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How many syllables (word parts) are in the word waist?
1 because there is 1 vowel combination (ai).
What sound is in the words her, bird, and turn?
ir, ur, er all make the "er" sound.
What is the prefix in the word constrict?
con
Which word means to claim again? confirm, detail, or reclaim?
reclaim
Which word means not selfish? punish, unselfish, interested?
unselfish
How many syllables (word parts) are in the word pigtail?
2, because you have the i and ai.
What sound does the vowel combination make in the word sauce?
the "ah" sound
What is the prefix in the word preserve?
pre
Which word means not valid or not true? restrict, invalid, or prison?
invalid
Which word means someone who programs computers? reconsider, priceless, programmer
programmer
How many syllables (word parts) are in the word disband?
2, because you have the prefix dis + the base word band.
What sound does the vowel combination in the word defraud make?
au = "ah" as in sauce
What prefixes are in the word misinform?
mis and in
Which word means to give the wrong information? across, misinform, prepay?
misinform
Which word means to be full of success? untruthful, abnormal, successful
successful
How many syllables (word parts) are in the word jaunt?
1, there is the au combination.
What sound does the vowel combination make in the word blizzard?
ar sound
What are the prefixes in the word "comprehends"?
com and pre
Which word means to look and act like another person? resemble, sausage, or entertainers?
resemble
When you expect the best results you have ___________. intrude, conduct, optimism
optimism
How many syllables (word parts) are in the word mislay?
2, there is a prefix mis and base word lay.
What sound does the vowel combination in the word "take" make?
a-e combination = ay sound
What are the prefixes in the word reconsider?
re and con
Which word means to watch a sporting event, play, or parade? spectator, ungrateful, unfortunate?
spectator
When you expect the worst results you have __________. pessimism, comprehends, famish
pessimism