Midterm Spelling Patterns & Morphology (6)

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What is a spelling pattern?

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A spelling pattern is a predictable way in which letters are arranged to form words, often following specific rules.

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What is morphology in language?

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Morphology is the study of the structure and form of words in a language, including the formation of words through prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

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What does the root 'cur' mean?

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The root 'cur' means 'to care for'.

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Identify a word that has a long 'a' sound.

Back

The word 'cake' has a long 'a' sound.

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Which letters can represent the /f/ sound?

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The letters 'f', 'ph', 'ff', and 'gh' can represent the /f/ sound.

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What is the meaning of 'mania'?

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'Mania' means madness or insanity.

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What is a silent letter?

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A silent letter is a letter that is not pronounced in a word, such as the 'k' in 'knight'.

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling, like 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning, such as 'un-' in 'unhappy'.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning, such as '-ing' in 'running'.