Word of the Week
Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Word: ________________________________________________________________________
Meaning: ____________________________________________________________________
Part of Speech:
_______________________________________________________________
(2) Synonym (part of speech)
(2) Antonym (part of speech)
Directions: With your three sets of sentences, you must leave context clues so that someone who didn’t know the
word could make a wise guess about its meaning. Include a previous word of the week in one of your sentences.
Sentence Type
Example Sentences: Each sentence type must include a declarative sentence
Imperative
Underline the
WOW.
Interrogative
Do I underline the
WOW? YES
Exclamatory
OMG, underline
that WOW!
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Grading Criteria

The vocabulary word must be defined correctly.

The part of speech identified.

Each imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentence is followed by a declarative
sentence.

Context Clues are evident.

End punctuation (!, ?, and .) is correct.

Every word in the sentences is spelled correctly.
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All antonyms and synonyms are the same part of speech as the vocabulary word.
Review – Four Types of Sentences
*Declarative Sentences - make a statement and end with a period
*Imperative Sentences - are commands or requests. They usually start with a verb and end with
a period or exclamation point.
*Interrogative Sentences - are questions and end with a question mark. Question words are used:
Who? What? Where? When? Why? Which? How? Is? Do? Does? Did?
*Exclamatory Sentence - shows strong excitement or emotion and end with an exclamation point.
Example Sentences
(Sentences are labeled for clarification. It is not necessary that you label each sentence)
Imperative: Stand up during the debate and be loquacious! (IMP)
The quieter arguers rarely win a debate match (D)
Interrogative: Does Josh not realize that being too loquacious in the library will not please the
librarian? (INT) Most librarians prefer quiet conversation and moments of silence. (D)
Exclamatory: If you can’t stop being loquacious, I am going to scream! (E)
I need you to not say a word to me and walk away. (D)