Math
A number is divisible by both 3 and 4. What other number must it be divisible by?
12
What is the simple subject in this sentence? “The group of noisy students was late to class.”
'group'
What U.S. state is home to the Grand Canyon?
Arizona
What are the three main stages in a complete metamorphosis life cycle?
larva, pupa, and adult (egg can also be stage one)
Name 4 countries that start with the letter 'I'
What is the mean of this set of numbers: 95, 87, 92, and 86.
90
What is the correct form of the verb in this sentence? “Neither the dog nor the cats ___ hungry.”
'are'
What Disney movie features the character Miguel and the Land of the Dead?
In the water cycle, what step comes after condensation?
Precipitation
What is the difference between a democracy and a dictatorship?
In a democracy, people vote for leaders; in a dictatorship, power is held by one person or small group without free elections.
A square has an area of 144 cm². What is its perimeter?
48 cm (√144 = 12; 12×4 = 48)
Identify the type of figurative language: “Her eyes were sparkling diamonds.
a metaphor
Which famous artist is known for cutting off part of his own ear?
Vincent Van Gogh
Why does the moon appear to change shape throughout the month?
Because of the moon’s phases caused by how sunlight hits it from Earth.
Name one major result of the American Revolution.
The United States became an independent nation.
If a recipe uses ¾ cup of sugar and you want to make 2½ batches, how much sugar do you need?
1 7/8 cups
What do you call a word that sounds the same but has a different meaning and spelling (like “pair” and “pear”)?
a homophone
Name four countries that share a border with China.
Any four of: India, Russia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, North Korea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Tajikistan
Which part of the human body is responsible for filtering waste from blood?
the kidneys
What ancient civilization invented the 365-day calendar based on the stars?
the Maya (or Ancient Egypt—both are acceptable)
A container is 2/3 full. After pouring in 4 more liters, it becomes full. What is the total capacity of the container?
12 liters (1/3 = 4 → 3×4 = 12)
What is the function of an appositive in a sentence?
It renames or further explains a noun
What is the longest word in English that has only one vowel repeated?
Why does Earth have seasons?
Because Earth’s axis is tilted as it orbits the Sun.
In which city was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania