Concrete and abstract Nouns
This concrete noun hangs around your neck and helps accessorize an outfit
A necklace
This spelling is usually used when the root word ends in 't' or 'te'.
t-i-o-n
A synonym for "said" that is used when someone has a question
Asked
A question that is so obvious, it doesn't require an answer
a rhetorical question
This root word means "water" and is found in words like "aquarium" and "aquatic.
aqua
When you face your fears, you are showing this abstract noun
Courage or bravery
This spelling is usually used when the root word ends in 'd', 'de', or 'de'.
s-i-o-n
A synonym for "said" that is used when someone is angry and loud
Shouted
Comparing something 'like' or 'as' something else
a simile
This root means "write" or "draw" and is found in words like "autograph" and "paragraph."
graph
You use this concrete noun to eat food such as soup
A spoon
This spelling is usually used when the root word ends in 'ss' or 'mit'.
s-s-i-o-n
This synonym for "said" is often used when someone is responding to a question.
replied or answered
What is this an example of?
"The big brave bears broke the branch."
alliteration
The root "spect" means this, which is why "spectacles" help you do it.
see or look
This abstract noun refers to your level of focus on something, and often comes after the word 'pay'
Attention
This spelling is usually used when the root word ends in 'c' or 'cs', and is often used for professions.
c-i-a-n
A lawyer or a professor might use this word instead of "said" when presenting a logical argument.
argued or asserted
A company using scientific research or statistics to persuade consumers is relying on this technique.
evidence
This root means "earth" or "ground" and appears in words like "geography" and "geology."
geo
This abstract noun means the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
integrity
Which is the correct spelling?
explotion, explosion, explosion, explossion
explosion
This synonym for "said" is used to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused
Demanded
This emotional appeal aims to persuade people by making them feel strong emotions like fear, joy, or sadness.
pathos
This root means "measure" and appears in words like "thermometer" and "barometer.
meter