Prefix
The prefix "re-" means this.
Example: Rewrite means to write again.
Answer: Again
Brave.
Answer: Courageous, Fearless, Bold, Daring, Valiant
Example: The fearless student volunteered to speak first. Or "The courageous firefighter climbed the ladder."
simple
Answer: Complicated, Difficult, Complex, Hard, Confusing
Example: The directions were complicated, not simple.
The complex instructions were hard to follow.
If a paragraph mostly talks about how to make a sandwich, the main idea is about this.
Answer: How to make a sandwich
Example: The details explain each step.
Locate the word : Brave
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The prefix "un-" changes the meaning of a word to mean this.
Example: Unfair means not fair.
Answer: Not or opposite of
Reduce
Answer : Lower, Lessen, Cut down, Diminish, decrease
Example : The teacher asked the class to lessen their noise level.
expand
Answer: Shrink or contract, Compress, Narrow, Reduce
Example: The sponge will shrink as it dries.
The balloon will compress as the air leaks out.
A passage lists reasons why exercise is important. What is the main idea?
Answer: Exercise is important
Example: Supporting details explain benefits.
Locate the word : education
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This prefix tells you something will happen before something else.
Answer: "Pre"
Example: Preview means to look at something before others.
Assist
Answer: Help, Support, Aid, Lend a hand, Guide
Example: "She helped her friend carry books."
"She offered to support him with the project."
generous
Answer: Selfish, Stingy, Greedy, Ungiving, Mean
Example: Being selfish means not sharing. It felt greedy not to share the snacks.
A text describes a hurricane’s strong winds, rain, and damage. What’s the main idea?
Answer: Hurricanes and their effects
Example: Each detail discusses an effect of hurricanes.
Locate the word : Presume
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The prefix "mis-" adds the meaning of this to a word.
Answer: Wrong or badly
Example: Misunderstand means to understand something incorrectly.
fortunate
Answer: Lucky, Blessed, Privileged, Prosperous, Favored
Example: "He felt lucky to win the contest."
"He felt blessed to have such helpful friends."
scarce
Answer: Plentiful, Abundant, Overflowing, Ample, Common
Example: Water is plentiful near the lake.
Fruit is abundant in the summer.
Recycling is the process of collecting and reusing materials that would otherwise be thrown away. When people recycle paper, plastic, and metal, fewer new resources have to be taken from the environment. This saves energy and reduces pollution. Recycling also helps keep landfills from filling up too quickly. Because of these environmental benefits, recycling is an important habit for communities to practice.
Main Idea: The importance of recycling
Locate the word : Inevitable AND define it in your own words.
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The prefix "anti-" tells you that something is doing this.
Answer: Against
Example: Antibacterial means fighting against bacteria.
evaluate
Answer: Assess, Judge, Examine, Measure, Analyze
Example:
The principal will analyze the test results tomorrow.
The teacher will assess the project tomorrow.
transparent.
Answer: Opaque, Solid, Cloudy, Murky, Non-transparent
Example: The window paint made the glass opaque.
The scientist grew up in a small town where she spent most of her time exploring the outdoors and conducting simple experiments. As she grew older, she invented several tools that helped improve communication technology. Later in her career, she received awards for her groundbreaking research and shared her knowledge with young students. Her early life, major inventions, and lasting achievements show how she became an important figure in the world of science.
Main Idea: The life and accomplishments of the scientist
Locate the word : Conscientious And use it in a sentence
KON-she-en-chess
Means : Careful and thorough
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