Parts Of Speech
What is the definition of an adjective?
A word that describes a noun
Which word means to cook before?
precook
What is a homophone?
words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings
Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and loving.'
Dogs make great pets
Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'Reading is important because it helps improve vocabulary and comprehension.'
Reading is important because it helps improve vocabulary and comprehension.
What is an adverb?
A word that describe a verb
What is the meaning of the prefix sub-?
Type your answer.
below or under
What is the homophone for loan?
lone
What are the reasons the author gives to support the claim that 'Dogs make great pets'?
Loyalty, companionship, and protection
What are the reasons the author gives to support the claim that 'Reading is important'?
Improving vocabulary, enhancing knowledge, and promoting critical thinking skills
The girl walked slowly with the small horse to not spook him."
Which of the following words is an adjective from the sentence above?
small
Which suffix means "act of, state of, or result of an action?'
-ment
The homophone for straight is strait.
True or False
True
Provide evidence from the text to support the claim that 'Dogs make great pets'.
Dogs are loyal, affectionate, and provide companionship to their owners. They also offer protection and can be trained to perform various tasks.
When reading an informational text, why is it important to pay attention to captions?
They provide context and details about images
"Wind blew calmly as the palms swayed side to side."
Which of the following is an adverb from the sentence above?
calmly
The prefix over- means:
too much
What is the homophone for male
Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'Reading is important because it helps improve vocabulary and comprehension.'
Reading is important because it helps improve vocabulary and comprehension.
What information would you expect to find in a caption?
A description of what is happening in a picture
The bad cat scraped the vinyl off the counter. What is the adjective?
bad
Which prefix means "not or negative?"
non-
What is the homophone for flour
flower
What are the reasons the author gives to support the claim that 'Reading is important'?
Improving vocabulary, enhancing knowledge, and promoting critical thinking skills
What is the purpose of a caption under a photograph in an informational text?
To explain what is shown in the photograph