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In social studies, we read the word petition.
What does Petition mean?
a written request signed by people to ask for action.
Dictionary definition
A written request signed by people to ask for action.
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Petition in a sentence
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The class article used petition to describe a public system idea.
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The passage used petition to explain how community decisions can be organized.
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What does petition mean?
Petition means a written request signed by people to ask for action.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses petition correctly?
The correct sentence uses petition in context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to petition?
Request is close in meaning to petition.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningPetition means a written request signed by people to ask for action.
ExampleExample: In social studies, we read the word petition.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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withdrawalOpposite or contrasting meaning.
refusalOpposite or contrasting meaning.
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Word family
Petition word family
Base word
petition
noun
petitions
Plural form.
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Hint for students
a written request signed by people to ask for action.
Common mix-up
Petition is not the same as withdrawal. Petition means a written request signed by people to ask for action.
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Read this model sentence: The class article used petition to describe a public system idea. Clue words: class, article, used. Underline clue words that show why petition fits instead of withdrawal. Now write one new sentence that shows petition without using the word petition. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show petition?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The class article used petition to describe a public system idea." Why does petition fit better than withdrawal?
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