Passage

usgb/ˈpæsɪdʒ/
noun

A section of text in a book or a piece of written work.

The student had to read a passage from the book for the class.
Visual representation of "passage" - A section of text in a book or a piece of written work

Often appears as...

  • passage of text
  • read a passage
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Exam Context

Often used in academic settings where students analyze or interpret a specific excerpt.

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Please focus on this passage for our discussion.
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Reading Aloud

When asked to read a passage, it means to speak the text out loud, not silently.

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Could you read the next passage aloud to the class?
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