Synonyms
Author’s Purpose
Suffixes: -er and -est
Nouns
100

what is a synonym for happy?

Glad

100

If an author writes to make you laugh, what is their purpose?

To entertain

100

What does the suffix -er mean in “taller”?

More tall

100

What type of noun is “Ms. Donahue”?

Proper Noun

200

What is a synonym for fast?

quick

200

If an author writes directions on how to make a sandwich, what is their purpose?

To inform

200

What does the suffix -est mean in “smallest”?

The most small

200

Is running a noun?

No, a verb

300

What is a synonym for big?

large

300

f an author writes a story about why you should eat vegetables, what is their purpose?

To persuade

300

Choose the correct word: Sam is the ______ (fast, faster, fastest) runner in class.

Fastest

300

Is chocolate milk a noun?

Yes

400

What is a synonym for angry?

mad

400

Name the three main reasons an author writes.

To inform, to entertain, or to persuade

400

Choose the correct word: My dog is ______ (big, bigger, biggest) than your dog.

Bigger

400

Is swimming a noun?

no