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Complete this sentence: I was sick ___ I decided to go to the doctor.
(and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet)
I was sick SO I decided to go to the doctor.
Sarah knew she had a science test on Friday. It was a really important test, and she didn't know any of the vocabulary on the test yet. On Monday and Tuesday, she didn't study because she had soccer practice. On Wednesday, she took a nap instead of studying. On Thursday, Sarah didn't study because she went to her friend's house. What will happen on Friday?
Sarah will probably do poorly on her science test because she didn't study for it.
Order the steps to make an apple pie:
___Last, put the top crust on & bake the pie.
___Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust.
___Peel, core, and slice the apples.
___Next, wash the apples.
___Before everything else, make the crust.
___Mix the apples, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and butter.
1. Before everything else, make the crust.
2. Next, wash the apples.
3. Peel, core, and slice the apples.
4. Mix the apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and butter.
5. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust.
6. Last, put the top crust on and bake the pie in the oven.
My best friends are Johnny and Jessica. They are both having parties on Friday that start at 8:00 pm. What is the problem and what is a solution?
Player earns points for identifying a problem and a solution.
An adjective is a describing word and usually describes a noun. What is the adjective in the following sentence? The blue shark looked hungry.
BLUE
Complete this sentence: I really wanted to go to my best friend's party _____ I needed to stay home and finish my homework.
(and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet)
I really wanted to go to my best friend's party BUT I needed to stay home and finish my homework.
Bobby carefully followed the recipe for his favorite chocolate cupcakes. He then put the cupcake batter into the oven to bake for 30 minutes. He took his phone out of his pocket to set the timer, but he saw a missed call and decided he needed to text his best friend back first. His best friend invited him over. Bobby rode his bike to his friend's house. What did Bobby forget and what will happen?
Bobby forgot about his cupcakes and left, so unless someone else in his family notices them, the cupcakes will probably burn.
(Use words like first....then....after.....last)
I'm spending the night at my best friend's house. I'm allergic to peanuts. My friend's mom just gave us peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for dinner. What is the problem and what is a solution?
Player earns points for identifying the problem and a possible solution.
An adverb is a word that tells about place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, or amount (usually end in -ly). What is the adverb in the following sentence? She quickly washed the dishes.
QUICKLY
Complete this sentence: I haven’t seen that movie _____, so don’t tell me how it ends!
(and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet)
I haven't seen that movie YET, so don't tell me how it ends!
Jenny went to visit her grandma. Her grandma is a wonderful baker! After dinner, Jenny's grandma said she could pick whatever treats she wanted for dessert. Jenny decided to eat ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, a slice of cake, a brownie, 4 candy bars, and 2 bags of chips. Was this a good idea? Why or why not?
No, because Jenny will probably have a stomachache or might get cavities if she doesn't brush her teeth.
Give the steps of getting ready to go to school in the morning.
(Use words like first....then...next...and finally)
Player earns points if player describes the steps to getting ready for school in the morning.
I definitely remembered to do my homework last night, but today I can't find it anywhere. The teacher has just asked us to pass our homework to our partners for them to check it. What is the problem and what is a solution?
Player earns points for identifying the problem and a solution.
What is a synonym of QUICKLY? What is an antonym of QUICKLY?
Synonym: Fast
Antonym: Slowly
Complete this sentence: My favorite animals are tigers, lions, _____ bears.
(and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet)
My favorite animals are tigers, lions, AND bears.
My mom hates spiders. Tomorrow is her birthday, and I got her a pet spider. Will she like my gift? Why or why not?
Order the steps of washing dishes:
_____ Dry the dishes with a clean towel.
_____Fill a clean sink with very warm water.
_____Using a sponge or wash rag, scrub the wet, soapy dishes until no stains remain.
_____ Put the dishes in the soapy water.
_____Put the dish soap in the water.
_____Rinse the soapy dishes with clean water.
1. Fill a clean sink with very warm water.
2. Put the dish soap in the water.
3. Put the dishes in the soapy water.
4. Using a sponge or wash rag, scrub the wet, soapy dishes until no stains remain.
5. Rinse the soapy dishes with clean water.
6. Dry the dishes with a clean towel.
My mom asked me if I liked the meatloaf she made for dinner. It was the nastiest thing I've ever tasted in my life, but my mom worked really hard on making the meatloaf. What is the problem and what is a solution?
Player earns points for identifying the problem and a solution.
What 2 meanings does the word LIGHT have?
Light: something that isn't heavy
Light: something bright to help people see
Complete this sentence: Did you eat hamburgers ____ pizza for dinner last night?
(and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet)
Did you eat hamburgers OR pizza for dinner last night?
The sky is dark. Thunder is rumbling and in the distance, there are flashes of lightening. What will happen later? What should you do to prepare?
Order the steps of eating at a new restaurant:
____ Read reviews.
____ Finally, order food and drinks.
____ Look at a sample menu posted outside.
____ Drive by the restaurant and see how it looks from the outside.
____ When the reviews aren't helpful, ask friends.
____ Wait to be seated at a table.
1. Read reviews
2. When the reviews aren't helpful, ask friends.
3. Drive by the restaurant and see how it looks from the outside.
4. Look at the sample menu outside.
5. Wait to be seated at the table.
6. Finally, order food and drinks.
Sally is supposed to text her mom after she gets off the bus at her friend's house this afternoon. She promised her mom she would so her mom knows she's safe. Sally gets off the bus at her friend's house, but her phone is dead. What is the problem and what is a solution?
Player earns points for identifying the problem and a solution.
What does this phrase mean: let the cat out of the bag?
Example: When Greg told Mary about the surprise party, he let the cat out of the bag!
To tell someone something that was supposed to be a secret or a surprise