Il/Ir
What does the prefix il and ir mean?
Not
What does the prefix inter mean?
among, between or together
what does the root tract mean?
To draw or pull
This past tense linking verb is used with the subjects I, he, she, it. A singular past tense linking verb.
was
This present tense linking verb is used with the subject I.
am
What word means "not legal"
illegal
What does the word interaction mean?
A. To stay away from others
B. To talk or work with someone
C. To move quickly from place to place
D. To think quietly to yourself
B. To talk or work with someone
a vehicle that pulls something, such as farm equipment or a trailer
tractor
This past tense linking verb is used with “we,” “you,” or “they”.
were
This present tense linking verb is used with the subjects we, you or they. A plural present tense linking verb.
are
What does illogical mean?
Not logical
The goalie moved quickly to intercept the ball before it reached the net. What does the word intercept mean in this sentence?
A. To let something pass by
B. To stop or catch something before it gets to its destination
C. To throw something toward another person
B. To stop or catch something before it gets to its destination
The loud music began to distract the students while they were taking their test.
A. To help someone focus better
B. To take someone’s attention away from what they are doing
C. To make something easier to understand
B. To take someone’s attention away from what they are doing
which past tense linking verb fits in the sentence below.
Chris _________ tired yesterday.
was
Complete the sentence with a present tense linking verb: “The sky __________ cloudy today.”
is
The broken vase was __________; it could not be fixed. a.) irrelevant b.) Irreplaceable c.) irregular
b.) irreplaceable
My cousins live in Canada, so we send _______ mail to each other. a.) interpersonal b.) interaction c.)international
c.)international
The dentist had to _____ the boy’s tooth after it didn’t fall out on its own. a.) tractor b.) extract c.) attract
b.) extract
which past tense linking verb fits in the sentence below.
We ___ going to the museum.
were
In the sentence: “The flowers __________ beautiful,” what is the linking verb?
are
Use a word with the prefix il or ir to complete the sentence.
It was very __________ of Jake to leave his bike in the rain all night.
Irresponsible
Use a word with the prefix inter to complete the sentence.
The reporter got a great story during her _____ with the mayor.
interview
Use a word with the root tract to complete the sentence.
Her dad ______ five dollars from her allowance because she didn’t finish all of her chores.
subtracted
Create a sentence with the past tense linking verb "was".
answers may vary
answers may vary