Base Words
Read the word. What is the base word?
immensely
immense
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. What is the suffix added to the italicized base word?
Amos grabbed desperately at the Rodent.
-ly
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. Describe the italicized part.
The Rodent, for that was the boat's name, proved to be very well made.
a. subject b. predicate
The Rodent- subject
Read the following sentence from Amos and Boris. Which word wall word can be used to replace the italicized word?
One day Amos started building a boat on the beach.
a. chasm b. vessel c. drift
vessel
Read the word. What is the base word?
mysterious
mystery
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. What is the suffix added to the italicized base word?
It was beautiful weather.
-ful
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. Describe the italicized part.
Amos, a mouse, lived by the sea.
a. subject b. predicate
lived by the sea- predicate
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. Which word wall word can be used to replace the italicized word/
Amos used his most savage strength to push the boat into the water.
a. grasp b. coast c. launch
launch
Read the word. What is the suffix?
dreadful
dread
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. What is the suffix added to the base word?
I will always be grateful to you for saving my life.
-ful
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. Describe the italicized part.
One night, in a phosphorescent sea, he marveled at the sight of some whales spouting luminous water.
a. subject b. predicate
he- subejct
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. Which word wall word can be used to replace the italicized word?
The Rodent proved to be very well made and suited to the sea.
a. suitable b. cocoon c. auction
suitable
Read the word. What is the suffix?
seasickness
seasick
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. What is the suffix added to the italicized base word?
Boris swam along leisurely.
-ly
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. Describe the italicized part.
He decided to just keep floating.
a. subject b. predicate
decided to just keep floating - predicate
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. Which word wall word can be used to replace the italicized word?
Day and night he moved up and down on waves as big as mountains, and he was full of wonder, full of enterprise, and full of love for life.
a. process b. timber c. amaze
amaze
Read the word. What is the suffix?
leisurely
leisure
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. What is the suffix added to the italicized word?
Amos admired the friendliness of the whale.
-ness
Read this sentence from Amos and Boris. Describe the italicized part.
I would consider it a privilege.
a. subject b. predicate
would consider it a privilege - predicate
Read the sentence from Amos and Boris. Which word wall word can be used to replace the italicized word?
At last the rain stopped and noonday sun gave him a bit of cheer and warmth in the vast loneliness; but his strength was giving out.
a. frail b. moisture c. average
frail