Prefixes
Suffixes
Irregular verbs
Miscellaneous
Spelling
100
Take "drama" and change it to a verb; an adjective; a noun for a person, and a noun.
dramatize; dramatic; dramatist; dramatization
100
What are all the suffixes used with the base "simpl"?
simplify simplification
100
What are the past and participle forms for "begin"? Use them in sentences.
begin began begun I begin work at 7. I began work at 7 yesterday. I had begun to work, when the fire alarm rang.
100
Complete this sentence and explain why: You can identify the lilac flower because of (it's its) distinctive fragrance.
its (shows ownership)
100
Add -ed or -ing to these words and explain the rule: chip skip hop bat rap
Vowel/Consonant words: Double the final consonant if the word ends in VC chipped chipping skipped skipping batted batting rapped rapping
200
What is the spelling rule for adding "en" as a prefix?
If "en" comes before a b or p, it is spelled "em", such as "empower.
200
What are the suffixes of "identification". What part of speech is it?
ify (y changes to i) and tion Noun
200
What are the forms for "become"? Use them in sentences.
become became become I want to become an astronaut. I became an astronaut last year. I had become a teacher before I became an astronaut.
200
What is the pronunciation and spelling rule for words ending in a VCe, like "tape"?
Words ending with VCe have a long vowel sound. tApe tap (short)
200
Which ones are correct? Why? niether neither leisure liesure wierd weird
neither leisure weird are exceptions to memorize
300
What is the general meaning of the suffix "en". Give an example.
to make or create. examples: shorten; lengthen; sharpen
300
Make "aappropriate" a noun.
appropriation
300
Complete: She (never/go) to a concert before she went to London
She had never gone to a concert before she went to London.
300
Explain the difference between "principle" and "principal". Make a sentence for each.
Principle is an adjective. The principle reason I like to teach is to meet wonderful people. Principal is a noun. The principal is your pal (friend).
300
Finish the rhyme: i before e, except after c
i before e, except after c unless it says A as in "neighbor" or "weigh"
400
What does the prefix "be" mean? Give an example and explain the meaning.
"to cause to"; or it intensifies the meaning. Example beholden belittle beware
400
What do the suffixes "ize", "ify" and "ate" generally mean? Give an example.
to make or create. identify
400
Complete (already, lose): By the time I found my car keys, the mall ___________________closed.
By the time I found my car keys, the mall had already closed.
400
Explain your answer: (It's, its) interesting how the male pheasant shows off (its, it's) feathers by fanning (it's, its) tail feathers.
It's (verb it is) (its ownership) (its ownership)
400
What is the rule for these spellings: ice height stein sleight eider
Use ei when sounded as a long I
500
What prefix is added to "bolden"? What does the word mean, approximately?
"em" embolden to make bolder
500
Explain the way the prefix, "uni" can be changed by adding suffixes. Change from a verb to a noun.
unify; unification
500
Complete (be): The refugees ________on the ferry for three days, before they arrived to safety in Malta.
The refugees had been on the ferry for three days, before they arrived to safety in Malta. (shows duration of an earier action)
500
Explain how "aisle", "I'll" and "isle" are used in sentences. Give examples.
I'll be back soon. (I will) Bermuda is an isle I've always wanted to visit. The aisle between the last row of seats and the window is too narrow.
500
What is the rule for: sufficient patient glacier deficient species
Use i before e after a "sh' sound
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