Context Clues
ID what helps you know what the underlined word means:
My friend is so steadfast. Even though others try to convince her that I was not cool to hang out with, she knew that we were good friends and had lots of fun together. She did not leave our friendship.
loyal or firm in their beliefs
honest
dishonest
antonyms
gymnast Simone Biles
Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Actor Robert Downey Junior
trick question, all of them
Break down the word POWERFUL into the base word and suffix/prefix
Bonus: what does it mean
Power
-ful
Full of power
ID what helps you know what the underlined word means:
Martin Luther King Jr. influenced a lot of people. He was charismatic and inspired others to act and join together for a common cause. He was a leader.
Martin Luther King Jr. influenced a lot of people. He was charismatic and inspired others to act and join together for a common cause. He was a leader.
meaning: someone who others want to follow
humorous
funny
synonyms
Punctual - being on time
Person A - shows up at 5:10 when they were supposed to be there at 4:45
Person B - shows up at 4:45 when they are supposed to be there at 4:45
Person C - shows up at 4:40 when they are supposed to be there at 4:45
Ideally person C but person B can work too
Break down the word ENCOURAGING into the base word and suffix/prefix
Bonus: what does it mean
en-
courage
-ing
to give courage to others, to support others
empathetic
caring
synonyms
Educated
A- Person who got a degree in car mechanics and keeps up on the latest updates and features of cars
B- Person who reads books and talks about them at a book club
Break down the word FORGIVING into the base word and suffix/prefix
Bonus: what does it mean
forgive
-ing
to forgive someone of something
Polite
Courteous
synonyms
Imaginative
A-person who tells you a story about a theft in the mall that turns into a mystery about the shop owner
B-person who tells you a story about unicorns defending a castle
either
Break down the word ENTHUSIASTIC into the base word and suffix/prefix
Bonus: what does it mean
Enthusiasm (excited)
-ic
Some who is excited (usually about something)
shy
outgoing
antonyms
Persistent
A-person who gets frustrated and keeps going to finish the paper
B-person who flies through and gets it all right
person A - it's about keep going, not about correctness
Break down the word ADVENTUROUS into the base word and suffix/prefix
Bonus: what does it mean
-ous
someone who goes on adventures or wants to go on adventures, daring