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Students can pause when they understand the task.
What does Pause mean?
to stop for a short time before continuing.
Dictionary definition
To stop for a short time before continuing.
Example sentences
Pause in a sentence
medium
The directions used pause to show what action was needed.
hard
Using pause correctly made the explanation more precise.
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Practice 1
What does pause mean?
Pause means to stop for a short time before continuing.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses pause correctly?
The correct sentence uses pause in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to pause?
Stop is close in meaning to pause.
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WordPause.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningPause means to stop for a short time before continuing.
ExampleExample: Students can pause when they understand the task.
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Word family
Pause word family
Base word
pause
verb
pauses
Third-person singular form.
verb
paused
Past-tense form.
verb
pausing
Present participle form.
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Hint for students
to stop for a short time before continuing.
Common mix-up
Pause is not the same as continue. Pause means to stop for a short time before continuing.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: The directions used pause to show what action was needed. Clue words: directions, used, show. Underline clue words that show why pause fits instead of continue. Now write one new sentence that shows pause without using the word pause. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show pause?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The directions used pause to show what action was needed." Why does pause fit better than continue?
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