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I wrote a quote from the book.
What does Quote mean?
Quote means repeat exact words from a source.
Dictionary definition
Exact words copied or repeated from a source; to quote means to repeat exact words.
Example sentences
Quote in a sentence
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Be sure to quote the sentence exactly.
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Writers quote evidence to support a claim without changing the original words.
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Practice 1
What does quote mean?
To quote means to repeat exact words from a source.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to quote?
A quotation is a quote.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of quote?
Paraphrase means to restate the idea in your own words.
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Partnoun, verb.
MeaningQuote means repeat exact words from a source.
ExampleExample: I wrote a quote from the book.
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Synonyms
Words like Quote
Antonyms
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paraphraseTo restate in your own words.
summarizeTo give only the main ideas.
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Hint for students
Quote means repeat exact words from a source.
Common mix-up
Quote is not the same as paraphrase. Quote means quote means repeat exact words from a source.
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Read this model sentence: Be sure to quote the sentence exactly. Clue words: sure, sentence, exactly. Underline clue words that show why quote fits instead of paraphrase. Now write one new sentence that shows quote without using the word quote. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show quote?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Be sure to quote the sentence exactly." Why does quote fit better than paraphrase?
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