SPEECH PARTY
What is a noun?
Answer: A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a prefix?
A group of letters added to the beginning of a word that changes the word's meaning.
What punctuation mark is used to end a question?
a question mark (?)
In the sentence: "The puppy was very playful and loved to chase its tail."
What does "playful" mean?
full of fun and energy, ready to play
What is the difference between synonyms and antonyms?
Synonyms are words that have similar meanings.
Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.
Frogs and Kangaroos might do this: Name a verb that means to "jump."
Leap, Hop, Bounce, Spring, etc.
Give an example of a word with a prefix.
Examples: UN-happy, IL-legal, AUTO-biography, etc.
What punctuation is used to show excitement?
Exclamation mark (!)
In the sentence: "The teacher explained the problem clearly so everyone could understand."
What does "clearly" mean?
In a way that is easy to see or understand.
What is an antonym for "big"?
small, tiny, short, thin, little, etc.
Give an example of an adjective.
Blue, tall, happy.
What does the suffix "-ful" mean?
Full of/filled with (joyful, careful, thankful, etc.)
What is a comma used for?
To separate items in a list or to pause in a sentence.
In the sentence: "The ancient tree stood tall and proud in the middle of the park."
What does "ancient" mean?
very old
What is a synonym for "happy"?
joyful, pleased, glad, thrilled, etc.
What do we call a word that describes a noun?
adjective
What does the suffix "-less" mean?
to be without (careless, hopeless, fearless, etc.)
What punctuation mark is used to show possession?
Apostrophe (')
(Example: That is the dog's favorite toy.)
In the sentence: "She smiled with elation when she opened her birthday gifts."
What does "elation" mean?
What's another way to say someone is "fast"?
quick, speedy, swift, agile, etc.
What is the difference between a noun and a verb?
A noun names something, while a verb shows action.
How does adding the suffix "-ing" change a verb?
It indicates an ongoing action. (running, jumping)
How do you use quotation marks?
To show someone's exact words.
In the sentence: "The storm caused the river to overflow its banks."
What does "overflow" mean?
To spill over the edges
How can context help you find and understand a synonym?
It gives clues about the word's meaning.