annexes
Figurative Language
Root/base words
homophone/grapshss
conjunctions
100
Tell if the following annex is a prefix or a suffix AND what does it mean? trainer
What is the suffix er=one who one who trains
100
Identify and list what type of figurative language the following example is. Taking the CRT will be a piece of cake.
What is "piece of cake"=IDIOM
100
Identify the root word in the following sentence and tell what it means. logical
What is log=thought
100
Is the following a homophone or homograph? I cut my heel. This bandage will help it heal.
What is heel-heal Homograph!
100
What is the BEST conjunction to fill the space. (Therefore, However, in addition) She practiced the piano every night, _______, she can't perform because she has stage fright.
What is however
200
Tell if the following annex is a prefix or a suffix AND what does it mean? foolish
What is suffix (-ish)=somewhat like or near somewhat like a fool
200
Identify and list what type of figurative language the following example is. The mary mill made many minions on Monday.
What is "the initial M repeats" alliteration!
200
Identify the root word(s) in the following sentence and tell what it means. microphone
What is root (micro-)=small root (phone-)=sound smallsound
200
Is the following a homophone or homograph? The seal is in the water. Please seal the envelope.
What is (seal) homograph
200
What is the BEST conjunction to fill the space. (Therefore, However, in addition) I like carrots and apples, _________ to peas.
What is in addition
300
Tell if the following annex is a prefix or a suffix AND what does it mean? midnight
prefix (mid-)=middle
300
Identify and list what type of figurative language the following example is. My pencil on the CRT better not get tired. I want the best shot I have!
What is "pencil-not get tired"= personification
300
Identify the root word(s) in the following sentence and tell what it means. benefit
What is (bene-)=good good fit of good health
300
Is the following a homophone or homograph? The autumn sky was clear and blue. The wind blew the leaves.
What is blue, blew homophones
300
What is the BEST conjunction to fill the space. (Therefore, However, in addition) He is a strong person,_________, he can help me with my groceries.
What is therefore
400
Tell if the following annex is a prefix or a suffix AND what does it mean? polygon
prefix (poly-)=many many sides
400
Identify and list what type of figurative language the following example is. I have the craziest mother of all time! She is insane.
What is "craziest mother of all time"-hyperbole!
400
Identify the root word(s) in the following sentence and tell what it means. dictionary
What is root-(diction)=say
400
Is the following a homophone or homograph? The dove flew in the sky. She dove into the ocean.
What is dove-homograph
400
What is the BEST conjunction to fill the space. (Therefore, However, in addition) I have the best fifth grade class, _______, they are all well behaved.
What is in addition
500
Tell if the following annex is a prefix or a suffix (or both) AND what does it mean? command
prefix (com-)=with suffix (mand-)=order
500
Identify and list what type of figurative language the following example is. (could be more than one) I have the best dog in the whole entire world because he talks to me when he wants a treat!
What is 1) "entire world" exaggeration 2) "talks" personification
500
Identify the root word(s) in the following sentence and tell what it means. photosynthesis
What is (photo)=light
500
Is the following a homophone or homograph? Mother made a cake with flour. He got me flowers on Valentine's day.
What is flowers/flour=homophone
500
What is the BEST conjunction to fill the space. (Therefore, However, in addition) Many students are reading at a 4.5 reading level,______, that does not guarantee they will pass the CRT's.
What is however