Vocabulary
Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Comprehension 3
Second Grade Trivia
100
What does the word vine mean? Spell the word.
Vines - A long stem of a plant
100
What problem does Foolish Fernando have? Clue- He wants to win...
He wants to win the pumpkin crown.
100
What are the names of Juana's Pumpkins? Clue: Page 408
Gorda Linda Blush Bottom
100
Ms. Sweeney wore a new pink dress with white stripes. Name three adjectives.
new, pink, white
100
Name at least five students in our classroom who have siblings that attend St. Edmund.
Answers can include: Aaron, Taylor, Reanna, Sanaa, Cassie, Malcolm
200
What is a village? Spell the word "village."
Village- a group of houses that is not as large as a town.
200
Look on page 399. Fernando is not proud of Old Juana beacause___________.
She grows the best pumpkins.
200
What end mark goes at the end of this sentence? How many books do you have in your desk
question mark
200
How many girls and how many boys are in our class?
8 girls, 4 boys
300
What is the meaning of the word "crept"? Use it in a sentnece.
Crept- moving slowly
300
Why does Fernando put on a dress and straw hat?
He thinks they wil help him to grow the best pumpkins.
300
What is the vocabulary word that means to trade goods or services for other goods or services without using money?
barter
300
Name two synonyms for "said".
Answers can include: exclaimed, cried, yelled, whispered, told
300
Name at least six of the teachers who teach at St. Edmund.
Answers can include: Mrs. Killion, Kakie, Mrs. Krems, Sr. Charlotte, Ms. Sweeney, Mrs. Kane, Sr. Cathy, Mrs. McMahon, Ms. Staszko, Mrs. McNulty, Mrs. Albrecht, Mrs. Allori, Ms. Maloney, Ms. Warboy, Mr. Sykes
400
What does the word boasted mean? Spell it and use it in a sentence.
Boasted- bragging
400
Juana plants her seeds carefully but Fernando __________ Clue Look on page 402
scatteres his seeds.
400
What is the vocabulary word that names a person who settles in a new country?
immigrant
400
Where do the quotation marks go in the following sentence? Write down your homework, said Ms. Sweeney.
"Write down your homework," said Ms. Sweeney.
400
What is the name of Ms. Sweeney's dog?
Taylor
500
Look on page 410. The book uses the a spanish word "fiesta" what is the meaning to this word? A- Fair B- Play C- Party D- Dance
Party
500
How are Juana's vines different from Fernando's ? Clue: Page 402.
Juana's vines are big and strong.
500
Name at least three different examples of landmarks.
Answers can include: Statue of Liberty, White House, Gateway Arch, Wrigley Field, Empire State Building, etc.
500
Name the adverb in this sentence. Put your books in your desk quietly.
quietly
500
What is Ms. Sweeney's favorite baseball team?
Chicago White Sox
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