4th Grade
What is a suffix?
A letter or group of letters added to the end of the base word to change its meaning or how it's used.
What is a prefix?
A letter or group of letters added to the start of a base word to change its meaning or how it's used.
What is a noun? Give an example.
A person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a homophone?
Words that sound exactly the same but have different meanings. They are often spelled differently.
Define the word Coax.
It took nearly half an hour for the wildlife rehabilitator to coax the frightened owl out of the dense brush and into a safe carrier.
To influence, gently urge, or persuade someone (or something) to do something using patience, kindness, or flattery.
Define the word Envy.
I like Claire's folder. It's so pretty. I envy it.
A resentful emotion that occurs when a person lacks another’s superior quality, achievement, or possession, and desires it for themselves.
What is a verb? Give 2 examples.
An action word.
What is a synonym?
A word or phrase that has the same, or nearly the same, meaning as another word in the same language
Mom said to be home before dusk.
The period of partial darkness between day and night, occurring after sunset but before full nightfall
Define the word infer.
Based on the dark clouds and drop in temperature, we can infer that a thunderstorm is about to hit.
To deduce or conclude something based on evidence, reasoning, or clues, rather than from direct, explicit statements.
Define Apprehensive.
Despite feeling apprehensive about her upcoming job interview, she prepared thoroughly and felt much better once the conversation started.
In fear or dread of possible evil or harm.
Define serenity.
She often visited the quiet botanical garden to find a moment of serenity away from the busy city life.
The absence of mental stress or anxiety.
Use the word scarce in a sentence.
Definition: something that is in short supply, insufficient to meet a need or demand, or difficult to find.
Use the word critical in a sentence.
Definition: extreme importance, pointing out flaws, or a state of crisis
What does the prefix pre- mean?
"Before" or "Prior to"
What does the prefix ant- or anti- mean?
Against, oppose, or opposite.
There are three versions of the word that sounds like "2". They are homophones of each other. Spell all three and use each in a sentence.
To - To go TO somewhere
Too - Also or not enough/ too much
Two - The number
There are three versions of the word _____. They are homophones of each other. Spell all three and use each in a sentence.
There - Locative
Their - Possessive
They're - Contraction of the words "they" and "are"
Define connotation.
Although "stubborn" and "resolute" share a similar literal meaning, the word "stubborn" carries a negative connotation, whereas "resolute" is often viewed as a positive trait.
A connotation is the feeling or idea a word invokes in addition to its literal definition.
Define inconsevable.
It is inconceivable that a soccer team could win in the last minute of the game when they are down by 6 points.
Impossible to imagine, comprehend, or believe.