3990 Learning at home workbook 6 ebook

The Lake District – 3
Word knowledge
1. How has the author linked paragraphs 1 and 2? Give examples to support your answer.
2. (a) Scan the text for the example of alliteration that describes the experience of paragliding. Write it here.
(b)
Imagine yourself paragliding over the Lake District. Use the alliterative phrase above to help you
describe what it might be like.
3. (a) Separate each word into its base word and inflection.
(b)
(i) mentioned (ii) spokes
(iii) travelling
(iv) wettest
Add the suffix -ion or -ation to the base of each word, to change it from a verb to a noun.
(i) suggesting (ii) altered
(iii) radiating
(iv) explored
4. (a) Circle the word that could best replace hordes in the phrase, ‘... the hordes of tourists ...’.
(b)
crowds parties groups
A homophone of horde is ‘hoard’ meaning ‘to collect and store away’. Write a sentence including
both words.
5. Write a sentence using the homograph of the verb to row used in paragraph 5.
6. (a) In paragraph 2, the Lake District is described as having, ‘... the dubious honour ...’.
Circle the word that could replace dubious in the text.
(b)
doubtless doubtful definite
In paragraph 7, Galava is referred to as, ‘... another Roman garrison.’
Which word, from the same paragraph, explains what a garrison is?
7. Separate each word into its syllables. Circle the stressed syllable.
(a) evidence (b) geological
(c) companion (d) hospitality
8. Use a dictionary to find the definition of each word.
(a)
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geology: the study of
(b) topography: the study of
My learning log
Colour:
I can / can’t use alliteration in my writing.
I can / can’t use the suffix ‘-ion’ to change verbs to nouns.
I can recognise / can’t recognise homophones and homographs.
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