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1. Pronounce the word. Say it aloud several times. Spell it.
2. Study the example.
3. Tell more about the word.
4. Practice it. Make the word your own.
Key Words
artery (art-u-rē) noun page 294 An artery is a type of blood vessel. Arteries carry blood away from the heart. | healthy (hel-thē) adjective page 296 Someone who is healthy is not sick. It is important to eat healthy food. Synonyms: fit, well Antonyms: ill, sick | muscle (mus-ul) noun page 295 A muscle is an organ that gives you strength to move. You can see and feel the muscles in your arm. Related Word: muscular | ||||||
pump (pump) verb, noun page 294 1 verb To pump something is to push liquid from one place to another. In some places, people pump water from wells. 2 noun People also use pumps to deliver water. | section (sek-shun) noun page 296 A section is one part of something. I cut the sandwich into equal sections. Synonym: part Antonym: whole | transplant (trans-plant) noun, verb page 297 1 noun A transplant is something taken from one place to another. Heart transplants are common. 2 verb Trees are sometimes transplanted from a forest to a park. | ||||||
vein (vān) noun page 294 A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood to the heart. You can see veins through your skin. | ventricle (ven-tri-kul) noun page 295 A ventricle is a lower area of the heart. The ventricles pump blood out of your heart. | Practice the Words Work with a partner to make a Category Chart. List each Key Word under Noun, Verb, or Adjective. Write a sentence for each word.
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