This type of word is a person, place, thing, or idea.
NOUN
100
Where is a suffix located on a word?
Beginning, middle, or end?
End
100
Which word matches this definition?
The quality or feeling of being thankful
a.) gratitude b.) marvelous c.) exceptional
a.) gratitude
100
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here.
The flower was soft as silk.
a.) simile b.) personification c.) hyperbole
Simile
200
Where are you going?
Which words in this sentence are VERBS?
are, going
200
True or False:
All roots of words are words that can stand alone.
False-
"hair-less" - hair is the root word that can stand alone
"aud-ible" - aud is the root word that CANNOT stand along
200
Which word matches this definition?
An area surrounded mostly by homes
a.) residential b.) resemble c.) accustomed
a.) residential
200
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here.
The clouds rolled in ominously. The sky looked angry.
a.) metaphor b.) personification c.) hyperbole
b.) personification
300
I am getting awfully hungry mom!
What word in this sentence is an ADVERB?
Awfully
300
What is the meaning of the prefix: un-
Un- means NOT
300
Which word matches this definition?
To consume destructively
a.) crevices b.) devour c.) adaptation
b.) devour
300
The salsa was so hot, my tongue began to melt.
a.) simile b.) onomatopeia c.) hyperbole
c.) hyperbole
400
I woke to an obnoxious sound outside my window.
What part of speech is the word "obnoxious"?
ADJECTIVE
400
What is the meaning of the suffix: -ess
Examples: actress, lioness
-ess means something is female
400
Which word matches this definition?
Usual, by habit
a.) resemble b.) gyre c.) accustomed
c. ) accustomed
400
"Oh no....AH-CHOO! Sniffle, I need a tissue please."
a.) onomatopoeia b.) idiom c.) personification
a.) onomatopoeia
500
This type of noun is special and requires a capital letter.
What is a proper noun.
500
Identify the root, suffix, and prefix in the word below:
Biography
Prefix: bio- meaning life
Root: graph - meaning to write
Suffix: -y - means - quality of
500
Which word matches this definition?
To move along heavily or clumsily
a.) whiffling b.) galumphing c.) gyre
b.) galumphing
500
Read the sentence. Tell what figurative language is found here.
"Could you please put a sock in it? I'm trying to focus!"
a.) idiom b.) metaphor c.) hyperbole