Schoolbook

Pronunciation: /skul.bʊk/

Definitions of schoolbook

noun a book used for study or in a school setting

Example Sentences

A1 I use my schoolbook to learn new words.

A2 She forgot her schoolbook at home and had to borrow one from a classmate.

B1 The schoolbook provided detailed explanations and examples for each math problem.

B2 The schoolbook on history covered a wide range of topics from ancient civilizations to modern times.

C1 The schoolbook recommended by the teacher was considered the best resource for studying for the exam.

C2 The schoolbook written by the renowned professor became a bestseller in the field of psychology.

Examples of schoolbook in a Sentence

formal The teacher asked the students to bring their schoolbooks to class.

informal Don't forget to pack your schoolbook for tomorrow's test.

slang I left my schoolbook at home, so I'm screwed for the quiz.

figurative His knowledge of history is like an open schoolbook, always ready to be explored.

Grammatical Forms of schoolbook

• plural: schoolbooks
• comparative: more schoolbook
• superlative: most schoolbook
• present tense: schoolbook
• future tense: will schoolbook
• perfect tense: have schoolbooked
• continuous tense: am schoolbooking
• singular: schoolbook
• positive degree: schoolbook
• infinitive: to schoolbook
• gerund: schoolbooking
• participle: schoolbooked

Origin and Evolution of schoolbook

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'schoolbook' originated from the combination of 'school' and 'book', referring to a book used in school for educational purposes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe any book used in a school setting, the term 'schoolbook' has evolved to specifically refer to textbooks or educational materials used by students in a classroom.