Writers choice vocabulary and spelling strategies and practice grade 8

Completing Sentences Complete each sentence below so that the meaning of the underlined word is clear.. Using Words in Sentences Use a dictionary to define the words from the list above,

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Strategies and Practice

Grade 8

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Vocabulary for Writing in the Real World

Yep Pieces Together His Past 1

Kurtis Explores Science 2

Alvarez Describes Home 3

Johnson Interprets Ashby 4

McLain Guides Travelers 5

Johnson Persuades with Proposals 6

Literature Vocabulary Living up the Street, Gary Soto 7

“The Game,” Walter Dean Myers 8

Thrashin’ Time, David Weitzman 9

Lyddie, Katherine Paterson 10

Always to Remember, Brent Ashabranner 11

Silent Spring, Rachel Carson 12

Learning from Context Example I 13

Example II 14

Comparison I 15

Comparison II 16

Contrast I 17

Contrast II 18

Cause and Effect I 19

Cause and Effect II 20

Word Parts Roots I 21

Roots II 22

Prefixes I 23

Prefixes II 24

Suffixes I 25

Suffixes II 26

Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms Synonyms I 27

Synonyms II 28

Antonyms I 29

Antonyms II 30

Homonyms 31

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Using the Dictionary and Thesaurus

Borrowed Words 32

Using a Dictionary I 33

Using a Dictionary II 34

Using a Dictionary III 35

Using a Dictionary IV 36

Using a Thesaurus 37

Using Spelling Rules Spelling ie and ei 38

Spelling Unstressed Vowels 39

Adding Prefixes 40

Suffixes and the Silent e 41

Suffixes and the Final y 42

Doubling the Final Consonant 43

Forming Compound Words 44

Forming Plurals: General Rules I 45

Forming Plurals: General Rules II 46

Forming Plurals: Special Rules I 47

Forming Plurals: Special Rules II 48

Problem Words Words Often Misspelled I 49

Words Often Misspelled II 50

Words Often Misspelled III 51

Words Often Confused 52

Answers 53

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Use with Writing in the Real World, pp 4–7.

■ A Using Definitions

Read the definitions below Write the word from the list that fits each definition

1. treatment of a disease or physical or 6. an individual’s personal record of

2. without personal feelings, bias, or 7. to keep someone from doing or prejudice; in an impartial manner achieving something; to prevent

3. with regard to the mind 8. to summon; to call forth or bring out

4. state or quality of being genuine or real 9. to rebuild; put together again

5. a strong impression 10. a feature that sets someone or something

off from others; a trait

■ B Completing Sentences

Complete each sentence below so that the meaning of the underlined word is clear

Use a dictionary if necessary

1. I certainly wanted to win the essay contest, but when I looked at my work objectively

2. One characteristic of poison ivy is

3. This memoir began with

4. For my father the smell of gasoline will always evoke

The following words are important for understanding Writing in the Real World and elements of memoir writing Read each word, and then answer the questions that follow.

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■ A Relating Words to Concepts

Answer each of the following questions Use a dictionary if you need help

1. How could you write frankly about a subject?

2. How are physics and experiment related?

3. What would happen if an external force were applied to a marble at rest?

4. How is the word zoologist related to the word zoo?

■ B Using Words in Sentences

Use a dictionary to define the words from the list above, and then complete each

sentence with a word from the list You may need to change the form of the word

1. Always capitalize the _ letter in a proper name

2. Good actors do more than just read words; they _

the most important lines of the script

3. Cold causes metal to shrink, and heat makes it _

4. In _ class, Fiona studied heat, light, and motion

5. Some cultures consider it impolite to speak _

6. Many _ injuries can be just as serious as internal

injuries

7. It seemed as if our climbing would never end, but we _

reached our goal—the peak of the mountain

8. According to _, the panda and the raccoon may

be related

9. Cover the wound with a clean bandage, and _

firm pressure

Listed below are important words for understanding Writing in the Real World and words

related to science and science writing Read each word and answer the questions that follow.

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■ A Word Association

Add a closely related word to each group of words Choose one of the words from thelist in the box Use a dictionary if you need help

1. moisture, lightning, wind

2. village, country, origins

3. development, change, steps

4. fun, enjoyment, liveliness

5. familiar, private, personal

■ B Rewriting Sentences

Rewrite each sentence using one of the words from the list to replace the group ofunderlined words Use a dictionary if you need help

1. In a small notebook Jonah recorded what he had noticed

2. The charm and fascination of Hollywood continues to attract young actors

3. A drop of golden fossilized tree sap hung from Mia’s necklace

4. Every person arriving from a foreign country had to show a passport

5. A small wooden dressing table stood in one corner of the bedroom

The words listed below are important for understanding Writing in the Real World and a writer’s vocabulary Say each word to yourself, and then answer the questions that follow.

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■ A Exploring Word Meanings

1. How are carter and teamster related?

2. How are the words restored and original related?

3. What do a narrative and a document have in common?

4. How might a man petition for his freedom?

■ B Word Association

In each item below, circle the word or phrase that does not belong with the other

words Explain your reasons briefly on the line Use a dictionary as necessary

3. interpreter actor historian vehicle teacher

The list below contains words that are important for understanding Writing in the Real World

and words related to history Read each word, and answer the questions that follow.

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■ A Relating Known and Unknown Words

Match each word with a word from the box that is a synonym—a word with the same

or a similar meaning Refer to a dictionary as needed

1. Our French visitor has enjoyed such cultural differences as

2. As part of the ceremony, we had to _

3. Let’s listen to the regional weather forecast so _

4. Only teams from the continental United States came, so we never got to see the team from _

5. Speak in a conversational tone so that _

The following words are important for understanding Writing in the Real World and elements of travel writing Read each word, and answer the questions that follow.

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1. Which two words relate to making changes?

2. Which word often relates to a group of people? _

3. Which word can describe a troubled state of mind or the state of being physically

drained?

4. Which word relates to fiction and nonfiction? _

5. Why would a good proposal stress the benefits of a project?

■ B Inferring Meaning from Examples

From the list in the box, choose a word that could be used to refer to each example

below Remember, each word can be used only once Use a dictionary if you need help

1. magazine article

2. clear, easily understood

3. a group of people working together

4. a display of paintings by an artist

5. slight, almost unnoticeable _

6. to make someone’s tie hang straight

7. to underline an important word _

8. an advantage

9. to adjust to a new situation _

Listed below are important words for understanding Writing in the Real World and elements

of proposal writing Say each word to yourself, and answer the questions below.

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Use with Unit 1, pp 32–38.

Add a closely related word to each group of words Choose one of the words from thelist in the box Use a dictionary if you need help with a word’s meaning

1. covetously, jealously _

2. glowing, shining, glittering _

3. taste, sharpness, flavor _

4. short, broad, flat _

5. weak, helpless, timid _

6. shoes, shirts, pants _

7. grab, reach, feel for _

8. row, level, layer _

■ B Clarifying Meaning

Complete each sentence so that the meaning of the underlined word is clear

Try to add details or examples

1. The family left the house hurriedly because

2. You will have to squint to see the boat because

3. The man’s voice was so feeble that

4. Each tier of seats was

5. Ever since , Pat looks at me enviously

Below are some important words from the literature selection Read each word to yourself.

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■ A Recognizing Definitions

Write the word or phrase in each group that gives the meaning of the underlined word

or words Use a dictionary if you need help

1. trophy: winning shot, prize, teammate

2. defense: act of thwarting attempts to score by opponents, to attack suddenly, to

move without warning

3. backboard: the place where scores are shown, a wall, the flat piece behind the basket

4. heart attack: trick shot, sudden failure of the heart to work properly, warm feeling

toward someone

5. rely: to depend on, to lie down, to lie

Write a sentence that relates each pair of words Use a dictionary as needed

2. rebound dribble

3. defense trophy

Listed below are some useful words from the literature selection Read each word to yourself.

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Complete each sentence with a word from the list You may need to change the form ofthe word Use a dictionary if you need help

1. Because I had _ the accident, an officer asked

me questions

2. To see snow in Illinois in May is really quite _

3. The safety rules protect machine operators from being _

4. I said no and I meant it, so don’t _ me

5. After it is harvested, the grain is tied up in _

6. For weeks the covered wagons rolled across the _

7. Grandfather would _ stories of his childhood inIndia

8. Valerie will not borrow money, so she remains free of

9. A low wall surrounded the field, but we were able to _

over it

10. T J boasted that he could beat my score I didn’t believe it, and so I _ at him

Below are some of the words that are important for understanding the literature selection Say each word to yourself.

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■ A Using Words to Describe

Write the word from the list that could be associated with each of the following

situations Use each word only once Refer to a dictionary if you need help

1. a very hungry man 6. what you do if you copy someone

In each sentence below, replace one or more words with a word from the list Cross out

the word or words you are replacing, and write the new word above it Use a dictionary

if you need help

1. When the bell rings, you can begin

2. The soccer game was long and difficult, but our team won

3. The dog must have been very hungry to eat an entire loaf of bread

4. The boat rode low in the water because it was so weighted down with passengers

Listed below are some useful words from the literature selection Read each word to yourself.

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Add a closely related word from the box to each group of words below Use a dictionary if you need help

1. level, flat, even

2. builder, engineer, designer

3. tasteful, correct, thoughtful

4. notable, protruding, leading

5. idea, creativity, invention

6. united, agreed, of one mind

7. stone, lasting, strong

8. sign, clue, hint

Refer to a dictionary as needed

1. The pictures were of distinguished people, such as _

2. Build the tower from some durable material, like

3. The vote was unanimous because everyone _

4. I think that Derrick is uniquely qualified for the position of class treasurer because

5. In American politics perhaps the most prominent family is

Below are some words that are important for understanding the literature selection Say each word to yourself.

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Answer each of the following questions, using words from the list above Use a

dictionary if you need help

1. Which words could be associated with things that do not look healthy?

2. How is the word humanity related to the word human?

3. Which two words could form a phrase meaning “a large family of puppies”?

4. Which word relates to success or riches?

■ B Inferring Meaning from Examples

Write the word from the list that best relates to each of the following Use each word

only once Refer to a dictionary if you need help

1. a dead plant that has dried up _

3. a view of a treeless, uninhabited place _

4. a meal that would really fill you up _

8. a disease that kills all the corn in one field _

9. to suddenly become ill _

Listed below are some useful words from the literature selection Say each word to yourself,

and then answer the questions that follow.

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■ A Learning New Words from Examples

Use the clues in the sentences below to figure out the meaning of each underlinedword Write the word’s meaning on the line Use a dictionary to check your answers

1. The skink and other lizards in Ohio hibernate each winter

2. The fire devastated the building; for instance, every window was shattered, and not

a single wooden door remained

3. The harbor was crowded with sailboats, such as sloops, ketches, and yawls.

■ B Using Context to Make Meanings Clear

Think of examples that will make the meaning of each underlined word clear

Then write an example to complete each sentence Use a dictionary as necessary

1. Many common products can pollute our water; for instance,

2. Use these cups only for cold beverages, such as

You can often figure out the meaning of a new word by looking at its context—the words around it Sometimes an example helps you understand a new word.

The forest had several varieties of conifers, including pines, firs, spruces, and hemlocks.

The clue in this sentence is the word including It lets you know that an example, or several examples, will follow Using this clue, you could figure out that a conifer is a kind of tree.

The following clue words are often used with examples.

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■ A Figuring Out Word Meanings

On the line below each sentence, write what you think the underlined word means

Use a dictionary to check your answers

1. A few wildflowers, gentians for example, can bloom in snow

2. A surprising number of people have one or more phobias, such as a fear of cats or

a fear of the number thirteen

Determine the correct meaning of the underlined word as it is used in the sentence

Write the word and its definition on the line Use a dictionary if needed

1. If you see a nocturnal animal, such as an owl or a bat, during your lunch hour,

consider it a strange occurrence

2. Mr Allen’s surrey and the horses that pull it spend each winter in a barn

3. Aaron can keep a secret; for instance, he would never disclose the combination of

my locker

4. Several of my mother’s rings contain diamonds and rubies

5. Every guest was eminent in his or her field; one was a noted professor, for

example, while another was a famous author

The context of a new word—the words around it—often can provide clues to the word’s

meaning In the following sentence, examples can help you figure out the meaning of the

word bilingual.

Most students in my class are bilingual; for instance, Ana speaks English and Spanish,

while Takao speaks English and Japanese.

The clue words for instance signal that one or more examples will follow The examples help

you figure out that bilingual means “speaking two languages.” The following words are

often used with examples.

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In the sentences that follow, circle the clue word or words that show comparison

Then, on the line write the meaning of the underlined word Use a dictionary ifyou need help

1. Their lavish furnishings were just as fancy as those found in any palace

2. The potato chip was the ingenious invention of a cook; likewise, the ice creamcone was the clever creation of a pastry salesman

3. The farmers hoped that this year’s monsoon would be the same as last year’s, withthe southerly winds bringing plentiful rains all summer

4. My vegetable soup was tepid; likewise, my steak was lukewarm

■ B Using Context to Clarify Meaning

Write an original sentence using each word Use comparison to make the meaning

of the word clear Include the clue term in your sentence Use a dictionary if you need help

1. placid (just as)

2. surly (likewise)

Context, or the surrounding words, can help you figure out the meaning of many unfamiliar words Sometimes the new word is compared with something you already know For example, look at the following sentence.

Friday, Holly was sick with the flu, and by Monday two more people had the

same malady.

Notice the clue word same; it tells you that the word malady is related to the familiar word

flu Flu is a sickness or disease; therefore, malady must mean “a sickness or disease.” The

following clue words are often used to signal comparisons Use a dictionary if needed.

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■ A Inferring Meaning Based on Comparison

Use the clue words signaling comparison to figure out the meaning of each underlined

word Write the word’s meaning on the line Check your answers with a dictionary

1. The supply truck got mired down in the identical spot that our jeep got stuck

2. This breed of dog is always mute; certain other dogs are similarly silent

3. Ahmed was taciturn in class; his sister, too, was quiet and reserved

Complete each sentence using a word from the list below Use a dictionary as needed

1. A wire fence ran around the _ of the yard, and

the taller grass around the edge of the yard also set off its limits

2. A good plumber can _ that problem; this

apartment had an identical water problem, and a plumber fixed it easily

3. The upper part of the river is _; similarly, boats

can travel in the lower part once they get beyond the falls

4. The colonists’ _ over the Stamp Act was identical

You often can figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word by its context, the words around

it In the following sentence the new word is similar in meaning to another word in the same

sentence.

The doctor received a phone call and immediately terminated the interview; she also

ended the examination suddenly.

The clue word also helps you figure out that the word terminated is similar in meaning to the

familiar word ended The following clue words often signal comparisons.

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■ A Inferring Meaning with Contrast

Figure out the meaning of each underlined word by looking at context clues Write theword’s meaning on the line Use a dictionary to check your answers

1. Nathan was an obscure actor, but his sister was famous

2. Some people considered Feynman an eccentric genius; however, in many ways heled a perfectly normal, ordinary life

3. Carl does not always keep to himself; on the contrary, he is affable when you get toknow him

4. Sofia was quiet as a child; however, she is now glib enough to have her own talk show

■ B Using Context Clues to Make Meaning Clear

Write an original sentence using each word below Use comparison to make the meaning of each word clear, and include the clue word shown in parentheses

Use a dictionary for help if necessary

1. cold, torrid (clue word: but)

2. spicy, bland (clue word: although)

A new word often is explained by the words around it, its context Sometimes the unfamiliar word is contrasted with another word or phrase that has the opposite meaning.

The pilot was vigilant, but the co-pilot was not paying attention.

The word but signals a contrast It lets you know that vigilant is the opposite of not paying

attention It helps you figure out that vigilant means “aware, or watchful.” The following

clue words often signal a contrast.

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In the following sentences circle the clue words that show contrast On the line write

the underlined word and its meaning Use a dictionary if needed

1. Although it will not stick to cloth, this tape will adhere firmly to hard surfaces

2. Unlike the impudent visitor, the hosts were models of politeness

3. Unlike my boss, who will always suppress new ideas, my teacher encourages us to

be original

4. Paul thought that painting the fence was drudgery; Sean, on the other hand,

thought it was fun

■ B Clarifying Meaning

Complete each sentence to make the meaning of the underlined word clear

Use familiar words or phrases that contrast with the underlined words

1. My dog looks ferocious, but _

2. Unlike my father, who is a superb cook, _

Context, or the surrounding words, can help you figure out the meanings of many new

words In the following sentence the meaning of an unknown word is hinted at through

contrast.

This plastic is stiff when it’s cold; however it becomes pliable when it’s warm.

The clue word however tells you that the word pliable is probably the opposite of the familiar

word stiff Using this clue, you can figure out that pliable means something like “able to

bend.” The clue words below often signal contrast.

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■ A Figuring Out Word Meanings

The cause-and-effect relationship in the sentences below should help you figure outthe meanings of the underlined words On the line below each sentence, write whatyou think the underlined word means Use a dictionary to check your answers

1. We had to leave the concert early; consequently, we missed the finale

2. Since the weather stayed cold and damp throughout April, the first seeds did notgerminate

■ B Using Context Clues to Make Meaning Clear

Use a word from the list below to complete each sentence Use a dictionary as needed

1. The original sculpture is in a Paris museum; therefore, this one must be a _

2. Since this flower comes up every year, we know it’s a _

3. Mr Tsao dislikes extreme heat and cold; therefore, he probably will always live in a _ climate

4. My grandmother spent years in the navy; consequently, her home is filled with _ items

5. Bella will never believe that story since she is naturally

An unfamiliar word usually appears in a context—the words around it—that will often vide clues to the word’s meaning In the following sentence a clue word can help you figure

pro-out the meaning of the word petite.

My sister, who is twenty-one, is petite; therefore, she can still wear children’s clothes The clue word therefore signals the possibility of a cause-and-effect statement A person might wear children’s clothes because she is small You can guess correctly that petite means

“small or short.” The following clue words often suggest cause and effect.

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■ A Analyzing Meaning Using Cause and Effect

The cause-and-effect relationships in the sentences below should help you figure out

the meanings of the underlined words On the line below each sentence, write what

you think the underlined word means Use a dictionary to check your answers

1. Because that’s saltwater on the deck, it will leave a whitish residue when it dries

2. Roger and Fatima both love roller coasters, so their ride on the Cyclone left them

Complete each sentence so that the meaning of the underlined word is clear Use cause

and effect as a context clue Refer to a dictionary if you need to

1. Because the drought has lasted so long, the lakes

2. The captain was finally able to decipher the code used in the secret message; as a result,

Often, you can figure out the meaning of a new word by looking at its context, the words

around it Sometimes, a cause-and-effect statement helps you understand a word Look at

the following example.

Because you spend more than you earn, your savings will quickly dwindle.

The word because is a clue that lets you know that the sentence contains a cause and an

effect Using this clue, you could figure out that dwindle must mean “shrink or become

less.” The following clue words often point to cause-and-effect relationships.

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■ A Identifying Roots

Each set of words below has the same root Circle the root

1. denture, dentin, dentistry

2. autobiography, biome, biomedical

3. transport, portable, export

4. reflex, flexible, flexor

5. thermal, thermos, thermostat

Use words from Part A to complete the following sentences You may need to add anending to a word Use a dictionary as necessary

1. We will need a large truck to _ all this cargo

2. Your soup will stay hot if you keep it in a _

3. People who lose their natural teeth need _

4. The muscle that bends your arm is called a _

5. My parents wanted to see the film about Malcolm X after they read his _

6. Moving your hand away from a hot stove is a natural _

7. The _ is the part of your tooth just below theenamel

8. This typewriter is _, so I can carry it with me

9. A cactus and lizard are two components of a desert

10. The house was like an oven because someone turned the

A root is the main part of a word Knowing the meanings of common roots will help you

understand the words that contain them For example, bio, meaning “life,” is a root in

biology and biography The root tells you that these words have something to do with life.

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■ A Making Inferences About Words

Use the information about word roots above to answer the following questions

1. What is inside a vacuum?

2. What does a geologist study?

3. Which part of your body usually operates a pedal?

4. What effect does a telephoto lens have on a camera?

5. Would a pedestal be at the top or the bottom of a column?

Use context clues in the following sentences to write a definition of each underlined

word Use a dictionary if you need help

1. This pedometer will tell you how far you walk today

2. Every time there is a fire drill, everyone must evacuate the building and remain

outside until the drill is over

3. The geothermal energy that heats our house comes from the same underground

sources that produce hot springs and geysers

4. Mental communication with a distant person is called telepathy

The root of a word tells its main meaning You often can figure out the meaning of an

unfamiliar word when you know the definition of its root.

Root Meaning Example Meaning of Word

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■ A Clarifying Meaning Through Example

Write a word from the list above that describes each example below

1. an extraordinary distance

2. something too small to be seen

4. a person who behaves in an untrustworthy way

5. to claim that it will rain because your feet ache

Rewrite each sentence, using a word or words different from the underlined word

Your new sentence should have the same meaning as the original sentence

1. That storm is unlikely to reach us

2. That Roman statue is irreplaceable, so be careful

3. Most early maps of the world were inaccurate

4. The signature on this letter is illegible

5. The doctor decided to discontinue the treatment

Prefixes are word parts attached to the beginnings of roots When a prefix is added, it changes the root’s meaning Many prefixes reverse the meaning of a root word to mean

“not” or “the opposite of.” A number of such prefixes are shown below.

Prefix Example of Word Meaning of Word

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■ A Linking Words and Descriptions

Write the word from the list below that could be used to describe each of

the following

1. one of two people flying the plane

3. the period just before the sun rises

4. the number that’s lower than the letters in H 2 O

5. something added to a letter later

■ B Using Words Correctly

Complete each sentence by adding a prefix to the word in parentheses and by writing

the new word in the blank Choose from the prefixes listed in the box above

1. That stain may come out if you _ it (soak)

2. The building inspector decided that the _

buildings were likely to be dangerously damaged by an earthquake (standard)

3. A catfish will keep your aquarium clean, and it can _

with most other fish (exist)

4. After receiving her degree, she remained at the college for

_ work (graduate)

5. This birdhouse is easy to make, because all the pieces are

_ (cut)

A prefix is a word part attached to the beginning of a root A prefix usually changes the

root’s meaning Some prefixes show relationships For instance, the prefix pre- means

“before,” and the prefix post- means “after.” The prefix sub- means “below,” and

co- means “with.”

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■ B Relating Words and Examples

Write the word that fits each definition given The words you write should end withone of the suffixes listed in the box Use a dictionary to check your spelling

1. someone who types for a living

2. someone playing a game or in a sport

3. someone who was drafted into the army

4. someone who came up with a new theory

5. someone who sails on a ship

6. someone who is employed

7. someone involved in politics

8. someone involved in a racket

Suffixes are word parts that are added to the ends of root words Suffixes can change the part of speech of a root word They also can change the meaning Several common suffixes mean “one who does (something).”

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After each sentence below, write a second sentence It should contain a different form

of the word that is underlined in the first sentence The new form should end with one

of the suffixes shown above Refer to a dictionary as needed

1. Raul knew that Erin was happy.

2. On Saturday it will rain

3. The actor’s nerves are making him shake

When a suffix is added to the end of a word, it changes the word’s meaning Sometimes it

also changes the word’s part of speech The suffixes -ful and -ous mean “full of.” The

suf-fixes -ly, -y, and -al mean “in the manner of” or “having to do with.”

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■ A Making Inferences about Words

Answer each question below Use a dictionary if necessary

1. Which word better describes a really dangerous animal, wild or vicious? Why?

2. Why would you rather slumber at night than nap?

3. Why might you be more likely to follow a bold leader than one who is rash?

4. Who is more likely to win a race, a healthy person or a vigorous one?

■ B Generating Synonyms

Find eight synonyms for the verb break Complete the exercise by writing the words on

the lines Use a dictionary or a thesaurus if you need help

Synonyms are words that have nearly the same meanings For example, shake and tremble

are synonyms However, no two words have exactly the same meanings You can find synonyms in a thesaurus, a dictionary of synonyms To understand which synonym to use in a particular sentence, you may need to check a dictionary.

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■ A Identifying Synonyms

In each word group, two words are synonyms Write the synonyms on the line Use a

dictionary as needed

1. factual, true, quick _

2. even, easy, effortless _

3. slope, slinky, slant _

4. cut, embark, start _

5. fright, alarm, doubt _

6. soft, damp, moist _

7. central, middle, first _

8. boring, thorough, monotonous _

Rewrite each sentence replacing each underlined word with a synonym

1. Kessie wore a long red dress

2. The aircraft quickly disappeared into the clouds

3. A group of angry citizens gathered outside the courthouse

4. One hand grasped a hand-written document

Words that have nearly the same meaning are called synonyms The words fast, swift, and

speedy are synonyms You can find synonyms for a word in a thesaurus, a book containing

synonyms Sometimes you can also find them at the end of a dictionary entry A dictionary

will often provide definitions for the synonyms as well as examples of usage.

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