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The bug on the leaf was real.
What does Real mean?
Real means true or actually there.
Dictionary definition
Actually existing or true, not pretend or fake.
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Real in a sentence
medium
A real friend tells the truth kindly.
hard
A story can feel real when the details are clear.
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What does real mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to real?
True is close to real in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The bug on the leaf was ____.
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WordReal.
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MeaningReal means true or actually there.
ExampleExample: The bug on the leaf was real.
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Base word
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adverb
really
In a real way.
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Hint for students
Real means true, actual, or not pretend. It tells that something exists or is genuine.
Common mix-up
Real is not the same as really. Real describes a thing; really is used to add emphasis or mean truly.
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Write one sentence that shows real without using the word real. Model sentence: The ring was made of actual gold, not pretend metal. Clue words: actual gold, not pretend metal Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something true, actual, or not pretend?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The dinosaur bones in the museum were real, not plastic copies." Why does real fit better than imaginary?
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