Il/Ir
What does the prefix il and ir mean?
Not
What does the prefix inter mean?
among, between or together
what does the root tract mean?
To draw or pull
This past tense linking verb is used with “I” or “he/she/it”.
was
This present tense linking verb is used with “I” to show a state of being.
am
What word means "not legal"
illegal
What does the word intersection mean?
the place where parts come together
a vehicle that pulls something, such as farm equipment or a trailer
tractor
This past tense linking verb is used with “we,” “you,” or “they”.
were
This present tense linking verb is used with “we,” “you,” or “they.”
are
What does illogical mean?
Not logical
This word describes what happens when two or more people talk or do something together.
interaction
what does distract mean?
to draw or take attention away from something
which past tense linking verb fits in the sentence below.
Chris _________ tired yesterday.
was
Complete the sentence with a present tense linking verb: “The sky __________ cloudy today.”
is
The broken vase was __________; it could not be fixed. a.) irrelevant b.) Irreplaceable c.) irregular
b.) irreplaceable
My cousins live in Canada, so we send _______ mail to each other. a.) interpersonal b.) interaction c.)international
c.)international
The dentist had to _____ the boy’s tooth after it didn’t fall out on its own. a.) tractor b.) extract c.) attract
b.) extract
which past tense linking verb fits in the sentence below.
We ___ going to the museum.
were
In the sentence: “The flowers __________ beautiful,” what is the linking verb?
are
It was very __________ of Jake to leave his bike in the rain all night.
Irresponsible
The reporter got a great story during her _____ with the mayor.
interview
Her dad ______ five dollars from her allowance because she didn’t finish all of her chores.
subtracted
Create a sentence with the past tense linking verb "was".
answers may vary
answers may vary