Unit 4, Week 2 Word Study and Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a long vowel sound?

Back

A long vowel sound is when a vowel sounds like its name, such as 'a' in 'cake' or 'e' in 'feet'.

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What is a synonym?

Back

A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the vowel sound in the word 'shade'?

Back

The vowel sound in 'shade' is a long 'a' sound.

Front

What is the purpose of a rein?

Back

A rein is used to control or guide an animal, especially a horse.

Front

What is the long vowel sound in the word 'complete'?

Back

The long vowel sound in 'complete' is the long 'e' sound.

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What does it mean to control something?

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To control something means to have power over it or to direct its actions.

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What is the long vowel sound in the word 'decline'?

Back

The long vowel sound in 'decline' is the long 'i' sound.

Front

Can you give an example of a word with a long 'a' sound?

Back

An example of a word with a long 'a' sound is 'paid'.

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What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

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A synonym is a word with a similar meaning, while an antonym is a word with the opposite meaning.