Honors English RPS

What does com-,con- mean?

Together, with

What does duc, duct mean?

Lead

What does -er, -or mean?

One who does

What does a-,ab-,abs mean?

Away, from

What does bas mean?

Low

What part of RPS is com-,con-?

Prefix

What part of RPS is duc, duct?

Root

What part of RPS is a-,ab-, abs ?

Prefix

What part of RPS is -er, -or ?

Suffix

What part of RPS is bas?

root

What is an example of com-,con-?

communism, contex

What is an example of duc, duct?

deduct, conduct

What is an example of -,ab-, abs ?

above, abnormal

What is an example of -er, -or?

singer, dancer

What is an example of bas, base?

base, basic

What does a sentence need to be complete?

Main verb, subject, and to be a complete thought

What is the rule for a fanboy between two independent clauses?

IC, fanboy IC

What are the FANBOYS?

for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

What SAT word fits in the following sentence -

“When her best friend’s dog died, Eliza couldn’t help but feel __________ for her.”

Compassion

Definition of compassion

(noun) - the feeling of empathy and understanding

What SAT word fits in the following sentence -

“Sally follows all the class rules; she is a ___________.”

Conformist

Definition of conformist

(noun) - one who conforms/is obedient

What SAT word fits in the following sentence -

“Matty-Matt-Matthew disagreed with the ____________________, who thought he was a witch.”

Congregation

Definition of congregation

(noun) - a gathering or group of people

What SAT word would fit in the blank?

"Anna wanted to ___________ the last word of her sentence because it wouldn't fit on the page."

Abbreviate

Definition of abbreviate

(verb) to shorten a word or phrase

What SAT word would fit in the blank?

"Lizzy wanted to __________ from soda for a month."

Abstain

Does the sentence below fit with GUM rule #1?

I ate cake on Saturday.

Yes

Does the sentence below fit with GUM rule #1?

When I ate cake on Saturday.

No - it’s not a complete thought

Does the sentence below fit with GUM rule #2?

I have a younger brother, and a cat.

No- The comma only needs to be used when there are two independent clauses and a fanboy in a sentence. "And a cat" is not an independent clause.

Does the sentence below fit with GUM rule #2?

I have a younger brother, and I have a cat.

Yes

What does bene- mean?

Good

What part of speech is bene-?

Prefix

What are some examples of bene-?

Beneficial, benediction, benefit

What does -ist mean?

One who is occupied with (N)

What part of speech is -ist?

Suffix

What are some examples of -ist?

Pianist, tourist, florist, artist, humanist

What does dis-, dif-, di- mean?

Apart, not

What par of speech is dis-, dif-, di-?

Prefix

What are some examples of dis-, dif-, di-?

Disqualify, different, diligent, disengage

What does cred mean?

Believe

What part of speech is cred?

Root

What are some examples of cred?

Credit, credibility, credence

What does vers, vert mean?

Turn

What part of speech is vers, vert?

Root

What are some examples of vers, vert?

Reverse, versatile, convert

What does -able, -ible mean?

Able to (ADJ)

What part of speech is -able, -ible?

Suffix

What are some examples of -able, -ible?

Tangible, convertible, incredible, reliable

What SAT word fits in the following sentence?

Sarah gave her friend the last piece of pizza, and was complimented on being so ______________.

benevolent

Definition of benevolent

(Adj) well meaning, kindhearted

What SAT word fits in the following sentence?

In the season finale, Batman fought against his major ___________, the joker.

antagonist

Definition of antagonist

(noun) - one who opposes with another; enemy

What SAT work fits in the following sentence?

Tommy tried his best to withhold his _________ for green beans because of how hard his mom worked on dinner.

disdain

What SAT word fits in the following sentence?

Molly’s lawyer pulled up the security footage in an attempt to ___________ their opponent.

discredit

Definition of discredit

(verb) - to prove something/someone wrong

What SAT word best fits in the following sentence?

The ____________ of the two vehicles resulted in a car accident.

convergence

Definition of convergence

(noun) - the act of coming together

What SAT word best fits in the following sentence?

The ________ boundary resulted in an underwater trench.

divergent

Definition of divergent

(adj) - Tending to move in different directions

What does pro- mean?

Forward

What part of speech is pro-?

Prefix

What are some examples of pro-?

Provocative, prolong, proactive, pronatalist

What does voc mean?

voice

What part of speech is voc?

Root

What are some examples of voc?

Vocal, vocalist, vocabulary

What SAT word fits best in the following sentence?

He shouldn't make such _________________ statements in public.

provocative

Definition of provocative

Causing annoyance/anger

What SAT word fits best in the following sentence?

Feeling embarrassed because of her lack of education, Lola began to ______________ as soon as the topic of university life was discussed.

equivocate

Definition of equivocate

to use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself

What does re- mean?

Again, back

What part of speech is re-?

Prefix

What are some examples of re-?

Reheat, redo, repeat, replay, recycle

Definition of -less

Without, lacking

ad-, a-, ac-

to, toward

-fy

to make

Adversity definition

(noun) - a state or instance of continued difficulty/misfortune

Adulation definition

(noun) - extreme/excessive flattery or admiration

Scrib, script

write

Circ-, circum-

around

Prescriptive definition

(adj) - tending to say what someone should do/how something should be done

Circuitous definition

(adj) - a route/journey/roundabout path longer than the most direct way

Ex-, e-

out, from, forth

-ism

the practice of

Exemplary definition

(adj) - serving as a desirable model

Exasperation definition

(noun) - irritation; extreme annoyance

In-, im-

in, into, not

Mort

death

Intrepid definition

(adj) - invulnerable to dear; brave/fearless

Immortal definition

(adj) - not subject to death

What is GUM rule #1?

Subject & predicate

What is GUM rule #2?

Commas between independent clauses with FANBOYS

What is GUM rule #3?

Listing commas

What is GUM rule #4?

Openers & closers

What is GUM rule #5?

Interrupters

What is GUM rule #6?

Comma splices

Sub-

Under

Ten

Hold/stretch

What is the definition of submissive?

(adj) - submitting to others, meekly obedient/passive

What does tenacious mean?

(adj) - tending to adhere or cling, persistent