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100

What do you think the word "gigantic" means if I say, "The tree was gigantic, it was bigger than the house!"

Very, very big

100

Which word fits this category: "animal," "pen," "dog," or "car"?

dog

100

Which word shows something is bigger? "Tiny" or "Huge"?

Huge

200

If I read, "The tiny mouse ran quickly," what does the word "tiny" mean?

Very small

200

Put these words in the "things that are cold" category: "ice," "snow," "sun," "fire."

ice & snow

200

If you are feeling "really sad" or "a little sad," which one is weaker?

a little sad

300

In the sentence "The sky was cloudy and dark," what does the word "cloudy" mean?

Full of clouds

300

Which of these words belong in the "feeling" category: "happy," "play," "eat," "sad"?

happy & sad

300

Which of these words means more: "cold" or "freezing"?

freezing

400

What does the word "laugh" mean when I say, "She began to laugh when she heard the funny joke"?

To make a sound because something is funny.

400

Choose the words that belong in the "things you wear" category: "shirt," "tree," "ball," "pants."

shirt & pants

400

If you say someone is "very happy" or "a little happy," which one is more?

very happy

500

If I say, "The ground was muddy after the rain," what do you think "muddy" means?

Full of wet dirt.

500

Which of these words go in the "things you can eat" category: "apple," "cloud," "tree," "carrot"?

apple & carrot

500

Which word shows something is less "loud": "noisy" or "quiet"?

quiet

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