Affixes/Roots
If the root “cred” means “believe”, the word incredible must mean?
impossible to believe
What is the difference between a simile and and a metaphor?
simile's compare using like or as and metaphors don't.
Where would you find a caption?
close to the picture
True or false
Nonfiction books usually contain a lot of facts.
true
True or False: An effect of one thing can become a cause for something else.
True
What affix means under; beneath; below
post- or sub-
sub-
"That was the easiest question in the world," is an example of what?
hyperbole
An image that has been hand drawn is what type of text feature?
illustration
Soccer is a difficult game to play.
Opinion
Which word signals a cause and effect relationship?
because
the root aqua means
a. desert b. water c. pool
water
"The brown grass was begging for water," is an example of what?
personification
What text feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
glossary
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States.
Fact
In the following sentence, what is the cause?
Since Jeremiah was sick, he didn’t take the math test.
Jeremiah was sick
The greek root astro means what?
a. life b. love c. star d. spirit
star
"Laughter is the music of the soul," is an example of what?
metaphor
This feature list topics and gives you the page number to navigate to the information. Found in the front of the book.
table of contents
Give one example of an opinion statement.
answers may vary
After school on Wednesday, Brendan found out that he made the baseball team. Which of the following could be a cause for Brendan making the baseball team?
He practiced baseball 3x a week.
What is the definition of the root photo (photosynthesis, photograph, photocopy)?
light
"Sheep should sleep in a shed," is an example of what?
alliteration
Which one is not an example of a text feature?
cause and effect, diagram, bold words
cause and effect
Give one example of a fact statement.
Answers may vary.
What is the effect in this sentence?
Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.
students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods