Vocabulary
What word describes something exceptionally large, heavy, or solid?
Massive
What is the suffix in the word childhood?
-hood
Identify the part of speech for the bolded word:
It takes time to make an important life decision.
noun
“The hotel staff was happy to assist us with our heavy luggage.”
What is a synonym for the word assist?
help/support/aid
“Marcus tightly gripped the handles of the steering wheel, his eyes fixed wide on the dark road ahead as the rain poured heavily.”
What can you infer Marcus is doing?
driving a car
What do we call a scientist who specializes in studying living organisms like plants and animals?
Biologist
What is the prefix in the word disappear, and what does it mean?
dis- (means "not" or "opposite of")
Identify the part of speech for the bolded word:
She gave a very creative solution to the problem.
adjective
“The guide showed us the ruins of an ancient castle built on top of the hill.”
What is an antonym for the word ancient?
modern/new/recent
“Pedro carefully measured two cups of flour, cracked the eggs into the bowl, and preheated the oven to 350 degrees.”
What can you infer Pedro is preparing to do?
Bake something (like a cake, bread, or cookies)
If a person's logic or behavior is completely unreasonable and not based on clear thinking, it is called
Irrational
In the word uncomfortable, what is the base (root) word?
comfort
Identify the part of speech for the bolded word:
You can achieve your goals if you practice daily.
verb
“Please make sure your home address is accurate before submitting the form.”
What is a synonym for the word accurate?
correct/right/exact
“Elena packed her suitcase with thick sweaters, a heavy winter coat, gloves, and snow boots.”
What can you infer about the weather at Elena's destination?
It is cold, freezing, or snowy.
Which noun means the state of being healthy, happy, and comfortable?
Well-being
Identify the prefix and the suffix in the word unhealthy.
Prefix: un- | Suffix: -y
Identify the part of speech for the bolded word:
The town was completely quiet during the storm.
adverb
“The food at this restaurant contains only artificial ingredients and flavors.”
What is an antonym for the word artificial?
natural/organic/real
“The audience sat in absolute silence, completely mesmerized, until the final note faded away and everyone suddenly exploded into loud applause.”
What can you infer about how the audience felt about the performance?
They loved it (they found it impressive or beautiful).
What word can mean an amount of food filling the mouth, but also refers to a word or phrase that is long and difficult to mispronounce?
Mouthful
Look at the word disappointment.
Explain how the prefix and suffix work together to change the root word appoint.
The prefix dis- gives it a negative meaning, and the suffix -ment changes the verb into a noun.
Identify the part of speech for the bolded word:
I have already finished my homework, so I can go out dancing tonight.
adverb
“The instructions the manager gave us were very vague, so nobody knew what to do next.”
What is an antonym for the word vague?
clear/specific/precise
“Lucas looked at the broken vase on the floor, sighed deeply, and reached for the broom, making sure his energetic puppy was safely locked in the other room first.”
What can you infer about how the vase broke?
The puppy accidentally knocked it over or broke it.