y 05
Day 02
non
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Write the words
nonsense
nonverbal
nondescript
nonplussed
nonfiction
____________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________
nonentity
noninvasive
nonchalant
nonconformist noncommittal
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Join to make new words, rewrite and match to the meaning
conformist
invasive
non
entity
descript
committal
nonconformist
without distinctive features
noninvasive
someone who disagrees with
mainstream customs/ideas; rebel
nonentity
not expressing either agreement
or disagreement
nondescript
describing a medical procedure
that is external
noncommittal
an unimportant person/event
Fill in the gap with a list word
When the keys disappeared from where he’d just left them, Henry was
nonplussed.
Vera headed to the nonfiction section to find a biography of
Isaac Newton.
The detective was frustrated that the man he arrested was nonchalant
during questioning and gave nothing away.
Jenny could tell the woman was confused as she was talking nonsense.
During charades there is no talking, only nonverbal gestures and
actions.
Write the word that best describes each of the following people
Rose did not want to do what was expected. She wanted a life off the
beaten track. nonconformist
When asked if he was coming to the party, Ralph would shrug and change
the subject. noncommittal
The man blended in because his clothes, haircut and facial features were
extremely ordinary. nondescript
The teenager, working at the cash register, chewed bubble gum and flipped
through a magazine. nonchalant
Y 05
Day 03
non
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Write the words
nonsense
nonverbal
nondescript
nonplussed
nonfiction
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nonentity
noninvasive
nonchalant
nonconformist noncommittal
____________ ______________ _______________ ______________ ______________
Fill in the gaps with a list word or a list word extension
The famous actor hid in a crowd of n o n e n t i t i e s.
Before scuba diving, you must learn hand gestures so you can
communicate n o n v e r b a l l y underwater.
The new medical test was praised for being n o n i n v a s i v e.
Jodie giggled at her sister’s n o n s e n s i c a l sleep talk.
Write the list word that originates from these root words
conform
nonconformist
commit
noncommittal
invade
noninvasive
description
nondescript
Add non– to these words then write a sentence with the new word
profit
nonprofit
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toxic
nontoxic
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existent
nonexistent
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fat
nonfat
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Write the list word to match the synonym and antonym
nonsense
gibberish S
sense A
nonverbal
uncommunicative S
oral A
nondescript
ordinary S
unique A
nonchalant
indifferent S
anxious _A__
distinguished A
an unimportant person S
nonentity
Label the synonym and antonym for each list word
y 05
Day 04
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Adding
Affixes
opposites
Interest
Wordsto: make
Clothes
— list
Place a prefix or a suffix onto these words so they mean the opposite
e.g. unending; impossible; nonfiction; endless; dismiss; misinform; incomplete
disappear
purposeless
unkind
unhappy
misunderstood
unusual
disagree
ageless
inedible
immature
discredit
misdiagnose
unacceptable
incapable
blameless
immortal
nonsmoker
imperfect
childless
misbehave
inaudible
Write three words for the following prefixes that are not list words
dis
________________
________________
________________
un
________________
________________
________________
mis
________________
________________
________________
Alter the underlined word with a prefix to make it mean the opposite
ALERT: pay attention to the context of the sentence.
Gregory replied that he would be
unable
to come to the wedding.
Teachers need to adapt lessons to each student’s learning
She has an
inability
Can you show me how to
disability
to see things from other people’s perspective.
disable
my computer’s anti-virus?
Find and circle the ten adjectives in the description of Ursula
Ursula is a friendly and helpful girl.
Her parents say she is kind, considerate, polite and patient.
Her teacher says she is attentive and honest.
She is always agreeable and loyal to her friends and peers.
Change the adjectives and transform Ursula into her opposite
Ursula is an unfriendly and unhelpful girl.
Her parents say she is unkind, inconsiderate, impolite, and impatient.
Her teacher says she is inattentive and dishonest.
She is always disagreeable and disloyal to her friends and peers.
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