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The rope moved with a quick jerk.
What does Jerk mean?
Jerk means a sudden quick movement.
Dictionary definition
A sudden quick movement, or to move suddenly with a quick pull or shake.
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The train began to jerk as it slowed down.
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The writer used jerk to describe a sudden movement that surprised everyone.
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What does jerk mean?
Jerk means a sudden quick movement.
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Which word is closest in meaning to jerk?
Jolt is close in meaning to jerk.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningJerk means a sudden quick movement.
ExampleExample: The rope moved with a quick jerk.
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Jerk means a sudden quick movement.
Common mix-up
Jerk is not the same as glide. Jerk means jerk means a sudden quick movement.
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Read this model sentence: The train began to jerk as it slowed down. Clue words: train, began, slowed. Underline clue words that show why jerk fits instead of glide. Now write one new sentence that shows jerk without using the word jerk. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show jerk?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The train began to jerk as it slowed down." Why does jerk fit better than glide?
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