L3_S6_Words (6 letters or more)

L3_S6_Words (6 letters or more)

A word is a sound or letter or group of sounds or letters that expresses a particular meaning. A word could be a single letter (a) and it might be larger as large as 45 letters (Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis).

'Longest' word has 189,819 letters and takes three hours to pronounce. The starting and ending of the word are as follows- 'Methionylthreonylthreonylglutaminylarginyl...isoleucine’, which has the general chemical name 'titin' (also known as 'connectin') - the largest known protein.

(Note: If you want to try reading, you may search and find the full name, or scan the QR code to get the link)

Words are essential to form sentences, sentences form paragraphs, and paragraphs form articles through which we gain knowledge and information.

Examples

Knowledge, Amazing, Circular, etc.

Activity:

Crossword puzzle:  

Across

3. To move your body so that you are facing a different direction. (4)

4. To rest with the weight of your body on your bottom, for example, on a chair. (3)

5. To walk with difficulty because one of your legs or feet is hurt. (4)

6. To move quickly for a short distance. (4)

8. To move on your feet at a faster speed than walking. (3)

9. To move your feet and body to the rhythm of music. (5)

11. To move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being noticed. (5)

14. To push your body up and away from the ground using your feet and legs. (4)

15. To slide by accident and fall or almost fall. (4)

Down

1. To not move anymore. (4)

2. To move on your hands and knees. (5)

4. To be in an upright position on your feet. (5)

5. To rest against something for support. (4)

7. To suddenly stop moving, especially because you are frightened. (6)

10. To fall or almost fall because you hit your foot on something when you are walking or running. (4)

12. To go past something or someone. (4)

13. To stay away from a person or place. (5)

14. To run slowly. (3)

 

Extra Activity

Write at least 3 new words for each of the 26 English alphabet which has 6 letters or more. You may write it down by yourself or by referring to any book in English.