Word Parts
What is the base word in "walked"?
The dog is playing fetch.
noun
This MCW is the past tense of "come". Spell the word.
A simile is a comparison that uses the words ____ or _____.
like, as
The student buys boba after school.
What is the subject in the sentence?
What does the suffix -ist as in "artist" mean?
person or thing that does something
The small kitten chases the red laser light.
small, red
This MCW is the opposite of "same". Spell the word.
different
The quiz was a piece of cake.
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
metaphor
"Imagination", "Wisdom", and "Love" are all examples of what type of noun?
abstract noun
Which two prefixes mean opposite/not?
I often go to Mr.Wish.
What part of speech is "often"?
adverb
The students knew their skip counts _____________ they practiced at home.
Which MCW/conjunction goes in the blank?
because
A soft breeze tickled her cheek.
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
personification
"Because it was raining."
Is this a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?
sentence fragment
Which suffix can mean someone who does something AND more (with adjectives)?
-er
If a word has the suffix -ful, what part of speech is it?
adjective
This MCW is a homophone of "threw". Spell the word.
through
I'm so hungry that I could eat a horse.
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence?
hyperbole
"Complete your homework by tomorrow."
is an example of what type of sentence?
command
What suffix can you add to "happy" to form an adverb? What is the adverb?
ly; happily
Identify the two verbs.
Since the marble jar was full, the students had a pizza party.
was, had
The MCW "change" has two meanings. What are they?
1) to make or become different
2) exchange for smaller units of money OR coins as opposed to paper money
What does the idiom "once in a blue moon" mean?
something doesn't happen often
What are two uses of an apostrophe?
contraction, possession