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100

Our teacher constantly reminds us to be punctual for school, however Jafaro is always ___________.
The opposite of punctual is 

Late

100

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street. What is the meaning of the word pedestrian?

A person walking on the street.

100

At a restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, such as soda and ice tea. In thinking of the examples given, what is a beverage?

A drink

100

When we went camping, my father ignited the fire so we could keep warm. What do you think the word ignited means?

start

100

We stood outside watching as the airplane vanished in the sky. It literally disappeared in the blink of an eye. Identify the two words that have the same meaning.

Vanished and disappeared

200

Unlike the complex puzzle, the solution was simple. What two words in the sentence are opposite in meaning?

Complex and simple

200

A rainbow with vivid colours, lit up the sky after it rained. Define the word vivid?

Bright

200

Aunty Yvette is a compassionate person who volunteers at the food bank. In listening to the sentence name the form of compassion mentioned.

volunteering 

200

Outside is sweltering. Jamario and I are sweating profusely. From the scenario, what do you think sweltering means?

Hot

200

I fell off my bicycle and fractured my arm. Give another word for fractured.

Broke

300

Unlike her boisterous brother, Shakeila is very quiet. The opposite of boisterous is ___________.

Quiet

300

His contract was terminated last month, he no longer works here. Terminated means that his contract __________.

Ended

300

Sugar cane and its by-products rum, molasses and cane juice are sold across Barbados. Give another example of a by-product of sugar cane.

Sugar

300

As a result of covid, local businesses are now bankrupt. They are unable to pay their bills and debts. In analyzing the situation, what does bankrupt mean?

Financially unstable (having no money)

300

My son and his companions like to play games on evenings after school. Another word for companion is _______________.

Friends

400

Jamario tormented his mother to go to cricket practice. The opposite of tormented is ____________.
a) harassed
b) annoyed
c) delighted

delight

400

Kai was lethargic; he didn't want to get out of bed. What is the meaning of the word lethargic?

Tired

400

Natural disasters such as tornadoes and volcanic eruptions have the potential to cause catastrophic damage. Give an example of another natural disaster that can cause catastrophic damage.

Earthquakes, hurricanes, landslides, floods, bush fires.

400

After playing games we felt parched, so we went to the tap and refilled our water bottles. In listening to the sentence, what does parched mean?

Thirsty or Dehydrated

400

Romani is a novice soccer player. It is his first day of practice. Another word for novice is:
a) skilled
b) beginner
c) professsional

Beginner

500

The young man was charged with reckless driving and was warned to be cautious in the future. Name the two antonyms in the sentence. 

Reckless and cautious

500

After answering incorrectly, Shuntel was reluctant to raise her hand again. Reluctant tells us she was
a) excited
b) hesitant
c) distracted 

Hesitant

500

Meat is an excellent source of protein. You need protein in your diet. Give two sources of protein.

Chicken, fish, pork, lamb, beef etc.

500

Our teacher doesn't like a dirty class. We must keep our surroundings immaculate. The word immaculate means __________.

Spotless, clean or tidy

500

Pandemonium broke out as they ran into the streets shouting.
Another word for pandemonium is __________.
a) silence
b) peace
c) order
d) chaos

Chaos

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