Prefixes & Suffixes
What does the prefix un- mean?
Not.
Is this sentence literal or nonliteral? "The baby is sleeping."
Literal.
What is the first thing you should include in an opinion piece?
Your opinion (or introduce the topic and state your opinion).
Round 34 to the nearest 10.
30
12 ÷ 3 = ?
4
What does the suffix -ful mean in the word helpful?
Full of or having.
Is this sentence literal or nonliteral? "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!"
Nonliteral.
Which word is a good linking word in opinion writing?
A. because
B. elephant
C. tomorrow
A. because
Round 67 to the nearest 10.
70
There are 20 apples. Four friends share them equally. How many apples does each friend get?
5 apples
What does the word preview mean?
To look at something before it happens.
What does this sentence really mean? "She has butterflies in her stomach."
She is nervous.
Which sentence is an opinion?
A. The Earth goes around the Sun.
B. Summer is the best season.
B. Summer is the best season.
Round 248 to the nearest 100.
200
A teacher has 30 pencils and puts 5 pencils in each cup. How many cups are needed?
6 cups
What does the suffix -less mean in the word careless?
Without.
What does the phrase "It's raining cats and dogs." mean?
It is raining very hard.
Why should you give reasons in an opinion piece?
To support your opinion.
Round 751 to the nearest 100.
800
There are 56 students. Eight students are in each group. How many groups are there?
7 groups
If re- means "again," what does rewrite mean?
To write again.
Is this sentence literal or nonliteral? "Time flies when you're having fun."
Nonliteral.
What should every opinion piece have at the end?
A concluding statement or conclusion.
Which numbers round to 500?
A. 451
B. 549
C. Both A and B
C. Both A and B.
Write a story problem that matches 42 ÷ 7.
Example: "Forty-two cookies are shared equally among seven children. How many cookies does each child get?" (Any correct story earns the points.)