Context Clues
Context Clues
Context Clues
6th Grade
Random
Myers Trivia
Figurative Language
100
The restaurant was formal, so I bought a new suit. What does "formal" mean?
upscale, dressy
100
The boy lingered in the stands after the concert. He was hoping to watch the band members pack up.
What does "lingered" mean?
stayed
100
The three students decided to collaborate on the project, since they all had different talents to share.
What does "collaborate" mean?
work together
100
In the hallway, what side are you supposed to walk on?
The Right!
100
What letter from the alphabet has the most water?
C
100
What are the 2 6th-grade teams?
What are UAlbany and Sage?
100
When attacked in his home, he will fight like a caged tiger.
Simile
200
The student strives to get an A on the test.
What does "strives" mean?
try or tries
200
My objective was to get to work on time each day, so I would not get fired.
What does "objective" mean?
goal
200
This school has a lot of diversity. We have students from many races, religions and cultural backgrounds.
What does "diversity" mean?
different kinds of things or people together
200
How long do you have to wait at the beginning of each class before you can use the bathroom, get some water....
10 MINUTES
200
What does Fit as a Fiddle mean?
What is to be in really good shape!
200
The name of the 6th grade Principal.
Who is Mrs. Olsen?
200
I've told you a million times
hyperbole
300
The girl had a very distinct way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd.
What does "distinct" mean?
different
300
Our hockey team was far superior than any other team in the league. We had not lost a game yet!
What does "superior" mean?
the best
300
Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?
loud, noisy, energetic
300
What are the three B's of PBIS?
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
300
What letter is the only letter that does not appear in the name of a US state?
Q
300
What year was Myers opened?
2005
300
"April is the cruelest month.” —T.S. Eliot,
personification
400
The continuous pounding of the hammers gave me a headache. It seemed like they had been working on the new ramp for days.
What does "continuous" mean?
non-stop
400
The gymnast was so agile. I was amazed at the graceful way she moved during the floor routine.
What does "agile" mean?
flexible, able to bend and move in many ways
400
The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat.
What does "capacity" mean?
The largest amount possible
400
What is Ms. Curtis' Room Number?
What is Room 138.
400
Name a staff member who has a last name that starts with H
Hornbeck
400
What are the names of all the teams at Myers...6th, 7th and 8th grade?
What is 6th: UAlbany/Sage
7th: RPI/Union
8th: Siena/St. Rose
400
Its raining cats and dogs
Idiom
500
The town is so rural that most of the residents are cows!
What does "rural" mean?
country
500
Keep your speech concise to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports.
What does "concise" mean?
short
500
Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn everything she tried to cook.
What does "inept" mean?
have little or no skill
500
What date do you return from April break (without looking at a calendar)
April 17
500
What is the last day of school?
June 22, 2023
500
Why is the school named after Stephen and Harriet Myers? What did they do that was significant?
They were abolitionists
500
The calm lake was a mirror.
Metaphor