A word that means exactly or nearly the same as another word.

A word that means the opposite of another word.

A word that is spelled the same as another word.

A word with the opposite meaning of another word.

A word that is unrelated to another word.

A word with the same meaning as another word.

What is the purpose of a dictionary?

To show you the different meanings or definitions of a word.

The purpose of a dictionary is to perform mathematical calculations.

The purpose of a dictionary is to explain the parts of speech.

What all can you find in the dictionary? Check all that apply.

What part of speech the word is

Henry could effortlessly jockey his large tractor trailor rig into the tiniest of parking places. Which definition below is most closely aligned with how JOCKEY is used in the sentence above.

(v) - to move or to maneuver skillfully

(n) - one who rides a horse, especially as a profession

The fence was constructed along the boundary of the farm and was built to be stable for years. Which definition best defines how the word STABLE is used in the sentence above?

a building in which domestic animals are sheltered and fed

Select the correct definition for the word flight . I have a flight scheduled to leave at 10:00 am.

1. The act or process of flying.

Select the correct definition for the word passage. We took the boat through a small passage on the river.

1. The act or process of passing.

2. A journey, especially by water or air.

4. A part of a written work that is read.

Select the correct definition for the word retreat. My family and I went on a retreat to the mountains for the weekend.

1. The act of moving back in the face of an enemy.

2. The signal for such an act, made on a drum or trumpet.

Refer to the dictionary entry in the photo: Which sentence correctly uses the second definition of rebound ?

My grades rebounded after I stayed after school for tutoring.

The softball rebounded off the catcher's mit and hit the batter in the eye.

Every great basketball player must be able to recover a rebound.

Affixes, Synomyns, Antonyms, and Dictionary

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a prefix?

A word part added to the BEGINNING of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

A word part added to the END of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of a prefix.

-ing

-ly

un-

-ed

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does "un" change the meaning of "happy?"

changes the meaning to SUPER happy

changes the meaning to NOT happy

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the prefix "pre" mean?

more than

before; in front; early

again

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a suffix?

A word part added to a base word to keep its meaning unchanged.

A word part added to the END of a base word to change its meaning.

A word part added to the middle of a base word to change its meaning.

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Give an example of a suffix.

pre-

re-

-ed

in-

Tags

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the suffix "ness" mean and how does it change a word?

A state or quality. This suffix turns the word into a noun. Happiness is the state of being happy.

The most. This suffix turns the word into an exaggeration. Happiness is the most happy you can be.

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

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Affixes, Synomyns, Antonyms, and Dictionary

What is a prefix?

Give an example of a prefix.

How does "un" change the meaning of "happy?"

What does the prefix "pre" mean?

What is a suffix?

Give an example of a suffix.

What does the suffix "ness" mean and how does it change a word?

"The boy was filled with happiness as he ate cake and opened presents on his birthday."
In which word does -ness mean the same as it does in happiness?

The suffix "er" can mean "more."
Knowing this, which word means more quick?

What is a synonym?

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Affixes, Synomyns, Antonyms, and Dictionary

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Give an example of a prefix.

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What does the prefix "pre" mean?

What is a suffix?

Give an example of a suffix.

What does the suffix "ness" mean and how does it change a word?

"The boy was filled with happiness as he ate cake and opened presents on his birthday."In which word does -ness mean the same as it does in happiness?

The suffix "er" can mean "more."Knowing this, which word means more quick?

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"The boy was filled with happiness as he ate cake and opened presents on his birthday."
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