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Follow the rule about raising your hand.
What does Rule mean?
A rule tells what people should or should not do.
Dictionary definition
A clear instruction about what is allowed or expected.
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Rule in a sentence
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The game has a rule for taking turns.
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Clear rules help groups work safely and fairly.
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Which word is closest in meaning to rule?
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Follow the ____ about raising your hand.
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MeaningRule means A rule tells what people should or should not do.
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Word family
Rule word family
Base word
rule
noun
rules
More than one rule.
verb
ruled
Controlled or decided in the past.
noun
ruler
A measuring tool or leader.
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Hint for students
A rule tells people what they must or must not do. Rules help keep a place fair, safe, or organized.
Common mix-up
Rule is not the same as suggestion. A rule is expected to be followed; a suggestion is an idea someone may choose to use.
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Write one sentence that shows rule without using the word rule. Model sentence: At the pool, swimmers must walk instead of run on the wet deck. Clue words: must walk, instead of run, wet deck Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something people are expected to follow?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "One classroom rule is to raise your hand before speaking." Why does rule fit better than suggestion?
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