Word Analysis Review Unit 2

Front

What are superlative adjectives and adverbs used for?

Back

They are used when comparing three or more things or actions.

Front

What word fits best in the range of meaning: modest, _________, boastful, arrogant?

Back

humble

Front

What is the COMMON root in the words: choreograph, biography, graphics, homograph?

Back

graph

Front

What two letter ending do you add to adjectives or adverbs to form the comparative?

Back

-er

Front

What is the correct plural noun for 'half'?

Back

halves

Front

What is a comparative adjective?

Back

An adjective that compares two things, often formed by adding '-er'.

Front

What is a superlative adjective?

Back

An adjective that describes the highest degree of a quality among three or more things, often formed by adding '-est'.

Front

What does the root 'graph' mean?

Back

It relates to writing or drawing.

Front

What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

Back

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name.

Front

What is an example of a superlative adjective?

Back

The tallest, the fastest, the smartest.