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How do you divide a word into syllables when it has two vowels that make a separate sound?
How do you divide a word into syllables when it has two vowels that make a separate sound?
What is the correct form of the verb for a singular subject such as 'he'?
What is the correct form of the verb for a singular subject such as 'he'?
How many syllables does the word 'banana' have?
How many syllables does the word 'banana' have?
What is the purpose of dividing words into syllables?
What is the purpose of dividing words into syllables?
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What determines the form of the verb in a sentence?
What determines the form of the verb in a sentence?
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What is the purpose of a prefix in a word?
What is the purpose of a prefix in a word?
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What does the suffix '-ly' usually mean?
What does the suffix '-ly' usually mean?
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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?
What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?
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What is an example of a prefix that means 'not' or 'opposite of'?
What is an example of a prefix that means 'not' or 'opposite of'?
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What is an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ful'?
What is an example of a word that uses the suffix '-ful'?
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Study Notes
Syllable Division
- A syllable is a unit of sound in a word
- Words can be divided into syllables to help with pronunciation and reading
- Rules for dividing words into syllables:
- Divide between two vowels that make a separate sound
- Divide before a consonant that comes between two vowels
- Divide after a consonant that comes before a vowel
- Examples:
- Cat (1 syllable)
- Running (2 syllables: run-ning)
- Banana (3 syllables: ba-na-na)
Verb Agreement Rules
- Verb agreement refers to the correct form of a verb that matches the subject of a sentence
- Rules for verb agreement:
- Singular subjects (he, she, it) take singular verbs
- Plural subjects (we, they) take plural verbs
- If the subject is a noun, use the same form of the verb as the noun
- If the subject is a pronoun, use the same form of the verb as the pronoun
- Examples:
- He eats breakfast. (singular subject, singular verb)
- They eat breakfast. (plural subject, plural verb)
Prefix
- A prefix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning
- Examples of prefixes:
- Un- (meaning "not" or "opposite of")
- Re- (meaning "again")
- De- (meaning "remove" or "opposite of")
- Examples of words with prefixes:
- Unhappy (un- + happy)
- Rewrite (re- + write)
- Defrost (de- + frost)
Suffix
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
- Examples of suffixes:
- -ly (meaning "in a manner of")
- -ful (meaning "full of")
- -less (meaning "without")
- Examples of words with suffixes:
- Quickly (quick + -ly)
- Hopeful (hope + -ful)
- Helpless (help + -less)
Preposition
- A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
- Examples of prepositions:
- Words of location: in, on, at, by, with
- Words of direction: to, from, up, down, in
- Words of time: at, on, during, before, after
- Examples of sentences using prepositions:
- The book is on the table. (showing location)
- I'm going to the store. (showing direction)
- We'll meet at 5 o'clock. (showing time)
Syllable Division
- A syllable is a unit of sound in a word, and dividing words into syllables helps with pronunciation and reading
- Rules for dividing words into syllables include:
- Divide between two vowels that make a separate sound
- Divide before a consonant that comes between two vowels
- Divide after a consonant that comes before a vowel
- Examples of syllable division include:
- Cat (1 syllable)
- Running (2 syllables: run-ning)
- Banana (3 syllables: ba-na-na)
Verb Agreement Rules
- Verb agreement refers to the correct form of a verb that matches the subject of a sentence
- Rules for verb agreement include:
- Singular subjects (he, she, it) take singular verbs
- Plural subjects (we, they) take plural verbs
- If the subject is a noun, use the same form of the verb as the noun
- If the subject is a pronoun, use the same form of the verb as the pronoun
- Examples of verb agreement include:
- He eats breakfast. (singular subject, singular verb)
- They eat breakfast. (plural subject, plural verb)
Prefixes
- A prefix is a letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning
- Examples of prefixes include:
- Un- (meaning "not" or "opposite of")
- Re- (meaning "again")
- De- (meaning "remove" or "opposite of")
- Examples of words with prefixes include:
- Unhappy (un- + happy)
- Rewrite (re- + write)
- Defrost (de- + frost)
Suffixes
- A suffix is a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
- Examples of suffixes include:
- -ly (meaning "in a manner of")
- -ful (meaning "full of")
- -less (meaning "without")
- Examples of words with suffixes include:
- Quickly (quick + -ly)
- Hopeful (hope + -ful)
- Helpless (help + -less)
Prepositions
- A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
- Examples of prepositions include:
- Words of location: in, on, at, by, with
- Words of direction: to, from, up, down, in
- Words of time: at, on, during, before, after
- Examples of sentences using prepositions include:
- The book is on the table. (showing location)
- I'm going to the store. (showing direction)
- We'll meet at 5 o'clock. (showing time)
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Learn about syllable division and verb agreement rules in English grammar. Understand how to divide words into syllables and how to use verb agreement rules in sentences.
