Unit 2 Review

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What is a base word with an ending?

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A base word is a word that can stand alone and has meaning. An ending is a suffix added to the base word to change its meaning or function. Example: 'fast' (base word) + 'er' (ending) = 'faster'.

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What is a closed syllable?

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A closed syllable is a syllable that ends with a consonant, which means the vowel sound is short. Example: 'ro-bin' has a closed first syllable 'ro'.

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What part of speech is formed by adding -tion to a verb?

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Adding -tion to a verb forms a noun. Example: 'educate' (verb) + 'tion' = 'education' (noun).

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What does the prefix 'il-' mean?

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The prefix 'il-' means 'not'. It is used to negate the meaning of the word it is attached to. Example: 'illogical' means 'not logical'.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a part of speech that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in -ly. Example: 'quickly' modifies the verb 'run'.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or grammatical function. Example: '-er' in 'runner'.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Example: 'un-' in 'unhappy'.

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What is a syllable?

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A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It typically contains a vowel sound. Example: 'cat' has one syllable.

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What is the difference between a noun and a verb?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea, while a verb is an action word. Example: 'dog' (noun) vs. 'run' (verb).

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is formed when two or more words are combined to create a new word with a new meaning. Example: 'tooth' + 'brush' = 'toothbrush'.