Word sums
replaying
re + play + ing
There were ____ many children at the birthday party.
(two, too, to)
too- "in excess"
What is the word sum for carnivore?
carn + i + vore
"meat eater"
ice
(2 reasons)
mark <c> as /s/
content words must have 3 letters
something
some + thing
It is ___ cold outside.
(very, vary)
very
What is the word sum and meaning for herbivore?
herb + i + vore
"plant eater"
hive
(2 reasons)
No English word ends in <v>
Marks <a> as tense/long
survivable
sur + vive + able
He is going ___ the sidewalk ends.
(wear, where)
where - "at what place"
What is the word sum and meaning for omnivore?
omni + vore
"all" + "eating"
"eats food of every kind"
verse
(1 reason)
plural canceling
construction
con + struct + ion
Where did that ___ go?
(be, bee)
bee- content words need at least 3 letters
What is the word sum and meaning for insectivore?
in + sect + i + vore
or insect + i + vore
"insect + eating"
use
(2 reasons)
plural canceling
content words must have 3 letters
easier
easy + er
(affect, effect)
affect- verb that means to impact or change
What does the word "voracious" mean?
Greedy or large appetite
bathe
(2 reasons)
voice the <th>
mark <a> as long/tense