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The story used pledge in an important scene.
What does Pledge mean?
a serious promise.
Dictionary definition
A serious promise to do something.
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Pledge in a sentence
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In class, we discussed how pledge changed the character's choices.
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The passage shows how pledge can shape the conflict and outcome of an adventure.
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What does pledge mean?
Pledge means a serious promise.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses pledge correctly?
The correct sentence uses pledge in a way that matches its meaning.
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Which word is closest in meaning to pledge?
Action is close in meaning to pledge.
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WordPledge.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningPledge means a serious promise.
ExampleExample: The story used pledge in an important scene.
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Word family
Pledge word family
Base word
pledge
noun
pledges
Plural form.
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Hint for students
a serious promise.
Common mix-up
Pledge is not the same as ignore. Pledge means a serious promise.
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Read this model sentence: In class, we discussed how pledge changed the character's choices. Clue words: class, discussed, how. Underline clue words that show why pledge fits instead of ignore. Now write one new sentence that shows pledge without using the word pledge. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show pledge?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In class, we discussed how pledge changed the character's choices." Why does pledge fit better than ignore?
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