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The turtle rested on a warm rock.
What does Turtle mean?
a shelled reptile.
Dictionary definition
A turtle is a reptile with a hard shell that protects its body; many turtles live in or near water.
Example sentences
Turtle in a sentence
medium
A sea turtle uses its flippers to swim through the ocean.
hard
The nature guide explained how a turtle's shell helps protect it from danger.
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Practice 1
What does turtle mean?
Turtle means a shelled reptile
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to turtle?
Reptile is close in meaning when describing animals such as turtles, snakes, and lizards
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The ____ pulled its head back into its shell.
Turtle best completes the sentence.
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tur · tul · strongest beat: tur
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WordTurtle.
Partnoun.
MeaningTurtle means a shelled reptile.
ExampleExample: The turtle rested on a warm rock.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- tur · tul
- Strongest beat
- tur
- Ending
- tul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tur.
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Synonyms
Words like Turtle
reptileUse for animals such as turtles, lizards, and snakes.
shelled animalA phrase for an animal protected by a shell.
terrapinA word for some small freshwater turtles.
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Word family
Turtle word family
Base word
turtle
noun
turtle
One shelled reptile.
noun
turtles
More than one turtle.
verb
turtling
Moving or curling up like a turtle in some contexts.
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Hint for students
A turtle is an animal with a hard shell that covers its body.
Common mix-up
Turtle is not the same as tortoise in every use. Turtles often live in or near water, while tortoises usually live on land.
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Write one sentence that shows turtle without using the word turtle. Model sentence: The slow animal carried a hard shell on its back near the pond. Clue words: slow animal, hard shell, near the pond Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show an animal with a shell?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The turtle pulled its head inside its shell." Why does turtle fit better than frog?
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