Contractions
What is the contraction for "cannot"?
Can't
Fill in the blank
Bud : Flower :: Tadpole :______
Frog
Multiple Choice
What is a synonym?
a. Words with opposite meanings
b. Words that sound the same
c. Words that have the same/similar meanings
C. Words that have the same/similar meanings
Which of these are a homonym?
a. Steel and steal
b. Band and bandit
c. Sad and mad
A. Steel and steal
What is wrong with this sentence?
billy went for a walk in the mountains.
Billy The "b" needs to be capitalized.
What words is "haven't" a contraction of?
Have not
Multiple Choice
Kitten: Cat ::____: Dog
A. Cub b. Baby C. Puppy D. Little
C. Puppy
Define what an antonym is.
Words with opposite meanings
What is a homonym for plane?
Spell it!
Plain
Which of these pairs are synonyms?
a. Mad, angry
b. Sad, happy
What is the contraction for "you had"?
You'd
Multiple Choice
Crown : Tiara :: ________
A. Husk: Corn B. Parasol : Umbrella C. Cat : Dog
B. Parasol : Umbrella
Define what a homonym is. Be specific.
A homonym is words that sound alike but are spelled different and have different meanings.
Sight and site
Is "create" and "annihilate" synonyms or antonyms?
What are the two word pairs that "I'll" is a contraction of?
I will
and
I shall
What is the relationship is this analogy:
Fatigued : Exhausted :: Arrogant : Prideful
Synonyms
What does alleviate mean?
To make easier to endure
What is the correct word for this sentence?
Atop the barn sat an old weather _____.
A. Vane
B. Vain
A. Vane
Correct this sentence:
have you herd of the new spider-man movie?
Have you heard of the new Spider-Man movie?
What are the two word pairs that "we'll" could be a contraction of?
We will
and
We shall
What is the relationship in this analogy?
Sunny : Beach :: Snowy : Mountain
Descriptive or characteristic
What does allocate mean?
To set aside for a particular purpose.
What is the correct word for this sentence?
I could see the ______ flash in the window.
A. Lightening
B. Lightning
B. Lightning
How many mistakes are in this sentence?
my uncle steve lives in canada and is a experenced minor.