Latin Roots
What Latin Root means "to be aware" a. sens b. spec c. sim
a. sens
What does "scrabbling" mean?
To run frantically or without direction.
Where do the commas go? Please bring a can of soup five apples and some paper towels.
Please bring a can of soup, five apples, and some paper towels.
What did Charlie do when Elijah was on the tractor?
Charlie stayed at the house.
Can an author have more than one purpose for writing?
Yes
What Latin Root means "see"? a. sens b. spec c. sim
b. spec
What does the word "romping" mean?
To play or jump with excitement.
Where do the commas go? The truck pulled into the lot rolled past several cars and stopped by the entrance.
The truck pulled into the lot, rolled past several cars, and stopped by the entrance.
What does it mean to "prune" an orchard?
To cut branches from a tree.
What are the 3 of the reasons or purposes writers write?
to persuade; to entertain; to inform; to explain; to describe
What Latin Root means "like"? a. sens b. spec c. sim
c. sim
What does the work "retractable" mean?
Able to be pulled back usually with the push of a button.
Where do the commas go? Before we can finish painting the basement we need to buy a new paint roller.
Before we can finish painting the basement, we need to buy a new paint roller.
What two purposes did the writer have for writing this story?
to inform and entertain
How do you know the story is being told from the third-person point of view?
None of the characters are telling the story. Its being told from someone outside the story.
What does the word "reap" mean?
to cut down and gather; harvest a crop
Where do the commas go? Will you be singing in the choir this year Sara?
Will you be singing in the choir this year, Sara?
Why do you think Charlie wants another dog?
He liked Charlie a lot and thinks it would be fun to have another dog.
What does the word "cull" mean?
to remove or reduce
Where do the commas go? The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis isn't it.
The capital of Indiana is Indianapolis, isn't it.
What does it mean to say, "Charlie dogged his every step?"
Charlie followed Elijah everywhere, even when he was doing his chores. He might have gotten in the way of his chores.