The spelling of the word that means a hollow stone.
What is g-e-o-d-e.
100
A synonym for "terra cotta."
What is clay.
100
The part of speech for "territory."
What is a noun.
100
The Greek/Latin root focus for this week's list and its definition.
What is "terr, terra, geo = land; earth."
200
DAILY DOUBLE! What word means a measuring device?
What is "gauge."
200
The spelling of the word that means a paved area next to a building.
What is t-e-r-r-a-c-e.
200
The correct use of the word "geography" in a sentence.
Answers will vary. Example: "While I enjoy learning about world geography in Mr. Hardy's class, I prefer to be in the much better, and more exciting, Language Arts class with Miss Sullins."
200
The definition for the word "geology."
What is "the study of rocks and soil of the earth."
200
DAILY DOUBLE! The names of Miss Sullins's siblings.
TRIPLE BONUS! Give their ages as well as their names.
Who are "Holly" and "Kelby." (Holly is 30, and Kelby is 27.)
300
The correct use of the word "tenacity" in a sentence.
Answers may vary. Example: "Austin displayed incredible tenacity when he refused to wear the dress his sister was trying to force him into."
300
DAILY DOUBLE! The backwards spelling of the word is a person who studies the regions of the earth.
What is r-e-h-p-a-r-g-o-e-g. (geographer)
300
Correct use of the word "extraterrestrial" in a sentence.
Answers will vary. Example in the packet: "I thought that Klancey might be an extraterrestrial, but I was told that aliens would be an example of intelligent life, so I knew she couldn't be one." :)
300
The name of the only adjective on this week's list.
What is "subterranean."
300
The definition for the word "geography."
What is "the study of natural features of Earth's surface."
400
The spelling of the noun whose antonym is "full."
What is v-a-c-u-u-m.
400
The backwards spelling of the word that is a body of water.
What is n-a-e-n-a-r-r-e-t-i-d-e-m. (mediterranean)
400
A synonym and antonym for the word "perseverance."
Answers will vary. Examples: Synonyms=persistence, determination. Antonyms=nonchalance.
400
DAILY DOUBLE! At least TWO synonyms for the word "terrace."
What is "patio, veranda, or porch."
400
DAILY DOUBLE! The color Coca-Cola would be if it didn't have coloring added to it.
What is green.
500
The parts of speech FOR EACH of the extra spelling words on this week's list.
What is: all are nouns. :)
500
The backwards spelling of the adjective that means underground.
What is n-a-e-n-a-r-r-e-t-b-u-s. (subterranean)
500
DAILY DOUBLE! The THREE synonyms for the word "gauge."
Answers will vary. Examples: Synonyms= indicator, scale, test.
500
All of the spelling focus nouns on this week's list.
What is all the words for #1 - 10. :)
500
DAILY DOUBLE! Solve this riddle: What is the only food that is never sold canned, frozen, processed, cooked, or in any way other than fresh?