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Wear a helmet when you ride a bike.
What does Helmet mean?
A helmet protects your head.
Dictionary definition
A hard protective covering worn on the head for safety.
Example sentences
Helmet in a sentence
medium
The construction worker put on a helmet before entering the site.
hard
A well-fitted helmet helps reduce the risk of head injury during certain activities.
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Practice 1
What is a helmet?
A helmet is safety gear for the head.
Practice 2
Which word is most related to helmet?
A helmet is worn for safety.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses helmet correctly?
Helmet fits a sentence about protective head gear.
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Helmet
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hel · mit · strongest beat: hel
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WordHelmet.
Partnoun.
MeaningHelmet means A helmet protects your head.
ExampleExample: Wear a helmet when you ride a bike.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hel · mit
- Strongest beat
- hel
- Ending
- mit
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hel.
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Synonyms
Words like Helmet
headgearSomething worn on the head.
protective gearEquipment used to help keep someone safe.
hard hatA protective helmet used on work sites.
Antonyms
Opposite words
bare headA head without a covering.
unprotectedNot covered or guarded from possible harm.
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Word family
Helmet word family
Base word
helmet
noun
helmets
More than one helmet.
adjective
helmeted
Wearing a helmet.
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Hint for students
A helmet protects your head.
Common mix-up
Helmet is not the same as bare head. Helmet means a helmet protects your head.
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Read this model sentence: The construction worker put on a helmet before entering the site. Clue words: construction, worker, put. Underline clue words that show why helmet fits instead of bare head. Now write one new sentence that shows helmet without using the word helmet. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show helmet?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The construction worker put on a helmet before entering the site." Why does helmet fit better than bare head?
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