Vocabulary
What are some synonyms for happy?
joyful, cheery, glad, smiling, content
What is the subject in the sentence "The cat sleeps on the mat"?
Cat
What is alliteration?
The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.
Example: Riley runs rapidly around a rather long road.
What is the difference between "its" and "it's"
"its" is possessive (belonging to it)
"it's" is a contraction of it is
Unscramble the word: "LETTLI"
Little
What is the meaning of the word gregarious?
Sociable or fond of company
Identify the verb in the sentence "She runs every morning."
runs
What is irony?
A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting the opposite of what is meant or expected.
Example: A city being named "Big" but the land mass is tiny.
Example: You see someone slip on ice and laugh at how careless they are as you are about to slip on ice yourself.
Identify the subject and the verb in the sentence "The cat chased the mouse."
subject- cat
verb-chased
Use the following sentence to determine the meaning of the word "ominous": "The dark clouds on the horizon looked ominous."
threatening or portraying evil or harm.
Define the word "inconspicuous"
Not easily seen or not noticeable
What is the difference between "their," "there," and "they're"
their- possessive (this person owns what is being spoken about)
there- refers to a place (The shop is over there)
they're- contraction of they are
What is an oxymoron?
A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.
example: friendly fight, completely unfinished, deafening silence.
What is the purpose of using punctuation in writing?
Punctuation helps to clarify meaning, pauses, and organize sentences
What word best fits in the blank to complete the sentence? "The ___________ smell of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen."
sweet or delicious
What does vivid mean?
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind
Correct the sentence "Him and me went to the store."
He and I went to the store.
Define hyberbole
an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
example: I have a ton of homework, I'm so hungry I could pass out, I could sleep forever
Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor
A simile compares two things using "like" or "as" while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without using "like" or "as"
Based on the context clues provided, what does the word "exhilarating" mean in the sentence: "The roller coaster ride was exhilarating, with its twists and turns leaving us breathless"?
thrilling or exciting
What does "nostalgic" mean?
a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past
had eaten
What is the difference between "allusion" and "illusion"
Allusion- a reference to another work of literature, person, or event.
Illusion- a false idea or appearance
What is the importance of context clues in understanding new vocabulary words.
Context clues provide hints about the meaning of unfamiliar words by surrounding them with words that provide clues to their meaning.
In the sentence: "The explorer navigated through the dense jungle, cutting through the foliage with a machete," what does the word "foliage" mean?
leaves of plants or dense growth of leaves