Word Roots
When we add letters, or other word parts, in front of a root - what is it called?
Prefix
Correct the following sentence...
jill has a brother named jack.
Capitalize Jane and Jack.
How many words can you have per line on a KWO?
3 words
very great in size
vast
very suddenly and unexpectedly
abruptly
When we add letters, or other word parts, in after of a root - what is it called?
Suffix
Correct the following sentence...
Camping is an activity that i enjoy.
Capitalize the "I"
What is considered "free" when making your KWO?
symbols, numbers, abbreviations
to watch carefully
observe
Name 3 -ly adverbs
answers vary
What does the root "port" mean?
carry, bring
Correct the following sentence...
While we were there, we saw mr. jones.
Capitalize Mr. Jones
After making your KWO, what do you always do?
Test your KWO
sweet sounding
melodious
with great strength; powerfully
forcefully
What does the root "flect, flex" mean?
to bend
Name 3 capitalization rules.
Answers vary
Where does your name and the date go on a rough draft?
Upper left corner
arranged or planned in an effective way
organized
How do you create your own title?
Name 2 words we have learned which has the root "fer"
confer, transfer, fertile, infertile, reference, transferrable
Explain when you should capitalize North, South, East, and West
Capitalize North, South, East, and West when they refer to locations but NOT for directions.
Where does a title go on your rough draft?
centered at the top
to run very fast for a short distance
sprint
What is my favorite color?
green