Word Sums
What's the word sum for rounder?
_________ + ____
round + er
yes, <go>
in inn
in
What is the match for act?
anything with an <act> base
p.l.ay
What's the word sum for action?
________ + _______
act + ion
action, reaction, actually
yes, <act>
what's the function word?
or oar
or
What is the <th> match for <where>?
there
sh.ow
What's the word sum for spectator?
__________ + ______ + ____
spect + ate/ + or
two, twin, twice, twelve, twenty
no, they are relatives but don't share the same base
Is this a function or content word?
for
What is the match for motion?
Anything with a <mote> base.
What are the graphemes in the word round?
r.ou.n.d
What's the word sum for inspectors?
____ + __________ + ____ + ___
in + spect + or + s
motive, motion, emotionally, remote
yes, <mote>
Is this a function or content word?
which
Function
What is the possessive pronoun for <they>?
their
What are the graphemes in the word <paint>?
p.ai.n.t
What's the word sum for unemotionally?
___ + ___ + ________ + _____ + ____ + _____
No, they have twin bases: <spece> and <spect>
Is this a function or content word and how do you know?
off
Content, it has a double <ff>
burrito, piglet, and duckling
What are the graphemes in the word <thrown>?
th.r.ow.n