Verbal Reasoning
Words with Two Meanings: Less Obvious Words
Find words whose second meaning is less obvious because it belongs to a different word class or is said differently.
Verbal ReasoningAge 9+40 minutes
What this topic covers
- Recognise that a word's two meanings may belong to different word classes
- Recognise that some words are spelled the same but said differently for each meaning
- Use the word class of each pair to work out which meaning is needed
Core concept summaries
Key ConceptsA Thing and an ActionHidden in the Past TenseSame Spelling, Said Differently
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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