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Places and people

Word notes
  • community — A group of people who share a place or a purpose. Example: The school community uses the garden.. Not: One person acting alone.. Parts: com- (together) + unity.
  • resource — Something people use to meet a need. Example: Water is a resource for the garden.. Not: A decoration with no use.. Parts: re- + source.
  • citizen — A member of a community with rights and responsibilities. Example: A citizen can help keep the park clean.. Not: A visitor with no role.. Parts: no affix.
  • map — A drawing that shows where places are. Example: The map shows the path from the school to the bridge.. Not: A story about a place.. Parts: no affix.
  • route — A way to get from one place to another. Example: The safe route avoids the busy street.. Not: The name of a town.. Parts: no affix.
  • landmark — A place people use to find where they are. Example: The bridge is a landmark on the map.. Not: A hidden object.. Parts: land + mark.
  • tradition — A practice a group repeats over time. Example: Planting beans in spring is a class tradition.. Not: A one-time accident.. Parts: no affix.
  • cooperation — Working together on purpose. Example: Cooperation let the class finish the bed.. Not: One person doing every job.. Parts: co- (together) + operate.

context

The school _____ uses the garden.