Word Meanings
Drawing Inferences
Author's Purpose
Cause and Effect
Word Meanings II and Analogies
100
In an election year, political parties focus on their campaigns, and other issues may TAKE A BACK SEAT. What does "TAKE A BACK SEAT MEAN?
What is seen as less important?
100
I come in many colors. I'm faster than a bike. You can buy me new or used. I have many makes and models. What am I?
What is a car?
100
"Do you like green eggs and ham?" "I do not like them, Sam-I-am. I do not like green eggs and ham. "Would you like them here or there?" "I would not like them here or there. I would not like them anywhere."
What is to entertain?
100
Sam didn't do his homework so his parents _______.
What is grounded him?
100
Understanding idioms is a PIECE OF CAKE.
What is easy?
200
The PREWAR peace was never restored after the American Revolution. What does PREWAR mean?
What is before the war/conflict?
200
It's a special day for Beth. She invited her friends over for pizza and cake. Then they will hit the pinata followed by her opening her gifts.
What is Beth's birthday?
200
It is real simple to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. First you take two pieces of bread and toast them in the oven. Then you spread peanut butter on one side and jelly on the other. Finally you put the pieces together and cut it in half. All you have left to do is enjoy.
What is to explain?
200
Janice got home late, therefore SHE MISSED HER FAVORITE TV SHOW.
What is effect?
200
The job you are offering me sounds really good, but I'd like to SLEEP ON IT before giving you my final decision.
What is take some time to think about it?
300
People hoped for a NONVIOLENT solution. What does nonviolent mean?
What is not violent.
300
Feeling upset, Larry was thinking about his conversation with Ms. Valdez early that day. "Larry, as your boss, it has been interesting working with you," said Ms. Valdez. "However, our company needs and your work style are not a good match". It had been a long day and was going to be even longer as he started looking on the internet for possible jobs.
What is Larry got fired today?
300
As millions of travelers discover each year, Mexico is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Our warm climate beckons you to the beaches. Mysterious ruins invite you to explore the ancient worlds of the Maya and Aztec. Answer their call and find the land of your dreams--magnificent Mexico. Make your reservations today!
What is to persuade?
300
THE COMPUTER IS A LEARNING TOOL since it helps students to master math and language skills.
What is cause?
300
Dollar is to Currency as Winter is to ______.
What is season?
400
A place with trees or to put your car in a particular spot.
What is park?
400
I am smaller than the earth. I reflect light from the sun. I have craters. I orbit the earth. What am I?
What is the moon?
400
The best car in the world is a Mercedes-Benz. It is so safe and it looks great. The price is just right for anyone who wants to buy it. You can't find a better car than the Benz.
What is to persuade?
400
Because of THE STORM, the football game was rescheduled.
What is cause?
400
Ally is to Enemy as Ancient is to _____.
What is recent?
500
a place for stray animals or what you do with a hammer
What is pound?
500
Bill and Jessica were almost done picking players for their teams. It was Jessica's turn to choose and only Kurt was left. She sighed and reluctantly called his name. Maybe there was a chance they could still beat Bill's team, she thought.
What is Kurt is not a good player?
500
With a land area of over 3.7 million square miles and a population of more than 285 million people, the United States is an amazingly varied country. From small towns, forests, and farmland to big cities like San Francisco and New York, the United States has a wealth of both human-made and natural geographic features.
What is to inform?
500
One consequence of westward expansion was THE DESTRUCTION OF HABITAT FOR THE BISON.
What is effect?
500
Encyclopedia is to Book as Diamond is to
What is Gem?
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