Word Study Flashcard

Front

What are two words that have the same sound as 'ou' in the word 'about'?

Back

allowing, without

Front

What is the correct plural form of the word 'factory'?

Back

factories

Front

What does the Latin root 'rupt' help us understand about the word 'abruptly'?

Back

It means 'suddenly or unexpectedly'.

Front

Which word includes the vowel diphthong sound 'oi'?

Back

voyage

Front

What is the root of the word 'periscope'?

Back

scope

Front

What is a diphthong?

Back

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another.

Front

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean?

Back

It means 'around' or 'about'.

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'abrupt'?

Back

Sudden or unexpected.

Front

What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?

Back

Singular nouns refer to one item, while plural nouns refer to more than one.

Front

What does the suffix '-ies' indicate in a word?

Back

It indicates the plural form of a noun.