ELA Mid Year Review

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What is a compound word?

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A compound word is made up of two or more smaller words that combine to create a new word with a different meaning. Example: 'homemade' (home + made).

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What is the word 'may' used for?

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The word 'may' is used to express possibility or permission. Example: 'You may go outside.'

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What is a cause in a sentence?

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A cause explains why something happens. In the sentence 'Kevin has a fever because he caught a virus,' the cause is 'He caught a virus.'

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How do you spell the past tense of 'pick'?

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The correct spelling is 'picked.'

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What is an effect in a sentence?

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An effect explains what happens as a result of a cause. In the example, 'Paul overslept,' the effect is 'He was late for school.'

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word. Example: 'happy' is a synonym for 'joyful.'

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Example: 'hot' is an antonym for 'cold.'

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. Example: 'run,' 'jump,' 'is.'

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Example: 'dog,' 'city,' 'happiness.'

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat is sleeping.'