easy
The rabbit was jumping over the grass.
What does Jumping mean?
Jumping means moving into the air from the ground.
Dictionary definition
Moving off the ground by pushing with the legs.
Example sentences
Jumping in a sentence
medium
Jumping rope helped the team warm up.
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The paragraph used jumping to show energy and excitement in the scene.
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What does jumping mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of jumping.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jumping correctly?
The correct sentence uses jumping in context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jumping?
Leaping is close in meaning to jumping.
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Jumping
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juhm · ping · strongest beat: juhm
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WordJumping.
Partverb, adjective.
MeaningJumping means moving into the air from the ground.
ExampleExample: The rabbit was jumping over the grass.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- juhm · ping
- Strongest beat
- juhm
- Ending
- ping
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on juhm.
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Synonyms
Words like Jumping
leapingUse for jumping high or far.
hoppingUse for small jumps, often on one foot.
Antonyms
Opposite words
standingUse for staying upright and still.
landingUse for coming back down after a jump.
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Hint for students
Jumping means moving into the air from the ground.
Common mix-up
Jumping is not the same as standing. Jumping means jumping means moving into the air from the ground.
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Read this model sentence: Jumping rope helped the team warm up. Clue words: rope, helped, team. Underline clue words that show why jumping fits instead of standing. Now write one new sentence that shows jumping without using the word jumping. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show jumping?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Jumping rope helped the team warm up." Why does jumping fit better than standing?
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