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Two geckos hid under the leaves.
What does Geckos mean?
Geckos are small climbing lizards.
Dictionary definition
Small lizards, often known for climbing walls and ceilings.
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Geckos can be helpful because some eat insects.
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Many geckos have special feet that help them climb smooth surfaces.
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WordGeckos.
Partnoun.
MeaningGeckos are small climbing lizards.
ExampleExample: Two geckos hid under the leaves.
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- Syllables
- gek · ohz
- Strongest beat
- gek
- Ending
- ohz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gek.
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Synonyms
Words like Geckos
lizardsReptiles with long bodies and tails.
reptilesCold-blooded animals such as lizards and snakes.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mammalsA different animal group.
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Geckos word family
Base word
gecko
noun
geckos
Plural form.
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Hint for students
Geckos are small lizards, often known for climbing with sticky toes.
Common mix-up
Geckos are reptiles, not insects. They have backbones, legs, and scaly skin.
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Write one sentence that shows geckos without using the word geckos. Model sentence: Several tiny lizards rested on the glass wall of the terrarium. Clue words: tiny lizards, glass wall, terrarium Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show more than one small lizard?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Two geckos hid behind the warm rock." Why does geckos fit better than puppies?
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