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Word Study
Sequence Words
Key Ideas
Sentence Fragments
Capitalization
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A word part added to the beginning of a word is called:
a prefix
100
Which of the following is a SEQUENCE WORD / PHRASE ? At the store With her friend After the storm The family
After the storm
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What is the key idea of this passage? Last week there was a terrible rain storm. The wind was blowing 45 mph and hail fell all over the Twin Cities. Luckily the damage was minimal. There was some slight flooding in low areas but no wind damage.
A bad storm hit the area last week
100
Sentence fragments are usually missing either a
subject or a predicate
100
When do you need to use capital letters?
To begin a sentence For proper nouns (names of specific people, places, and things)
200
A word part added to the end of a word is called:
a suffix
200
Which of the following is a SEQUENCE WORD / PHRASE? Before we left On the table At the door With her dog
Before we left
200
What is the key idea of this passage? On Wednesday of last week, heavy rains caused the track meet to end early. The meet started on time with misty rain and strong winds. Despite the conditions, the athletes competed hard. Then as the 800 meter race began, dark clouds rolled in. One lap into the race, lightning flashed in the background, causing the meet organizer to get on the loudspeaker and yell, "The meet is over! Go home!" In minutes, everyone was gone and the meet ended.
Rain caused the track meet to end early
200
Sentence or Fragment? Jared ran to the store.
sentence
200
Find the capitalization error. Last week, my uncle john came over for dinner.
Uncle John
300
Which of the following words uses a prefix that means "to do again?" readied rewind reins really DAILY DOUBLE! What does the word mean?
WORD: rewind DEFINITION: to wind up again
300
Which two sentences contains a sequence word in this paragraph? I went Omaha on vacation. My family was visiting my grandmother. We took the train. When we first arrived, we went straight to my grandmother's house. Then we went out to dinner to celebrate being together. It was a fun night, and everyone enjoyed the meal.
When we first arrived, we went straight to my grandmother's house. Then we went out to dinner to celebrate being together.
300
Which two sentences best supports the key idea that the rain caused the meet to end? On Wednesday of last week, heavy rains caused the track meet to end early. The meet started on time with misty rain and strong winds. Despite the conditions, the athletes competed hard. Then as the 800 meter race began, dark clouds rolled in. One lap into the race, lightning flashed in the background, causing the meet organizer to get on the loudspeaker and yell, "The meet is over! Go home!" In minutes, everyone was gone and the meet ended.
On Wednesday of last week, heavy rains caused the track meet to end early. One lap into the race, lightning flashed in the background, causing the meet organizer to get on the loudspeaker and yell, "The meet is over! Go home!"
300
Sentence or Fragment? The girls at school.
Fragment
300
Find the capitalization error. At Central Middle School, there are over 1,200 students. teachers work hard each day to provide a good education for all students.
Teachers
400
Which of the following words uses a suffix that means "the state of?" redirection organize disorder renovated
redirection
400
Which two sentences contain sequence words or phrases? Last night we went to a concert. When we got there, the doors were locked and there was a long line. We waited in line until the owner unlocked the door and took our tickets. The concert hall was crowded, but we found seats right away.
Last night we went to a concert. When we got there, the doors were locked and there was a long line.
400
Which sentence best supports the idea that hail can cause severe damage? A. Hail is caused when temperatures drop suddenly B. Hail can vary in size from as small as rice to as large as a baseball C. Hail can break windows, dent cars, and destroy roofs D. Hail piles up quickly in lawns and roads
C
400
Which line is a sentence? A. Kelly ran. B. My brother Neil. C. On the corner. D. With my uncle Joe.
A.
400
Find the capitalization error: When I was younger, I wanted to go to disney land. My mom told me we would have to save up our money and one day I could visit. This year, we will finally be able to make the trip.
Disney Land
500
Which word should replace the word DEORGANIZE in the sentence. The disorganize of the classroom makes it hard to focus sometimes. organization disorganized disorganize disorganization disorganizing
disorganization
500
Read the passage. Determine what happened after the ash landed on the ground covering the nearby area. When the volcano began to erupt, smoke first appeared. Ash rose into thick cloud above the volcano. Soon the dust began to fall down and settle like black snow on the fields nearby. Then slowly, the molten lava began to seep out of the top of the volcano. Before long, the lava was spurting out high in the sky and dripping down the sides of the mountain. People in the surrounding area were forced to flee their homes.
Then the lava began seeping out.
500
Which piece evidence best supports the idea that hurricanes can't occur in Minnesota? A. Hurricanes produce high winds and heavy rains B. Hurricanes move quickly C. Hurricanes cause damage and destruction D. Hurricanes form over the ocean
D
500
Can you find the fragment in this paragraph? Terry is a professional football player. He started playing when he was in 4th grade. In high school, his team won the state championship, and he got a scholarship. To play in college. After graduation, the NY Giants drafted him. Now he plays cornerback and loves his team!
To play in college.
500
Find THREE capitalization errors in this passage: The students in 8th grade will be going to valley fair on the last day of school. it should be a fun day for everyone. The teachers will go too and Be able to ride on all the rides.
Valley Fair It be