Vocabulary
What does the word poverty mean in the following sentence:
He was the youngest of five children raised in poverty by a single mother.
the state of being extremely poor
What three other sports did Jackie play, other than baseball?
football, basketball, and track
Name a fraction that is equal to 1/2.
Any fraction where the top number is half of the bottom number.
Which is Correct?
The (mountain or mountainous) state of Nevada does not have a single mountain in the south.
mountainous
True or False
Horses are known for their strength and speed.
True
What does the word segregated mean in the following sentence:
At this time, the sport was segregated between blacks and whites.
blacks and whites played in different leagues
Why did people throw things at Jackie Robinson and call him names when he played for the Dodgers?
Because he was the first black to play in the white league.
What are the names for the top and bottom numbers in a fraction?
Numerator on top and Denominator on the bottom.
Use a compound word in a sentence.
Any correct compound word is accepted.
What is the difference between an octopus and a squid?
A squid has a pointy head and 10 tentacles-an octopus has a round head and 8 tentacles with brains in them!
Name three compound words.
Any compound words accepted.
When did Jackie Robinson die?
October 24, 1972.
Please add the following fractions:
1/6 + 3/6 = n
n = 4/6
Give an antonym for the following words:
first brave happy up
last afraid sad down
Who came busting through the woods when Rosalind had Batty, Hound, and Ben at her special place?
Nick and the football team.
Name a difference between a mamal and a fish.
A variety of answers accepted.
Jackie Robinson's brother, Matthew, did something in the Olympics that inspired Jackie.
Matthew won a silver medal in the 1936 Olympics in the 200-meter dash.
How many sevenths does it take to make a whole?
seven sevenths equal one whole
large small quick angry
big little fast mad
How did Iantha's husband die?
He was killed by a drunk driver.
A pianist.
Give a good topic sentence you could use on a paper you are writing about Jackie Robinson.
Must introduce topic and engage the reader.
Ms. Tina's whole trip is 3/3 of the trip. She only drove 1/3 of the trip so far:
3/3 - 1/3 = 2/3
Ms. Tina still has to go 2/3 of her drive!
What is Florida's nickname?
The Sunshine State!
Name at least one bad thing that happened to Jane on her "tragic day".
She did not get to go see Jeffrey.
She lost the soccer game.