prefixes/ suffixes
commas & punctuation
context clues
figurative language
homophones
100

what does "inter" mean in the word interstate?

Between and amoung

100

Sweet thoughtful Ms. Baden helps me with my English Math Science and History homework.

Sweet, thoughtful Ms. Baden helps me with my English, Math, Science(,)and History homework.

100

The children danced to the music with merry jubilation. What does jubilation mean? 

delight

100

What is hyperbole?

I am so tired I could sleep for a year.

100

I want to go over

there

200

what does " anti" mean in the word anti freeze

liquid used to guard against freezing 

200

George I wish you would help me clean my room.

George, I wish you would help me clean my room.

200

Adrian liked his new laptop computer because it was light and PORTABLE. He took it with him everywhere! What does PORTABLE mean?

 movable

200

What is a metaphor?

He is the apple of my eye.

200

Is my silent reading book over __________?

There

300

what does "dis" me in the word dislocate

to unlodge

300

Coach Ditka my dad will be given an award tonight.

Coach Ditka, my dad, will be given an award tonight.

300

Luke was COMPENSATED for the yard work he had done over the summer. He spent the money he had earned on a new bike. What does COMPENSATED

paid

300

What is onomatopoeia?

The steaks sizzled on the grill.

300

Can I borrow ______________ pencil?

Your

400

what does " multi"  mean in the word multimillionaire

one having two or more million dollars 

400

Sincerely Ms. Baden

Sincerely, Ms. Baden

400

Tanya's mother drives slowly when she gets close to the school and is careful to watch for PEDESTRIANS. What would be a synonym for PEDESTRIANS?

people walking

400

What is personification?

The branches bowed to the ground.

400

I want ________ go home...I do not feel good.

To

500

what does"bio" mean in the word biology

the study of life

500

Between the wall and the bed I was able to hide some money for a rainy day.

Between the wall and the bed, I was able to hide some money for a rainy day.

500

Tamara was shocked when she learned about the SENSELESS killing of thousands of buffaloes by settlers in the early 1800's. What does SENSELESS mean?

SENSELESS means without meaning; meaningless. To have no purpose.

500

What is a simile?

He is as fast as a cheetah.

500

____________ sitting at ________ desk...good job! (Your, You're)

You're, Your