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The three students decided to collaborate on the project, since they all had different talents to share. What does "collaborate" mean?
work together
Say two words with prefixes "dis", "mis" or "il".
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What is nonliteral language?
Words or phrases used to show effect rather than use their actual dictionary definitions
Say two words with the suffix -tion
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The snow was a marvel to look at as it glistened in the bright sun. What does "marvel" mean?
an awesome sight
This school has a lot of diversity. We have students from many races, ethnicities, religions, and cultural backgrounds. What does "diversity" mean?
different kinds of things or people together
What is the prefix in the word "dislike"?
dis-
When they arrived at the concert, Maya realized she forgot her favorite lipstick. She was very upset, so her friend said "don't cry over spilled milk." What does this idiom mean?
don't be upset about something you can't change
What is the suffix in the word "seriously"?
-ly
Joe felt anguish when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years. What does "anguish" mean?
extreme pain, sadness and suffering.
Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping, cheering, and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?
loud, noisy, energetic
The meaning of prefix "un" in the word undo.
to go back or reverse
Mom was making dinner, and setting the table. The kids all jumped up from watching TV when she said "dinner is ready, please let me serve you cause you guys have been sooo helpful." Why did she say it this way?
nobody helped her make dinner or set the table and she was somewhat annoyed by it
What is the meaning of the suffix -ed as in "talked"?
talk in the past
Joe pledged his allegiance to his new team, even though, he missed many members of his old team. What does "allegiance" mean?
loyalty or devotion
The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat. What does "capacity" mean?
The largest amount possible
The meaning of prefix "dis" in the word "disapprove"
do not approve
When Ben was only trying to do part of the math equation without doing each step, his teacher said "you are cutting corners." What does this idiom mean?
trying to shorten the steps or being lazy about doing the full process of something
What is the meaning of the suffix -ful as in "helpful"?
filled with help
We had to make a chronological time line during Social Studies when we studied the events leading up to the Middle Ages. What does "chronological" mean?
going in order of time
Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn everything she tried to cook. What does "inept" mean?
have little or no skill, not do well
before or ahead of
Mark has a dentist appointment this afternoon and is not looking forward to it. When his mom picked him, he stated "Oh I am so excited for this appointment." Why did he say that?
He used humor to state that he was not looking forward to it
Identify the suffixes in the word "carelessness"
-less and -ness
To satisfy the nervous new parents, the doctor performed a painstaking exam of the baby, to ensure it was healthy. What does "painstaking" mean?
careful, thorough, taking a lot of care