Grammar
Academic Vocabulary
Literary terms
World Geography
Pop Culture and Traditional Food of English speaking Countries
100

This linking word, starting with the letter h, is used to show contrast between two ideas in a sentence.

What is however?

100

This command term means to judge something carefully based on evidence; this includes considering the good and bad points and any limitations. 

What is evaluate?

100

This literary term describes a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. (Hint: verbal, situational and dramatic)

What is irony?

100

This is the largest continent on Earth by land area.

What is Asia?

100

This American coffee chain has locations all over the world.

What is Starbucks?

200

This verb tense is used to talk about actions that are happening right now or only temporary situations.

What is the present continuous?

200

In volleyball, a team can touch the ball up to this many times on their side before sending it over the net.

What is three?

200

This type of story often uses animals as characters and teaches a moral lesson. (Hint: Animal Farm is an example of this)

What is a fable?

200

This river is the longest river in the world.

What is the Nile River?

200

This traditional British dish is made with battered fish and fried potatoes.

What is fish and chips?

300

The prefix “mis-” in the word misinterpret changes the meaning to this.

What is “wrongly” or “incorrectly” interpreted? 

300

In science, this term refers to an idea or explanation that you then test through study and experimentation. It is usually written as "If... then..." statement. 

What is a hypothesis?

300

This literary technique uses humor, exaggeration or irony to criticize or make fun of people, society or ideas (sometimes to make a political point).

What is satire?

300

This imaginary line divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

What is the equator?

300

This American singer, known for hits like “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space”, is one of the best-selling music artists of the 21st century.

Who is Taylor Swift?

400

This modal verb is used to express strong obligation or necessity, especially in rules.

What is must?  (also acceptable: shall)

400

This process describes how plants make their own food using sunlight.

What is photosynthesis?

400

This literary device uses characters or events to represent deeper moral or political meanings.

What is an allegory?

400

This desert is the largest hot desert in the world.

What is the Sahara?

400

This British pop group released the album Abbey Road and is considered one of the most influential bands ever.

Who is The Beatles?

500

In the sentence “The experiment was conducted by the students,” this grammatical voice is used.

What is passive voice?

500

This command term means to use your knowledge and understanding to explain the meaning of information, data or text and make conclusions.

What is interpret?

500

This is a long speech by one character that reveals thoughts or feelings.

What is a monologue?

500

This mountain range is the longest in the world.  

What is the Andes?

500

This Australian spread is known for its strong taste and is made from yeast extract.

What is Vegemite?

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