Question

1. read each word. use what you have learned about syllable patter (vc/cv, v/cv, vcv) to draw a line to divide each word into syllables.

projection
decline
vacation
candid

1. which is correct?

____ celeste burst in “where did everyone go?”
____ “maybe we can find out here,” colt explained.

1. what is the object pronoun in this sentence?

paula gave her a copy of the photo.

1. write the correct word in each sentence.

through
threw
my family loves to walk ____ the park on a fall day.
the quarterback ____ the ball for a touchdown.

1. to ignite means “light on fire.” add -ion to make the noun, ignition. which of these is a synonym for ignition?

a) drowning
b) explosion
c) winning
d) building

1. read the sentence.

each grain of salt is so minute (mi noot) you can barely see it.
what does minute mean in this sentence?
a) very small
b) tasty
c) 60 seconds
d) while

1. write the plural form of stitch
2. insert a comma where necessary.

will the sleepover be friday or saturday december 19 2020?

1. match each prefix or suffix with its meaning.

-ful
a) before
pre-
b) full of
re-
c) again

1. choose the correct helping verb.

viola and jim (has / have) picked a basket of strawberries.
rita (has / have) gone to the mall with sarah.

Explanation:

1. Divide words by syllable patterns: VC/CV, V/CV, VC/V.
2. Apply quotation mark rules for dialogue.
3. Identify the object pronoun receiving the action.
4. Choose homophones based on context.
5. Select synonym for "ignition" (setting on fire).
6. Determine word meaning from sentence context.
7. Form plural of a regular noun ending in -ch.
8. Apply comma rules for dates and series.
9. Match common affixes to their definitions.
10. Use subject-verb agreement for helping verbs.

Answer:

1. pro|tec|tion, de|cline, va|ca|tion, can|did
2. First blank: " Second blank: "
3. her
4. My family loves to walk through the park on a fall day.

The quarterback threw the ball for a touchdown.

1. B) explosion
2. A) very small
3. sticks
4. Will the sleepover be Friday, or Saturday, December 19, 2020?
5. -ful: B) full of; pre-: A) before; re-: C) again
6. Viola and Jim have picked a basket of strawberries.

Rita has gone to the mall with Sarah.