Conjunctions & Transitions
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For/And/Nor/But/Or/Yet/So
What do you need to use when making the comparative form with short (1 syllable) adjectives?
add -er to the end of the word
What is the superlative form of bad?
Worst
How, why or when do we use prefixes?
To give us the opposite/negative word form.
What is the rule for making comparative or superlative forms of adverbs?
Add more than/the most
(same as long syllable adjectives)
True or False: You can use connectors to start/begin sentences.
False
What is the comparative form of sad?
Sadder (than)
What is the superlative form of the word 'funny'?
(the) funniest
What is the correct prefix for these words:
ability
able (not able)
able (put out of action/lacking ability because of injury)
inability (not having ability)
unable ( not able)
disable (put out of action)
Correct or Incorrect:
Everybody in class are happy today because we are playing a game.
Incorrect: Use the singular form for any pronouns that use every, some and any.
(Everybody is)
True or False: A transition can be used in the beginning or middle of a sentence.
True
The comparative form of good is....
Better
Use 'most' to make the superlative form of adjectives with 2 or less syllables.
False - Short words (1 or 2 syllables) use -est endings.
sad = saddest
thin=thinnest
The suffixes 'ive', 'ful' and 'less' are used to make what kinds of words?
Hint: Which part of speech do these words create?
These endings create adjectives:
careful
careless
creative
imaginative
Use the correct forms of speech and plural/singular form to complete the sentence:
The major _______________ between the library and the bookstore _____ that the library is free and the book store is not.
difference
is
Use the correct transition:
Some people like living at home with their parents _________ others do not.
while
What is the comparative form?
Little, _________, Least
less
What is the superlative form?
Much, More, ___________
Most
Make the noun form of these words:
to enjoy
to be beautiful
to feel
To have:
enjoyment
beauty
feelings
What are the three errors in this sentence?
Russia is one of a bigger country in the world.
the (a = not specific & singular)
biggest (need superlative form)
one of = many (noun form needs to be plural: countries)
Complete the sentence with the correct punctuation and connector/transition.
Rats and mice are both rodents _______________ a rat has a much longer and thicker tail.
. However, OR , however,
What is the opposite AND comparative of:
more beautiful
uglier (than)
What is the opposite AND superlative form of:
the most difficult
(the) easiest
What does the word unisex mean?
Ex: We need to buy a unisex gift for the baby shower because they don't know if they are having a boy or a girl.
gender neutral; for both male/female.
What is the CVC rule and what is it used for?
It is a spelling rule and it is used for words that are consonant-vowel-consonant. If you have a c-v-c word, then you must double the last consonant.