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To write a biography, an author becomes immersed in the life of the subject.

The prefix im- can mean into or not.

Sort the words according to the meaning of the prefix. Use one word from each list in a sentence.

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Prefix im- means into Prefix im- means not

 

 

 

 

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FAVORITE MOVIES
The Wizard of Oz:

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Toy Story:

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Star Wars:

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Harry Potter:

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Now use that information to complete these sentences:

1. The most popular movie is ____.
2. The second most popular movie is ____.
3. The two least popular movies are ____ and ____.
4. There are ____ students in the class.

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The Tour de France is one of the most famous bicycle races there is. The first race was held in 1903. One of its most famous winners is Lance Armstrong. He is an American cyclist who won the race 7 years in a row!

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Wolves live in packs that have leaders called alpha wolves. These are usually the oldest, largest, and strongest members of the pack. They stand up tall and carry their tails high to show they are in charge. The wolves that are followers hold their tails down.

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