Rewards: Lessons 1 - 20

IF a word contains a suffix, where would you find that suffix on a word?

• beginning of a word

• in the front of a word

• middle of a word

• end of a word

Answer explanation

Suffixes are ALWAYS at the END of a word.

Prefixes are in the front and the middle is the root word.

Which of the following would be distinct?

• a hazy morning

• the smell of a fire

• the smell of water

• a blurry picture

Answer explanation

Something distinct would stand out.

Rewards uses the overt strategy to decode or break down long words. What is the first step to decoding long words?

• underline the vowels

• circle the affixes

• circle the root word

• say the parts of the word

Answer explanation

Affixes are prefixes AND suffixes. This is always the first step in Rewards overt strategy.

Stevie did not ​ (a)   the skills it took to be a great basketball player. Since he was born, he had terrible vision which caused him to frequently lose his ​ (b)   when he would dribble the ball. Despite all of the obstacles Stevie faced, he practiced everyday and was ​ (c)   to try out for the high school team again this year.

• possess
• balance
• determined

Answer explanation

possess - belonging to you

determined - not letting anything stop you

balance - equal distribution of weight which allows someone or something to remain upright and steady

Choose a scenario that is explains an abnormal event.

• Noah's dad was driving his truck and another driver ran a stop sign and hit his car.

• It was a warm and pretty day ,so Prien Lake Park was crowded with picnickers.

• While visiting the zoo with my family, the animals began to talk and demand better living conditions.

• Iowa High's fishing team caught a 17 pound redfish while fishing in the gulf.

Answer explanation

Abnormal is different - not the usual or expected occurrence.

Being a good friend involves having certain ________, such as being loyal, supportive, and understanding.

• qualities

• creatures

• elements

• purposes

Answer explanation

Characteristic is a feature or quality that it typical of a person, place or thing.

Which word in the sentence below has a word that means "full of"? (Hint: affixes)

The overweight cat was courageous when she attempted to slowly jump from the table to the sofa.

• overweight

• courageous

• attempted

• slowly

Answer explanation

-ous means full of so full of courage

Which of the following internet articles would likely contain a discussion of morality?

• "How a Workplace Dress Code Benefits Employees"

• "The Role of White Blood Cells in Inflammation?"

• "Ashes to Ashes: Thermal Burns"

• "Is Stealing out of Necessity Truly a Crime?"

Answer explanation

morality = principles/ideas concerning the distinction between right and wrong

Which vowel team says long (name) /a/?

• ou

• a

• ee

• ai

Answer explanation

ai = laid

Vowel TEAM must have MORE than 1 vowel. Think to be a TEAM, you need MORE than 1 person/thing.

Match the following vocabulary word to it's illustrated meaning.

• exuberant

• 
• propose

• 
• observe

•