English Mastery

Clarifying What a Word Means

Pupils learn to use clues in a sentence to work out a word's meaning, check it makes sense, and see that some words have more than one meaning.

English MasterybeginnerAges 7+20 minutes

What this topic covers

  • Use the other words in a sentence as a clue to meaning.
  • Check that a worked-out meaning makes sense.
  • Recognise that a word can have more than one meaning.

Core concept summaries

Key IdeasUsing Clues for MeaningOne Word, More Than One Meaning

Practice formats pupils may meet

NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.

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