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Complete the list..
Hash browns, Chips, French fries, ________
mashed potatoes, potato salad, baked potato, roasted potato, etc.
“My dog is as happy as a New York lottery ticket winner!” What word or group of words is used to compare the dog and the lottery ticket winner?
As- the word “as” is a simile which compares two things using the words like or as.
The Vatican is in the heart of Rome which is also the smallest country in the world.
The correct answer is: True
In what year were women allowed to compete in the modern Olympic games and in what sport?
In 1900, tennis
Which does not belong?
A. Fire truck B. Pumpkin C. Stop sign D. Lady bug
A. pumpkin because it is the only one that isn't red
Interpret the Metaphor: "The world is my oyster"
You can achieve anything!
Greece is one of the rainiest places with over 20 beautiful islands.
The correct answer is: False Greece is one of the sunniest places with over 6000 islands.
What time of the year does this song usually take place?
The correct answer is: New Years or Winter.
Your hands are not required to play this sport but you better be swift! Which of the four options represents the sport?
A. Jumping B. Soccer C. Cheerleading D. Hockey
The correct answer is B. Soccer
Pat Benatar once said, "Love is a battlefield."
What does this mean?
Love comes with many hardships.
Lightening never hits the same place twice.
False! Lightening can in fact strike twice in one place.
Adults ages 65+ watch TV more than seven hours a day. This show is one of the most watched on TV. Here is a small clip of it….Why would a person want to watch this show?
To get information about court cases, entertainment, or to laugh.
Wendys has been using fresh, never frozen beef for years. Mcdonalds also says their burgers are made with real beef and NO fillers, additives, or preservatives. I say it all goes to one place but which of these options do you think does not belong?
A. Lettuce B. Cheese C. Pickles D. Bun
The correct answer is D. Bun because the category is all toppings that go on a hamburger or cheeseburger.
Peter brought a few things from the grocery store, watched a Mets game, picked up his grandchildren from school, and went to senior poker night. His day was quite fun but he felt exhausted afterwards and the Mets lost! His wife told him that night “Peter you bite off more than you can chew!” What do you think his wife meant by this statement?
This statement is an idiom. Idioms are expressions or phrases whose meaning does not relate to the literal meaning of its words. Idioms mean something different than individual words. This statement means you are trying to do something that is too hard or too much for you.
By the end of "Little House on the Prairie," Charles and Caroline have 10 children.
False! "Little House on the Prairie" premiered in 1974 about the Ingalls family. While the series starts with Charles, Caroline, and their four daughters, they adopt three more children by the end of the series.
Which was the first royal wedding to be televised?
The marriage of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstong-Jones on 6 May 1960
Which of the following belongs in the same category as a carpenter?
A. Electrician B. Garbage Man C. Teacher D. Real Estate Broker
The correct answer is A. Electrician because it is a trade job such as a carpenter.
I was once told by my boss, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” but I am still seeing the same doctor every week. How would you interpret this statement? Should I get a new job? What’s wrong here?
The statement “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” means that eating fruit maintains good health. This statement is a proverb because it is a simple and insightful, traditional saying that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience.
The 1967 American rock band from Stony Brook, NY, Blue Öyster Cult, is best known for the singles "Don't Fear, The Reaper", "Burnin' for You", and "Godzilla".
True!
How much does an NFL football weigh?
1 pound