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Read the passage before answering.
What does Passage mean?
a part of a text.
Dictionary definition
A section of writing selected from a larger text.
Example sentences
Passage in a sentence
medium
The passage describes a difficult journey.
hard
Close reading of a passage helps identify theme and evidence.
Writing practice
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Practice the meaning of Passage
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does passage mean?
Passage means a part of a text.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses passage correctly?
The correct sentence uses passage in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to passage?
Excerpt is close in meaning to passage.
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Passage
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Sounds like
pas · ij · strongest beat: pas
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WordPassage.
Partnoun.
MeaningPassage means a part of a text.
ExampleExample: Read the passage before answering.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- pas · ij
- Strongest beat
- pas
- Ending
- ij
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pas.
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Synonyms
Words like Passage
Antonyms
Opposite words
wholeUse for the complete text, not one passage.
entiretyUse when referring to all parts together.
Synonym practice
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Word family
Passage word family
Base word
passage
noun
passages
Multiple sections of text.
Related words
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Student support
Understand Passage
Hint for students
a part of a text.
Common mix-up
Passage is not the same as whole. Passage means a part of a text.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The passage describes a difficult journey. Clue words: describes, difficult, journey. Underline clue words that show why passage fits instead of whole. Now write one new sentence that shows passage without using the word passage. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show passage?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The passage describes a difficult journey." Why does passage fit better than whole?
Learning activities
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