Prefixes
What does the prefix anti- mean?
Against/opposite
What does the word descendant mean?
a person who is descended from or related to a specific ancestor.
This idiom means to study very hard.
To hit the books
Give the noun form of the word act.
Action
List 3 cohesive devices to express addition.
Furthermore, in addition, additionally, too, as well as.
What does the prefix re- mean?
Again
What does the word confectioner mean?
Someone who makes or sells candy, cake, or other sweets.
This idiom means not to have a definite, specific plan for something.
To be up in the air.
Give the verb form of the word strong
Strengthen
List 3 cohesive devices to express contrast.
On the other hand, however, whereas, nevertheless, in contrast, conversely, unlike, alternatively.
Give three words that have the prefix dis-
disappear
disable
disconnect
disinfect
dislike
disobey
What does the word deterred mean?
kept from happening; prevented
What idiom would best fit in this sentence?
Everyone decided it was best _____________ and wait for things to improve.
To sit tight
Give the noun, adjective, and adverb form of kind
Kindness (noun)
Kind (adjective)
Kindly (adverb)
List three cohesive devices to introduce an example.
For example, for instance, as illustrated, as shown by, such as.
What does the prefix mis- mean?
Wrong (or to do something wrong)
What is the meaning of the word rampant?
Moving quickly, extremely
What idiom has a meaning similar to 'contribute' or 'join to a collective effort'?
To pitch in
Give all the forms of the word 'success'.
Success (noun)
Succeed (verb)
Successful (adjective)
Successfully (adverb)
Use the word although in a sentence.
Although it may seem like the longest answer is always the right one, that is not always the case.
Provide two words that contain the prefix non-
Nonsense
Nonexistent
Nonacademic
Nonprofit
Nonaccidental
Nonfiction
What is the meaning of the word pervasive
Spread throughout as to be seen or felt everywhere.
Complete this sentence with an idiom:
I used to be so good at playing soccer, but I seem to have ____________.
Lost my touch
What part of speech is the word lovely? Use it in a sentence.
Adjective
Maria's wedding dress was lovely.
Use the word unless in a sentence.
Unless you hurry (condition), you will miss the train (consequence).