VOCAB
what is the definition of synonym
word with same or similar meaning
Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. mixed b. angry c. distrustful
a. mixed
sit down.
sentence
what is an interrogative sentence?
a question
what is a suffix and give an example
group of letters at the end of a word that changes how it is used
tion/sion/ing/ed
what is the definition of an antonym
a word with opposite meaning
I love all kinds of felines, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. animals b. cats c. pets
b. cats
I went running with my friend we had a great time.
Run-on
,and
what is an imperative sentence?
a command.
what is a prefix and give an example of one that means not
group of letters at the start of a word that indicate how a word is used and its meaning
non/un/dis
what does the root word graph mean?
to be written or created
Liam was a good basketball player who yearned for the chance to play professionally. He practiced every day and called coaches at all the professional teams asking for a try-out.
Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
a. example b. explanation c. synonym d. antonym
b. explanation
while I was out.
Fragment
while I was out, you run home.
You ran home while I was out.
what is an exclamatory sentence?
a sentence with an exclamation mark which shows emotion
what is an adjective
a word that describes a noun
what does the root word arch mean?
ruler of
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics.
a. thoroughly wet b. ruined c. cold
a. thoroughly wet
After I studied for two hours without sleeping.
fragment
I ate after I studied for 2hrs without sleeping.
what is a declarative sentence?
a simple sentence
change these root words into an adj by adding the suffix y
shine, chill, juice
shiny, chilly, juicy
what is the difference between matriarch and patriarch
Matriarch is led by women and patriarch is led by men
Regina remembered when she had just two pairs of shoes. Now, her closet holds a plethora of shoes in almost every color and every style.
Choose the correct definition of the word in italics. a. size b. great quantity c. reduction
Which type of context clue hints at the word’s meaning?
a. example b. explanation c. synonym d. antonym
b./a.
Abby loves cooking especially making pasta
Abby loves cooking; especially making pasta.
What type of sentence is this:
Have a seat.
imperative
Give an example of a suffix that makes the word a noun
tion/sion