Vocabulary
Grammar
Storybooks
Science
Wonders
100

What is a hobby?

Something people do for fun (like collecting things, drawing, playing games or sports.)

100

How are "let (someone)(v.)" and "make (someone)(v.)" different?

let = can do if you want

make = have to/must

100

In The Mystery of the Melted Soldiers, what was the name of Harold's friend?

His friend's name was Frank.

100

What is the symbol for carbon?

C

100

What is the theme of The Boy That Cried Wolf?

Don't lie

200

"If you borrow something from me, I _____ it to you."

What word completes the sentence?

lend

200

Change the sentence to use "so" instead of "because."

I brought an umbrella because it was raining.

It was raining, so I brought an umbrella.

200

In What's the Matter with Alice, why was Alice mean to Pam?

She was mean to Pam because she was jealous.

200

What color does pH paper change into when it touches acids (like orange juice or vinegar?)

Red/Orange

200

What do the prefixes "un-", "im-" and "in-" mean? (unsure, impossible, incorrect)

not/no

300

What is  the grammar label for "beside the castle?"

(prep.+n.)

300

How often to do you have class at Hess?

four times a week

300

In The Mystery of the Melted Soldiers, what was melting the soldiers?

The sunlight (and the magnifying glass) was melting the soldiers.

300

A group of the same kind of cells working together is called what?

tissue

300

What is the root word in "unhelpfully"?

help

400

What is the English translation of 塑膠?

plastic

400

Tim: "Paul is this your jacket?"

Paul: "Yes, that's _____."

What possessive pronoun finishes the sentence?

mine

400

In The Wizard, the Knight and the Dragon, what poisonous animal attacked Tidra in the cave?

A giant centipede

400
How are black holes made?

They are made from big stars dying.

400

What does "Point of View" mean?

What the writer/character thinks and feels.
500

What is the difference between "dead" and "die?"

dead = (adj.)

die = (v.)

500

If you were rich, what would you do?

I would (v. phr) if I were rich.

500

In The Wizard, the Knight and the Dragon, what did Immel and Tidra need to get to save the princess?

They needed to get a piece of dragon scale (covering the dragon's heart) to save the princess.

500

How do acids (like lemons) taste?

sour

500

How do I know if a story is realistic fiction?

It's not a true story, but it could really happen.

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