Prefix/Suffix
This prefix means “not” or “opposite of”
-un
Ex: unhappy, unpleasant, undisturbed
What are context clues?
B) Hints or clues in a sentence that help define an unfamiliar word ✅
Which of the following is a testing violation?
Which type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
The leaves danced in the wind as the autumn air whispered through the trees."
What does the word claim mean?
B) To make a statement or assertion for or against something
In the word preview, this prefix helps you know the meaning is “to see before.”
Pre
In the sentence "The teacher’s instructions were vague, leaving students unsure of what to do next," what does the word vague most likely mean?
A) Very clear
B) Confusing or unclear
C) Strict
D) Detailed
B) Confusing or unclear
If you finish the test early what should you do?
C) Check your answers
This figure of speech compares two things using “like” or “as.”
What does it mean to analyze a text?
B) To break down and examine its parts in detail ✅
In the word careless, this suffix tells you the meaning is “without care.”
-less
“The desert was arid, with no rain for months,” this word helps you understand “arid.”
This amount of sleep is recommended before a big test.
8 Hours
In the sentence “Time is a thief,” this type of figurative language is used.
What is chronological order?
B) Arranging events in the order they happened over time ✅
This prefix means “again” or “back.”
Re
In the sentence "The scientist was meticulous, carefully recording every detail of the experiment," what does the word meticulous most likely mean?
B) Very careful and precise
What will happen during the OST if you turn and whisper to a friend to ask them a question such as "what time is it"
Both you and your friends' test scores will be thrown out
What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
"This bag weighs a ton"
What is a fable?
This suffix means “full of” or “characterized by.”
-ful
"Beautiful"
"Vengeful"
In the sentence "Despite the chaos around her, she remained composed and continued working," what does the word composed most likely mean?
A) Angry
B) Calm and in control
C) Confused
D) Loud
B) Calm and in control
What is an effective writing strategy or structure to use for your response?
CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning)
In the sentence “After practicing all week, Maria finally hit the ground running on her project,” what does the idiom “hit the ground running” most likely mean?
to start something quickly and with a lot of energy or preparation
What is meant by the structure of a text?
B) The way the text is organized or built ✅