Big idea
The prefix in- can mean “not” or “into.” The suffix -ic can turn a noun into an adjective. The Latin root fund means “depth, bottom, or foundation.”
22spelling words
8agriculture words
26sentence-bank clues
Prefix: in-
incompleteinconvenientinefficientinfrequentinjusticeinvoluntarySuffix: -ic
emphaticmicroscopicOlympicsoptimisticpessimistictherapeuticRoot: fund
fundraiserprofoundunfoundedforcefulfortificationfortifiedreinforcementuncomfortableJudgesRuthVocabulary: Agriculture
agrarian
having to do with farming
conservation
management or preservation of natural resources
cultivate
to plow and prepare land for planting crops
erosion
wearing and carrying away of soil or rock by water or wind
foliage
the leaves of a plant
hybrid
a cross between two different species
irrigation
a system designed to supply land with water
vegetation
plant life
Sentence Bank
- Zachary's assignment will remain incomplete until he gets back to work.
- A trip to the store was inconvenient, so Mom went because she needed flour.
- Using our old furnace was an inefficient way to keep the house warm.
- Rain is very infrequent in the Mojave Desert.
- The laws of the land should protect citizens from injustice.
- Blinking, breathing, and sneezing are examples of involuntary movements.
- The witness gave a confident and emphatic statement.
- Bacteria are microscopic organisms.
- The summer Olympics of 2020 were postponed until 2021.
- Bennett is optimistic about his team’s chances.
- Christians need not feel pessimistic about the future.
- The athlete received therapeutic treatment after his injury.
- The school held a successful fundraiser.
- Mr. Roberts shared his extensive and profound knowledge of marine life.
- Isabel’s fear of swimming was completely unfounded.
- A forceful wind blew several tiles off the roof.
- The castle was once a strong fortification.
- The cereal is fortified with vitamins and minerals.
- The lighthouse will reopen after structural reinforcement.
- The new sofa is pretty but quite uncomfortable.
- The book of Judges shows patterns of disobedience followed by repentance and blessing.
- The book of Ruth teaches how God rewards faithfulness.
- This agrarian community has grown wheat, corn, and oats for generations.
- Audrey read about forest conservation.
- Farming was challenging because the hard soil was difficult to cultivate.
- Soil erosion has done damage to our coastline.
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