Language Arts HW

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What are guide words?

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Guide words are the words at the top of a dictionary page that help you find entries. They show the first and last words on that page.

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What does the word 'our' mean?

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'Our' is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership, meaning something belongs to us.

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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.

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What does the prefix 'im' mean?

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The prefix 'im' means 'not' or 'opposite of', as in 'impatient'.

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What is a base word?

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning, to which prefixes or suffixes can be added.

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What does the suffix 'er' indicate?

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The suffix 'er' is used to indicate someone who performs an action, like 'teacher' (one who teaches).

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What is the base word of 'writer'?

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The base word of 'writer' is 'write'.

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What does 'imperfect' mean?

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'Imperfect' means not perfect or having flaws.

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What is the meaning of 'meal'?

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A 'meal' is an occasion when food is eaten, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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What does 'bigger' mean?

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'Bigger' is the comparative form of 'big', meaning larger in size.