TEAS english
Other words with the same sound end in -cede give an example
-accede -concede -intercede
If a word names a person, then it should end in _______-
-cian magician musician physician
If the root word ends in -t, then the suffix _______ can be added,
-tion abduction addiction
How many words end in -ceed?
4 words emceed exceed proceed succeed
Is the first word of direct dialogue is always capitalized if the quote contains a complete sentence. T/F
TRUE
T/F capitalize the names of seasons ONLY if they are personified or are part of a specific event.
TRUE I can't wait for Winter Olympics versus My favorite season is summer
What is the use of ellipses? ...
Used to sugggest hesitation, unifished thought. It always has three points.
What happens if quoted material is in the middle of the sentence?
a comma should be placed inside the closing quotation marks
What is a possessive pronoun?
a pronoun used to indicate ownership first person-mine my second person- your, yours, third person-her, hers, his, its
what does the prefix RE mean?
again example: readjust
If the suffix is preceded by a soft c or g sound, then the suffix is -ence, ency, or ent
agency agent absence
what does assent mean?
agreement
what does too mean?
also
what does complement mean?
an element that completes
What is the use of commas? ,
any two words or phrases in a series of 3 or more should be separated by a comma.
what does capitol mean?
building that houses a state's lawmakers
what does already mean?
by this time
If the suffix is preceded by a hard _____ or ______ sound, then the suffix is -ance, -ancy, or -ant
c, g elegance vacancy vacant
In general, if a word ends in a _______ and a suffix beginning with e, i, or y is added, then the letter ______ should be inserted following the letter ________
c,k,c colic+y=colicky panic+y=panicky
what does bear mean?
carry or support
If a word ends in _______ or ______ and the added suffix is able or ous, then keep the letter e.
ce, ge change+able=changeable enforce+able=enforceable notice+able=noticeable
what does the root word CHROM mean?
color
If the root word is not a _____ word, then add ________
complete, -ible horr+ible=horrible terr+ible+terrible
If the root word is a _______ word then add -able ( if the root ends in _______ drop the ______ before adding -able.
complete, e, e accept+able=acceptable avail+able=available
what is a simple sentence?
contains only one clause that has a complete meaning. (independent clause) example: of the three volunteers at the annual cheerleader car wash, only jeff was washing cars
What does they're mean?
contraction of they are
what does who's mean?
contraction of who is
what does you're mean?
contraction to you are
what does the word ORTHO mean?
correct
What is an Adjective?
descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun Example: The thick, brown molasses slides rapidly down the sides of the warm, fragrant pancakes (adjective: thick, brown, warm, fragrant)
what does dissent mean?
disagreement
If a word ends in a silent _____ and the added suffix begins with a ______, then keep the letter ____ when adding the suffix.
e, constant, e example: awe+some= awesome hate+ful= hateful
If a word ends in a silent ________ and the added suffix begins with a vowel, then drop the _______ when adding the suffix.
e,e age+ing=aging enforce+ing=enforcing
what does the root word GEO mean>
earth
what does altogether mean?
entirely, completely
what does all together mean?
everyone in a group
what does the word MORPH mean?
form
what does forth mean?
forward in place or time
what is a prefix?
group of letters added to the beginning of a word that modifies or extends the words meaning
what is a suffix?
group of letters added to the end of a word that modifies or extends the words meaning
what is a clause?
group of words that are related and contain both a subject and a verb.
What is a phrase?
group of words that are related but do not contain a verb and a subject together
what does the suffix ic, ical, ac mean?
having to do with example: physical, cardiac
If a word ends with a y preceded by a consonant change the y to an _____- before adding the suffix.
i carry+ed=carried glory+ous=glorious
What is a cumulative sentences?
independent clause of the sentence comes first and is followed by modifiers that further develop the initial idea. opposite of periodic sentence
what does to mean?
indicates movement or intent
What is a coordinating conjunction?
join two or more words, phrases, or clauses so that each conjoined element is equal. FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, and SO (FANBOYS)
If a word ends with a y preceded by a constant and the suffix is -ing then ______ the y
keep carry+ing=carrying hurry+ing=hurrying
what is dependent clause?
made dependent or incomplete because of the addition of subordinating conjunction.
What is meant by nominalization?
making of a noun from a verb, adverb, or adjective
Why are semicolon used? ;
may be placed between two related, independent clauses
What is a periodic sentence?
meaning or point of the sentence is delayed until the end, usually in the form of an independent clause
What is third person point of view?
most formal writing style. narrator will reference thoughts or actions of other characters
What is first person point of view?
narator is a character in the story. In nonfiction the character is the author, in fiction narrator can be any of the actors.
what does the suffix ism mean?
nationalism, activism. Belief in
what does the prefix IN mean?
not example: inaccurate
What does the prefix UN mean?
not example: unavailable, unarmed, unattractive
what does the prefix DIS mean?
not example:disorganized
what is a subject?
noun or pronoun that performs the action of the verb.
What is a direct object?
noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb and answers the question whom, or what.
what is an object of the preposition?
noun, pronoun, phrase, or clause to which the preposition refers
What is a complex sentence?
one or more dependent clauses example: When this happens, i don't try to pull my thoughts back to the present
what does the suffix or, er mean?
one who takes part in
how many words end in -sede?
one word supersede
what does stationery mean?
paper for writing letter
What is an attributive tag?
part of sentence that indicates who said a direct quote
what is a second person point of view?
refers to the reader using the pronoun you. its like speaking directly to another person
How do you remember preposition?
remembering mnemonic about a box: the boy can sit ON the box, ABOVE the box, BELOW the box, AROUND the box, or NEAR the box TO and FROM are also important presposition
What is a pronoun?
replaces and refers to a noun
What does the root word ARCH mean?
ruler example, archenemy
what is a passive verb?
shifts the action of a sentence from the subject to the object of the sentence.
what are active verb?
show an action performed by the subject of the sentence
What is a compound sentence?
simple sentence because it contain 2 or more independent clauses joined together with a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.
if the root word ends in -s, then the suffix ______ can be added
sion profession depression
what does descent mean?
slope that angles downward
what does ascent mean?
slope that angles upward
What does the word effect mean?
something that is brought about by a cause
What does the suffix ia, y mean?
state or condition example: amnesia, democracy
In general, if a word has one ________ and ends with a consonant vowel consonant pattern, then _____ the final consonant before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.
syllable, double bag+age=baggage bed+ing=bedding sit+ing+sitting
In general, if a word has more than one __________, but the accent is on the last syllable, then _______ the final consonant before adding a suffix that begins with a vowel.
syllable, double control+ing=controlling forget+able=forgettable
what does the suffix ology mean?
the study of example: archeology
what does affect mean? (homophones)
to have an effect on
what does cite mean?
to quote
if word ends with a y preceded by a _______ keep the y when adding the suffix.
vowel pay+able=payable buy+er=buyer
What is a noun?
word for a person, place, or thing
what is a root word?
word in its simplest form
What is a preposition?
word such as by, at, to, or from that gives additional info usually in relationship to something else in the sentence
What are subordinating conjunction?
word that joins two or more clauses and makes the clause that contains it dependent on another clause. BECAUSE, ALTHOUGH, THOUGH, AS, AS IF, WHEN, WHILE
What is an Adverb?
word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb and indicates when, how, where, why or how much. Example: the multicolored snake inches smoothly forward despite the rocky terrain blocking its path. ADVERB: smoothly, forward
what is a verb?
word that shows an action or a state of being.
What is an article?
word used to limit a noun, either indefinite (a and an) or definite (the)
what does the word GRAPH mean?
written
Do you capitalize words showing family relationship when they are part of titles>
yes Uncle Ben
Do you capitalized names, titles, and rank?
yes General Marcus Clark President Clinton
Do you capitalize the name of monuments, ships, planes, and awards?
yes ***do not capitalize general school subject only specific course names. The words senior, junior, sophomore are not capitalized****
Do you capitalize cardinal directions and their compounds when they refer to particular region?
yes example West Canada, the South **do not capitalize a cardinal direction when it refers to a point on the compass, or a part of a state*** example: drive east, western kansas