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She put strawberry jam on toast.
What does Jam mean?
Jam can mean fruit spread or to get stuck tightly.
Dictionary definition
A sweet spread made from fruit, or to press things together so they get stuck.
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Jam in a sentence
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Do not jam too many books into the small bag.
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The word jam can describe food, music, or something stuck in a tight space.
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Practice 1
What can jam mean?
Jam can mean a sweet fruit spread or the act of getting stuck.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jam correctly?
Jammed means stuck tightly.
Practice 3
Which word is related to the food meaning of jam?
Jam is a sweet spread made from fruit.
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MeaningJam means Jam can mean fruit spread or to get stuck tightly.
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Jam can mean fruit spread or to get stuck tightly.
Common mix-up
Jam does not always mean fruit spread. In some sentences, it means get stuck tightly.
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Write two short sentences that use jam in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: Do not jam too many books into the small bag. Clue words: not, too, many. Ask: Which meaning of jam does my sentence show?
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Ask students to compare meanings of jam in this model sentence: "Do not jam too many books into the small bag." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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