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grades

Pronunciation: [ɡreɪdz]

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Learn how to use grades in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) Grades are letters or numbers that show how well someone did in school. They help students and teachers know what they understand and what they might need to work on.

Example

She received an A in math, which made her really happy.

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He was disappointed when he saw his grades were not as good as he expected.

Example

What grades did you get on your report card this term?

Context: “evaluation”

(verb) To grade means to look at someone's work and give it a score or letter based on how good it is. Teachers grade tests and assignments to help students learn and improve.

Example

The teacher grades the papers carefully to give fair results.

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She doesn’t grade homework on the weekends because she wants to rest.

Example

How do you usually grade your students' work?

Context: “level”

(noun) A grade can refer to a level or stage in a system. For example, in school, a first grader is in the first level of elementary school.

Example

He is in fifth grade and learns about math and science.

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She feels bored in her current grade because the work is too easy.

Example

What grade are you in this year?

How to pronounce grades

Pronunciation: [ɡreɪdz]

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