Prefixes/Root/Suffix
Synonyms/Antonyms
Context Clues/Homophones
Figurative Language
Key Words
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What do the words prefix and suffix mean?
Prefix - Comes before a foot word and changes the meaning Suffix - Comes after a root word and changes the meaning
100
Give a synonym for the word calm.
cool, collected, relaxed
100
"He was perplexed. Should he choose the erector set, or think about the star gazing machine?" What does the word perplexed mean: A. decided B. nervous C. confused D. passive
C confused
100
What does the word alliteration mean?
An initial sound repeated
100
What does the word "setting" mean
WHERE and WHEN the story takes place
200
Identify the root word in the word below: uninhabitable
habit
200
Which of the following below is the BEST synonym for: engaged. I'm just more engaged in football. A. believed B. interested C. confused D. concerned
B interested
200
"There was just one caveat: once a brother or sister was born, Marion would have to help out more around the house." Caveat means: A. life B. catch C. house D. thing
B catch
200
Which sentence contains a simile? A. They flock to Geno's like bees to honey B. People like this sandwich a lot C. It is popular for its modern attractions as well D. Philadelphia is known for things like the liberty bell.
A They flock to Geno's like bees to honey
200
What does the word "summary" mean
Rewrite the big ideas of a story in your own words
300
Identify the root word and the suffix below, explain the meaning: awareness
aware = root word ness = suffix The state of being aware
300
Give an antonym for the word ordinary.
special
300
Deka ground the mountain laurel into the earth with the toe of her sneaker. In this sentence the word ground means: A. earth B. sneak C. drove D. connect
C Drove
300
Which of these sentences is a metaphor? A. Heinz is one biggest and best billion dollar companies. B. He is right! C. John was a marketing wizard D. His food is as good as McDonald's food.
C John was a marketing wizard
300
What does the word generalization mean?
To make a general statement about a topic
400
Identify the prefix and root word of the word below and explain its meaning. Sub Group
sub = below so it means a group below another group
400
Gradually, Kelly cultivated her crops. What is the best antonym for cultivated: A. destroyed B. grew C. made D. refused
A. destroyed
400
Scrutinize a map of Pennsylvania sometime. What does the word scrutinize mean: A. forget to look at B. pat a little attention to C. crumple up D. look closely at
D look closely at
400
Which sentence contains an example of personification: A. He was certain he would drown. B. The ant cried out for help. C. Amy sang like Whitney Houston. D. Bang! Pop! .. Jackie fell.
B. The ant cried out for help.
400
Describe the difference between a fact and an opinion.
Fact - can be proven and is true Opinion - someone's beliefs
500
Identify the different parts of the word below and explain the meaning: unemployment
un = not employ = to have a job ment = the act of The act of not having a job/being employed
500
What is another word for stash A. map B. dig C. hide D. step
C hide
500
He thought that business people could use it as a dictating machine to record conversations. What does the word record mean in this sentence: A. flat, plastic disc used to play music B. make a copy of a sound C. a written message D. a great achievement
B: make a copy of a sound
500
Give an example of a: - simile - metaphor - alliteration - personification - onomatopoeia
Answers will vary
500
Describe the following genres: - Historical Fiction - Fable - Biography - Realistic Fiction - Informational Text
Answers will vary
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