Y2 Common Exception Words

List 06

Sixth set of words from the Year 2 common exception words.

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1

able

Definition
Having the ability, skill, or opportunity to do something.
Example sentence
After lots of practice, she was able to swim the full length of the pool.
2

are

Definition
A form of the verb 'be'. Used with you, we or they.
Example sentence
We are happy to play outside today.
3

asked

Definition
The past tense of ask; to have requested or inquired about something.
Example sentence
She asked her teacher if she could go to the toilet.
4

back

Definition
The rear part of something; returning to a previous place or position.
Example sentence
She put the book back on the shelf when she had finished reading.
5

be

Definition
To exist or to happen; the base form of "is," "are," and "was."
Example sentence
I want to be a doctor when I grow up.
6

been

Definition
The past form of "be," used when talking about where you have gone or what you have done.
Example sentence
I have been to the museum three times this year.
7

before

Definition
Happening earlier than something else.
Example sentence
Wash your hands before eating your lunch.
8

big

Definition
Large in size; greater than usual.
Example sentence
The big elephant walked slowly across the safari park.
9

boy

Definition
A male child.
Example sentence
The boy played football with his friends in the park.
10

by

Definition
Shows who did something, or how it was done.
Example sentence
The book was written by a famous author.
11

called

Definition
Named or referred to in a certain way; the past tense of call.
Example sentence
She called her dog back when he started to run away.
12

came

Definition
The past tense of come; to have arrived at a place.
Example sentence
He came to school with a big smile on his face.

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