Phonics multi-, mono- Grammar Singular and Plural
A prefix is a root that is added to the front of a word. ‘Multi-’ means many, e.g. multipurpose. ‘Mono-’ means one, e.g. monoplane
A Read the sentences. Write the correct prefix in the space to complete the word.
1. The Silver Sword is a ____layered story that jumps from Joseph’s story to his children’s journey.
2. Joseph had ____iple problems: his first task was to escape from prison.
3. The Polish woman listened with interest as Joseph launched into a ____logue about how he escaped from prison.
4. ‘I don’t know,’ Mrs Krause said in a ____tone voice.
5. The ____media presentation showed the audience images of Joseph’s journey to Switzerland.
6. Joseph could not take the ____rail to Warsaw in case he was captured. 7. This excellent ____drama recounts the story of Joseph.
8. The Red Cross had ____ple national operations in many countries during World War II.
A singular noun names one person, place, thing or idea. A plural noun names more than one person, place, thing or idea.
B Circle the correct plural form of each noun. 1. Many countrys/countries were involved in World War II.
2. The boxes/boxs were carefully stacked against the sheds. 3. Joseph was starving, he could have eaten many loafes/loaves. 4. They heard the prison bell echo among the mountaines/mountains. 5. Two soldiers/soldieres searched the chalet. 6. The old man and his wife were heros/heroes.
7. In the valleys, Joseph was happy to see green leafs/leaves. 8. Many families/famlies were separated during World War II.
C In pairs, choose five sentences from The Silver Sword extract and decide whether a singular or plural noun is used.
Strand: Reading Element: Understanding LO 3, 4, 5 Strand: Writing Element: Understanding LO 3, 4
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WALT: Examine and use ‘multi-’ and ‘mono-’; identify correct spellings; identify the correct plural.
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