Word Work
Give a synonym for: applaud
clap
Give 2 similarities and 2 differences for: bicycle and unicycle
Similarities: Vehicles, wheels, ride, no motor
Differences: number of wheels, no handlebars on unicycle
What does the idiom mean?
Clowning around
to act silly “The kids should stop clowning around so class can start.”
Unscramble the following sentence:
nicknamed clowns joeys are
Clowns are nicknamed joeys.
Correct the grammar in the sentence:
Since 1768, a circus ring have alway been 42 foots in diameter.
Since 1768, a circus ring has always been 42 feet in diameter.
Give an antonym for: vanish
Give 2 similarities and 2 differences for: tiger and horse
Similarities: animals, mammals, circus, 4 legs
Differences: tiger is fierce, striped, can't ride
What does the idiom mean?
like a 3 ring circus
a busy and confusing place “ This store is like a 3 ring circus today."
Unscramble the following sentence:
train ringling by brothers travels circus
Ringling Brothers Circus travels by train.
Correct the grammar in the sentence:
The McDonald’s mascot are a clowns named Ronald McDonald.
The McDonald’s mascot is a clown named Ronald McDonald.
Give 2 meanings of the word: train
teach, vehicle, part of a wedding gown
Give 2 similarities and 2 differences for: circus and carnival
Similarities: fun place to go, acts, cotton candy
Differences: circus is indoor, rings, no games, show
What does the idiom mean?
A balancing act
trying to do many things at one time “Trying to coach, teach, and take care of my family is quite a balancing act.”
Unscramble the following sentence:
1768 began modern the in circus
The modern circus began in 1768.
Correct the grammar in the sentence:
The first weeks in August be called National Clown Week.
The first week in August is called National Clown Week
Give a synonym for: spectators
audience
Give 2 similarities and 2 differences for: acrobat and clown
Similarities: at circus, fun to watch, costumes
Differences: acrobat is focused on agility, clown makes people laugh
What does the idiom mean?
Elephant in the room
Something that is obviously true but is being ignored.
Unscramble the following sentence:
special shoes the walkers leather tightrope wear
Tightrope walkers wear special leather shoes.
Correct the grammar in the sentence:
More than 10 million person saw the circus each year.
More than 10 million people see the circus each year.
Name 2 meanings of the word: bow
Earn a BONUS 100 POINTS for each additional meaning (there are 4 total!)
bend at the waist, tie loops, weapon, ship part
Give 2 similarities and 2 differences for: performers and audience
Differences: performers are being watched, audience is watching, more people in audience, audience is paying and performers are getting paid
What does the idiom mean?
Not my circus, not my monkeys.
This troublesome, burdensome, or volatile situation is none of my concern, and thus I refuse to get involved in it.
A: "Don't you think we should try to help him fix the problem." B: "He's the one who caused it to begin with. Not my circus, not my monkeys."
Unscramble the following sentence:
clowns fear called is the of coulrophobia
The fear of clowns is called coulrophobia.
Correct the grammar in the sentence:
Enrico Rastelli could juggled 10 ball at one times.
Enrico Rastelli could juggle 10 balls at one time.