Possessives
What is the possessive form of the noun "dog"?
Dog's
Add the suffix "-ful" to the word "joy", to make a new word.
Joyful
Use context clues to find the meaning of "gigantic" in this sentence:
"The gigantic pumpkin was bigger than a car."
Very Big or Huge
Fill in the blank with a time word:
"I eat dinner ___ school."
After
I eat dinner after school.
Is this sentence spoken or written English?
"Ayo, pass the salt."
Spoken
Which Possessive fits best?
"This pencil is ___________." (Me, Mine, I)
Mine
This pencil is mine.
What does the suffix "-less" mean in the word "hopeless"?
-less means "without"
In the sentence, "He was exhausted after running the race," what does "exhausted" mean?
Very Tired
Which word shows something happening first?
First, In the morning, During
First
Which uses exact and clear language?
Spoken English or Written English
Written English
Choose the correct possessive pronoun:
"The red car is ______." (He, Him, His)
His
The red car is his.
What does the prefix "pre-" mean in the word "preview"?
Pre- means "before"
What does the word "frigid" most likely mean in this sentence?
"The frigid wind made everyone wear their coats."
Very Cold
Which word or phrase in the sentence tells where?
Some flowers can grow under trees.
Under Trees
Words and phrases that mean exactly what they say are literal or nonliteral?
Literal
Using a possessive noun, how would you say
"The toy that belongs to the girl"?
The girl's toy
Add a prefix to the word "kind" to show the opposite meaning.
Unkind
What does the word "scampered" mean in this sentence?
"The squirrel scampered up the tree quickly."
Ran or Moved Quickly
Give a strong synonym for "happy".
Examples:
Content, Cheerful, Merry, Joyful, Delighted
Is "She has a heart of gold" literal or nonliteral?
Nonliteral
Fill in the blank with a possessive pronoun:
"That jacket is ____________."
Options:
Yours, His, Hers, Mine
Give a word that uses the prefix "re-".
Answers will vary.
Examples:
Redo, Retell, Reread, Rewrite
What does "glistening" mean in this sentence?
"The glistening snow sparkled in the sunlight."
Shining or Sparkling
Choose a word that means "very fast."
Answers will vary.
Examples:
Quick, Rapid, Swift, Prompt
What does the nonliteral phrase "He has butterflies in his stomach" mean?
He feels nervous.