WH Questions
Vocabulary
Inferencing
Multiple Meanings
100
Where are the Summer Olympics being held this year?

Paris, France

100

The  Olympics is a Global Competition.

What does Global mean?

Worldwide

100

Why do you think  all of the continents  are represented in the Olympic rings?

To represent the continents  of all of the athletes.

100

What are 2 meanings of the word ring?

the sound a phone makes

a piece of jewelry that goes on your finger

A circle shape

A place where boxing and wrestling take place

200
According to the legend, who created the Olympic Games?

Hercules, son of Zeus

200

What does compete mean?

To go against

200

How do you think the games brought people together?

Share a common interest cheer or root for their country.

200

What are two meanings for the word root?

The part of the plant that is underground

To cheer for your team

300

What were the first events of the the ancient Olympics?

Running, Wrestling, and  Discus Throw

300

There are many spectators at the Olympics.

What are Spectators?

Fans, people coming to watch the games. 

300

Why did Hercules create the games?

To honor his father

300

What are two meanings for the word court?

Place where basketball, volleyball or tennis is played

Place where you go for Justice - judge lawyers, defendants, prosecutors


400

5 rings are a symbol of the Olympics.  What colors are they and what do they represent?

Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black

They represent continents: Europe, Asia, Australia, Americas, and Africa

400

What's an athlete?

A person who is good at sports. 

400

Why do you think the  Olympic rings are interlocked?

To show unity

400

What are two meanings for the word host?

To coordinate and invite people to an event

A lot of something - a whole host of toys were dropped off at my house. 

500

What is the Mascot of  the Paris Olympics?

Phrygian cap - a red character that represents freedom. 

500

The Olympics is an ancient tradition originating in Greece. 

What does ancient mean?

Very old, a long time ago in history

500

Why do you think the motto is "Faster, Higher, Stronger?"

To Encourage athletes to be their best at what they do to be faster and stronger. 
500

What are two meanings for the word metal?

a type of material

something given based on performance or winning

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