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The sky turned pale before sunrise.
What does Pale mean?
light and not deep in color.
Dictionary definition
Light in color; not strong or bright.
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A pale yellow wall made the room feel bright.
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The author used pale colors to create a quiet mood.
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What does pale mean?
Pale means light and not deep in color.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses pale correctly?
The correct sentence uses pale in a way that matches its meaning.
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Which word is closest in meaning to pale?
Light is close in meaning to pale.
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WordPale.
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MeaningPale means light and not deep in color.
ExampleExample: The sky turned pale before sunrise.
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Pale word family
Base word
pale
adverb
palely
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Hint for students
light and not deep in color.
Common mix-up
Pale is not the same as bright. Pale means light and not deep in color.
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Read this model sentence: A pale yellow wall made the room feel bright. Clue words: bright, yellow, wall. Underline clue words that show why pale fits instead of bright. Now write one new sentence that shows pale without using the word pale. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show pale?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A pale yellow wall made the room feel bright." Why does pale fit better than bright?
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