Prefixes
What does the prefix dis mean?
not or opposite
What does the suffix -ed mean? (or do to a verb)
past tense
Word that means "wetness coming from the eyes"
TEAR
What is it when you guess what will happen next?
PREDICTION
The dark clouds and rain made it a very grim day.
gloomy, harsh
What does the prefix pre mean?
it means before
What does the suffix -s mean? (or do to a verb)
plural
Word for something that is not a lie
TRUE
What is a brief overview of the important information in a story?
SUMMARY
He asked me a trivial question and it really didn't matter if I knew the answer.
uninmportant
What does the prefix un- mean?
not
What does the suffix -ful mean?
full of
Word that means "to make" or "bring into being"
CREATE
What is the most important point?
MAIN IDEA
The snow abates in the Spring.
to lessen
What does the prefix re mean?
back or again
What does the suffix -able mean?
capable of
Word for something that is not a fact
OPINION
What is it when you draw a conclusion with clues from the text and what you already know?
INFERENCE
The pumpkin pie had a subtle cinnamon flavor to it because I only added a pinch.
hard to notice
What does the prefix miss mean?
miss - wrong
What does the suffix -ness mean?
state of being
Word that is another word for "point"
DOT
What do you use when you do not know a word in a text?
CONTEXT CLUES
I was incredulous about my friend promising to pay me back because she never has before.
not willing to believe something