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The quoted sentence came from the article.
What does Quoted mean?
Quoted means copied in the exact words.
Dictionary definition
Quoted means repeated or copied exactly from what someone said or wrote.
Example sentences
Quoted in a sentence
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In a book report, a quoted line should match the source exactly.
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Learning how quoted words work helps students give evidence while showing which words came from another source.
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Practice 1
What does quoted mean?
Quoted words are repeated exactly from a source.
Practice 2
The teacher checked that the quoted phrase matched the original poem. What does quoted mean?
A quoted phrase should match the original source.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is the best contrast for quoted?
Paraphrased contrasts with quoted because paraphrased means restated in different words.
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Quoted
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kwoh · ted · strongest beat: kwoh
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WordQuoted.
Partadjective, verb.
MeaningQuoted means copied in the exact words.
ExampleExample: The quoted sentence came from the article.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kwoh · ted
- Strongest beat
- kwoh
- Ending
- ted
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kwoh.
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Synonyms
Words like Quoted
citedUsed as evidence or support from a source.
repeatedSaid or written again.
copiedWritten or used from another source.
Antonyms
Opposite words
paraphrasedRestated in different words.
summarizedShortened into the main idea rather than copied exactly.
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Quoted word family
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Hint for students
Quoted means copied in the exact words.
Common mix-up
Quoted is not the same as paraphrased. Quoted means quoted means copied in the exact words.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: In a book report, a quoted line should match the source exactly. Clue words: book, report, line. Underline clue words that show why quoted fits instead of paraphrased. Now write one new sentence that shows quoted without using the word quoted. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show quoted?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In a book report, a quoted line should match the source exactly." Why does quoted fit better than paraphrased?
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