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Please pass the crayons.
What does Please mean?
Please is a polite word used when asking.
Dictionary definition
To make someone happy or satisfied; also a polite word used when asking.
Example sentences
Please in a sentence
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The helpful answer seemed to please the teacher.
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Using please can make a request sound respectful and friendly.
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What does please mean?
Please means please is a polite word used when asking.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses please correctly?
The correct sentence uses please in a meaningful context.
Practice 3
Which clue best matches please?
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WordPlease.
Partverb, adverb.
MeaningPlease is a polite word used when asking.
ExampleExample: Please pass the crayons.
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Synonyms
Words like Please
kindlyIn a polite or gentle way.
satisfyTo make someone pleased or content.
Antonyms
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Hint for students
Please is a polite word used when asking.
Common mix-up
Please is not the same as annoy. Please means please is a polite word used when asking.
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Read this model sentence: The helpful answer seemed to please the teacher. Clue words: helpful, answer, seemed. Underline clue words that show why please fits instead of annoy. Now write one new sentence that shows please without using the word please. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show please?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The helpful answer seemed to please the teacher." Why does please fit better than annoy?
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