Prefixes, Suffixes, Greek and Latin Roots
I will unlock the door for you.
The prefix un- means “not or opposite”. What is the meaning of the word unlock in this sentence?
A. not lock
B. lock again
C. lock twice
D. lock before
What is A. not lock?
Select the sentence or phrase that uses a simile to describe the character’s feelings.
Tom felt as if he could fly when he saw his name on the basketball roster. “I made the team!” he whispered to himself. His friend, Roger, stood next to him looking for his name. It wasn’t on the list. Roger’s shoulders slumped. Bong! Bong! Bong! The bell rang to let us know it was time to go home.
What is Tom felt as if he could fly?
Select the abstract noun in the following sentence.
The dog barked loudly, causing fear.
A. fear
B. barked
C. dog
D. The
What is A. fear?
Which sentence has an apostrophe error?
A. The men’s choir sang beautifully.
B. Our girls’ team won the soccer game.
C. The boys’ hat blew off in the wind.
D. He pulled the cat’s tail.
What is C. The boys’ hat blew off in the wind?
Read the sentence and answer the question.
Our class has a uniform way of walking in the hallway.
The prefix uni- means “one or single”. What is the meaning of the word uniform in this sentence?
A. double
B. similar
C. opposite
D. full
Read the sentence and answer the question.
After soccer practice, Jake was so hungry he could eat a horse.
What does the author’s use of so hungry he could eat a horse most likely suggest to readers?
A) To show that Jake really ate a horse
B) To exaggerate how hungry Jake was
C) To describe what horses eat
D) To explain how to make sandwiches
What is B) To exaggerate how hungry Jake was?
Choose two sentences that correctly use reflexive pronouns.
A. I made the cake myself.
B. The cat saw itself in the mirror.
C. They threw himself a party.
D. We gave ourself a treat.
E. She cooked dinner for itself.
What are
A. I made the cake myself.
B. The cat saw itself in the mirror.
Choose the word with the spelling error.
Last Saturday, my family and I went to the zoo. We saw so many amazing animals! The lions were sleeping under a tree, and the monkeys were swinging from branch to branch. My favorite part was watching the penguins swim. They looked so funny as they wadled around on the ice. It was a fun day, and I can’t wait to go back again!
What is wadled?
Read the sentence and answer the question that follows.
The microphone at the concert was broken, and the song was inaudible.
The prefix in- helps the reader know that inaudible means
A. heard incorrectly
B. unable to be heard
C. heard loudly
D. overheard
What is B. unable to be heard?
Part A
Select the sentence that uses figurative language.
Dark clouds rolled across the sky. Rain began to fall, tapping on the windows as if asking to come inside. Maya watched from her cozy bedroom, feeling safe and warm.
Part B
What does the sentence in Part A help the reader understand?
A. It helps the reader understand that the rain was asking if it could come indoors.
B. It helps the reader understand the the rain was gently tapping on the window as it started to fall.
C. It helps the reader understand the the rain was falling inside.
D. It helps the reader understand that the rain was coming in through the window.
What is B. It helps the reader understand the the rain was gently tapping on the window as it started to fall?
Choose the sentence with the error in verb tense.
A. I walked to school yesterday and saw a squirrel.
B. I will walk to school tomorrow and see a squirrel.
C. I was walking to school when I saw a squirrel.
D. I am walking to school when I saw a squirrel.
What is D. I am walking to school when I saw a squirrel?
Choose two sentences with the correct punctuation.
A. The teacher said “We will be taking a trip to the science museum.
B. “I hope we get to try some experiments,” said Jake.
C. “There will be lots of hands-on activities, the teacher said.”
D. The students, “Said they couldn’t wait.”
E. Sally shouted, “This is going to be great!”
What are
B. “I hope we get to try some experiments,” said Jake.
E. Sally shouted, “This is going to be great!”
Choose a word from the list of words below that best completes each sentence.
audible, audience, inaudible
The music was _____________, and everyone in the school could hear it.
I had to cover my ears because the __________ was clapping so loudly.
The microphone at the concert was broken, and the song was ___________.
What are
The music was audible, and everyone in the school could hear it.
I had to cover my ears because the audience was clapping so loudly.
The microphone at the concert was broken, and the song was inaudible.
Part A
Select two sentences from the passage that use figurative language.
Sir Thomas stood at the castle gate, his heart pounding like a drum. The castle gate opened and before him stood a enormous dragon. The dragon before him was a mountain of scales and fire. He knew this would be his greatest challenge yet.
A. Sir Thomas stood at the castle gate, his heart pounding like a drum.
B. The castle gate opened and before him stood a enormous dragon.
C. The dragon before him was a mountain of scales and fire.
D. He knew this would be his greatest challenge yet.
Part B
When the author writes "The dragon before him was a mountain of scales and fire," what does this metaphor tell us about the dragon?
A) The dragon lives in the mountains
B) The dragon is extremely large and powerful
C) The dragon is made of rocks
D) The dragon is sleeping
What are
Part A
A. Sir Thomas stood at the castle gate, his heart pounding like a drum.
C. The dragon before him was a mountain of scales and fire.
Part B
B) The dragon is extremely large and powerful
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a coordinating conjunction.
A. I wanted to go to the movies, so I forgot to finish my homework.
B. I wanted to go to the movies, nor I forgot to finish my homework.
C. I wanted to go to the movies, yet I forgot to finish my homework.
D. I wanted to go to the movies, or I forgot to finish my homework.
What is C. I wanted to go to the movies, yet I forgot to finish my homework?
Part A
Identify the sentence with the punctuation error.
It’s a beautiful day outside, so we decided to have a picnic in the park. We packed sandwiches, fruit, and lemonade. Since the weather is nice, we’re planning to stay until sunset. Do’nt forget to bring a blanket and some games to play. It’ll be a fun and relaxing afternoon!
Part B
Select the paragraph that corrects the punctuation error in Part A.
A. Its a beautiful day outside, so we decided to have a picnic in the park. We packed sandwiches, fruit, and lemonade. Since the weather is nice, we’re planning to stay until sunset. Do’nt forget to bring a blanket and some games to play. It’ll be a fun and relaxing afternoon!
B. It’s a beautiful day outside, so we decided to have a picnic in the park. We packed sandwiches, fruit, and lemonade. Since the weather is nice, we’re planning to stay until sunset. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and some games to play. It’ll be a fun and relaxing afternoon!
C. It’s a beautiful day outside, so we decided to have a picnic in the park. We packed sandwiches, fruit, and lemonade. Since the weather is nice, we’re planning to stay until sunset. Do’nt forget to bring a blanket and some games to play. Itl’l be a fun and relaxing afternoon!
D. It’s a beautiful day outside, so we decided to have a picnic in the park. We packed sandwiches, fruit, and lemonade. Since the weather is nice, we’re planning to stay until sunset. Dont’ forget to bring a blanket and some games to play. It’ll be a fun and relaxing afternoon!
What are
Part A
Do’nt forget to bring a blanket and some games to play.
Part B
B. It’s a beautiful day outside, so we decided to have a picnic in the park. We packed sandwiches, fruit, and lemonade. Since the weather is nice, we’re planning to stay until sunset. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and some games to play. It’ll be a fun and relaxing afternoon!
The word psychology is defined as the study of the human mind.
What is the meaning of the word psychic?
A. relating to the study of the mind
B. relating to the mind
C. against the mind
D. changing the mind
What is B. relating to the mind
What does the author’s use of this similes most likely suggest to readers?
Emma dribbled down the court as fast as lightning. Her teammates cheered as she jumped high into the air. The ball sailed through the net like a bird gliding through the sky.
A. It shows the ball was alive
B. It helps readers picture a smooth, graceful shot
C. It means Emma looks like a bird when she shoots the ball
D. It describes how Emma can run like a bird
What is B. It helps readers picture a smooth, graceful shot?
Part A
Identify the sentence with a usage error in the paragraph.
I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining. I decided to stay home, but I watched a movie instead. My brother went outside to play, and he had a great time in the rain. We both enjoyed the day, yet we did different things.
Part B
Choose the paragraph that corrects the usage error in Part A.
A. I wanted to go to the beach, yet it started raining. I decided to stay home, so I watched a movie instead. My brother went outside to play, and he had a great time in the rain. We both enjoyed the day, yet we did different things.
B. I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining. I decided to stay home, yet I watched a movie instead. My brother went outside to play, and he had a great time in the rain. We both enjoyed the day, yet we did different things.
C. I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining. I decided to stay home, so I watched a movie instead. My brother went outside to play, and he had a great time in the rain. We both enjoyed the day, yet we did different things.
D. I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining. I decided to stay home, so I watched a movie instead. My brother went outside to play, or he had a great time in the rain. We both enjoyed the day, and we did different things.
What is
Part A
I decided to stay home, but I watched a movie instead.
Part B
C. I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining. I decided to stay home, so I watched a movie instead. My brother went outside to play, and he had a great time in the rain. We both enjoyed the day, yet we did different things.
Read the invitation and answer the questions.
Part A
Choose the one punctuation and one capitalization error in the invitation.
You’re Invited!
Please come to Sam’s party this Sunday at 2:00 p.m. It may be hot so bring your bathing suit. Well be swimming!
444 main Street
Happyville, IN 46345
Part B
Which two changes will correct the invitation?
A. Sams’ party
B. We’ll
C. Main
D. you’re
E. Happyville, IN
What are
Part A
Well
main
Part B
We'll
Main