.' Why does dog fit better than cat?
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