Phon/-er/-or/-ian/-ist Vocabulary Flashcards: Roots and Suffixes

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What is a homophone?

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A word that is pronounced the same as another word but is different in meaning or spelling. Example: Sail and sale.

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What is a microphone?

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A device into which people speak or sing to record their voices or make them sound louder.

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What is phonics?

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A method of teaching people to read and pronounce words by learning the sounds of letters, letter groups, and syllables.

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What is a saxophone?

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A musical instrument with a curved metal tube, played by blowing into a mouthpiece and pressing keys.

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What is a symphony?

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A long piece of music, usually in four sections, performed by an orchestra or band.

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What is a reporter?

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A person who writes news stories or tells people the news on radio or television.

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What is a predecessor?

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A person who had a job or position before someone else, or something that comes before something else.

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What is a physician?

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A medical doctor, especially one who is not a surgeon.

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What is a pianist?

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A person who plays the piano.

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What is a colonist?

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A person who lives in or helps to create a colony.