Words for the Wise

Broken

Syllable Breaks: bro - ken

Synonyms: crushed, damaged

Antonym: whole, fixed

Glossary Definition:

Damaged or in pieces.

Part of Speech:

Adjective

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Can you tell me how many syllables there are in the word "broken"? Clap it out! bro ken. There are two syllables in the word "broken". Can you say them out loud?

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Lets use the word "broken" in a sentence. For example, "The vase is broken because it fell on the floor". Remember to add a context clue to your sentence to help the reader understand its meaning. Don't just say. "The toy is broken". Say, "The toy is broken because I stepped on it by accident."

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What Part of speech is the word "broken"? It's an adjective. Do you know why? Because it's describing how the object looks.

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