Syllable Types
Vocabulary & Morphology
Grammar
Sentence Structure
Silvas
Shenanigans
100
Determine whether the the each syllable is a closed, open, final silent e, or r-controlled syllable. or bit
or: r-controlled bit: closed
100
What does the prefix TRANS mean?
across
100
Decide if the capitalized word is an adjective, adverb, preposition, or none of these. The crazy cat QUICKLY leaped over the couch.
Quickly: adverb. Describes how the cat leaped.
100
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** Give the past, present and future forms of the following word: FLEW
past: flew present: fly future: will fly
100
What is the correct meaning for the capitalized word? The teacher made a COPY of the page in the math book. A. to imitate B. a reproduction C. a radio code
B. a reproduction
200
Which syllable type has a short vowel sound?
closed
200
Give the definition of the prefix SUB and a example of a word that uses that prefix.
SUB: below or underneath Examples of words: subzero submarine
200
Decide if the capitalized word is an adjective, adverb, preposition, or none of these. Dallas rode his bike AROUND the park.
Around: preposition AROUND THE PARK is a prepositional phrase PARK: object of the preposition
200
Rewrite the sentence, changing the verb to past tense. The iceberg BECOMES separated from the main pack.
The iceberg BECAME separated from the main pack.
200
Select the correct word with a prefix to complete the sentence. Families with small children can board the airplane before others; they ________________ the plane. Bonus for 50 extra points: What is the prefix of the word and the definition of the prefix.
preboard prefix: pre definition: before
300
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** Which syllable type(s) have a long vowel sound?
open and final silent e
300
Read the following sentence. Choose the correct meaning of the capitalized word. Rosa was SECOND in line. A: the part of a minute B: the position after first C: to agree
B: the position after first
300
Decide if the capitalized word(s) is a main verb, helping verb or neither. I AM SELLING tickets.
AM: helping verb SELLING: main verb
300
Form a compound sentence using the conjunction and, but or or to join the sentences. It is hard to sleep in the daylight. Shades make the rooms dark. Circle the conjunction used. REMEMBER to use correct punctuation when forming the compound sentence.
It is hard to sleep in the daylight, but shades make the rooms dark.
300
Decide which of the answers describes the relationship between the two words. protect:defend underneath:above A. synonyms A. synonyms B. antonyms B. antonyms C. neither C. neither
protect:defend A. synonyms underneath:above B. antonyms
400
DIVIDE IT! Divide the following word into syllables, give syllable pattern and correct markings for each vowel. ALso determine if each syllable is open, closed or r-controlled. word: connect
con/nect vc/cv con: long vowel, closed nect: long, open
400
Read the following analogy. Decide which of the answers describe the relationship between two words. happiness:sadness A: synonyms B: antonyms C: neither
B: antonyms
400
Determine whether the capitalized word in each sentence contains a present participle or past participle. A RESPECTED woman explorer. The CONNECTING land masses.
Respected: past participle Connecting: present participle
400
Diagram the following sentence. Scientists study the ozone layer.
Answer on board
400
***DOUBLE JEOPARDY*** Form a compound sentence using the correct conjunction THEN diagram the compound sentence. Scientists study the ozone layer. They conduct many experiments.
Compound sentence: Scientists study the ozone layer, and they conduct many experiments. Diagram on the board.
500
Give an example of each of the following syllable types: r-controlled final silent e open closed
Answers will vary
500
Read the analogy below. Decide which of the answers has the same meaning as the word pairs. permit:consent A: project B: decline C: let
C: let
500
Give the indirect object AND direct object in the following sentence. If you want, we can give Blake the tickets for tonight's game.
direct object (what was given): tickets indirect object (who/what received the d.o.): Blake
500
Form a compound sentence using the correct conjunction THEN diagram the compound sentence. The penguins nest during the summer. They leave the ice cap in winter.
Compound sentence: The penguins nest during the summer, but they leave the ice cap in winter. Diagram on board.
500
Create your own compound sentence using proper punctuation and the correct conjunction.
Miss Silvas has final say
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