U1W5 Prefixes & Fragments

Choose the definition that best describes the underlined word in each sentence.

My sister admitted she misspoke when she promised we would have no yard work to do.

• said the wrong thing

• talked too loudly or softly

• spent too much time talking

• spoke very clearly

Choose the definition that best describes the underlined word in each sentence.

We tried to encourage our little brother to speak up when he felt we were not listening to him.

• to loose courage

• to forget courage

• to provide courage

• to refuse courage

Choose the definition that best describes the underlined word in each sentence.

It became clear after we put together the chair that we misunderstood the directions.

• understood exactly

• did not understand

• created an undertsanding

• helped each other understand

Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

Which word can be changed to mean cause to be bigger if you add the prefix en- to it?

• grow

• swell

• large

• heavy

Choose the definition that best describes the underlined word in each sentence.

Mario was building a wall of shells that would encircle his sandcastle.

• to change a circle

• to lose a circle nearby

• to make a circle around

• to think about a circle

Which sentence is NOT a fragment?

• After working all day on the project.

• Decided to go to the park to play football.

• Decided to make brownies, with her brother.

• After making three batches of banana bread, Ms. Telena was exhausted.

Which sentence is NOT a fragment?

• Sleeping all day on a cozy Sunday.

• After opening her mail, Ms. Collins was surprised to receive mail from her long-lost friend.

• Agreed to split the chocolates evenly in each bag.

• Are always smiling in the morning.

What type of sentence is this?

One type of board game.

• Sentence Fragment

• Complete Sentence

• Run-On Sentence

• Complex Sentence

What type of sentence is this?

Are fun to play with your friends and family.

• Sentence Fragment

• Run-On Sentence

• Complete Sentence

• Complex Sentence

Which is NOT a sentence fragment?

• A singular subject and singular predicate.

• Are used to fix a run-on sentence.

• Sentence fragments are missing a subject or a predicate.

• Commas before coordinating conjunctions.