Word of the Week
gauge
Meaning: an instrument that measures something and give a visual display of the amount, level or content of something
Example of using it in a sentence “We should always check the car’s fuel gauge before we start out on long journeys. Running out of petrol is not a fun thing to happen."
This Old French word means a standard measurement. Something we can use to measure, using an agreed measurement.
Spelling tip: we need to learn this word by writing it over and over again so learn the patten of the word.
gauge
Use the word as many times throughout the week. This can be verbally, in your written work or listen out for other people using it.
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