Inferences
Figurative Language
Vocabulary & Multiple Meaning Words
Synonyms & Antonyms
Random Trivia
100
The shirt needed repair. A button was loose. The wife walked down the hall and through a door. Inside the door was a dresser. She fluffed a pillow. Her pajamas had been thrown over the chair. She stuffed those into a drawer. Then she reached under the chair and pulled out the sewing kit.
Where did the wife keep the sewing kit?
a. in the laundry room
b. in the bathroom
c. in the living room
d. in the bedroom
in the bedroom
clues: dresser, pillow
100
Becca split the cookie and gave a piece to her sister, Rylie. Rylie told Becca, "My piece is a crumb. I want some more!"
What does the italicized phrase/sentence mean?
my piece is small
100
The thief was stealthy and snuck through the shadows to avoid being caught.
What does the italicized word mean?
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
100
I would like to buy one of those new red t-shirts.
Give a synonym for the italicized word.
a. join
b. purchase
c. construct
purchase
100
where can you find the landmark known as "Big Ben"?
London, England
200
William and Jane went on a hike. They used ropes and special equipment to climb higher and higher. When they got to the top, they rested and looked all around. Being so high up, it was an amazing sight!
Where are William and Jane?
a. in a valley
b. by a stream
c. on a mountain
d. on a hill
on a mountain
clues: ropes and special equipment to climb higher and higher, the top, high up
200
Jacob was helping his dad cut some new fence posts in the workshop. Jacob's dad showed him the new saw and said, "Using this saw is like cutting butter."
What does the italicized phrase/sentence mean?
the new saw easily cuts through wood
200
say a word that fits both pictures
ray
200
The forest used to be filled with different kinds of plant and animal species, but they have now gone extinct.
Give a antonym for the italicized word.
a. abandoned
b. abundant
c. pessimist
abundant
200
what is the best-selling video game of all-time?
Minecraft (300,000,000 copies sold)
300
The fourth and fifth grade classes are collecting items from this year. They have newspapers and magazines. Some students wrote letters. They also have some pictures. All the items will be put in a special box. It will be put in the cornerstone of the new school.
You can guess the box is a _________
a. mess
b. time capsule
c. gift for the principal
time capsule
clues: collecting items, newspapers and magazines, put in the cornerstone of the new school
300
Rachel knew he mom had a long and tiring day at work, so she decided to go the extra mile. Not only did she do the laundry like her mom asked her to, she also cleaned the bathroom and the kitchen.
What does the italicized phrase/sentence mean?
put forth extra effort
300
Using the evidence at the crime scene, the detective determined that the thief stole an item around 3:00 AM on the 23rd.
What does the italicized word mean?
having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation
300
Can you help me put together these boards to make a bird house?
Give a synonym for the italicized word.
a. assemble
b. purchase
c. multiply
assemble
300
who won the 2025 Superbowl?
bonus point: who performed at the half-time show?
The Philadelphia Eagles
bonus: Kendrick Lamar
400
Mrs. Appleby handed out cupcakes to all the children at the party. She realized that there weren't enough to go around for everyone. There was one cupcake left but Sara and Desmond hadn't gotten any yet. Sara told Mrs. Appleby to give the cupcake to Desmond.
You can guess that ___.
a. Sara was unfriendly
b. Sara was kind and willing to share
c. Desmond wanted two cakes
Sara was kind and willing to share
clues: Sara told Mrs. Appleby to give the cupcake, weren't enough to go around for everyone
400
After spending the afternoon painting the shed, Olivia came inside and told her mom, "Ouch! My arm is going to fall off. I need a break!"
What does the italicized phrase/sentence mean? What is the literal meaning of that phrase/sentence?
figurative: my arm hurts
literal: my arm is going to fall off of my body
400
The raccoon rummaged through the trash, looking for any leftover food.
What does the italicized word mean?
search haphazardly, search for something messily
400
Karen was sad when she did not win a prize in the race.
Give a synonym for the italicized word.
a. gigantic
b. distraught
c. horrific
distraught
400
what modern-day item made a cameo appearance in the final season of Game of Thrones?
a. a McDonald's McChicken
b. a Starbucks cup
c. a Chick-fil-a sauce
a Starbucks cup
500
Terry owned a miniature poodle that weighed all of six pounds. She loved to walk her dog. People laughed, though, when they heard what she called him.
You can guess that Terry called her dog ___.
a. Tiny
b. Peanut
c. Big Dog
Big Dog
clues: miniature, weighed all of six pounds, people laughed
500
Julian and his family were making plans for their day. They were going to do a guided biking tour and meet friends for dinner. Since they weren't sure how long the guided tour would take, they didn't know what time they'd be able to meet their friends for dinner. Julian's mom said, "We'll just have to play it by ear and call them when we are finished."
What does the italicized phrase/sentence mean?
figure it out when we know more information
500
say a word that fits both pictures
spell
500
I have always lived in urban neighborhoods. I was born in Chicago, then my family moved to Los Angeles. Now, I live in New York.
Give a antonym for the italicized word.
a. friendly
b. metropolitan
c. rural
rural
500
what does "www" stand for in a website address?
World Wide Web