Midterm Spelling Patterns & Morphology (6)

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What is a spelling pattern?

Back

A spelling pattern is a predictable way that letters are arranged in words to create specific sounds.

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What does the prefix 'pre-' mean?

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The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.

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What is an r-controlled vowel?

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An r-controlled vowel is a vowel followed by the letter 'r' that changes the way the vowel is pronounced, such as in 'car'.

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Choose the word with the /cher/ sound: Teacher, Catcher, Preacher, Reacher.

Back

Teacher.

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What is the meaning of the root 'bio-'?

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The root 'bio-' means 'life'.

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Identify the word with a short 'u' sound: Cube, Cup, Cute, Mule.

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Cup.

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable.

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Choose the correct spelling: poshin, pocion, poytion, potion.

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Potion.

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What is a consonant blend?

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A consonant blend is a group of two or three consonants that appear together in a word, where each consonant retains its sound, such as 'bl' in 'black'.

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What does the suffix '-ing' indicate?

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The suffix '-ing' indicates an ongoing action or process.