Prefixes & Suffixes
What does the word imperfect mean?
not perfect
What is a main idea?
The central point
The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling. Does grueling mean loud, tiring, or easy?
tiring
important
important
What is a noun?
person, place, or thing
What does the prefix un- mean?
not
What is the difference between a key detail and the main idea?
A key detail SUPPORTS the main idea
The conspicious man wore a purple wig and large sunglasses. Does conspicious mean...easily noticed, beautiful, or sleeping?
evergreen
evergreen
Is the following word a noun or a verb:
running
verb
against
What is the main idea?
A) Lizards have many unique ways to protect themselves.
B) Lizards can detach their tails to escape predators.
C) Some lizards can change color.
D) Certain lizards can regrow limbs.
a. lizards have many unique ways to protect themselves
I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. Does parched mean hungry, thirsty, or sleepy?
thirsty
forestry
forestry
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What does the suffix -phobia mean?
fear
What is the main idea?
A) Students can borrow up to three books at a time.
B) The library has a quiet reading corner with bean bags.
C) The school library is a great place for students to read and study.
D) The library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
c. the school library is a great place for students to read and study
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. Does aroma mean smell, color, or wealth?
smell
umbrella
umbrella
How many legs should a centipede have?
100
What is arachnophobia?
fear of spiders
By the time she was three, Matilda had taught herself to read by studying newspapers and magazines that lay around the house. At the age of four, she could read fast and well and she naturally began hankering after books. The only book in the whole of this enlightened household was something called Easy Cooking belonging to her mother, and when she had read this from cover to cover and had learnt all the recipes by heart, she decided she wanted something more interesting. "Daddy," she said, "do you think you could buy me a book?" "A book,” he said. "Whatd' you want a flaming book for?" "To read, Daddy." "What's wrong with the telly, for heaven's sake? We've got a lovely telly with a twelve-inch screen and now you come asking for a book! You're getting spoiled, my girl!"
What is the main idea?
a. Matilda can read fast
b. Matilda is interested in cookbooks
c. Matilda is eager to learn and read more
d. Matilda's dad won't buy her a new book
c. Matilda is eager to learn and read more
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. Does novice mean professional, skilled, or beginner?
beginner
hippopotamus
hippopotamus
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