Context Clues
Cause and Effect
Simile or Metaphor
Compare and Contrast
Makes One Word
100
The definition of the starred word in this sentence: Due to her peanut allergies, Ama *declined* to have the peanut butter soup when suggested by the waiter.
What is "to say no to or refuse"
100
The cause in this sentence: Since scooters have once again become popular, injuries from scooter accidents have risen.
What is Since scooters have once...
100
I was tired as a baby at the end of a 12 hour work day
What is a simile
100
Although George is an engineer major, Paul has not found a major yet.
What is a contrast
100
cheese + hamburger
What is cheeseburger
200
The definition of the starred word in this sentence: The patients tooth had to be *extracted* by the dentist because it had cavities affecting other teeth.
What is "to take out or remove"
200
The effect in this sentence: i got a C on my last exam; therefore, I now have a B average.
What is I now have a B average.
200
My brother the pig ate all the Thanksgiving turkey.
What is a metaphor
200
George and Paul both are tall and slim
What is a comparison
200
motor + hotel
What is motel
300
The definition of the starred word in this sentence: Though the baby had his building block in its mouth, it wasn't *edible.*
What is "able to be eaten"
300
The cause in this sentence: We were late for class due to the bus breaking down.
What is due to the bus breaking down
300
Forrest Gump often said, " Life's like a box of chocolates because you'll never know what you're gonna get".
What is simile
300
Similarly to Paul, George loathes vegetables too.
What is a comparison
300
breakfast + lunch
What is brunch
400
The definition of the starred word in the following sentence: Though some girls are *loquacious*, Trina is not talkative at all.
What is "talkative"
400
The effect of the following sentence: Several shops downtown lost business and failed because a big discount store uptown recently opened.
What is several shops downtown lost business and failed
400
John's words were shards of glass when he spoke such hateful things.
What is metaphor
400
George likes beef meatballs while Paul likes turkey meatballs.
What is a contrast
400
smoke + fog
What is smog
500
The definition of the starred word in the following sentence: The *delectable* ice cream was like heaven to the toddler on a hot day.
What is "tasty or delicious"
500
The cause in this sentence: I stopped exercising; Consequently, I have gained weight.
What is I stopped exercising
500
He had a heart of gold compared to his twin brother who he did not like.
What is a metaphor
500
Though they both like music, Paul prefers R & B but George prefers rap music.
What is a contrast
500
information + commercial
What is infomercial
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