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Use paste to attach the paper shapes.
What does Paste mean?
Paste means sticky glue, or to place copied text somewhere.
Dictionary definition
A thick sticky substance used to join things; also, to place copied text or an image into a new spot.
Example sentences
Paste in a sentence
medium
I copied the sentence and pasted it into my notes.
hard
The art project used paste carefully so the small pieces stayed in place.
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Practice 1
What does paste mean?
The correct sentence uses paste in context.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of paste when it means attach?
Detach means to separate something that was joined.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses paste as a verb?
Here, paste means to attach something.
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WordPaste.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningPaste means sticky glue, or to place copied text somewhere.
ExampleExample: Use paste to attach the paper shapes.
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Word family
Paste word family
Base word
paste
verb
pasted
Attached or inserted.
verb
pasting
Attaching or inserting.
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Hint for students
Paste is a thick, sticky substance used to join things. It can also mean to insert copied text on a computer.
Common mix-up
Paste is not the same as glue in every context. Paste is usually thick and spreadable, while glue can be liquid, gel, or stick form.
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Write one sentence that shows paste without using the word paste. Model sentence: Ella spread the sticky white mixture on the back of the paper. Clue words: spread, sticky white mixture, back of the paper Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something sticky used to attach or insert something?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Use paste to stick the picture onto the poster." Why does paste fit better than paint?
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