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It was kind of Sam to share his pencil.
What does Kind mean?
Kind can mean caring and helpful. It can also mean a type of something.
Dictionary definition
Caring and helpful, or a type or sort of something.
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Kind in a sentence
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The teacher praised the kind response because it helped the whole group feel welcome.
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Practice 1
What does kind usually mean when describing a person?
A kind person cares about others and tries to help.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses kind to mean a type?
In that sentence, kind means a type or sort of book.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of kind?
Unkind means not kind.
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MeaningKind means Kind can mean caring and helpful. It can also mean a type of something.
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Hint for students
Kind can mean caring and helpful. It can also mean a type of something.
Common mix-up
Kind can have more than one meaning. Check whether the sentence uses the everyday meaning or a different meaning.
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Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of kind in this model sentence: "This kind of puzzle asks you to use word meanings." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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