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Bud not Buddy
100
Yellowstone National Park is mainly located in Wyoming, although three percent is located in the state of Montana. The Continental Divide of North America runs diagonally through the southwestern part of the park. The park sits on the Yellowstone Plateau, which is an average elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level. This plateau is bounded on nearly all sides by mountain ranges. There are 290 waterfalls that are at least fifteen feet in the park, the highest being the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, which falls 308 feet
This paragraph is about physical features of Yellowstone Park.
100
John was so hungry that he CONSUMED the cranberry muffin and went back for a donut. What does the word consumed mean in this sentence?
To eat or drink in great quantity
100
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What problem is Cassie having?
Cassie is late for school.
100
Waka Flocka is a lot tougher than Justin Bieber.
Opinion
100
Who is Bud's friend at the orphanage?
Jerry Clark.
200
A penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny.
This paragraph is about rare and valuable pennies
200
If a wolf refuses to help it’s pack hunt, it becomes an OUTCAST and must go on alone. What does the word outcast mean in this sentence?
One that is refused, or not accepted by society.
200
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and wearing all black. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing. What relationship do John and Anastasia have?
John and Anastasia are boyfriend and girlfriend
200
Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.
Opinion
200
Why is Bud in an orphanage?
Bud's mom died.
300
Being a clown isn’t all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.
Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.
300
Since it was a school day, Denise thought it was PECULIAR that she saw no children on the street during her drive to work. What does the word peculiar mean in this sentence? DOUBLE JEOPARDY
unusual; not common
300
Kelvin was waiting in front of the corner store at 3:56. His muscles were tense and he was sweating a bit more than usual. The other kids gathered in front of the little storefront were much more relaxed, even playful. They joked back and forth lightly to each other but for Kelvin, time slowed. 3:57. “Don’t worry, Kelvin. He ain’t even gonna show up.” Kelvin hoped that he wouldn’t. A black four-door Camry with tinted windows pulled up and parked across the street. Kelvin gulped. 3:58. A group of teenagers piled out of the car. James was in the front. “Hi-ya, Kelvin. Glad you could make it,” James said. Kelvin felt smaller. Why is Kelvin waiting at the corner store?
He's going to fight James.
300
Oranges contain both calcium and vitamin C.
Fact
300
Are Bud and Tod Amos friends the moment they meet?
No, Tod beats up Bud the first night.
400
What do you get when you cross a robot and an astronaut? A Robonaut! Robonauts are robot helpers designed to work side-by-side with astronauts. Work on the first Robonaut began in 1997, and by 2002 Robonaut B was revealed to the public. Robonaut B may have featured interchangeable lower bodies, like four-wheel mode or hydraulic legs, but scientists and engineers continued to improve Robonaut. In February of 2010, Robonaut 2 was released to the public. Robonaut 2 moved four times faster than the first Robonaut. An advanced version of Robonaut 2 was finally tested in outer space in 2011. Robonaut functioned exactly as designed.
Robonauts have improved over the years.
400
My grandma’s DEMEANOR was such that people often thought she was being rude when she was just being honest. What does the word demeanor mean in this sentence?
behavior towards others; outward manner
400
Everyday after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said. What type of job does Paul work?
Paul works some kind of job that requires him to get dirty: ditch digger, miner, laborer, etc
400
It is illegal to yell out “Fire” in a crowded movie theater. DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Fact
400
What does Bud's pretend mom and dad call him at breakfast?
Clarence
500
Automation is the use of machines to reduce the need for human labor. In other words automation is when jobs done by people become jobs done by robots. Automation can be a good thing. Because of automation, clothing, cars, and other manufactured products are available at good prices and in large supply. But automation can also be a bad thing. Because of automation, there are over 700,000 robots in America alone that do jobs once performed by humans. The way of automation may not be best for humanity, but it is the course we are taking.
Automation is both good and bad for humanity.
500
When Kiki got a tiny cut on her pinky finger, she got all MELODRAMATIC and began sobbing and demanding a doctor.
Exaggerated emotion or excitment
500
“Tommy!” Mom called out as she walked in the front door. “Tommy,” she continued shouting, “I sure could use some help with these groceries. There was still no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen to put the grocery bags down on the counter when she noticed shattered glass from the picture window all over the living room floor and a baseball not far from there. “I’m going to kill you, Tommy!” Mom yelled to herself as she realized that Tommy’s shoes were gone. What happened to the window?
Tommy broke the window playing baseball.
500
Rahm Emanuel was elected to be the mayor of Chicago in 2011.
Fact
500
What advice does Bud give throughout the story?
Rules and things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself
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