Word Study
What is it called when a word is made up of 2 smaller words?
A. an open syllable
B. a compound word
C. a closed syllable
The Grand Canyon is an example of:
A. a main topic
B. a main idea
A. a main topic
Which word should have an 's to show possession in this sentence: The dog collar is lost.
A. collar
B. lost
C. dog
C. dog
The dog's collar is lost.
What is a synonym?
A word that has the same or similar meaning.
Which of the following would be a powerful concluding statement for an informative essay?
A. That is why I think Earth is the best planet.
B. Finally, I got to see animals in the park. I had so much fun!
C. Remember to always recycle and reduce waste to protect our environment.
C. Remember to always recycle and reduce waste to protect our environment.
What 2 words make up the word railroad?
rail and road
The fallen leaves will ___________, enriching the soil with nutrients.
A. preserved
B. topple
C. decompose
C. decompose
Choose the correct preposition.
During the storm, the cat jumped _________ the table, scattering papers and knocking over a glass of water.
A. around
B. on
C. under
B. on
What is a synonym for functional?
A. least
B. useful
C. future
B. useful
Is this a simple sentence or an incomplete sentence?
The pink frosted cupcakes.
Incomplete sentence
It is missing a predicate.
What 2 words make up the word airplane?
air and plane
The Grand Canyon is an amazing place that tourists and geologists can visit to enjoy nature and learn about fossils, rocks, and the history of the Earth is an example of:
A. main topic
B. main idea
B. main idea
Choose the correct conjunction: I wanted to go to the park, _____ it started raining. So, I stayed home instead.
A. but
B. because
C. and
A. but
What is a synonym for prospective?
A. future
B. best
C. least
A. future
Is this a simple sentence or an incomplete sentence?
A dog barks.
Simple sentence
It has a subject and a predicate (complete thought).
How many syllables are in the word watermelon?
4 - wa ter me lon
What does the word “band” mean in this sentence?
A. A line or stripe of color
B. A group of musicians
C. A strip of material used for binding
B. a group of musicians
Which word is the adverb in this sentence: Despite the heavy rain, the team performed exceptionally well in the championship game.
A. exceptionally
B. championship
C. rain
A. exceptionally
What is a synonym for optimal?
A. least
B. future
C. best
C. best
Find the mistake in this sentence.
my friend and I went to the museum yesterday.
It needs a capital letter at the beginning.
My friend and I went to the museum yesterday.
How many syllables are in the word compost?
2 com post
What is 1 problem that Wangari faced in the story Seeds of Change?
A. Wangari's government was selling land to companies that were cutting down trees.
B. Wangari moved to Australia.
C. Wangari faced no problems in the story.
A. Wangari's government was selling land to companies that were cutting down trees.
Select the compound sentence that uses the comma and conjunction correctly.
A. I love swimming, so I spend every day at the pool.
B. Dad went to the store for apples, eggs, and ice cream.
C. Sammy, Emil, and Lou missed the school bus yesterday.
A. I love swimming, so I spend every day at the pool.
What is a synonym for minimal?
A. useful
B. least
C. most
B. least
Find the 3 mistakes in this sentence.
it was an excited day?
It was an exciting day!