Vocab
Homophones
All Things Affix
Punctuation
Parts of Speech
100

What does construct mean?

to build or assemble (something, typically a building, road, or machine).

100

I would like to ______ the answer.

(no/know)

What is know?

100

What is an affix?

letters added to the beginning (prefix) or ending (suffix) that alter the meaning of the root word

100

What's wrong with this sentence:
I'm so excited for summer break that I am counting down the days?

The sentence is NOT a question

100
Name any verb.

 

200

What does scalding mean?

hot or scorching

200

I couldn’t ____ while driving the car. 

(break/brake)

What is brake?

200

What is the affix in this word? What type?
Preset

pre-
prefix

200

Which answer uses capitalization correctly?
A) My favorite sandwich is made with Skippy peanut butter.
B) My favorite sandwich is made with skippy peanut butter.
C) My favorite sandwich is made with Skippy Peanut butter.

What is A?

200

A person, place, thing, or idea is what part of speech?

What is a NOUN?

300

What does flimsy mean?

lacking solidity or strength; weak, thin, and fragile

300

That's ___ sweatshirt.
(there/they're/their)

What is their?

300

What is the affix in this word? What type?
Subway

sub-
prefix

300

Which is an example of quotation marks used correctly?
A) Mom said, "Where are my keys"?
B) Mom said, "where are my keys?"
C) Mom said, "Where are my keys?"
D) Mom said, "where are my keys"?

What is C?

300
The term for a word or phrase that names an attribute, added to a noun to describe it is called.
What is an ADJECTIVE?
400

What does reckless mean?

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

400

_____ dog is cute!

(Your/You're/Ur)

What is your?

400

What is the affix in this word? What type?
Audible

-ible
suffix

400

Which sentence correctly uses commas?
A) My three favorite foods are, pasta pizza and ice cream.
B) I need to call Sally, Tom Brad and Kelly about the party.
C) I have to run to the store, get my hair cut, and pick up the kids from daycare.

What is C?

400

When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this perspective

What is First Person?

500

What does adjacent mean?

Next to or adjoining to something

500

TWO homophones for rain?

What is reign and rein?

500

What is the prefix in this word?
Misrepresenting

mis-

500

Where should the commas (2) go?
Some women believe it or not dressed up as men to fight in the Civil War.

Some women, believe it or not, dressed up as men to fight in the Civil War.

500

DAILY DOUBLE!!!

Identify a noun, verb and adjective in the sentence below:
Tom sprinted to the small store.

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