Letters
A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y are known as... ?
Vowels
What are synonyms and give an example?
Different words that mean the same thing
Happy/Glad
What is a syllable?
When you break down a word into parts
What is a prefix?
A word part added to the beginning of a word to change the meaning
What is a noun?
person, place, thing, or idea
(can something name it)
What are all the letters that are not A, E, I, O, U called?
Consonants
What are antonyms and give an example?
Words that mean opposite things
Happy/Mad
How many syllables in the word multiplication?
5
What is an example of a prefix?
Various responses
i.e. in - un - dis - re
What is a verb?
An action word
(can something do it)
What are the two types of sounds that vowels make and what is the difference between them?
Long and short vowels
Long vowels-say their name
Short vowels-say the sound
What is an antonym for helpful?
i.e. useless
What are the two different types of syllables?
Open and closed
What is the prefix and the base for the word unhelpful?
Prefix - un
Base word - help
What is an adjective?
Describing word
(can something be it)
When you have a vowel combination, which sound does it usually make and give me an example? (The first or second vowel)
First vowel
ex. beach - long 'e' sound
What is a synonym for exhausted?
Various Responses
i.e. tired
What is the difference between open and closed syllables?
Open syllables end in a vowel and make a long sound
Closed syllables end in a vowel and make a short sound
What prefix can you use to change the meaning of a word to mean NOT?
ex. Not happy = _________
Un (unhappy)
Dis (discontent)
In (inconsiderate)
Various Responses
Which vowel combination is the only exception to the 'walking vowels rule' and what is that exception?
I before E except after C
I was so frustrated with the new guidelines.
Use an antonym for the first underlined word and a synonym for the second.
Various Responses
i.e. I was so happy with the new rules.
Break down the word respectful and tell me if they are open or closed syllables
Re - open
spect - closed
ful - closed
In the word replay what is the prefix and how does it change the meaning of the word?
It means to do again
Tell me the parts of speech in this sentence:
Dogs run fast.
Dogs = noun
Run = verb
Fast = adjective