Unit 2 Vocabulary, Word Study, Conventions

Front

What is an r-controlled vowel?

Back

An r-controlled vowel is a vowel followed by the letter 'r' that changes the way the vowel is pronounced. For example, in the word 'car', the 'a' is controlled by the 'r'.

Front

Give an example of a word with an r-controlled vowel sound like in 'forest'.

Back

The word 'report' has the same r-controlled vowel sound as 'forest'.

Front

What does the word 'emerges' mean in the context of a bear coming out of its den?

Back

In this context, 'emerges' means to 'come out'.

Front

What is a synonym for the word 'multiplied'?

Back

A synonym for 'multiplied' is 'increased'.

Front

What does the word 'sequence' mean?

Back

A 'sequence' is a series of numbers or events that follow a specific order.

Front

What is a synonym for the word 'series'?

Back

A synonym for 'series' is 'combination'.

Front

What is the r-controlled vowel sound in the word 'sharp'?

Back

The r-controlled vowel sound in 'sharp' is similar to the sound in 'yardwork'.

Front

What does the word 'synonym' mean?

Back

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

Front

What is the meaning of 'comes out' in a sentence?

Back

'Comes out' means to appear or emerge from a place.

Front

What is the opposite of 'increased'?

Back

The opposite of 'increased' is 'lessened'.