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My role in the play is the narrator.
What does Role mean?
The part a performer plays in a story or show.
Dictionary definition
The part a performer plays in a story or show.
Example sentences
Role in a sentence
medium
Each group member had a role in the project.
hard
Understanding a character's role helps readers explain why that person matters.
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Commonly confused words
Role or roll?
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Role
A part played by someone or a purpose something serves.
In a sentence I have a small role in the play.
Roll
To move by turning over; also a rolled object or small bread.
In a sentence Watch the ball roll down the slope.
Spot the difference Role means a part or purpose. Roll means turn over, or names something rolled up or a small bread.
Which word fits?
Choose role or roll for each blank. Say your answer, then check why it fits.
1What ___ will you play in our show?
Check answer 1
role — The sentence asks about a part in a performance.
2Please ___ the poster into a tube.
Check answer 2
roll — The sentence asks for a turning and wrapping action.
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Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does role mean?
Role means the part a performer plays in a story or show.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to role?
Part is close to role in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: My ____ in the play is the narrator.
Role best completes the sentence.
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WordRole.
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MeaningRole means The part a performer plays in a story or show.
ExampleExample: My role in the play is the narrator.
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Word family
Role word family
Base word
role
noun
roles
More than one role.
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Understand Role
Hint for students
A role is a part, job, or character someone has. In context, it may mean a responsibility or a part in a play.
Common mix-up
Role is not the same as roll. A role is a part or job; a roll is a round piece of bread or the action of turning over.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows role without using the word role. Model sentence: During the play, Luis pretended to be the king and spoke from the throne. Clue words: play, pretended, king, throne Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a part, job, or character someone has?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "In the group project, her role was to organize the research." Why does role fit better than roll?
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