Speech Review

What's that called?

100

Using the hints in writing to define vocabulary words is called

Context clues

200

When two words mean the same thing they are

Synonyms

300

When two words are opposites they are 

Antonyms

400

What a passage is about is called the 

Main Idea/ Central Idea

500

Using information from the text and background knowledge to make an educated guess or

Inference 

Multiple Meaning Words

100

This word is a type of bird

OR

It means to crouch out of the way

Duck 

200

This word means to fall to the bottom of water

OR

A place where you wash your hands

Sink

300

This covers the outside of a tree

OR

The sound a dog makes

Bark

400

Where you can store things in a car

OR

An elephant's nose 

Trunk

500

A path you walk on

OR

It means to follow behind someone

Trail 

What am I?

100

I am a type of bird who lives in Antarctica. I cannot fly. I walk with a waddle.  

Penguin 

200

I grow outside and be as tall as a building. I provide shade and can grow flowers, fruits, and vegetables. 

Tree

300

I am a sport with a ball where people run back and forth a lot. You can use your feet, chest, and even head, just make sure you don't use your hands. 

Soccer

400

I am an office supply/school supply. I help fasten papers together. Don't let your finger get in the way, or it'll hurt. 

A stapler 

500

My job is to lead a country. I am voted into office and act as a representative. 

President

Figurative Language

100

What does "that's gonna cost me an arm and a leg" mean?

That's expensive

200

What does "that's a piece of cake" mean?

That was easy

300

What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?

To ruin a suprise

400

What does "get out of hand" mean?

Get out of control/ lose control 

500

What does "feeling under the weather" mean?

Feeling sick

Describe the character

100

Erika loves to do dangerous stunts like cliff diving and swimming with sharks. She claims she's not scared of anything. She can be described as-

Brave

Daredevil 

200

Whenever Paulie sees someone struggling, he is the first person there to help them out. He is a great listener and always has a smile on his face. Paulie is

Kind

Helpful

300

Janet won first place in the National Spelling Bee. She received a scholarship to go to her college of choice. How would you describe Janet?

Smart 

400

Rudy can outrun anyone in his class. He can do 50 push-ups in a row. He is one of the star players on the basketball team. He could be described as 

An athlete/athletic 

Strong

500

Robby has many fears. He will never go on a rollercoaster, plane, or boat. He could be described as

Nervous

Scared

Fearful