Pumpkin Trivia
Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?
Fruit
What does "Spill your guts" mean?
Tell what you know
Name two synonyms for happy
joyful, excited
Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence: My family and I went (two, to, too) the mall.
to
You see someone sitting at their desk. Their face is red and they have their arms crossed. What might they be feeling?
Angry, frustrated, upset
What percentage of a pumpkin is water?
94%
What does "Come back to haunt you mean?"
The principal DICTATED that all students would be required to follow the school dress code for Halloween festivities.
What does dictated mean?
a) asked
b) knew
c) commanded
c) commanded
Which part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?
Noun
You're having a bad day and just can't seem to get past it. What do you do?
Ask the teacher for a break, go for a walk, etc.
What country started the tradition of pumpkin carving?
Ireland
What does "Skeleton in your closet" mean?
Secrets
What does it mean to "respond" to another person if they are asking you a question?
To answer or reply
Choose the correct word to complete the following sentence: Massachusetts is known for (its, it’s) beautiful leaves in the fall.
its
What is an upstander vs. a bystander?
Upstanders do their best to support and protect their peers. On the other hand, a bystander is someone who sees bullying happening but does not do anything to stop it.
Where is the Pumpkin Capital of the World?
a) Chile
b) Illinois
c) England
d) Canada
Illinois
What does "Ghost Town" mean?
It is empty
People always comment about much she RESEMBLES her family. They have the similar eyes, hair, and smile.
What does resembles mean?
Looks like
What are the four zones of regulation?
You are telling a student in your class about a movie you liked last night. The student keeps looking away from you and concentrates on doing their work. What is their facial expressions saying?
They aren't interested in talking right now or they are trying to focus on their work
What do you call a fear of pumpkins?
a) Cucurbitophobia
b) Arachibutyrophobia
c) Nomophobia
d) Xanthophobia
Cucurbitophobia
What does it mean to "Let the Cat out of the Bag?"
Let a secret/surprise out that was supposed to stay hidden
What does evident mean? It is evident by their faces that they are excited for the Spooky Walk!
This word means easily seen or understood, obvious.
Make a sentence using the words "after" and "Halloween"
You have 30 seconds to come up with a sentence! Ready, Set, Go!
You are talking to a friend and they keep looking at their watch. What is their body language telling you?
They need to leave or they aren't interested in your conversation at the time as they are worried or focused on something else