Multiple Meaning Words 1
What is the most musical part of the turkey?
The drumstick!
What is an independent clause?
A sentence that can stand alone; a complete thought.
What do the prefixes "pre" and "re" mean?
pre = before
re = again
Give me 2 words that have the root word "port" in it.
portable, transportation, import, export
What is the perfect career (job) for a spider?
What has an eye but no face?
Storms: Tornadoes and hurricanes
What is a dependent clause?
An incomplete sentence that cannot stand by itself and needs the help of an independent clause to make it a complete thought.
What does the prefix "semi" mean?
semi = half/partly
Give me the definition of the root word "cent" AND 3 words that have the root word "cent" in it.
cent = hundred
century, percent, centimeter, bicentennial
Why did the waiter throw a container of water across the restaurant?
What musical instruments are found inside your body?
Organs!
What occurred first in the following sentence?
Before the pitcher threw the ball, he looked at his teammate.
1. He looked at his teammate.
2. He threw the ball.
What does the prefix "anti" mean AND give me a word that contains the prefix "anti."
anti = against/opposed
anti-inflammatory, anti-hero, antibiotic
The young scientist is very interested in hydrography which is the study of charting bodies of ocean, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water.
What does "hydrography" mean?
The study of charting bodies ocean, lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water.
Answer the riddle AND provide 2 meanings for the word.
Why was the innocent photo sent to jail?
Because he was "framed!"
Answer the riddle AND provide 2 meanings for the word.
Why did the boy bring a hammer to school on exam day?
Nail = a small metal tool used to fasten, to successfully accomplish something ("nailed it"), a body part
What were the 3 time conjunctions we learned about? (Hint: they tell us when something happened)
when, before, after
The doctor emphasized that preventative care, such as regular checkups and exercise, can stop health problems before they start.
What does the word "preventative" mean?
Designed to keep something undesirable (e.g., illness, accidents, etc.) from happening.
Etiquette classes include lessons in deportment where students are taught the proper way to carry themselves. For example, people with excellent deportment stand up straight and walk confidently.
What does "deportment" mean?
A person's behaviors/manners
Answer the riddle AND provide two meanings for the word.
What do you call the liquid that comes from a bratty, pampered cow?
"SPOILED" milk!
Answer the riddle AND provide 3 meanings for the word.
What did the pen say to the broken pencil?
Point = gesture (pointing), a sharp tip, a location on a graph, "get to the point," scoring a point
1. Fill in the blank: We use the word "who" when we describe __________.
2. Write a complete sentence to describe yourself using the word "who."
1. a person
2. example: Ms. Doctor, who is excited for summer, will go to the beach.
At my school, successful completion of the Introduction to Sculpture class is a prerequisite for taking the Advanced Ceramics class.
What does "prerequisite" mean?
Something that is required before something else can happen.
Roman armies relied on centurions who were the leaders of troops of 100 men.
What does "centurions" mean?
Leaders of troops of 100 men