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 shelves

What 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.