Prefix "il" and "ir'
True or False: The prefixes "ir" and "il" mean the same thing.
If they mean the same thing, what do they mean?
They mean "not"
What does the prefix "inter" mean?
between
What does "tract" mean?
to pull
"The man ran from store to store."
ran
An action verb tells what someone or something ______________.
does
What does "irregular" mean?
Not regular
What does "inter" mean in this sentence?
We learn by interacting with each other during group assignments."
interact means to work together or work between people
What does a tractor do?
Find the linking verb in the sentence.
Miss Russell was at the mall on Saturday.
was
A linking verb tells what something _________.
is
Find and correct the error in this sentence:
"It was very ilresponsible for my friend to forget his homework at school."
"ilresponsible" should be "irresponsible"
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
The player from the other team ______________________ the ball so the other team couldn't catch it.
intercept
What does "attract" mean?
two things being pulled together
Find the action and linking verbs in this sentence.
I can swim in the ocean.
What type of word has to be in EVERY SENTENCE?
verb
What does "illogical" mean in this sentence?
It would be illogical to put your shoes on your hands and walk around."
it means "not logical" or "silly" or "not smart"
What does "international" mean in the sentence?
"The Olympics are an international game"
between different countries
What does "extract" mean?
To pull something out
Find the action and linking verbs in this sentence.
My dog played with his toy, then he ripped it so he couldn't chew it.
True or False: A sentence HAS TO HAVE a linking verb.
False
(I swim in the morning).
What does "irreversible" mean in the sentence?
Tattoos are irreversible. They stay on your skin forever and you can't remove them.
it can't be undone / reversed.
What does "interstate" mean in this sentence?
"We have to drive on the interstate road to get from from Ohio to Pennsylvania."
interstate means "a road that goes between states"
What part of this word is the "root word?"
"international"
national
Find the action and linking verbs in the sentence.
Students have to walk in the hallway, but they can run in gym class.
True or False: A sentence HAS TO HAVE AN ACTION VERB.
False!
She is nice.