Syllables
When dividing a word into syllables that has a digraph, the digraph is separated. Explain your answer.
True or False
False. The digraph will stay together in either the first, second or third syllable.
What are the 2 types of suffixes? Name 3 of each type.
The 2 types of suffixes are vowel and consonant suffixes. Examples of vowel suffixes are ed, ing, es. Examples of consonant suffixes are ly, ness, ful.
__________ the name of _________ candy you like.
(Right/Write) (which/witch)
Write the name of which candy you like.
What is the meaning of the word scold?
What is an antonym for the word scold?
Scold-to tell someone they have done something wrong
Antonym examples: praise, compliment
frank should Have skwosh for luntch.
Find the errors in the sentence. Write it correctly.
Frank should have squash for lunch.
Name the 5 exceptions to a closed syllable.
The 5 exceptions to a closed syllable are; ild, ind, old, ost, olt
What is the rule for adding "-s" and "-es" to a base (root) word to make it plural?
When a base word ends in sh,ch,s,ss,x, or z you make the word plural by adding "-es". If a base word ends in any other consonant, you make it plural by adding an "-s".
Tell the meaning of the word banned.
List 2 synonyms for the word banned.
banned-being stopped from doing something
Synonyms- stop, block,forbid, prohibit
What is the base/root word and suffix in the word mixed?
What sound does the suffix make?
Use the word mixed in a sentence. (Include who/what, where, when, why or how.)
Base/root word-mix
Suffix-ed
-ed makes the sound /t/
mom gladdlee stoped tom from triping
Find the errors in the sentence. Write it correctly.
Mom gladly stopped Tom from tripping.
When a word has more than one syllable, we might emphasize one syllable more than the other syllable.
The syllable that is said clearly is an ______ syllable. The one that is not said clearly is an _______syllable.
The syllable that is said clearly is an accented syllable. The one that is not said clearly is an unaccented syllable.
What is the rule for adding a suffix to v-e word? Give an example.
If adding vowel suffix to a v-e word, drop the "e" before adding the suffix.
If adding a consonant suffix to a v-e word, just add the suffix.
Which word means.....something ordinary or not very interesting.
*weather *mail *witch *plain
Use the word in a sentence. (Include who/what, where, when, why or how.)
Plain
Give two different meanings for the word volume.
Use each meaning in a sentence. (Include who/what, where, when, why or how)
Volume- the amount of space that a substance or object occupies
Volume-a degree of loudness
Volume-a single book or collection of printed sheets
I exspect that steve will be the talest aflet in the contast
Find the errors in the sentence. Write it correctly.
I expect that Steve will be the tallest athlete in the contest.
In a two syllable word, the vowel sound in the unaccented syllable is usually a _______ sound.
In a two syllable word, the vowel sound in the unaccented syllable is usually a schwa sound.
If a multi-syllabic word begins with an "a" or ends with an "a" in an open syllable, the "a" is going to make a ________sound.
Give an example of a word that fits this rule.
If a multi-syllabic word begins with an "a" or ends with an "a" in an open syllable, the "a" is going to make a schwa sound.
Match the definitions to the words.
*find *mined *mind *fined
1.what you use to think
2.something that has been dug up from the ground
3.to locate a person or object
4. having to pay an amount of money for a punishment
1. mind
2.mined
3. find
4. fined
What is the base/root word for actively?
What is the meaning of the word actively?
What is a synonym for the word actively?
Base/root word- act
Meaning- in an energetic way
Synonym-examples: busily, energetically
jake is competing in the skool swiming cantest
Find the errors in the sentence. Write it correctly.
Jake is competing in the school swimming contest.
Match the syllables. Mark-up the words.
1.trav lem
2.tal dom
3. prob el
4. ran ent
1. travel
2. talent
3. problem
4. random
When "i" is in an unstressed (unaccented) syllable, usually in the middle of the word, it makes a ______sound.
Give an example of a word that fits this rule.
When "i" is in an unstressed (unaccented) syllable, usually in the middle of the word, it makes a schwa sound.
Last night I watched the whether to know weather I should wear a coat or not. My farther told me to take my coat in case I had to walk father than expected.
Last night I watched the weather to know whether I should wear a coat or not. My father told me to take my coat in case I had to walk farther than expected.
Inspire
Add the suffix -ing to the base/root word. Write the word correctly and mark it up.
What is the meaning of the new word.
inspiring
Meaning-having or giving someone positive or creative feelings.
Synonym examples:encourage, motivate, persuade
my cousun has sevun pet reptils
Find the errors in the sentence. Write it correctly.
My cousin has seven pet reptiles.