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Prefixes/Suffixes
Grammar Correction
Vocabulary
Essay Type/Structure
100
Explain what a prefix is and why it is important.
A prefix is a group of letters at the beginning of some words. It is important because it can help a person guess a word's meaning.
100
Correct the following: The lose child cried until she found her mother.
The lost child cried until she found her mother. past participle of lose equals LOST (used like an adjective)
100
Name something that is renewable.
passport; license; lease on an apartment; gym membership
100
What kind of specific background information goes in a problem/solution essay?
background on the specific causes of a problem/the description of the problem
200
What is a suffix and how can it help you with English grammar and word forms?
A suffix is a group of letters that can at the end of some words and help you know its part of speech. If you know suffixes for different parts of speech, you can often create new word forms with ease.
200
Correct the following: Brian was so excited when he discovered all of the hide treasures inside the survival pack.
Brian was so excited when he discovered all of the hidden treasures inside the survival pack. hidden = p.p.
200
Name an alternative energy source besides oil.
wind energy; solar energy; hydroelectric energy, etc.
200
What kinds of transition words express cause and effect?
cause: because, since effect: as a result, therefore etc.
300
Which prefix can you add before "typical" to express its opposite?
"a-" Something that is atypical is not typical.
300
Correct the following: When some students give a bad grade, they often complain.
When some students are given a bad grade, they often complain. are given - "to be" plus past participle - simple pres. passive subject not in charge of the action verb tenses must still agree
300
If a student comes to class with a big cup of coffee and bags under his eyes, what can you infer?
You can infer that he is tired and/or didn't get enough sleep the previous night.
300
What kinds of transition words go in an opinion essay?
In my opinion, I believe, I think, etc.
400
What suffix do curiosity and generosity have in common? What part of speech are they? What suffix can you use to change them into adjectives?
"-ity" They are both nouns. "-ous" Now they are adjectives: curious, generous
400
Correct the following: Brian's stomach began to hurt after ate the gut cherries.
Brian's stomach began to hurt after he ate the gut cherries. he = subject of the second clause, of the verb "ate" two clauses - need a subject and a verb in each clause or it can create a fragment or a run-on sentence.
400
Why is it important to think about purpose and tone when reading or writing?
It is important because an author's purpose expresses his reason for communicating. Some different purposes include persuasion, description, or explanation. Tone expresses the author's mood or feelings while communicating. Different tones include serious, funny, or light.
400
How are a topic sentence in a paragraph and a thesis in an essay similar? How are they different?
They are similar because they are both one sentence that expresses the main idea of the writing. They are different because a topic sentence in a paragraph is the first sentence in the paragraph. A thesis comes at the end of the first paragraph in an essay and is followed by at least two more paragraphs to make it an essay.
500
What prefix from unit 10 means "again?" Give two examples of words you know that start with this prefix and mean "again" in some way.
"re-" redo; rewrite; reenter; restore; renew; rediscover; reclaim; rethink, etc.
500
Correct the following: It is unpolite to cough and not cover your mouth in America.
It is impolite to cough and not cover your mouth in America. im- is the prefix that is used to express "not" with polite
500
What facial features do you find attractive?
I like dimples, freckles, and blue or green eyes.
500
What is the funnel approach and how does it affect how basic essays are written?
The funnel approach is one way to organize an introduction to a basic essay. It is called the funnel-approach because it begins with a broad or general statement about your essay’s topic then proceeds to become more and more specific, or narrow in focus, as it proceeds. By the time you have reached the end of the paragraph, your points are their most specific and express the main idea of the writing.