NWEA MAP Reading Part 2

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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. For example, 'apple' has two syllables: ap-ple.

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How many syllables are in the word 'dog'?

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The word 'dog' has one syllable.

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What is the root word of 'orderly'?

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The root word of 'orderly' is 'order'.

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What does 'first person' mean in writing?

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First person means the story is told from the viewpoint of 'I' or 'we'.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. It often tells how, when, where, or to what extent.

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Can you give an example of an adverb?

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Yes! In the sentence 'She runs quickly,' 'quickly' is the adverb.

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What does 'carefully' mean?

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'Carefully' means to do something with caution and attention.

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What is the difference between 'fixed' and 'easily' in a sentence?

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'Fixed' is a verb, while 'easily' is an adverb that describes how the action was done.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'dog' and 'school' are nouns.

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What is a verb?

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A verb is an action word. For example, 'run' and 'jump' are verbs.