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Which of the following is an example of a prefix?
Which of the following is an example of a prefix?
What is the main benefit of breaking down multisyllabic words into syllables?
What is the main benefit of breaking down multisyllabic words into syllables?
Which of the following words correctly uses a suffix?
Which of the following words correctly uses a suffix?
What does the term 'decoding' refer to in relation to multisyllabic words?
What does the term 'decoding' refer to in relation to multisyllabic words?
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Which of the following best describes an affix?
Which of the following best describes an affix?
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What profession did Sally Ride pursue after obtaining her doctorate?
What profession did Sally Ride pursue after obtaining her doctorate?
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Which shuttle was Sally Ride a crew member of during her historic flight?
Which shuttle was Sally Ride a crew member of during her historic flight?
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In which year did Sally Ride enter the NASA program?
In which year did Sally Ride enter the NASA program?
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What innovative task did Sally Ride accomplish as an astronaut?
What innovative task did Sally Ride accomplish as an astronaut?
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Which university did Sally Ride attend for her doctorate?
Which university did Sally Ride attend for her doctorate?
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Study Notes
Understanding Multisyllabic Words
- Multisyllabic words are words with more than one syllable (vowel sound).
- Reading improves knowledge and expands horizons (Dr. Seuss quote).
- Difficulty with words increases with age.
- Decoding multisyllabic words involves breaking them into syllables and understanding vowel sounds.
Syllable Breakdown Example
- "multisyllabic" broken into syllables: mul / ti / syl / lab / ic
Multisyllabic Spelling Patterns
- Recognising patterns in vowel and consonant combinations helps decode multisyllabic words.
- Charts/lists of spelling patterns are useful for practice.
Examples of Multisyllabic Word Breakdown & Decoding
- napkin: nap / kin
- silent: si / lent
- model: mod / el
- dolphin: dol / phin
- partner: part / ner
- science: sci / ence
- decide: de / cide
- guitar: gui / tar
Affixes in Multisyllabic Words
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Affixes are parts added before (prefixes) or after (suffixes) root words.
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Prefixes are added at the beginning e.g., mis-, dis-, ex-, re-.
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Suffixes are added at the end e.g., -le, -ed, -ing, -less, -ful, -able, -ible, -ous.
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Decoding words with affixes involves separating the affix(es) from the root word.
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Examples of words with affixes and their breakdown:
- misleading: mis / lead / ing
- discover: dis / cov / er
- exclaim: ex / claim
- regenerate: re / gen / er / ate
- remarkable: re / mark / a / ble
- startle: star / tle
- outrageous: out / ra / geous
- convertible: con / vert / i / ble
- disrespectful: dis / re / spect / ful
Multisyllabic Words in Context (Example)
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The example text discusses Sally Ride's achievements in space.
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Examples of multisyllabic words found within the context:
- American
- Challenger
- Obtaining
- Doctorate
- University
- Astronaut
- Aeronautics
- Administration
- Accomplishments
- Robotic
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The more exposure to multisyllabic words, the easier decoding becomes.
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Description
Explore the fascinating world of multisyllabic words and learn how to break them down into syllables for better comprehension. This quiz covers syllable patterns, decoding techniques, and the role of affixes in word formation. Improve your reading and spelling skills through engaging examples and exercises.
