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In science class, we learned about rough.
What does Rough mean?
Rough means not smooth.
Dictionary definition
Not smooth; having an uneven surface.
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Our worksheet used rough to describe a material property.
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What does rough mean?
Rough means not smooth.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to rough?
Uneven is close to rough in this main meaning.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: In science class, we learned about ____.
Rough best completes the sentence.
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WordRough.
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MeaningRough means not smooth.
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Rough word family
Base word
rough
adjective
rougher
More rough.
adjective
roughest
Most rough.
noun
roughness
The quality of being rough.
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Rough means not smooth.
Common mix-up
Rough is not the same as smooth. Rough means rough means not smooth.
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Read this model sentence: Our worksheet used rough to describe a material property. Clue words: worksheet, used, describe. Underline clue words that show why rough fits instead of smooth. Now write one new sentence that shows rough without using the word rough. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show rough?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Our worksheet used rough to describe a material property." Why does rough fit better than smooth?
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