Week 5: Knowledge Check

A group of letters added to the beginning or ending a word that changes its meaning.

• affix

• prefix

• root/base

• gist

Answer explanation

An 'affix' is a group of letters added to the beginning (prefix) or ending (suffix) of a word, altering its meaning. Therefore, the correct answer is 'affix', as it encompasses both prefixes and suffixes.

An affix added to the beginning of a word.

• root/base

• prefix

• suffix

• moral

Answer explanation

A prefix is an affix added to the beginning of a word, altering its meaning. In contrast, a suffix is added to the end, and root/base refers to the core part of the word. Therefore, the correct answer is 'prefix'.

What is a suffix?

• A word that shows the setting

• Letters added to the end of a word

• Letters added to the beginning of a word

• The lesson of a story

Answer explanation

A suffix is defined as letters added to the end of a word to modify its meaning or grammatical function. The correct choice, 'Letters added to the end of a word', accurately describes this concept.

What is the root/ base of a word?

• The title of a book

• Letters at the end of a word

• The main part of a word that gives meaning

• A plant that grows underground

Answer explanation

The root or base of a word is the main part that provides its meaning. It is the core component from which other words can be formed, unlike suffixes or prefixes that modify the meaning.

What does conveyed mean?To make something bigger

• To hide something

• To show or communicate

• To forget something

• To make something bigger

Answer explanation

The term 'conveyed' means to show or communicate something. It does not relate to hiding, forgetting, or making something bigger, making 'to show or communicate' the correct choice.

What does explicitly mean?

• Very clear and direct

• Quietly and secretly

• Slowly and carefully

• Happily and kindly

Answer explanation

The term 'explicitly' means to express something in a very clear and direct manner, leaving no room for ambiguity. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Very clear and direct'.

What is the setting of a story?

• The main idea

• The problem in the story

• The time and place of the story

• The person who writes the story

Answer explanation

The setting of a story refers to the time and place where the events occur. This is crucial for understanding the context and atmosphere of the narrative, making "the time and place of the story" the correct choice.

Who is the author of a story?

• The person who reads the book

• The person who writes the story

• The main character in the book

• The person who sells the book

Answer explanation

The author of a story is defined as the person who writes it. This distinguishes them from readers, characters, or sellers, making 'the person who writes the story' the correct choice.

Maria's Sandwich

By ChatGPT:

Maria forgot her lunch at home. Her best friend shared a sandwich with her at school.

What is the gist of this story?

• Maria forgot her lunch.

• Maria’s friend helped her when she had no lunch.

• Maria's friend shared her sandwich.

• Maria was the author of a story.

Answer explanation

The gist of the story highlights how Maria's friend helped her by sharing a sandwich when Maria forgot her lunch, emphasizing the theme of friendship and support.

Maria's Sandwich

By ChatGPT:

Maria forgot her lunch at home. Her best friend shared a sandwich with her at school.
👉 What is the moral of this story?

• Friends should share and help each other.

• Always eat your lunch quickly.

• Maria should buy a sandwich from the store.

• The author of the book is Maria’s best friend.

Answer explanation

The story illustrates the importance of friendship and support, as Maria's best friend shares her sandwich. This highlights that friends should share and help each other in times of need.