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Trivia
100

If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?

light up

100

As of Jan 2025, who is the most-followed person on Instagram?


A. Rihanna
B. Cristiano Ronaldo
C. BTS
D. Taylor Swift

B. Cristiano Ronaldo

100

The secret files were marked 'confidential.'  Using context clues, what does confidential mean?

private

100

My sister always sleeps with the door closed, but I prefer to sleep with it slightly ajar.  Using context clues, what does ajar mean?

open

100

Which planet is known for having rings?
A. Jupiter
B. Neptune
C. Saturn
D. Mars


C. Saturn

200

He consumed a large amount of food and drinks at the party. He didn’t eat for the rest of the day.  Using context clues, what does consumed mean?

eat or drink

200

Which movie was the top-grossing worldwide box office film of 2024?


A. Inside Out 2
B. Deadpool & Wolverine
C. Avatar: The Way of Water
D. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

A. Inside Out 2

200

Lisa hates all types of seafood.  She detests tuna just as much as she dislikes shrimp.  Using context clues, what does detest mean?

dislikes

200

Mary was bold when she told the kids in her class to stop bullying her friend.  Using context clues what does bold mean?

brave

200

What animal is known as the “King of the Jungle”?
A. Tiger
B. Elephant
C. Lion
D. Panther

C. Lion

300

The company had to demolish the building to make room for the new parking lot.  Using context clues, what does demolish mean?

destroy

300

Which of these video-games involves building structures, gathering resources, and defeating “Creepers”? 

A. Fortnite
B. Minecraft
C. Roblox
D. Among Us

A. Fortnite

300

Lean fats are essential to a healthy diet. Vegetables are very necessary too.  Using context clues, what does essential mean?

necessary

300

Last night I had copious amounts of homework, but tonight I don’t have any!  Using context clues, what does copious mean?

A lot

300

Who was the first person to step on the Moon?
A. Buzz Aldrin
B. Neil Armstrong
C. Michael Collins
D. John Glenn

B. Neil Armstrong

400

The best way to describe Anna is she is ambitious; she will not give up until she reaches her goal. Using context clues, what does ambitious mean?

someone who works hard and is driven to succeed

400

Who headlined the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show in February 2024?


A. Drake
B. Usher
C. Bad Bunny
D. Ariana Grande

B. Usher

400

The old man ambled slowly down the path while his dog walked next to him.  Using context clues, what does amble mean?

walked

400

The Sahara Desert has scorching temperatures during the day; however, at night it can be quite chilly.  Using context clues, what does scorching mean?

very hot

400

Who played Ken in the 2023 movie Barbie?
A. Zac Efron
B. Ryan Gosling
C. Chris Evans
D. Austin Butler

B. Ryan Gosling

500

The kid quickly realized his friend’s story was bogus when he started talking about seeing a dragon.  Using context clues, what does bogus mean?

fake

500

What is the name of the alternate dimension featured in the Netflix series Stranger Things?


A. The Dark Zone
B. The Void
C. The Upside Down
D. The Mirrorverse

C. The Upside Down

500

It was an ordinary house. Like the one next to it, it didn’t stand out.  Using context clues, what does ordinary mean?

doesn't stand out

500

Our last principal was very lax with the rules, unlike our new principal who enforces them all.  Using context clues, what does lax mean?

lenient 

500

What team won the 2025 NBA Finals?
A. Denver Nuggets
B. Boston Celtics
C. Oklahoma City Thunder
D. Miami Heat

C. Oklahoma City Thunder

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