TerraNova Word Analysis 3

Question 1

Which word contains a digraph — two letters that together make a single new sound?

Accepted Answer

chest

Answer

'Chest' contains the digraph 'ch,' which produces a single /ch/ sound that is different from either c or h alone.

Question 2

How many syllables does the word 'celebration' have?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

'Celebration' has four syllables: cel-e-bra-tion, each containing one vowel sound.

Question 3

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'preview'?

Accepted Answer

Before

Answer

The prefix 'pre-' means 'before,' so 'preview' means to view something before it is officially released.

Question 4

Which word contains a long 'o' vowel sound?

Accepted Answer

coat

Answer

'Coat' uses the vowel team 'oa,' which produces the long O sound, while the other words have a short O sound.

Question 5

What does the suffix '-er' indicate in the word 'teacher'?

Accepted Answer

One who teaches

Answer

The suffix '-er' added to a verb creates a noun meaning 'one who performs that action,' so a teacher is one who teaches.

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