prefixes
What does the prefix "un-" mean?
opposite of
What does the suffix "-less" mean?
without
The Latin root "port" means "carry." What does transport have to do with carrying?
To carry something from one place to another
Sarah was reluctant to speak in front of the class. She kept looking at the floor and quietly told her friend that she didn't want to give the presentation.
What does reluctant mean?
unwilling or hesitant
The students book was left on the desk.
Where should the missing apostrophe go?
student's
What does the prefix "re-" mean?
again
What does the suffix "-ful" mean?
full of
The root bio means "life." What does biology mean?
Study of life
The abandoned house looked peculiar. Its windows were painted bright purple, and dozens of dolls were lined up along the porch.
What does peculiar mean?
Strange or unusual
Before the test began everyone put away their phones.
Where should the missing comma go?
began,
What does the prefix "pre-" mean?
before
What does the suffix "-er" mean?
someone who completes the action
The root aud means "hear." What does audible mean?
Able to be heard
Food became scarce after the storm. The grocery stores were empty, and families had to carefully ration what they had left.
What does scarce mean?
Limited or difficult to find
The three girls projects were displayed in the hallway.
Where should the missing apostrophe go?
girls'
What does the prefix "mis-" mean?
wrong or incorrect
What does the suffix "-able" mean?
capable of/ able to be
The root scrib/script means "write." What does a manuscript contain?
piece of writing
The detective was skeptical of the man's story. Several details didn't seem believable, so she continued asking questions.
What does skeptical mean?
Doubtful / not easily convinced
The students were excited because they're teacher said they didnt have homework.
There are two mistakes, can you fix them?
they're -- their
didnt -- didn't
What does the prefix "anti-" mean?
against
What does the suffix "-ment" mean?
a state of something or the result
The root spect means "look/see." What does inspect mean?
To look at/examine carefully
The student's explanation seemed plausible. Although the teacher couldn't prove that it was true, nothing about the story seemed impossible or unreasonable.
What does plausible mean?
Believable or reasonable
The two students essays were excellent however neither student had included a works cited page.
5 mistakes: Can you fix them?
The two students' essays were excellent; however, neither student had included a Works Cited page.