This is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example, "un-" in "unhappy
A prefix
What part of speech describes a noun?
An adjective
What punctuation mark is used at the end of a statement
What is the past tense of run?
Ran
What is the definition of the word 'Ravenous'
Extremely Hungry
This is the underlying message or lesson that a story or piece of writing conveys
The theme
What is the action word in a sentence?
A verb
Which punctuation mark is used to show excitement or strong emotion?
An exclamation mark
What do we call verbs that express what is happening now?
Present tense verbs
What is a sharecropper?
A tenant farmer who gives part of each crop as rent
This term refers to the perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person or third-person.
Point of view
What part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?
A noun
Commas
What is the future tense of jump?
Will jump
What does the word "segregated' mean?
Set apart from each other, isolated or divided
These are hints found within a sentence or paragraph that help you figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word
Context clues
What part of speech connects words or phrases?
A conjunction
Correct this sentence "There going to the movies later."
They're going to the movies later.
What verb tense is used to describe an action that was completed in the past?
Past tense verbs
What does the word 'pummeling' mean?
To hit someone or something repeatedly
This is when a series of words in a sentence begin with the same sound, like "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Alliteration
What do we call a word that replaces a noun
A pronoun
Correct this sentence "Me and my brother like to play soccer."
My brother and I like to play soccer.
What is the past tense of walk
Walked
What does 'rural' mean?
Relating to the country, country life, or agriculture