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I used a blue pen to write my name.
What does Pen mean?
A pen is a tool for writing with ink.
Dictionary definition
A writing tool that uses ink to make marks on paper.
Example sentences
Pen in a sentence
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The teacher asked us to use a pen for the final copy.
hard
A pen can make writing look darker and more permanent than pencil marks.
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What does pen mean?
Pen means a pen is a tool for writing with ink.
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MeaningPen means A pen is a tool for writing with ink.
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Synonyms
Words like Pen
writing toolA tool used for writing.
ink penA pen that writes with ink.
Antonyms
Opposite words
pencilA writing tool that usually uses graphite instead of ink.
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Word family
Pen word family
Base word
pen
noun
pens
More than one pen.
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Hint for students
A pen is a tool for writing with ink.
Common mix-up
Pen is not the same as pencil. Pen means a pen is a tool for writing with ink.
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Read this model sentence: The teacher asked us to use a pen for the final copy. Clue words: teacher, asked, use. Underline clue words that show why pen fits instead of pencil. Now write one new sentence that shows pen without using the word pen. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show pen?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The teacher asked us to use a pen for the final copy." Why does pen fit better than pencil?
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