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Y1 Common Exception Words

List 01

First list of words from the Year 1 common exception words.

12 Words
Code: 1T7IEW

Complete Word List

upon

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Definition
On top of.
Example Sentence
Once upon a time, there lived a kind and brave princess.
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us

2
Definition
Refers to the speaker and other people together.
Example Sentence
Come and play with us in the garden.
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very

3
Definition
Used to emphasise how much or how true something is.
Example Sentence
It was very cold this morning, so I wore my warmest coat.
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want

4
Definition
To feel like having, or needing something.
Example Sentence
I want a cookie after lunch.
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way

5
Definition
A path, or method, to go somewhere or do something.
Example Sentence
This is the quickest way to get to the park.
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went

6
Definition
The past tense of go; to have moved to a place.
Example Sentence
We went to the seaside last weekend and built sandcastles.
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how

7
Definition
Used to ask about the way something is done, or the manner of something.
Example Sentence
How do you tie your shoes so quickly?
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if

8
Definition
Used to say that one thing depends on another happening; on the condition that.
Example Sentence
We can go to the park if it doesn't rain this afternoon.
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jump

9
Definition
To push yourself off the ground and rise into the air.
Example Sentence
She tried to jump as high as she could during PE.
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just

10
Definition
Exactly; or only a short time ago; or fair and right.
Example Sentence
I just finished my homework a few minutes ago.
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keep

11
Definition
To hold onto something, or to continue having it.
Example Sentence
Keep your toys in the box after playing.
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key

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Definition
A small metal object used to open locks.
Example Sentence
I used the key to open the door.
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