easy
The clay began to form a bowl.
What does Form mean?
shape, type, or to create
Dictionary definition
The shape, type, or arrangement of something; also to make or create.
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Form in a sentence
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Please fill out the form.
hard
A poem's form can affect how readers hear its rhythm.
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What does form mean?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to form?
Shape is close in meaning to form.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is most opposite in meaning to form?
Disorder contrasts with form.
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WordForm.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningForm means shape, type, or to create.
ExampleExample: The clay began to form a bowl.
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Hint for students
shape, type, or to create.
Common mix-up
Form does not always mean shape. In some sentences, it means type or create.
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Write two short sentences that use form in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: Please fill out the form. Clue words: fill, out. Ask: Which meaning of form does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of form in this model sentence: "Please fill out the form." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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