Three Letter Words

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1. What is another term for a car?

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An automobile is commonly known as a car, while a vehicle can refer to any mode of transportation, a truck is a larger vehicle used for carrying goods, and a bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle powered by pedals.

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This set is created for the benefit of an adolescent student who does not read. It is meant to be read aloud to give the student reading... see morepractice using simple three letter words. see less

2. What does the term 'age' refer to?

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The term 'age' specifically refers to how many years someone has been alive.

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3. What is a tag?

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A tag is typically a label attached to a product for identification or information purposes.

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4. What is a son?
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5. What does it mean to eat?

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Eating is the process of taking in food to provide nourishment for the body.

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6. What is the meaning of the word 'get'?

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The word 'get' commonly means to retrieve or obtain something.

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7. What does it mean to tan?

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Tanning refers to the process of exposing one's skin to the sun in order to achieve a darker complexion. It is a common practice in many cultures for cosmetic reasons or even to boost vitamin D levels. Therefore, the correct answer is 'To get the sun's rays.'

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8. What is the function of the organ known as the ear?

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The ear is responsible for processing sound waves and allowing us to hear different sounds.

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9. What does the word 'tug' mean?

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The word 'tug' is a verb that refers to the action of pulling something with force.

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10. What is the value of one?

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The correct answer falls within the range described as 'more than zero, less than two'. The other options do not fit the criteria provided for the value of one.

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11. What is fog?

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Fog is a type of low-lying cloud that forms when water vapor in the air condenses into tiny water droplets close to the ground, creating reduced visibility.

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12. What is a rat?

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Rats are usually larger than mice in size, making them distinguishable as different rodents.

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13. What is the definition of a boy?

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A boy is specifically defined as a young male person, distinguishing them from girls, old men, and animals like dogs.

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14. Why do we salute a man?

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Saluting is a gesture of respect commonly used in military and formal settings to show admiration and recognition for someone's authority or position.

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15. What does it mean to sit?

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Sitting refers to the act of being in a position where one's weight is supported by one's buttocks rather than their feet or lying down. The correct answer illustrates the definition of sitting compared to the incorrect answers which portray different actions.

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16. What happened yesterday?

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The correct answer is about two people coming together as friends. The other options are not mentioned in the original question/answer.

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17. What is a bug?

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The term 'bug' commonly refers to an insect, not a virus, glitch, or rodent.

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18. What does 'ace' typically refer to?

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In common language, 'ace' is often used to refer to the best option or the top performer in a particular category.

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19. What is another word for act?

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The correct synonym for act is 'pretend', as it refers to behaving in a way that is not one's true nature or intentions.

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20. What does age refer to?

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Age is a term used to indicate the number of years that a person has lived, it is a common measurement to quantify how old someone is.

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21. What is another word for add?

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In this context, 'add' is synonymous with 'increase' as it involves making something larger or greater.

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22. What does 'ads' stand for?

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The abbreviation 'ads' commonly refers to 'advertisements' in the context of marketing or promotions.

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23. How is the timing of an event referred to when using the word 'ago'?

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The word 'ago' is used to refer to how long it has been since an event occurred in the past.

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24. What is another word for 'ail'?

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The word 'ail' means to cause pain or trouble, so the correct synonym would be 'hurt'. The other options do not accurately represent the meaning of 'ail'.

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25. What is another term for dad?

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The correct term for dad is father, while uncle, brother, and grandfather refer to different family members.

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26. What is an elm?

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Elm is a term used to describe a large tree, not a fruit, metal, or insect.

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27. What is the correct phrase that corresponds to the abbreviation 'for'?

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The correct phrase for the abbreviation 'for' is 'present for you', signifying something specifically intended for the individual in question.

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28. How many fingers does he have?

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The correct answer is 'He has six fingers.' This was stated in the question, indicating the correct amount of fingers the person has.

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29. Where did Bob stay during his journey?

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The correct answer mentions Bob staying at the inn, which is a specific type of lodging different from a hotel, motel, or cottage.

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What is another term for a car?
What does the term 'age' refer to?
What is a tag?
What is a son?
What does it mean to eat?
What is the meaning of the word 'get'?
What does it mean to tan?
What is the function of the organ known as the ear?
What does the word 'tug' mean?
What is the value of one?
What is fog?
What is a rat?
What is the definition of a boy?
Why do we salute a man?
What does it mean to sit?
What happened yesterday?
What is a bug?
What does 'ace' typically refer to?
What is another word for act?
What does age refer to?
What is another word for add?
What does 'ads' stand for?
How is the timing of an event referred to when using the word 'ago'?
What is another word for 'ail'?
What is another term for dad?
What is an elm?
What is the correct phrase that corresponds to the abbreviation 'for'?
How many fingers does he have?
Where did Bob stay during his journey?
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