Irregular pluralschanges f to v
Exercise ExpressGrade 4
Week 5
Definition1: the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms2: a particular aspect of existence
Examples: (n)
new forms of life
planning lifeWhat is it like?
-vigor-energy-activity
Sam lived his entire life in the same city.
lifelahyf
Definition1: plural of life
Examples: (n)
What is it like?
There were many lives lost in the war.
liveslahyvz
Definition1: a thin slab of wood or metal fixed horizontally to a wall or frame for supporting objects
Examples: (n) a single shelf for a single cup
type of shelf called an alcove
empty shelf
What is it like?-ledge
In my bedroom, I have a special shelf for my DVDs.
shelfshelf
Definition1: plural of shelf
Examples: (n) hall full shelves shelves
kitchen cdshelves shelvesWhat is it like?
My mom wishes she had more shelves in her kitchen.
shelvesshelvz
Definition1: the offspring of the domestic cow2: the young of other mammals, as elephant, whale, and seal3: the back of the leg from the knee to the ankle
Examples:
(n) newborn older calf calf
pain in her calf
What is it like?
Farmers are always happy to have a healthy, new born calf.
calfkahf
Definition1: plural of calf
Examples: (n) two newborn calves
no pain in these calves
What is it like?
It is rare to have twin calves.
calveskahvs
Definition1: a person or thing referred to with respect to complete individuality
Examples: (n) I painted myself
What is it like?-individuality-personality-individual
She was almost her normal self again, after her accident.
selfself
Definition1: plural of self
Examples: (n)
What is it like?
We all need to take care of ourselves.
selvesselvz
Definition1: one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
Examples: (adj) half moon
half of a tomato
a lemon cut in half
What is it like?-division-incomplete-limited-partial
Chris can only eat half of her sandwich.
halfhahf
Definition1: plural of half
Examples: (n) both halves make one whole
What is it like?
We cut our sandwiches in halves.
halveshahvz
calfkahf
Good writers reread and revise by adding, deleted, moving, or substituting.
The calf is in the field.
Stretch It!
Fix It!
Good writers reread and edit.
the caff ate haff ofThe hay in the troff
Add It!
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Good readers make words with sounds.