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100

You say this when you meet someone for the first time.

What is "Nice to meet you".

100

This city is known for citrus and agriculture and is home to VC East Campus.

What is Santa Paula?

100

November holiday is known for turkey, family, and giving thanks.

What is Thanksgiving?

100

This hot drink is made from roasted beans and is a morning favorite for many Americans.

What is coffee?

100

This country is famous for sushi, cherry blossoms, and Mount Fuji.

What is Japan?

200

The meaning of "perhaps" in the sentence.  "Perhaps we can have coffee together sometime."

What is maybe?

200

Name of outdoor place in Ojai that many families visit for the water park, fishing, and camping.

What is Lake Casitas?

200

Major league baseball team that has one back-to-back World Series in 2024 and 2025.

Who are the Dodgers?

200

You often drink this when you are sick. It’s a warm liquid made by cooking meat, vegetables, and water together.

What is soup?

200

This Mexican holiday honors loved ones who have passed away and often includes altars, marigold flowers, sugar skulls, and family gatherings.

What is Día de los Muertos?

300

You use this card at the furniture store to pay without cash.

What is a credit card?

300

What ENGM stands for.

What is English for Multilingual Students

300

4-year university located in Camarillo, CA.

What is Cal State Channel Islands?

300

This Greek dish is made of seasoned meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie and served in pita bread with tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.

What is a gyro?

300

The city where this famous tower is located.

What is Paris?

400

The latest time you must finish something like a homework assignment.

What is a deadline?

400

Many people in Ventura County travel a long distance for school or work. This daily travel is called this. 

What is a commute?

400

This common weekend event allows people to sell old clothes, toys, and household items in front of their home.

What is a yard sale?

400

Popular in several Latin American countries, this sweet dessert is a rolled cake filled with ingredients like dulce de leche, fruit, or cream.

What is pionono?

400

This language is spoken in countries such as Brazil, Portugal, and Mozambique, and is closely related to Spanish.

What is Portuguese?

500

(OTC)  -  medicine you buy without a prescription.

What is "over the counter"?

500

What  "VCCCD" stands for.

What is Ventura County Community College District?

500

According to a 2025 USA Today poll, this California-based restaurant’s “Double Char” was voted the number one fast-food burger in the United States.


What is The Habit Burger Grill?

500

Popular in California barbecue, this triangular cut of beef from the bottom sirloin is often grilled or smoked and sliced against the grain.

What is tri-tip?

500

This Southeast Asian country has over 7,000 islands, speaks more than 150 languages, and celebrates the colorful Sinulog Festival.

What is the Philippines?

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