Affixes
My neighbor always has to go on the roof to readjust his satellite dish. What does the prefix re- mean?
What is again?
A boy brought home his report card from school. His dad looked it over. His face became red as he said, "How did you manage to make one D and five F's?" The boy answered,"I guess I concentrated too hard on one subject."
What is to entertain?
The long hike up to the top of the mountain was extremely grueling. What does grueling mean?
What is tiring?
3) Alcott’s family was poor. At age fifteen, Alcott decided to help out. However, it was not easy for women to find work in the 1800s. Alcott worked at any job she could find. She took care of children, she taught, and she washed laundry for other people.
Which question does paragraph 3 answer? F What kind of work did Alcott’s father do? G Where did Alcott go to school? H Why was it difficult for women to find work in the 1800s? J How did Alcott help her family?
What is D.
The shelves were piled high with boxes of every size and shape. Each group had a different picture and different bright colors. There were so many people – men and women, mothers with little children, teenagers putting more boxes on the shelves. Some of the people were talking together as they chose the boxes and cans that they wanted. Jeff was having a hard time remembering which one to buy. He knew that Anushka wouldn’t be happy if he brought home the wrong brand! He also knew that Anushka was probably getting very hungry! Where was Jeff?
What is the grocery store?
Each volunteer will receive a bag with water and snacks. Please use precautions when working. What does the prefix pre mean?
What is before?
Recess should be 30 minutes instead of 15 minutes because you get a longer time to talk to your friends about all sorts of stuff. You also get a longer time to play the activities you're playing. We kids would get more exercise from being outside for a longer time. The teachers would get a longer break from teaching us and we would get a longer break from all that learning. That is why I think we should have a longer recess.
What is to persuade (or convince)?
The conspicuous man wore a purple wig and bright orange pants. What does conspicuous mean?
What is easily noticed?
Which statement is an opinion?
F Anne Bailey hid from enemies on her scouting journeys. G Anne Bailey worked as a messenger, scout, and trader. H Anne Bailey was a pioneer on the frontier. J Anne Bailey was always eagerly welcomed.
What is J.
Billy Bob filled up a big bowl with fresh, cold water and set it on the floor. He brought out a big comforter and put it on the floor next to the low window. He opened a package, took out a big bone and placed it on the floor next to the comforter. Then he opened the window so that the gentle breeze could blow into the room. What was Billy Bob doing?
What is getting a place ready for a dog?
In which word does re- mean the same as it does in reconsider? A. rest B. restaurant C. regional D. review
What is review?
Tigers are solitary animals and usually hunt at night. A male tiger will have a large range that will overlap with the ranges of several females. Females give birth to two or three cubs, which they raise and train for about two years. Tigers kill a variety of animals, including deer, antelope, wild pigs, and cattle. Tigers try to remain out of sight and hearing of their enemies, especially humans; they prefer fleeing to fighting. They can be killed by wild dogs, elephants, and water buffalos. Man-eating tigers are usually individuals who are too old or sick to capture wild animals.
What is to inform?
I was so parched that I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp. What does parched mean?
What is thirsty?
The crowd cheered and clapped as I stepped off the mat. My floor routine in the gymnastics competition was my best performance yet. I couldn't help but enjoy the crowd's applause. It was nice that others recognized my hard work.
How is the narrator most likely feeling?
What is proud?
Natalie grabbed her backpack and stormed out the door. She yelled at her little brother to hurry up and then slammed the door shut. How is Natalie feeling?
What is angry?
Unfortunately, the people in the fort had very little gunpowder. Which word uses the suffix -ly as it is used in unfortunately?
A elderly B butterfly C swiftly D family
What is c?
William is a strong and bossy boy. His athletic body is very tall and almost higher by one head than his classmates. He has dark and tough skin that looks muscular and is often wet and sweaty. Actually, he looks like a wrestler. Since he fights with several kids without any help and won finally, he has become an idol of his classmates and has a bunch of followers. Because of the power, William is arrogant and domineering. For example, when his thundering boasts rise in the boiling class, everybody keeps quiet and listens carefully. William is easily mad and jealous if someone disagrees with him.
What is to describe or entertain?
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. What does aroma mean?
What is smell?
Which is NOT a source to find more information about the Mattaponi?
F a website about European explorers G a website about American Indian tribes H a book about American Indians J an article about the life of the Mattaponi
What is F?
Noor carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Noor had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. What is the MOST LIKELY conclusion you can draw about Noor? A. She is helpful. B. She is afraid of bugs. C. She is very curious. D. She likes to play soccer.
What is she is very curious?
An account of a real person's life, usually a person who is well-known or famous is called a ....?
What is a biography?
In Tarpon Springs, Florida, there are people who work underwater. These people are called sponge divers. The kind of treasure they look for is called sponges. Sponge diving is not an easy job. The diver has to breathe under the water, and be careful of extreme water pressure.
What is to inform?
Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice. What does novice mean?
What is beginner?
The train engine coughed and wheezed as it went up the hill.
Which sentence uses the same type of figurative language as this sentence?
A The snow covered the steep hillside. B The ship sailed across the ocean. C The night sky turned black and grey. D The candle flame danced in the dark
What is D?
Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus. What word would best describes Lauren? A. playful B. disorganized C. worried D. athletic
What is disorganized?