Prefixes/Root Words
ex-
away, from
Should the following be in quotes or italics: the movie Maleficent
Italics, since it's a long piece
Is connotation the literal meaning of the word or what emotions it evokes?
Connotation is all about emotions (positive, negative, happy, sad) of a word
What is the part of speech that stands for a person, place, or thing?
Noun
Is the following a dependent or independent clause: Whenever Laurie walked the dog
Dependent. It is not a complete sentence and cannot stand on its own
de-
away, apart
Should the following be in quotes or italics: the book chapter How to Tie Your Shoes
Quotes, since a chapter is smaller than a book
Is denotation the literal meaning of a word or the emotions it evokes?
Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word
What is the part of speech that further describes a verb?
Adverb
Does a dependent or independent clause need to have a subject and a verb?
Both need to have a subject and a verb
infra-
beneath
Should the following be in quotes or italics: the ship USS Arizona
Italics, since a ship is big
When I want to know how an author feels about what they're writing, do I want to know about their mood or tone?
Tone. Mood is what an audience feels after reading the piece
What is the part of speech that tells people more about the noun?
Adjective
Identify where the dependent and where the independent clauses are in this sentence: Before starting school, Cory thought that the teachers would be mean and grumpy
Dependent: "Before starting school"
Independent: "Cory thought that the teachers would be mean and grumpy"
struct
build
Is this sentence written correctly? When I went to Paris, I saw the painting "Mona Lisa."
No. Mona Lisa should be in italics.
What is the tone of the author in this sentence: I can't believe my baby sister chewed up my favorite toy! Ugggh! I can't leave her alone anywhere without damage being done!
Frustrated, annoyed, mad... etc.
Identify the italicized part of speech: Mary drove slowly so as not to run over any neighbors.
Adverb
Fix this sentence to better join the two independent clauses (hint: you need a conjunction, comma, semicolon, or to separate the sentences into two).
I have never seen such a big dog I have a lot of experience with other dogs.
I have never seen such a big dog, but I have a lot of experience with other dogs.
OR
I have never seen such a big dog, yet I have a lot of experience with other dogs.
im-
not
Is the following sentence written correctly: I always read the New York Times on Sundays and do the crossword.
Yes. The New York Times is a big newspaper. It should be in italics.
What is the mood of the following sentence: I bet you don't know as many math facts as me! I'm smarter than you and you are nothing but a loser at first grade math.
Sad, depressed, frustrated, hurt... Remember: mood is what a reader feels, not what the author feels
Identify the italicized part of speech: Whenever Caroline sang, her voice became bright and bubbly.
Adjective
Fix this sentence to better join the two independent clauses (hint: you need a conjunction, comma, semicolon, or to separate the sentences into two).
My teacher is the nicest ever she brings us apple cider donuts for Halloween.
My teacher is the nicest ever; she brings us apple cider donuts for Halloween.
OR
My teacher is the nicest ever, for she brings us apple cider donuts for Halloween.
OR
My teacher is the nicest ever. She brings us apple cider donuts for Halloween.