Definitions
Emma practiced writing in cursive everyday, and her skill __________ improved. (Step by Step, in a slow manner)
Gradually
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A cyclone picked up Dorothy and transported her to the Land of Oz.
Noun
What is the meaning of the root "serv-"?
To serve, to help.
What is the meaning of the prefix "re-"?
Again, back
This makes a word an adverb.
My favorite television program is recorded in a ______.
(A place where recordings are made)
Studio
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New York's subway train are subterranean because they travel below the ground.
Adjective
What is the meaning of the word "act-"?
Action, doing
What is the meaning of the prefix "in-"?
Not, the opposite of
How does the suffix "-ion" change a word?
This makes a word a noun meaning the result of an act.
Cecily treated her visiting cousins with ______ and affection. (The condition of easy recognition and close friendship)
familirarity
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Ordinarily, Stephen Curry makes most of his free throws.
Adverb
What is the meaning of the root "equ-"
Same, even, equal
What is the meaning of the prefix "semi-"?
Half or Partly
How can you change the word inform into an adjective?
Add the suffix al- so it becomes informal
Because John once worked in the food industry, he always leaves a generous ________. (A tip, money given in thanks for service.)
gratuity
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The lions are motionless because they don't want their prey to be aware of their presence.
Adjective
Identify the root, it's origin, and its meaning for the following word: organism
Organ (Greek) - Instrument, tool
What are 5 prefixes that have the meaning "not"?
In-, Im-, Ig-, Ir-, Il-, Un-, Dis-,etc.
What is the suffix in the word committee? How does it affect the meaning of a word.
The suffix -ee indicates a person this is being affected by a verb.
Owen rode his bike in a __________ route around the block. (A roundabout path)
Circuitous
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Sergio eased his grip, so he lost the game of tug-of-war.
Verb
Identify the root, its origin, and it's meaning for the following word: construction
Struct (Latin) - To heap up, build
Identify the prefix in the following as well as the meaning: Conjuction
Con- Together, with
What is the suffix in the word probable? How does this suffix affect the meaning of a word.
The suffix "able-" is used to form an adjective meaning possible or capable of.