Unit 4 Week 1 sp gr test

Front

What is a syllable?

Back

A syllable is a single, unbroken sound of a spoken (or written) word. It usually contains a vowel sound.

Front

How do you divide the word 'human' into syllables?

Back

hu.man

Front

What is the correct way to divide the word 'ladies' into syllables?

Back

la.dies

Front

What is the past tense of 'begin'?

Back

began

Front

What is the past tense of 'reply'?

Back

replied

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

Front

What is a compound word?

Back

A compound word is made up of two or more smaller words that combine to create a new word.

Front

Give an example of a compound word.

Back

'Basketball' is a compound word made from 'basket' and 'ball'.

Front

What is a prefix?

Back

A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.