THURSDAY: Language Review

Which root, prefix or suffix means "over, above, greater than"?

• super, sur
• ab-, abs-
• -able, -ible
• scrib, script
• mis

Which root, prefix or suffix means "capable of, tending to"?

• -able, -ible
• ab-, abs-
• scrib, script
• super, sur
• mis

How is the underlined homograph pronounced?

• woond, rhymes with tuned
• wownd, rhymes with found

Is this a simile or metaphor?

• simile
• metaphor

What does this simile or metaphor mean?

• I was bleeding.
• I was painted red.
• I had a bad sunburn.
• I turned into a lobster.

Correct the sentence by adding commas.

• I don’t like going to the beach because I sunburn really easily the water is cold, and I’m afraid of sharks.
• I don’t like going to the beach because I sunburn really easily, the water is cold, and I’m afraid of sharks.
• I don’t like going to the beach, because I sunburn really easily, the water is cold and I’m afraid of sharks.
• I don’t like going to the beach because I sunburn really easily, the water is cold, and, I’m afraid of sharks.

Which definition of park is used in the sentence?

• 1. a large green area in a town used for enjoyment
• 2. to stop a car for some time