Q3 W7 Tuesday

The in- prefix can have more than one meaning: not, in, on.

Which prefix meaning is used in word inject?

She told a few jokes to inject a little humor into her speech.  

• not

• in

• on

Which word is spelled incorrectly?

• ice cream

• each other

• musik box

• living room

Because Jerry is so cantankerous, I already know he won't agree with me.

What is the meaning of cantankerous as it is used in the sentence above?

• concerned

• pleasant

• helpful

• cranky

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in verb phrase?

• Leah's backpack broke, and it damaged her cell phone.

• I will finish my homework before I watch T.V.

• When I left my coat at school, it causes me to be cold.

• Emily rides her bike when she wants to exercise.

The kindergarten class was a zoo.  In one corner kids were playing with blocks; in the other corner three kids were playing tag.  In the back of the room there were kids with a big box of dirt and a real worm!

What is the meaning of the metaphor in the sentence above?

• the class was wild

• there were wild animals in the class

• the class was getting ready for their field trip to the zoo

• the class was well behaved

Which sentence shows the correct way to punctuate the title of a movie?

• Last night, we watched the movie Finding Nemo.

• Last night, we watched the movie Finding Nemo.

• Last night, we watched the movie "Finding Nemo."

• Last night, we watched the movie Finding Nemo.

Which sentences uses a comma correctly?

• Mom can we go to the store after school?

• Mom can we go to the store, after school?

• Mom, can we go, to the store after school?

• Mom, can we go to the store after school?