Homophones
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She didn’t _(know, no)__ it was going to rain today.
know
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uncertain
certain
What does the prefix non- mean?
ex-nonstop, nonsense, nonrefundable
not,no
What does the suffix -less mean?
ex: painless, careless
without
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We walked into the bakery and immediately saw and smelled the freshly baked bread, yummy pastries, and sweet cakes.
a store where baked goods are sold
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He likes to swim in _(hour, our)__ pool when he comes to visit.
our
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unlikely
likely
what does the prefix pre-mean?
ex: pretest, preview
before
what does the suffix -ble mean?
ex: teachable, usable
to be able to
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The green lizard was camouflaged in the bush making it really hard for us to see him.
hide using color to blend into surroundings
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She _(threw, through)___ the football over the fence
threw
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pretest
test
what does the prefix re- mean?
ex: redo, reload
back, again
What does the suffix -ness?
ex: awareness, deafness, illness
the quality of
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I was somewhat tired after work, so I took a short nap.
slightly, to some extent
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I got a brand ___(knew, new)__ pair of roller blades for my birthday.
new
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enforce
force
what does the prefix mis- mean?
wrong
what dos the suffix -ment mean?
ex: excitement
the act or state of
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The driver decreased her speed as she approached the curve.
lessen, get smaller, or slow down
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I want to go over __(there, their, they're)_ to see the dolphins.
there
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teachable
teach
what does the prefix dis- mean?
not, apart
What does the suffix -or mean?
condition or activity or a person connected with
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One of the goals of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security.
to continue; to keep in existence