Y05W02VC Theme Words — Friendship & belonging

Someone who is loyal is faithful and trustworthy — they keep supporting a person or group, especially when things are difficult.

Word family: loyalty (n.), loyally (adv.)

Example: A loyal friend is one who stays by your side even when things become difficult.

Synonyms: faithful, devoted, reliable

Collocations: a loyal friend, stay loyal, loyal to someone

A bond is a close connection or feeling of friendship that holds people together.

Word family: bonded (adj.), bonding (n.)

Example: Over the years, the two friends had formed a strong bond through shared experiences and trust.

Synonyms: connection, tie, friendship

Collocations: a strong bond, form a bond, a bond between

Something that is inclusive makes sure that everyone can take part and feel welcome, regardless of their background or abilities.

Word Breakdown: -ive (suffix meaning ‘having the quality of’)

Word family: inclusion (n.), include (v.)

Example: The teacher created an inclusive classroom by making sure every student had a role in the activity.

Synonyms: welcoming, open, accepting

Collocations: an inclusive environment, feel inclusive, inclusive of all

To explain something is to make it clear by describing it carefully so that someone else can understand it.

Word family: explanation (n.), explanatory (adj.)

Example: She explained each step clearly so that her partner could follow the instructions without difficulty.

Synonyms: describe, clarify, outline

Collocations: explain clearly, explain in detail, explain the reason

A sequence is a set of events, steps, or items arranged in a particular order, where each one follows the one before it.

Word family: sequential (adj.)

Example: The student arranged the pictures in the correct sequence to show how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly.

Synonyms: order, series, set

Collocations: in sequence, the correct sequence, a sequence of events

To compare two or more things is to look at how they are similar to and different from each other.

Word Breakdown: com- (prefix meaning ‘together or with’)

Word family: comparison (n.), comparable (adj.)

Example: The students were asked to compare the habitats of a polar bear and a kangaroo.

Synonyms: contrast, examine, assess

Collocations: compare with, compare and contrast, compare two

A detail is a specific piece of information that makes something more accurate, complete, or vivid.

Word family: detailed (adj.)

Example: Her description included so much detail that the reader could picture exactly where the story was set.

Synonyms: information, fact, element

Collocations: in detail, specific detail, add detail

To communicate is to share information, feelings, or ideas with someone else using words, writing, or actions.

Word family: communication (n.), communicative (adj.)

Example: It is important to communicate clearly with your team so everyone knows what they need to do.

Synonyms: share, convey, express

Collocations: communicate clearly, communicate ideas, communicate with others

‘Therefore’ is used to introduce a conclusion or result that follows logically from what was just said.

Example: She had studied hard all week; therefore, she felt confident when she sat the test.

Synonyms: so, consequently, as a result

Collocations: therefore, it is; therefore, we can; therefore, this shows