Describe it
Describe a soccer ball without naming the sport.
It’s round, black and white, and you kick it, etc.
What's another word for exhausted?
tired, fatigued, worn out, etc.
What is the opposite of expand?
shrink, contract
A story tells about a boy who practices basketball daily, listens to his coach, and becomes the best player on his team. What's the main idea/moral of the story?
Hard work and practice improve skills
The enormous dog weighed more than 200 pounds. What does “enormous” mean?
Very big / huge
Describe an apple without saying "red," "fruit," or "round".
It grows on trees, you can eat it, and it’s often used to make pie, etc.
What's another word for generous?
kind, giving, charitable, etc.
What is the opposite of scarce?
plentiful, abundant
A passage describes how Thomas Edison failed many times before successfully inventing the light bulb. What's the main idea/moral of the story?
Persistence leads to success.
The fragile vase broke when it fell off the table. What does “fragile” mean?
Easily broken
Describe a backpack without saying “school” or “bag.”
You wear it on your back, and it holds your supplies, etc.
What's another word for anxious?
worried, nervous, uneasy
What is the opposite of optimistic?
pessimistic
A nonfiction passage explains how bees pollinate flowers, produce honey, and help plants grow. What's the main idea/moral of the story?
Bees are important for nature and the environment.
The movie was so hilarious that everyone laughed the whole time. What does “hilarious” mean?
Very funny
Describe rain without using “wet” or “water.”
It falls from clouds, it makes the ground muddy, and you might need an umbrella, etc.
What's another word for ancient?
old, historic, antique
What is the opposite of victory?
defeat, loss
An article explains how deforestation harms animals and reduces natural resources. What's the main idea/moral of the article?
Deforestation has negative effects on the environment
The scarce food supply made it hard for the animals to survive. What does “scarce” mean?
Hard to find / rare / not enough
Describe a computer without saying “technology,” “internet,” or “screen.”
It’s an electronic device that helps people type, play games, and do work, etc.
What's another word for cautious?
careful, watchful, alert
What is the opposite of permanent?
temporary
A passage explains that people can conserve water by fixing leaks, taking shorter showers, and turning off the tap while brushing teeth. What's the main idea/moral of the passage?
Everyone can help save water through small daily actions.
The boy felt reluctant to join the game because he was shy. What does “reluctant” mean?
Unsure / not wanting to / hesitant