Special describes something unusual or valued.
The idea
Put special before a noun or after be. Say special to me when something matters personally.
Examples
- This is a special day for our family.
- The chef prepared a special meal for the guests.
- This little box is special to me.
- The museum has a special room for old maps.
- They made a special cake for the celebration.
- This garden is special because my grandfather planted it.
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Watch out
Something special is not necessarily expensive; its meaning can make it valuable.
Try it yourself
Choose the best answer. This gift means a lot to me; it is ___. (special / ordinary)
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special
The gift is special because it has personal meaning.
Choose the best answer. The photograph is special ___ my sister. (to / under)
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to
to connects the adjective to the person who values it.
Choose the best answer. We planned a ___ event for the volunteers. (special / specially)
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special
special describes the noun before it.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the best answer. This gift means a lot to me; it is ___. (special / ordinary)
Choose the best answer. The photograph is special ___ my sister. (to / under)
Choose the best answer. We planned a ___ event for the volunteers. (special / specially)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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