Syllables
How many syllables are in the word, "photosynthesis?"
5
Phon = sound, but aud/audi = _______?
hear
What suffix means "one who does something"
-er ; as in "teacher"
The hatred between the two sports teams was so palpable that it filled the entire stadium.
something is so obvious, intense, or real that it feels like you could touch it
Talk oh twos Dave
Taco Tuesday
Break the word "antibiotic" into syllables
ant-i-bi-ot-ic
What is the root in the word "apology?"
log/logue means word
What does the prefix, "anti-" mean?
opposite or against
The ephemeral beauty of the cherry blossoms meant that the flowers would only bloom for a few weeks before falling to the ground.
lasting only a short time
Row lurks eights
roller skates
What acronym will help you remember the 6 types of syllables?
C.L.O.V.E.R.
Closed
-Le
Open
Vowel pair
E (silent e)
R-controlled
What is the root that means to break or burst?
rupt
In the words, submarine, submerge, and subway, what does the prefix "sub" mean?
below or under
The politician tried to obfuscate the truth by using complicated language and avoiding direct answers to the reporter's questions.
to make something unclear or confusing
Si you'll hater wral lick kate or
See you later alligator!
A closed syllable will have what type of vowel sound?
short
What are 3 roots that mean "write?"
graph, scrib, and script
If "inter-" means "between," what does the word "international" mean?
between nations or involving multiple countries
Even though the test was important, Marcus acted nonchalant, shrugging casually as if he didn't care about the results.
appearing casually unconcerned
rocbay pour his sirs
rock, paper scissors
Why is it important to learn about syllables?
Breaking words into simpler parts will make them easier to read and spell.
Moost of the word roots we have learned come from one of which two languages?
Greek and Latin
Based on the root and it's affixes, what does the word, "unreconstructable" mean?
Not capable of being built back together again.
The garrulous student rambled on about his plans for the weekend.
being very chatty, gabby, or long-winded, often to the point of being annoying.
mai y'all harm tid hint coe woff
my alarm didn't go off