Compound Words
Split rowboat into its two smaller words
row boat
What is the homograph for object?
If I _____ to something, I oppose it.
If I OBJECT to something, I oppose it
When someone is unfriendly they are...
hostile
What is the date of Thanksgiving this year?
11/22/18
Split beehive into its two smaller words
bee hive
If I pronounce this word as "minute" what does that mean?
A length of time, 60 seconds.
Spell the word that means, when you hesitate
waver
How many pumpkin pies are eaten in the US on Thanksgiving?
Close to 50 million!!!
Children play with sand in a...
Sandbox
How do you pronounce the word in caps:
If you REFUSE to do something, you won't do it.
Refuse
The homophone for the word hostel
hostile
What state was the first Thanksgiving celebrated in?
Massachusetts
You cross the street at a...
Crosswalk
How do you pronounce the word in caps:
When you are PRESENT, you are there in person.
Present
Garment worn by Hindu women
sari
What was the name of the pilgrims' ship?
HINT!! It is a compound word!
The Mayflower
The definition for compound word
Two smaller words put together to make one word
The definition for homograph
A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning and sometimes a different pronunciation
The definition for homophone
A word that sounds like another word but has a different meaning, spelling, and origin
True or False: Turkey was served at the first Thanksgiving
False!
They probably ate lobster, fish, cheese, beans, and maple syrup!