Factual questions
What is a unique type of parrot called that can irritate people?
The Kea
What does detoxify mean?
a. pollute
b. reject
c. clean
d. taste
Clean!
Which of the following is NOT true ...?
Negative detail
Feeling under the weather?
Not well/sick
What language does the English word phobia come from?
a. Latin
b. Greek
c. French
Greek: phobos
What do blue whales eat?
Krill (tiny shrimps)
What does severe mean?
a. dark
b. extreme
c. freezing
d. expected
Extreme!
The word 'they' refers to ...
Pronoun referent
A piece of cake?
Really easy.
What language does the English word pyjamas come from?
a. Latin
b. Thai
c. Hindi
Hindi: pāyjāma
Who takes over from the President of the Unite States in a time of crisis?
The Vice President
What does peppy mean?
a. sleepy
b. relaxed
c. energetic
d. depressed
Energetic!
Look at the four squares. They show where ...
Sentence insertion
Raining cats and dogs?
Raining heavily.
What language does the English word beef come from?
a. German
b. French
C. Italian
French: beouf
When does Thanksgiving occur in the USA
The last thursday of November
What does the word optimal mean?
a. useless
b. perfect
c. optional
d. necessary
Perfect!
What is most likely true?
Inference question
Butterflies in my stomach?
Feeling nervous.
What language does the English word lychee come from?
a. Chinese
b. Turkish
c. Latin
Chinese: lìzhī
When did the first expedition reach the top of Mount Everest?
1953
What does endorsement mean?
a. fee
b. plan
c. club
d. support
Support!
Why does the author mention ...?
Rhetorical device
Have a lot on your plate?
Are extremely busy.
What language does the word barbecue come from?
a. French
b. Indigenous American
c. Spain
Indigenous American: barabicu