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Prefixes & Suffixes
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Sequencing - Signal Words
Main Idea
100
What is the proper noun for the state we live in, and why is it a proper noun?
What is Illinois? This is proper because it is a specific name for a state.
100
Correct the following sentence by adding the suffix "ion" to one of the words. They were able to make an accurate determine of the ship's position.
determination
100
Is the following example a sentence or fragment? after the game started
Fragment
100
Finally, in the end, and when it was over can indicate events that happen when in a story? a. the beginning b. the end c. the middle
b. the end
100
True or False. The title can help you figure out the main idea?
True
200
How do you spell the name of the boy sitting next to Caitlin, and is his name a common or proper noun?
Noah is his name, and his name is a proper noun.
200
Which phrase defines the word construction as it's used in the sentence. "Construction of the new bridge will begin in the spring." A. the way something is built or made B. the act or process of building something C. a way of understanding something
B. the act or process of building something
200
Fix the following fragment. The Cubs the World Series.
The Cubs won the World Series.
200
Words such as it all started when, at first, and initially often indicate events that happen when in a narrative. a. the beginning b. the middle c. the end
a. the beginning
200
True or False. Reading the middle of the passage is the best way to figure out the main idea.
False.
300
What is the common noun for The Chicago Tribune?
newspaper
300
Which phrase defines the word rearrange as it's used in the sentence. "She rearranged the letters of her name to spell different words." a. to change the position or order of things b. to change the time
a. to change the position or order of things
300
Correct the following fragment by adding a subject or verb. "After hours of studying, was able to pass the test with flying colors."
"After hours of studying,(add a subject) was able to pass the test with flying colors."
300
What is the signal word in the following sentence, and would this sentence come at the beginning, middle or end of a story? During that time, he studied for his exam.
During that time, middle
300
Choose the best answer. a. The title and the first sentence of the passage will help you find the main idea. b. The title, the first, and the last paragraph will help you figure out the main idea. c. Reading the last sentence in each paragraph will help you figure out the main idea.
b. The title, the first, and the last paragraph will help you figure out the main idea.
400
What is the proper noun for our principal?
Mr. Wheatley
400
What is the prefix in the word unbelievable and what does unbelievable mean? a. the prefix is un and the word means able to believe b. the prefix is able and it means not able to believe c. the prefix is un and the word means not believable d. the prefix is able and the word means not believable
c. the prefix is un and the word means not believable
400
Is the following sentence missing a subject or a verb, and how would you correct the sentence? Brad to learn Spanish.
The verb is missing. You could correct it by saying, "Brad wanted to learn Spanish.
400
What is the signal word in the following sentence, and would this sentence come at the beginning, middle or end of a story? "Meanwhile, Fred had to earn more money."
Meanwhile, middle
400
Choose the best title for this passage. a. Summer b. A Walk c. A Sea Gull Nursery d. The Cliffs
C. A Sea Gull Nursery
500
What is the mistake in the following sentence? We walked down bear lane to the city park.
The B in bear and the L in lane should be capitalized because it's a specific name of a street.
500
Add the prefix "re" to the base word "program" and explain the meaning of the new word.
Reprogram means to program something again.
500
Which of the following sentences uses a conjunction correctly to combine to sentences? a. The family ate out for dinner and they ordered ice cream. b. The family ate out for dinner, they ordered ice cream. c. The family ate out for dinner, and they ordered ice cream.
The answer is c.
500
Number the sentences in the correct order, from 1 (beginning) to 4 (end). _____During the trip, Mercedes got lost. _____On Monday morning, Mercedes left for the school trip. _____When Mercedes finally got home, she gave her grandmother a huge hug! _____After twenty minutes passed, Mercedes felt like she would never see her classmates again.
The answer is 2, 1, 4, 3
500
What is the main idea of this lesson? a. There is only one right way to do everything. b. Each nation believes that the customs of other nations are strange. c. American habits are better than Japanese habits. d. Japanese ways are better than American ways.
b. Each nation believes that the customs of other nations are strange.