Sentence Structures/Transactional Phrases
'When I was younger I used to love riding bikes now that I am older I do not anymore.'
Is this a run-on sentence? Why?
Yes, it is because the sentence is too long without appropriate punctuation marks or transitional phrases.
What is the function of a prefix?
The function of prefix is that it changes the meaning of the word.
What is the function of a suffix?
Suffix changes the parts of speech.
What is the meaning of a Latin root, 'spect'? Come up with one word with this root embedded in it.
The Latin root, 'spect' means 'to see' and students can come up with any one of the following:
- spectacles
- inspector
- respect
-respectable
- introspect
Is the following sentence showing the correct usage of apostrophe?
'There are five birds' sitting on the roof.'
No.
Choose the most appropriate transactional phrase to fill in the gap.
I stayed up all night studying for my test, __________ my friend did not.
-whereas
-also
-consequently
whereas
What is the commonality amongst the following prefixes: 'il', 'im' and 'in'?
They all mean 'not', 'without.'
Come up with three suffixes.
Refer to the teacher for the correct answer.
Come up with one word with a Greek root, 'meter' in it.
Refer to the teacher.
When are apostrophes used?
- to show possession
- in contraction
Fix the following run-on sentence (note: remember the correct punctuation!):
'I was starving I ate lunch'
e.g., I was starving so I ate lunch
OR
I was starving. I ate lunch
Knowing that 'post' means 'after,' what does the postgraduate student mean?
It means a student who learns even after he/she graduated.
Turn the following verb, 'reuse' to turn it into an adjective so that it can be applied in the gap below.
'Please don't throw away the bag, we can use it again because it is ____________.
Reusable
What does the Latin root, 'sign' mean?
It means to 'mark.'
Which of the two sentences shows singular possession?
- The girl's room is a total mess
- The girls' dolls were all over the floor.
The first one.
Come up with three possible transactional phrases to start off a conclusion section of the essay.
Any of the following:
- It is obvious that
- It is clear that
- Therefore
- Consequently
What does a semi-circle mean?
Half of a circle
What do the following suffixes mean?
-ion, -tion, -ation and -ition
They all means 'state of.'
Come up with three words which have a Greek root, 'port'
Any of the following:
- airport
-transport
-import
-export
-portable
-deport
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
1) 'Do you know if its going to be a late night?'
2) 'Do you know if it's going to be a late night?'
Option 2
Which one of the following is used to show contrasting information?
Despite the fact
Moreover
As a result
Despite the fact
Choose the possible prefixes for the root word : understand
-pre
-mis
-dis
mis
What suffix is used to turn the word, 'identify' into past tense?
'ed'
- identified
What does a suffix, 'ology' mean?
It means study of
- 'There is going to be a heavy rain this evening.'
- 'Their is going to be a heavy rain this evening.'
There