/aw/ Sound Spellings
Which spelling of /aw/ is used in “dawn”?
aw
What does the prefix “sub–” mean?
Under, below, or beneath
What part of speech does the suffix –ly create?
Adverb
What is a vowel team syllable?
Two or more letters work together to make one vowel sound
What does it mean if someone does something quickly?
They do it fast
Which spelling of /aw/ is used in “August”?
au
What does “submarine” mean?
Under the sea
What does “quietly” mean?
In a quiet way
How many syllables are in “jawbone”?
2
What does the word subway mean? She rode the subway to work this morning.
An underground train.
Which spelling of /aw/ is used in “walk”?
al
What does “subgroup” mean?
A smaller part of a larger group
Change the adjective “brave” into an adverb.
bravely
Divide “hallway” into syllables.
hall / way
What does the word patiently mean in this sentence: She waited patiently for her turn.
She waited calmly and without rushing
Where is “aw” usually found in a word — beginning, middle, or end?
Middle or end
What does “subzero” mean?
Below zero
Change the adjective “easy” into an adverb.
easily
Which vowel team is in “blue”?
ue
What is the prefix or suffix in “subdivide”?
Prefix “sub–”
Spell a word with “au” that means “a reason something happens.”
Answers may vary!
Break the word “subcategory” into prefix and base word.
sub + category
What is the base word in “unusually”?
usual
Divide “kangaroo” into syllables.
kang / a/ roo
Which has a prefix, suffix, or both — subheading, slowly, or fortunately? Explain.
All have one: subheading (prefix sub–), slowly (suffix –ly), fortunately (suffix –ly)