Word Study
Word Study
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Lesson 1: Compound Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Lesson 2: More Compound Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Lesson 3: Prefixes: un-, re-, over-, mis-, sub- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lesson 4: Prefixes: in-, fore-, de-, dis-, under- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lesson 5: Prefixes: super-, pre-, semi-, multi-, im- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lesson 6: Suffixes: -er/or, -ful, -ly, -ness, -able/ible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lesson 7: Suffixes: -ship, -ment, -less, -y, -ist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Lesson 8: Suffixes: -ant/ent, -al, -ous, -ion/tion, -hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lesson 9: Prefixes and Suffixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Lesson 10: Latin Roots: ped, numer, act, port, art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lesson 11: Latin Roots: pop, form, ject, nav, man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Lesson 12: Latin Roots: vis/vid, dict, aud, liber, mar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Lesson 13: Greek Roots: phon, meter, geo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Lesson 14: Greek Roots: photo, auto, bio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Lesson 15: Greek Roots: graph, tele, cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lesson 16: Greek and Latin Number Roots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Lesson 17: Plurals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lesson 18: More Plurals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Lesson Organization
CVbZ_____________________________________________________9ViZ______________________
phon
Meaning
sound
Example
phonics
meter measure thermometer
geo earth geography
The first lesson page includes: A Study the chart above. Then use it to complete each sentence.
You may use a word more than once.
• a
statement of the word study 1. A __________________________ measures temperature.
element for the lesson 3. In reading, you learn about __________________________ , the sounds that letters spell.
• examples of the word study element B Choose a word from the box to complete each sentence.
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• a
simple activity reinforcing the
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1. Someone who studies earth’s crust is a ___________________________ .
• another exercise
CVbZ_____________________________________________________9ViZ______________________
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C Underline the Greek root in each word below. Then write a meaning for each word.
Use the chart above and a dictionary to help you.
2. odometer
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
4. perimeter
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Underline the Greek root in each word. Then circle the best meaning for the word.
)(
4
CVbZ_____________________________________________________9ViZ______________________
LdgYHijYnAZhhdc&(
E Some math words have the Greek root meter. Add this root to each word on the web.
• a
comprehension passage that reviews the
Then write the meaning of each word. Use the chart above and a dictionary to help you.
word puzzle
2. kilo _________________ 4. milli _________________
F Read the passage. Circle the words with the Greek roots from this lesson.Then
answer the questions.
Do you know what a phonometer is? My big brother says he needs one.
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He wants to measure the sound when we do our homework. He thinks we
make too much noise when we do our geometry and geography lessons.
Of course, we think he makes too much noise when he is on his cell
phone. He paces the perimeter of the room and talks in a loud voice. You’d
think he had a megaphone!
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. How do you think this family should solve this problem? _____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
of the Lessons
• U
se the lessons in the classroom for extra practice during regular reading time or as
individual assignments. Send the lessons home for students to do as homework or to
complete with an adult.
• R
eview, review, review. For example, when students are working on a lesson about prefixes,
they will also encounter various vowel and consonant sounds. Take a minute to remind
students about what they already know about those sounds.
• Discuss students’ answers to clear up misconceptions and to reinforce the lesson element.
• U
se the lessons to draw attention to spelling changes for verb tenses or plurals and for parts
of speech.
• H
ave students create word webs to illustrate the use of suffixes, Latin or Greek roots, common
syllables, or other word study elements.
• U
se the lessons to expand students’ vocabulary. Help students use the skills covered in the
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Compound Words
Some words are made up of two words put together. They are called compound
words. When you read, look for the words that make up a compound word.
A Write the two words that make up each of the compound words in the box.
Then write the compound word.
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8. _____________ + _____________ = ________________________________
B Add the word on the left to each of the words in the row to make compound words.
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F Read the paragraph and circle the compound words. Then answer the questions.
Margo likes sports. She keeps her balls in a box in the hallway. Her
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beachball takes up a lot of space, but her baseball does not. Her football
and basketball are also in the box. Where is her skateboard? It’s on the
floor next to her snowboard.
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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7. Which one is a plant? a. catcall b. catnip c. catfish
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1. + mark = _______________________________
2. + top = _______________________________
3. sand + = _______________________________
4. bare + = _______________________________
5. gold + = _______________________________
6. + burn = _______________________________
7. snow + = _______________________________
8. copy + = _______________________________
9. + place = _______________________________
F Read the paragraph and circle the compound words. Then answer the questions.
Kirk got out a teaspoon, tablespoon, pan, potholder, and everything else
he needed. He opened the cookbook to find the cake he wanted to make.
Then he went to work. There was only one setback when he spilled some
batter. When the cake was done, Kirk called his mother to the kitchen.
“Happy Birthday!” he said. “Here’s a homemade cake for you.”
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Name _____________________________________________________ Date ______________________
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B Underline the prefix in each word. Then write the base word without the prefix.
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C Write a heading that tells how each group of words is alike. Then write a meaning for
each word.
1. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________
2. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________
D Read each meaning below. Add a prefix to each word in bold type to make a new word.
1. to call again
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1. W
hich word means to
place wrongly? a. replace b. misplace c. placed
2. W
hich word means the
opposite of loved? a. unloved b. lovely c. lover
3. W
hich word means pay
too much? a. underpay b. repay c. overpay
4. W
hich word means to
use again? a. reuse b. used c. overuse
5. W
hich word means a heading
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under another heading? a. header b. headed c. subhead
F Read the paragraphs and circle the words with prefixes. Then answer the questions.
Alice tried to enter the room unseen. She was late because
she had overslept. But she had misjudged Mr. Hunt.
“What does the subtitle of this chapter mean?” he asked her
as she took her seat.
“I’m unsure of what page we’re on,” said Alice. “Could you
restate it for me?”
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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5. If you warn someone before something happens, you ________________________ that person.
B Underline the prefix in each word. Then write a meaning for the word.
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1. indirect ___________________________________________________________________________
2. decontrol _ _______________________________________________________________________
3. dislike ____________________________________________________________________________
4. underage _________________________________________________________________________
5. foretell ___________________________________________________________________________
6. dishonest _ _______________________________________________________________________
7. foreground _______________________________________________________________________
8. dethrone _________________________________________________________________________
9. underdress _______________________________________________________________________
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1. W
hich word means to take
away a forest? a. reforest b. deforest c. forester
2. W
hich word means
below water? a. underwater b. waterfall c. watering
3. W
hich word means
not complete? a. completely b. completed c. incomplete
4. W
hich word means to
not agree? a. agreement b. agreeable c. disagree
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who lived long before you? a. father-in-law b. forefather c. fatherly
D Read each meaning below. Add a prefix to each word in bold type to make a new word.
1. not correct
4. opposite of please
5. s ee what might
happen before it does
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F Read the paragraphs and circle the words with prefixes. Then answer the questions.
in some thick weeds. You could hear them scrape the underbody.
Suddenly, we were disabled.
“This is insane!” said Dad. “This means we have to discontinue
our ride.
We’ll disembark and swim to shore.”
“Okay,” said Mom, “but first and foremost, put on your
life jackets!”
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Use the clues below the writing lines to help you.
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C Read each meaning below. Add a prefix to each word in bold type to make a new word.
1. not perfect
3. to judge before
4. half a colon
5. many colored
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
3. Write the words with the prefix that means “of greater degree, size, or importance.”
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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1. A half circle S __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
__
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2. Of many cultures U __ __ __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __ __ __ __
3. Not patient P __ __ __ __ __ __
__ __ __
4. Half sweet E __ __ __ __ __ __ __
__ __
5. Date before R __ __ __ __ __
__ __
7. Not polite O __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __
9. Many media D __ __
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
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B Underline the suffix in each word. Then write the base word without the suffix.
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C Write a heading telling how each group of words is alike. Then write a meaning for
each word.
1. ____________________________ 3. ____________________________
2. ____________________________ 4. ____________________________
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quietly _________________________ climber _________________________
D Choose a word from the box to complete each sentence. Use the clues to help you.
2. The students left the building ____________________ for the fire drill. careful
in that way
breakable
3. She worked hard to get over her __________________ with people. inventor
state of being
quickly
4. They were ________________________________ not to spill any water.
full of shyness
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F A pun is a play on words. You can use words with the suffix -ly to have pun fun. Complete
each sentence with a word from the box. Use the word in bold type as a clue.
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1. Write the words with the suffix that means “lack of.” ageless placement
kingship
2. Write the words with the suffix that means “action or process.”
treatment
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woody gloomy
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agreement
3. Write the words with the suffix that means “full of.”
fixable careless
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wisely illness
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C Read each meaning below. Add a suffix to each word in bold type to make a new word.
1. lack of color
2. full of rain
3. process of developing
4. rank of leader
D Choose a word from the box to complete each sentence. Use the clues to help you.
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nameless
3. After the rain, the air turned ___________________________________ .
full of full of
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3. W
hich one is in
Washington, D.C.? a. governor b. government c. governess
4. W
hich one is good
for sailing? a. windmill b. windfall c. windy
5. W
hich one means
“playing fair”? a. sporty b. sportsmanship c. sportscaster
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F Read the paragraph and circle the words with suffixes. Then answer the questions.
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why do you think the writer prefers working with a forest ranger? ______________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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B Underline the suffix in each word. Then write the base word.
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C Read each meaning below. Add a suffix to each word in bold type to make a new word.
D Choose a word from the box to complete each sentence. Use the clues to help you.
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1. After she had children, Mrs. Tully wrote a book about _________________________________ .
state of being
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F Read the paragraph and circle the words with suffixes. Then answer the questions.
This knight had a thunderous voice and was a champion at arms. At first,
my reaction to him was fear, but I soon found he had a good heart. The
years I spent with him were very educational. When my time with him was
up, I knew that I, too, hoped for a knighthood.
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why do you think the knight was a good example to the boy? _________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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A Write the prefix and the suffix in each word. Then write the base word.
1. reaction
2. nonsmoker
3. unsinkable
4. overpayment
5. foreseeable
6. disagreement
7. unbeatable
8. indirectness
9. nonsupporter
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10. mistreatment
unkindness
4. When you pay back a loan, you make a _ __________________________ .
repayment
5. If something is not perfect, it has an _______________________________ .
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________________________________________________________ preschooler
________________________________________________________ unfairness
immovable
3. Write the words that have a prefix that means “before.”
prepayment
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F Read the paragraphs and circle the words with both a prefix and a suffix.
Then answer the questions.
Suki thought the paper cups she bought for the party were
unbreakable. She didn’t see the imperfection in the one she held.
“You need a replacement,” said Jorge with disapproval. “That cup
is unusable. It has a rip in it!”
Suki’s unhappiness showed on her face. “I’ll have to take them all
back,” she said impatiently.
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_ __________________________________________________________________________________
2. How does Jorge feel about the cups Suki bought? ____________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
3. How does Suki feel about taking the cups back? ______________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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B Underline the Latin root in each word. Then write a meaning for the word. Use the chart
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1. artistic ___________________________________________________________________
2. pedestrian ___________________________________________________________________
3. numerous ___________________________________________________________________
4. active ___________________________________________________________________
5. portable ___________________________________________________________________
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4. Write the words with the Latin root that means “do.”
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_ __________________________________________________________________________________
5. Write the words with the Latin root that means “number.”
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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F Read the clues. Then use the words below to complete the puzzle.
L __ __
1. A container for carrying papers __ __ __ __ __ __ __
A __ __ __ __
2. She is _____ to make the paddle boat move. __ __ __ __
4. Relating to numbers I __ __ __
__ __ __ __ __ __
N
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
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R __ __
6. Goods carried out of a country for sale __ __ __ __ __
O __ __ __ __
7. A van carrying art __ __ __ __ __
O __ __ __
8. A bike with a motor __ __
T __ __
9. Someone who does things on a stage __ __ __
S
10. Symbols used for counting __ __ __ __ __ __ __
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1. Write the words with the Latin root that means “throw.”
inject
_ _______________________________________________________ transform
_ _______________________________________________________ deform
2. Write the words with the Latin root that means “hand.” manage
rejection
_ _______________________________________________________
formation
_ _______________________________________________________
projection
3. Write the words with the Latin root that means “shape.
manufacture
_ _______________________________________________________
_ _______________________________________________________
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formation
2. A treatment for hands and nails is a _ ____________________________ .
naval
3. A __________________________________________ area is full of people.
eject
4. A cloud is a ________________________________________ of raindrops.
populous
5. The captain of a warship is a _____________________________ officer.
D Underline the Latin root in each word. Then circle the best meaning for the word.
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F Read the paragraphs and circle the words with the Latin roots from this lesson. Then
answer the questions.
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“Transform me,” she told the beauty shop owner. “I am going to a formal
dinner on the naval base. My date is an officer in the Navy.”
The hairdresser put on her uniform. “Let’s begin,” she said. “You’ll look
great when we are done.”
“Don’t worry,” added the manicurist. “You will be very popular. No one
will reject you.”
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5. If you ______________________________ something, you say what will happen before it does.
1. Write the words with the Latin root that means “sea.”
audible
_ __________________________________________________________
liberate
2. Write the words with the Latin root that means “free.” mariner
_ __________________________________________________________ liberal
3. Write the words with the Latin root that means “hear.” vista
auditory
_ __________________________________________________________
video
4. Write the words with the Latin root that means “say.”
maritime
_ __________________________________________________________ dictate
5. Write the words with the Latin root that means “see.” prediction
_ __________________________________________________________
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C Underline the Latin root in each word. Then circle the best meaning for the word.
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D Choose a word from the box to complete each sentence.
liberator
5. Things that you can see are _ ________________________________ .
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F Read the paragraphs and circle the words with the Latin roots from this lesson.
Then answer the questions.
Sari’s cat got stuck in a tree, and his meows were very audible. Bad cat!
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By the time Sari liberated him, she was late—late for her big chance. Sari
was going to an audition for a new television show. Now she could just
predict what would happen. Someone else would get the part. No! She
couldn’t let that happen.
Quickly, Sari jumped into her boat and sped across the marina. On her
way she envisioned how she would explain her lateness and maybe get
another chance.
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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3. In reading, you learn about __________________________ , the sounds that letters spell.
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earphones geologist metronome speedometer telephone
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C Underline the Greek root in each word below. Then write a meaning for each word.
Use the chart above and a dictionary to help you.
1. geode ____________________________________________________
2. odometer ____________________________________________________
3. megaphone ____________________________________________________
4. perimeter ____________________________________________________
5. geology ____________________________________________________
D Underline the Greek root in each word. Then circle the best meaning for the word.
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E Some math words have the Greek root meter. Add this root to each word on the web.
Then write the meaning of each word. Use the chart above and a dictionary to help you.
METER
F Read the passage. Circle the words with the Greek roots from this lesson. Then
answer the questions.
Do you know what a phonometer is? My big brother says he needs one.
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He wants to measure the sound when we do our homework. He thinks we
make too much noise when we do our geometry and geography lessons.
Of course, we think he makes too much noise when he is on his cell
phone. He paces the perimeter of the room and talks in a loud voice. You’d
think he had a megaphone!
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
3. How do you think this family should solve this problem? _ _____________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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C Underline the Greek root in each word. Then circle the best meaning for the word.
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autobus biosphere photocopy biological
1. Write the words with the Greek root that means “life.”
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
2. Write the words with the Greek root that means “light.”
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
3. Write the words with the Greek root that means “self.”
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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F Read the paragraph and circle the words with the Greek roots from this lesson. Then
answer the questions.
The students in Miss Hull’s class were learning about careers. Jan
wanted to be a photographer. Miles wanted to design automobiles. Cindy
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said she would be a movie star and sign autographs for fans. Other
students were interested in biology and biochemistry careers. Sonny said
he would be an author and write a biography for each classmate who
became famous.
1. Why were the students talking about the work they wanted to do?
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
2. What skills do you think Miles would need for his career?
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
3. What advice would you give to these students about succeeding in their careers?
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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B Underline the Greek root from this lesson in each word. Then write a meaning for the
word. Use the chart above and a dictionary to help you.
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1. recycle __________________________________________________________________________
2. telephoto ________________________________________________________________________
3. telephone ________________________________________________________________________
4. graphic __________________________________________________________________________
5. graphite __________________________________________________________________________
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D Some words have more than one Greek part. Write each Greek part for the words below.
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3. autograph ________________________
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F Read the clues, then use the words below to complete the puzzle.
1. A
machine you play
records on G __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __ __ __
2. S
omeone’s life
story R __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __ __
3. B
ike is short for the
word ___ . E
__ __ __ __ __ __ __
4. R
elating to written
material A __ __ __ __
__ __ __
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5. W
hat you use to
call someone T __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
__
6. A
n outdated way of sending
R __ __ __
short messages __ __ __ __ __ __
7. A
n instrument for looking
at stars. O __ __
__ __ __ __ __ __ __
8. Someone’s signature O __ __ __ __ __
__ __ __ __
9. T
o put something
on television T __ __ __ __ __ __ __
__
10. S
omeone who rides
a bike S __
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
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B Circle the number root in each word below. Then write the meaning of the root.
1. centipede ________________________________________________________________________
2. bisect ____________________________________________________________________________
3. monopoly ________________________________________________________________________
4. triple _ ___________________________________________________________________________
5. biweekly __________________________________________________________________________
6. union ____________________________________________________________________________
7. trio _ ____________________________________________________________________________
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6. Someone who can speak two languages is ______________________________ .
D Use the chart at the top of the page to help you answer each question.
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F Read the paragraphs and circle the words with Greek or Latin number roots. Then answer
the questions.
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Our town is about to celebrate its centennial. The school band has
new uniforms for marching in the parade. I plan to borrow my uncle’s
binoculars to watch the bands and floats go by.
There will be other entertainment as well. I read about a barbershop
quartet, a brass trio, and even a unicycle act. After that there will be a
stand-up comedian who does a funny monologue. I can’t wait!
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Plurals
The plural form of a noun is spelled differently than the singular form. When you
read, look to see if a noun is singular or plural.
A Study the chart above. Then use it to help you find and circle
the plural noun in each sentence.
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7. The mailboxes are in the lobby.
B Write the plural form for each word below. Use the chart to help you.
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Plurals
Type of Plural Examples
C Fill in the circle next to the word that best tells about each picture.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
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Plurals
Type of Plural Examples
E Complete the chart below with the missing forms of each word.
1. trophy
2. recesses
3. index
4. coach
5. creature
6. wishes
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F Read the paragraphs and circle the plural nouns. Then answer the questions.
A few science classes from our school visited the zoo yesterday. Our
first stop was to see the hippopotamuses. We also saw some lion cubs.
They were cute, but it would be wrong to think of them as cuddly kitties!
The walruses entertained us with their diving, and the ostriches just stared.
In one display, we saw butterflies. Another building housed birds from all
over. They were either flying around or hopping on their perches.
Back at school, our teacher showed us atlases, and we looked up the
countries from which many of the animals came.
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More Plurals
The plural form of a noun is usually spelled differently than the singular form. When
you read, look to see if a noun is singular or plural.
A Study the chart above. Then use it to find and circle the plural noun in each sentence.
B Write the plural form of each word below. Use a dictionary to help you.
1. child ___________________________
2. salmon ___________________________
3. trout ___________________________
4. foot ___________________________
5. ox ___________________________
6. tooth ___________________________
7. sheep ___________________________
8. mouse ___________________________
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More Plurals
Type of Plural Examples
C Fill in the circle next to the word that best tells about each picture.
1. 2. 3.
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m calf m wolf m scarf
5. Did you know there are _____ in the barn? mouse mice
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More Plurals
Type of Plural Examples
E Complete the chart below with the missing form of each word.
1. fowl
2. selves
3. thief
4. salmon
5. knife
6. child
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F Read the paragraphs and circle the plural nouns. Then answer the questions.
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Singular possessive nouns end the dog’s bone bone belonging to the dog
in an apostrophe (’) and s. Manny’s hat hat belonging to Manny
Most plural possessive nouns end the girls’ house house belonging to the girls
in s and an apostrophe (’). the pennies’ luster luster of the pennies
Plural nouns that do not end in s
end in an apostrophe (’) and s. the women’s coats coats belonging to the women
A Study the chart above. Then read each sentence and underline the possessive noun.
Write S or P to tell if the possessive noun is singular or plural.
3. The men’s feet were very dirty from the muddy field. ______
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B Read each sentence. Then tell who the owner is and what belongs to the owner.
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Singular possessive nouns end the dog’s bone bone belonging to the dog
in an apostrophe (’) and s. Manny’s hat hat belonging to Manny
Most plural possessive nouns end the girls’ house house belonging to the girls
in s and an apostrophe (’). the pennies’ luster luster of the pennies
Plural nouns that do not end in s
end in an apostrophe (’) and s. the women’s coats coats belonging to the women
C Read each sentence. Then write any plural nouns or possessive nouns you find.
Plural Possessive
Nouns Nouns
1. reindeers’ ________________________________________________________________________
2. Craig’s ___________________________________________________________________________
3. sidewalks’ ________________________________________________________________________
4. daisy’s ___________________________________________________________________________
5. puppies’ _________________________________________________________________________
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Name _____________________________________________________ Date ______________________
Singular possessive nouns end the dog’s bone bone belonging to the dog
in an apostrophe (’) and s. Manny’s hat hat belonging to Manny
Most plural possessive nouns end the girls’ house house belonging to the girls
in s and an apostrophe (’). the pennies’ luster luster of the pennies
Plural nouns that do not end in s
end in an apostrophe (’) and s. the women’s coats coats belonging to the women
3. The ____ point was not sharp enough. pencils pencil’s pencils’
5. Julie loved the way that ____ hair was done. actress’ actresses actress’s
F Read the paragraph and circle the possessive nouns. Then answer the questions.
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Some workers from the Nature Society’s headquarters put it up last
spring. We use my father’s binoculars to watch the scene. Since the
birds’ nest is in the little house, it’s hard to see the mother’s eggs. We
can hear the parents scolding, though, when someone gets too near.
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
3. Why don’t the birds want anyone near the house? ____________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Word Endings
When an ending is added to a word, the word’s meaning changes. Pay attention to
word endings when you read.
A Study the chart above. Then read each sentence and underline the verb, adjective, or
adverb with an ending. Write the form of the word on the line.
5. Those geese make the loudest sound I have ever heard. _____________________
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Word Endings
Part of Speech Ending Form Example
6. The tree in the middle grew the ____ of all. straighter straightest
D Fill in the circle next to the word that best tells about each picture.
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1. 2. 3.
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Word Endings
Part of Speech Ending Form Example
1. explained ________________________________________________________________________
2. lighter ___________________________________________________________________________
3. heaped ___________________________________________________________________________
4. greatest _ ________________________________________________________________________
5. danced ___________________________________________________________________________
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Contractions
A contraction is formed when two words are put together and some letters are
left out. An apostrophe (’) replaces the missing letters.
Words Contractions
I am I’m
is not isn’t
do not don’t
A Underline the contraction in each sentence. Then write the two words that make up the
contraction.
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B Draw a line to match each pair of words to its contraction.
2. we have b. won’t
6. there is f. we’ve
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Contractions
Words Contractions
I am I’m
is not isn’t
do not don’t
1. If you will call me, we can plan our shopping trip. ____________________
4. Mr. Foster found the place where they have been digging. ____________________
6. Please do not walk on the clean floor with dirty shoes. ____________________
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Contractions
Words Contractions
I am I’m
is not isn’t
do not don’t
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them. There’s really nothing very funny happening. It’s just that exams are
over, and that’s such a relief. My brother can’t stop singing, and he doesn’t
have a very good voice. Wendy’s hopeless with laughter. She’s making me
giggle too. I guess we’ve all been under a lot of stress.
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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you’re and your Call us when you’re home. Here is your hat.
it’s and its I think it’s late. What is its name?
who’s and whose Who’s coming with me? Whose painting is that?
they’re and their They’re at the seashore. The students read their books.
A Study the chart above. Then read each sentence and write Contraction or Possessive to
identify the underlined word.
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you’re and your Call us when you’re home. Here is your hat.
it’s and its I think it’s late. What is its name?
who’s and whose Who’s coming with me? Whose painting is that?
they’re and their They’re at the seashore. The students read their books.
C Find the mistake in each sentence below. Then rewrite the sentence so it is correct.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
3. I think their going to visit the people whose dog got loose. ___________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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5. Their team won it’s first game this season. ___________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
1. whose _ __________________________________________________________________________
2. their _____________________________________________________________________________
3. your _____________________________________________________________________________
4. it’s _______________________________________________________________________________
5. you’re _ __________________________________________________________________________
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you’re and your Call us when you’re home. Here is your hat.
it’s and its I think it’s late. What is its name?
who’s and whose Who’s coming with me? Whose painting is that?
they’re and their They’re at the seashore. The students read their books.
F Read the paragraphs and circle the words from this lesson. Then answer the questions.
It’s been a busy morning for Rowdy. First he had to wake Paul, in whose room
he sleeps. Then they played their usual game of tug-the-blanket.
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“Who’s ready for breakfast?” called Paul’s mom. “It’s late,” she said. “Hurry,
or you’re going to miss the bus. And don’t forget your math book!”
Paul and Rowdy raced to the bus stop just as the bus came into view, its
warning lights blinking. Once Paul was on the bus, Rowdy went home. He
looked for his toys. “They’re in your box,” Paul’s mother told him. Rowdy found
his monkey and grabbed it by its tail. He played for awhile and then took a nap.
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
3. Where do you think Rowdy will be when Paul comes home? ___________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Syllables
Words can be divided into syllables. A syllable has one vowel sound. You can use
syllables to help you break down an unfamiliar word for reading and pronunciation.
Syllables have different spelling patterns. In many words, each syllable ends in
a consonant.
Number of Number of
Word Example
Vowel Sounds Syllables
A Count the vowel sounds and write the number of syllables in each word below.
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B Read each word below. Write the two syllables in the word. Use a dictionary to help you.
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Syllables
Number of Number of
Word Example
Vowel Sounds Syllables
C Add the syllable on the left to each syllable in the row to form new words.
D For each group of syllables below, add a syllable from the box to form new words.
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Syllables
Number of Number of
Word Example
Vowel Sounds Syllables
F Read the paragraph and circle at least five two-syllable words. Then answer the questions.
Mr. Matlet approached his favorite bench. His steps were slow and
halting, but he was in no rush. Settling onto the wooden bench, he looked
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at the summer scene. The basketball courts were buzzing with pickup
games as kids from the nearby apartments jostled for the ball. A small
child pointed as her mother pushed her by in a stroller. A couple went by
holding hands. The singsong chant of a jumprope game could be heard
from one corner. Mr. Matlet nodded and grinned as he opened his paper.
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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More Syllables
Words can be divided into syllables. A syllable has one vowel sound. You can use
syllables to help you break down an unfamiliar word for reading and pronunciation.
Syllables have different spelling patterns. Many words end in a consonant followed by
a vowel sound spelled -le, -al, or -el.
Number of Number of
Word Example
Vowel Sounds Syllables
A Count the vowel sounds and write the number of syllables in each word below.
B Read each word below. Write the two syllables in the word. Use a dictionary to help you.
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More Syllables
Number of Number of
Word Example
Vowel Sounds Syllables
C Add the syllable on the left to each syllable in the row to form new words.
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3. I am a three-syllable word that ends in ble. a. remember b. resemble c. regal
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More Syllables
Number of Number of
Word Example
Vowel Sounds Syllables
E Below are some common syllables. For each syllable, write two words that include that
syllable. Use a dictionary to check your work.
1. _ _____________________________________________________________
ing
2. _ _____________________________________________________________
er
3. _ _____________________________________________________________ un
4. _ _____________________________________________________________ ny
re
5. _ _____________________________________________________________
F Read the paragraph and circle at least five two-syllable words and five three-syllable
words. Then answer the questions.
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The Riddlesons went to the state fair on Wednesday. Jack was full of
excitement and ran straight to see the farm animals. The horses, cattle,
pigs, and sheep were in big barns. Sara got a popsicle on a stick, and Mom
bought some homemade apple strudel. Uncle Mike won a bunch of purple
balloons at a game booth. The whole family rode on the carousel, but only
Sara and her dad were brave enough to go on the Rattling Roller Coaster.
1. In what season do you think the state fair was held? Why? _____________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
_ __________________________________________________________________________________
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Answer Key 5. fore, tell beforehand 6. dis, not honest 7. fore; in
the front 8. de; take from a throne 9. under; too
few clothes Page 16: C. 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. b
Lesson 1 D. 1. incorrect 2. defog 3. undercharge 4. displease
Page 6: A. 1.–10. ant + hill = anthill, tea + pot 5. foresee Page 17: E. 1. c 2. b 3. a 4. a 5. b
= teapot, barn + yard = barnyard, bird + cage = F. forenoon, underbody, disabled, insane, discontinue,
birdcage, clothes + pin = clothespin, door + mat disembark, foremost 1. It got stuck in the weeds.
= doormat, pop + corn = popcorn, snow + flake = 2. He seemed upset. 3. Mom said to put on life
snowflake, tool + box = toolbox, wheel + chair = jackets.
wheelchair B. 1. bedroom, bedtime, bedspread
Lesson 5
2. snowsuit, snowstorm, snowplow 3. footprint,
footpath, footstool 4. eyelid, eyesight, eyeball Page 18: A. 1. multilayered 2. preview 3. improper
Page 7: C. 1. cookbook, notebook, pocketbook 4. superstar 5. semicircle B. 1. semiprecious 2. impure
2. greenhouse, birdhouse, lighthouse 3. someday, 3. multinational 4. supermarket 5. pregame Page 19:
everyday, birthday 4. tugboat, sailboat, motorboat C. 1. imperfect 2. superman 3. prejudge 4. semicolon
D. 1. bookcase 2. flowerpot 3. mailbox 4. doghouse 5. multicolored D. 1. immature, impossible, impatient
5. rowboat 6. newspaper Page 8: E. 1. horsefly 2. semifinal, semiannual, semimonthly 3. superfine,
2. matchbox 3. catfish 4. sunrise 5. seaweed superhuman, supernatural Page 20: E. 1. b 2. a 3. c
6. daydream 7. haircut 8. doorstep 9. bedroll 4. a 5. a F. 1. semicircle 2. multicultural 3. impatient
10. milkshake F. hallway, beachball, baseball, football, 4. semisweet 5. predate 6. superwoman 7. impolite
basketball, skateboard, snowboard 1. She likes sports. 8. preheat 9. multimedia 10. preschool
2. She keeps them in a box in the hall. 3. She likes Lesson 6
skateboarding and snowboarding. Page 21: A. 1. writer 2. sadly 3. washable 4. rudeness
Lesson 2 5. joyful B. 1. ful, grace 2. ly, fond 3. er, teach 4. able,
Page 9: A. 1. foot, note 2. pipe, line 3. bar, bell comfort 5. ful, pain 6. ness, fair 7. or, direct 8. ly, weak
4. grass, hopper 5. play, pen 6. law, maker 7. home, 9. ful, skill 10. ness, dark 11. er, lead 12, ly, sweet
owner 8. ground, work B. 1. shirtsleeve 2. bearskin Page 22: C. 1. ful: full of grace, full of hope, full of
3. wallpaper 4. bathrobe 5. bridegroom 6. armchair cheer 2. ly: in a rapid way, in a neat way, in a quiet way
7. hillside 8. database Page 10: C. 1. bookshop 3. able: can be fixed, can be drunk, can be beaten
2. beanstalk 3. honeycomb 4. heartbreak 5. artwork 4. er: person who is a banker, person who is a builder,
6. billfold D. 1. c 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. c 6. b 7. b 8. b 9. c person who is a climber D. 1. inventor 2. quickly
10. b Page 11: E. 1. bookmark 2. tabletop 3. sandbox 3. shyness 4. careful 5. breakable Page 23: E. 1. b 2. a
4. barefoot 5. goldfish 6. sunburn 7. snowball 3. b 4. c 5. b F. 1. tightly 2. warmly 3. swiftly 4. darkly
8. copycat 9. fireplace 10. applesauce F. teaspoon, 5. brokenly 6. bitingly 7. sweetly 8. absently
tablespoon, potholder, everything, cookbook, Lesson 7
setback, birthday, homemade 1. It was for his mother’s Page 24: A. 1. organist 2. cloudless 3. leaky
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birthday. 2. It went well except for when Kirk spilled 4. movement 5. hardship B. 1. ageless, faceless,
some batter. 3. Answers will vary. careless 2. placement, treatment, agreement 3. misty,
Lesson 3 woody, gloomy Page 25: C. 1. colorless 2. rainy
Page 12: A. 1. overcook 2. redo 3. unfair 4. subway 3. development 4. leadership 5. violinist
5. mistreat B. 1. un, fold 2. mis, use 3. un, safe 4. re, D. 1. nameless 2. journalist 3. steamy 4. appointment
pack 5. sub, marine 6. over, ripe 7. mis, step 8. un, 5. friendship Page 26: E. 1. b 2. a 3. b 4. c 5. b
sure 9. sub, plot, 10. over, eat 11. re, tie 12. re, write F. naturalist, contentment, timeless, environment,
Page 13: C. 1. over; do too much, tip too much, bake lucky, enjoyment, internship, ranger, leafy,
too much 2. re; heat again, fill again, tell again 3. un; arrangement 1. She finds great contentment in it.
not real, not happy, not kind 4. mis; name incorrectly, 2. He describes a desert and a forest environment.
lead in a wrong way, number in a wrong way 3. Answers will vary. Possible: It is cooler.
D. 1. recall 2. uneven 3. overflow 4. subsoil 5. misread Lesson 8
Page 14: E. 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. a 5. c F. unseen, overslept, Page 27: A. 1. collection 2. assistant 3. seasonal
misjudged, subtitle, unsure, restate 1. It happens in a 4. knighthood 5. marvelous B. 1. -al, clinic 2. -ant,
school. 2. He asked Alice a question. 3. She came in defend 3. -ion, protect 4. -ant, attend 5. -hood, adult
late and doesn’t know where the class is in the book. 6. -al, nation 7. -ous, joy 8. -ous, humor 9. -ion, reject
Lesson 4 10. -hood, sister 11. -al, comic 12. -ion, act
Page 15: A. 1. informal 2. disobey 3. underpay Page 28: C. 1. contestant 2. coastal 3. childhood
4. defrost 5. forewarn B. 1. in; not direct 2. de; take 4. dangerous 5. attraction D. 1. motherhood
away control 3. dis; not like 4. under, below age 2. original 3. correction 4. adventurous 5. president
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servant, thunderous, champion, reaction, educational, Page 42: A. 1. thermometer 2. geography 3. phonics
knighthood 1. He was a servant to a knight. 2. The 4. thermometer 5. geography B. 1. geologist
knight was loud and good at fighting. 3. The boy 2. speedometer 3. earphones 4. metronome
wanted to become a knight. 5. telephone Page 43: C. 1. geo; a globelike stone
Lesson 9 with crystals in it 2. meter; an instrument that
Page 30: A. 1. re-, -ion, act 2. non-, -er, smoke 3. un-, measures the distance traveled by vehicles 3. phon;
-able, sink 4. over-, -ment, pay 5. fore-, -able, see a device that makes the voice louder 4. meter; the
6. dis-, -ment, agree 7. un-, -able, beat 8. in-, -ness, measurement of an outer boundary of an area
direct 9. non-, -er, support 10. mis-, -ment, treat 5. geo; science of earth’s crust D. 1. phone; a
B. 1. returnable 2. renewal 3. unkindness 4. repayment 2. meter; b 3. geo; c 4. phon; b 5. meter; b
5. imperfection Page 31: C. 1. nonpayment, Page 44: E. 1. centimeter; one hundredth of a meter
unreadable, unevenness, unfairness, immovable 2. kilometer; one thousand meters 3. diameter; a
2. unevenness, unfairness 3. forerunner, preschooler, straight line through the center of a circle
prepayment D. 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. a 5. c Page 32: 4. millimeter; one thousandth of a meter
E. 1. b 2. c 3. a 4. b 5. c F. unbreakable, imperfection, F. phonometer, geometry, geography, phone,
replacement, disapproval, unusable, unhappiness, perimeter, megaphone 1. It is an instrument that
impatiently 1. There is a rip in one of the cups. 2. He is measures sound. 2. He wants to measure the sound
disapproving. 3. She is unhappy and impatient. his siblings make when they do their homework.
3. Answers will vary.
Lesson 10
Lesson 14
Page 33: A. 1. porter 2. pedal 3. artist 4. action
5. numeral B. 1. art; something done with skill Page 45: A. 1. automobile 2. biology 3. photograph
2. ped; a person on foot 3. numer; many in number 4. biology 5. automobile B. 1. autograph 2. biography
4. act; showing action 5. port; something that can be 3. autocade 4. photocopier 5. biohazard Page 46:
carried C. 1. pedestal 2. transport 3. artisan C. 1. bio; a 2. photo; b 3. auto; c 4. auto; c 5. bio; b
Page 34: D. 1. import, deport 2. pedicure, pedometer D. 1. biopsy, biosphere, biological, biofeedback
3. artificial, artful, 4. acting, activist, activism, transact 2. telephoto, photostat, photocopy, photoplay,
5. enumerate, numerical, numerology E. 1. c 2. a 3. b photographer 3. automation, autobus, automat
4. c 5. b Page 35: F. 1. portfolio 2. pedaling 3. artwork Page 47: E. 1. c 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. c F. photographer,
4. numerical 5. reaction 6. exports 7. artmobile automobiles, autographs, biology, biochemistry,
8. moped 9. actor 10. numbers biography 1. They were studying about careers.
2. Possible; drawing skills, engineering skills,
Lesson 11 knowledge of cars 3. Answers will vary.
Page 36: A. 1. navy 2. manual 3. population 4. reject Lesson 15
5. formula B. 1. inject, rejection, projection 2. manage,
manufacture 3. transform, deform, formation Page 48: A. 1. cycle 2. autograph 3. telescope
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Page 37: C. 1. eject 2. manicure 3. populous 4. cycle 5. telescope B. 1. cycle; to use again 2. tele; a
4. formation 5. naval D. 1. pop; b 2. form; a 3. man; c photo taken from a far distance 3. tele; speaking over
4. nav; b 5. ject; c Page 38: E. 1. a 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. b a distance 4. graph: relating to written or pictorial
F. manicure, transform, formal, naval, Navy, uniform, representation 5. graph; a carbon material used in
manicurist, popular, reject 1. She wanted a haircut pencils Page 49: C. 1. televise 2. cyclical 3. telegram
and a manicure 2. She had a date with an officer for 4. graphology 5. cyclist D. 1. geo; graph 2. tele; graph
a formal dinner on the naval base. 3. She was treated 3. auto; graph 4. tele; meter 5. tele; photo E. 1. b 2. a
well. 3. c 4. b Page 50: F. 1. phonograph 2. biography
3. bicycle 4. graphic 5. telephone 6. telegraph
Lesson 12 7. telescope 8. autograph 9. televise 10. bicyclist
Page 39: A. 1. liberty 2. vision 3. marina 4. audio Lesson 16
5. predict B. 1. mariner, maritime 2. liberate, liberal
3. audible, auditory 4. dictate, prediction 5. vista, Page 51: A. 1. three 2. four 3. hundred 4. one 5. one
video Page 40: C. 1. dict; b 2. mar; a 3. aud; b 4. vis; c 6. two 7. ten B. 1. cent; hundred 2. bi; two 3. mono;
5. liber; b D. 1. dictionary 2. inaudible 3. liberator one 4. tri; three 5. bi; two 6. uni; one 7. tri; three
4. marinate 5. visible Page 41: E. 1. c 2. a 3. a 4. b Page 52: C. 1. centenarian 2. trident 3. unanimous
5. b F. audible, liberated, audition, television, predict, 4. monocle 5. quadruplet 6. bilingual 7. decagon
marina, envisioned 1. Her cat got stuck in a tree. D. 1. four 2. one 3. one 4. three 5. ten
2. She was going to a TV audition. 3. Answers 6. hundred Page 53: E. 1. c 2. b 3. b 4. b 5. a
will vary. F. centennial, uniforms, binoculars, quartet, trio,
unicycle, monologue 1. It is celebrating its centennial.
2. He will borrow binoculars. 3. in one hundred years
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Lesson 17 have/they’ve 5. have not/haven’t 6. do not/don’t
Page 54: A. 1. dishes 2. peaches 3. stories 4. buses Page 68: E. 1. b 2. c 3. a 4. a 5. b F. We’re, haven’t,
5. boys 6. glasses 7. mailboxes B. 1. berries 2. messes they’ll, I’m, I’ll, There’s, It’s, that’s, can’t, doesn’t,
3. mixes 4. computers 5. matches 6. octopuses Wendy’s, She’s, we’ve 1. They’ve just finished exams.
7. eyelashes 8. hobbies Page 55: C. 1. puppies 2. The kids are acting silly for no apparent reason.
2. brush 3. foxes 4. walruses 5. churches 6. dresses 3. Answers will vary.
D. 1. melodies 2. beach 3. witnesses 4. taxes 5. basket Lesson 22
Page 56: E. 1. trophies 2. recess 3. indexes 4. coaches Page 69: A. 1. Contraction 2. Possessive 3. Possessive
5. creatures 6. wish F. classes, hippopotamuses, cubs, 4. Contraction 5. Possessive 6. Possessive
kitties, walruses, ostriches, butterflies, birds, perches, 7. Contraction 8. Contraction B. 1. it’s 2. they’re
atlases, countries, animals 1. Most likely, the trip was 3. who’s 4. its 5. you’re Page 70: C. 1. it’s 2. You’re
part of their science study. 2. hippopotamuses 3. They 3. they’re 4. Who’s 5. its D. Answers will vary. Check
were locating the homelands of the animals. to be sure students use the words correctly.
Lesson 18 Page 71: E. 1. a 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. c F. It’s, whose, their,
Page 57: A. 1. halves 2. chairmen 3. reindeer Who’s, It’s, you’re, your, its, They’re, its 1. He is a pet
4. salesmen 5. lives 6. women B. 1. children 2. salmon dog who belongs to Paul. 2. Rowdy stays home and
3. trout 4. feet 5. oxen 6. teeth 7. sheep 8. mice plays and naps during the day, while Paul goes to
Page 58: C. 1. loaves 2. man 3. foot 4. calves school. 3. He will be at the bus stop waiting for Paul.
5. wolves 6. scarves D. 1. leaves 2. wharf 3. elves Lesson 23
4. oxen 5. mice Page 59: E. 1. fowl 2. self 3. thieves Page 72: A. 1. 2 2. 2 3. 2 4. 1 5.2 6. 3 7. 1 8. 2 9. 2
4. salmon 5. knives 6. children F. children, oxen, 10. 3 11. 3 12. 2 B. 1. con/test 2. tid/bit 3. fos/sil
sheep, fowl, geese, calves, hooves, leaves, wolves, 4. at/tic 5. vel/vet 6. cut/let 7. rob/in 8. vic/tim 9. pic/
thieves, teeth, lives 1. It shows a farm scene. 2.There nic 10. blis/ter Page 73: C. 1. suntan, sundown, sunset
are two wolves nearby. 3. The writer probably 2. common, comet, comic 3. denim, dentist, dental
wonders if the wolves will attack or not. 4. saddle, sadder, sadden 5. canyon, canvas, cancer
Lesson 19 D. 1. rocket, ticket, blanket 2. tractor, hector, factor
Page 60: A. 1. P; lions’ 2. S; author’s 3. P; men’s 3. submit, admit, transmit 4. crimson, lesson, arson
4. S; story’s 5. P; players’ B. 1. Tessa; dog 2. boys; sled Page 74: E. 1. b 2. a 3. c 4. a 5. b F. Possible two-
3. berries; color 4. children; clothes 5. friend; mice syllable words: Matlet, halting, Settling, onto,
Page 61: C. 1. girls; neighbor’s 2. offices; doctors’ wooden, looked, summer, buzzing, pickup, nearby,
3. relatives; aunt’s 4. games; men’s 5. insects; spider’s jostled, pointed, mother, pushed, stroller, couple,
D. 1.–5. Sentences will vary. Make sure subjects and holding, singsong, jumprope, corner, nodded,
verbs agree. Page 62: E. 1. ponies 2. explorers’ grinned, opened, paper 1. He is in a park. 2. He is
3. pencil’s 4. men’s 5. actress’s F. neighbor’s, happy there. 3. Yes, he goes to his favorite bench.
bluebird’s, Society’s, father’s, birds’, mother’s 1. It’s in 4. Answers will vary. Sample: Mr. Matlet’s Favorite
Place
Extra Practice . . . Word Study © 2010 by Linda Ward Beech, Scholastic Teaching Resources
a field behind a neighbor’s house. 2. They make their
nest in the birdhouse. 3. They are protective of their Lesson 24
eggs. Page 75: A. 1. 2 2. 2 3. 3 4. 3 5. 2 6. 2 7. 3 8. 2
Lesson 20 9. 2 10. 3 11. 2 12. 3 B. 1. jin/gle 2. pet/al 3. voc/al
Page 63: A. 1. smaller/comparative 2. coldest/ 4. swiv/el 5. sam/ple 6. twin/kle 7. chap/el 8. jack/al
superlative 3. tossed/past tense 4. opened/past tense 9. mus/sel 10. bat/tle Page 76: C. 1. scribble, marble,
5. loudest/superlative 6. deeper/comparative B. 1. c wobble 2. model, shrivel, chisel 3. mental, brutal,
2. b 3. b 4. c 5. a Page 64: C. 1. hardest 2. older portal 4. goggle, jungle, beagle 5. bustle, settle, tattle
3. later 4. narrower 5. fastest 6. straightest D. 1. b 2. c 3. b 4. a 5. c Page 77: E. Answers will
D. 1. longest 2. fuller 3. shortest Page 65: E. Answers vary. Sample: 1. helping, singing 2. worker, teacher
will vary. Check to see that students use the words 3. unfair, undo 4. penny, funny 5. remake, reread
correctly. F. 1. waited 2. stronger 3. brightest F. Possible two-syllable words: horses, cattle, Sara,
4. darkest 5. helped 6. answered 7. added 8. wilder homemade, apple, strudel, Uncle, purple, balloons,
9. soonest 10. gobbled enough, Rattling, Roller, Coaster. Possible three-
syllable words: Riddlesons, Wednesday, excitement,
Lesson 21 animals, popsicle, family, carousel 1. Most likely it was
Page 66: A. 1. we’ll/ we will 2. you’re/you are 3. can’t/ summer because the family went on a Wednesday,
can not 4. wasn’t/was not 5. How’s/How is 6. he’ll/he which is usually a school day. 2. He saw the farm
will B. 1. d 2. f 3. a 4. b 5. e 6. c 7. h 8. g Page 67: animals. 3. Most likely Sara is older because she went
C. 1. we’d 2. I’ve 3. we’re 4. doesn’t 5. she’s on the roller coaster.
6. where’s 7. they’ve 8. let’s 9. I’ll 10. he’d D. 1. you
will/you’ll 2. can not/can’t 3. Where is/Where’s 4. they
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