Expanding Sentences and Wordiness
True or False
This is an example of an expanded sentence:
I went for a walk.
False
Tiny or small is the meaning of this root word
micro
Fact or Opinion:
Female turtles lay eggs every two to three years
Fact
What type of context clue is this:
Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He is easy to approach and always friendly.
Definition
Words around a photograph that describe what it is
Caption
True or False
This is an example of an expanded sentence:
Last week for my birthday, I went for a walk in Everglades National Park.
True
Life is the meaning of this root word
bio
Fact or Opinion:
Turtles are the most interesting animals to learn about
Opinion
What type of context clue is this:
Mr. Fry is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
Synonym
Tells what the following section will be about
Heading
Using words that add no meaning to your overall point
Wordiness
Water is the meaning of this root word
aqua
Ice cream is made with cream and sugar
Fact
What type of context clue is this:
I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and unapproachable. Mr. Fry was so affable.
Antonym
A list of topics in the book and what page they're on
Table of Contents
When a writer unnecessarily repeats something
Redundancy
Light is the meaning of this root word
photo
Vanilla is the best ice cream flavor
Opinion
What type of context clue is this:
Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He knows everybody's name. If you have a problem, talk to him.
Example
Definitions of important words throughout the text
Glossary
Sam happily ate lunch at school last week.
Happily is an _____________.
adverb
To look is the meaning of this root word
spect
Austraila is the smallest continent in the world
Fact
Daily Double: This one is challenging
What type of context clue is this:
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an affable principal.
Inference
Labels, pictures, and photogrpahs with names and parts
Diagram