U6- Grammar Gr.10

What is a base word, as shown in “Carlos is happy about the results”?

• A word that joins two clauses

• A word before any affixes are added

• A word with a prefix or suffix

• A word that agrees with the subject

In “She is unhappier today,” what is the base word of “unhappier”?

• Unhappy

• Un

• Happy

• Happier

What does double consonants mean, as in “My tent ripped when I took it down”?

• Joining two clauses with a conjunction

• Repeating the final consonant before a suffix

• Adding a prefix to a word

• Using “ie” or “ei” in spelling

Which word uses double consonants correctly when adding “-ing” to “run”?

• Runing

• Runnin

• Running

• Runining

In “The swimmer stopped swimming,” why is the double “m” used?

• To show a prefix

• To create a compound sentence

• To follow the consonant before “-ing”

• To agree with the subject

What is a prefix, as in “Carlos is unhappy about the results”?

• A word that joins clauses

• An affix added to the end of a word

• A repeated consonant

• An affix added to the beginning of a word

In “The decision was irreversible,” what is the prefix?

• Verse-

• -ible

• Ir-

• Re-

Which word contains a prefix in “She misplaced her keys”?

• Keys

• Again

• She

• Misplaced

What is the rule for “ie” and “ei,” as in “I believe you received a package”?

• Use “ei” in all verbs

• Use “ie” except after “c” or when sounding like “a”

• Always use “ei” after a consonant

• Use “ie” only in nouns

Which word is spelled correctly per the “ie” and “ei” rule?

• Recieve

• Wiegh

• Believe

• Niether