In which religion are a number of gods called "KAMI" worshipped?
Shinto
Shinto is a religion that originated in Japan.
A) model C) value
B) infer D) reveal
Which one means to follow or imitate?
ANSWER: A) model
Greenhouse
Which was the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown, 1607
COMPARE
VERB OR ADJECTIVE?
VERB
Unscramble -----> PHASE ZIME
HINT:
To give special importance to (something) in speaking or writing.
EMPHASIZE
True or False?
Process means a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
This is TRUE!
Name this:
Guacamole
Fix it or Not?
There are less people here tonight than were here for our last concert."
less/fewer
YES, Fix it!
Answer "There are fewer people here tonight than here for our last concert."
Less: used with a smaller quantity of one thing
Fewer: used with a word that encapsulates multiple of one thing
What is the first planet?
Mercury
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
Which word means to make a previously unknown or secret information known to others?
A) express C) value
B) infer D) reveal
ANSWERS: D) reveal
Guess the food
Pancake
Who did Pocahontas marry?
John Rolfe, a tobacco planter.
EXPRESS
NOUN OR VERB
VERB
Unscramble -------> LUC DINE
HINT:
To incorporate into or make part of a whole or set.
INCLUDE
2nd place team steals 200 of YOUR team's points!
Name this place:
Great Wall of China
Fix it or Not?
Lack of sleep affects the quality of your work.
affects/effects
NOT!
Affects is correct. because it is a verb and means the act of influencing
Effect indicates the the end result
In the West Indies, what is the Jamaican Street Food?
Jerk Chicken
Who is the Hindu god associated with rain?
Indra
Which word means to deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning:
A) model C) infer
B) value D) omit
ANSWER: C) infer
Split Level
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia
RELEVANT
ADVERB OR ADJECTIVE
ADJECTIVE
Unscramble -------> TAT TON TEN
HINT:
To add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment.
ANNOTATE
Your team just gained 400 points!
What cryptocurrency is this?
Bitcoin
Fix it or Not?
She swam really good at the swim meet against Harvard last week.
good/well
YES Fix it!
She swam really well at the swim meet against Harvard last week.
Well is an adverb...Think it ADDS an emphasis to the verb.
Good: adjective and goes with linking verbs (connecting ideas) meaning “to be:” is, are, was, etc.; feels
She is good at swimming.
The rainbow consists of how many colors?
Seven (7)
What is the sacred text of Islam?
The Qu'ran
A) effect C) negate
B) include D) value
Which one means to nullify or make ineffective; to remove the existence or truth of something?
ANSWERS: C) negate
Dr. Pepper
Which founding father wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
REASONABLE
NOUN OR ADJECTIVE
ADJECTIVE
Unscramble ----> VEAL ATUE
HINT:
To form an idea about the purpose, amount, number, or value of; to assess.
EVALUATE
True or False?
Represent means to express or stand for something; to describe or depict (someone or something).
This is True!
What religious symbol is this?
Yin and Yang symbol
The yin and yang symbol suggests the two opposite principles or forces that make up all the aspects of life.
Fix it or Not?
He thinks his pancakes are better than mine but he is mistaken!
then/than
NOT!
He thinks his pancakes are better than mine but he is mistaken!
Remember then shows sequence and than shows comparison.
Which animal is known as the "Ship of the Desert"?
The camel
What is the name of a candle holder found in Jewish homes?
A Menorah
Which word means to differ in size, amount, degree, or nature from something else of the same general class.
A) value C) affect
B) source D) vary
ANSWERS: D) vary
UNDERSTOOD
MISS
MISUNDERSTOOD
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Second Continental Congress?
July 4, 1776
PURPOSE
ADVERB OR NOUN
NOUN
Unscramble-----> DIM RETENE
HINT:
To figure out or establish something, typically as a result of research or calculation.
DETERMINE
Last place teams now moves ahead of 1st place team by 100 points.
What dessert is this?
Creme Brulee
Fix it or Not?
Yasmine will except her diploma from Mr. Leddy on the day of her high school graduation!
accept/except
YES, Fix it!
Yasmine will accept her diploma from Mr. Leddy on the day of her high school graduation!
Accept = the consent of receiving something
Except = with the exception of
Who was the first human to step on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Where is the holiest city of Islam located?
Saudi Arabia
Mecca is considered the holiest city in Islam where only Muslims are allowed to enter.
Which word means to leave out; fail to include or mention?
A) omit C) model
B) reveal D) vary
ANSWER: A) omit
Metaphor (Meta Four)
Who was the first American President?
George Washington
INTERPRET
VERB OR ADVERB
VERB
Unscramble -----> EJECT VIBO
HINT:
The aim sought or goal trying to achieve, free from judgment or personal opinion.
OBJECTIVE
What is the EXACT DATE of our next day off from school during the week?
(****WEEKENDS DO NOT COUNT)
Friday, March 29th, 2024
What is the name of this painting?
The Mona Lisa
Fix it or Not?
Phillip owns much properties in France.
much/many
YES, Fix it!
Phillip owns many properties in France.
Many = for things we can count
Much = for things we cannot count
In Science, what are three states of matter? (You must name all three correctly to receive points.)
In Jewish, Christian and Muslim belief, who led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt?
Moses
Which word means a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause?
A) effect C) affect
B) identify D) infer
ANSWER: A) effect
S S
I I
D D
E E
Side by Side
What animal is considered to be the national bird of America?
Bald Eagle
IDENTIFY
VERB OR NOUN
VERB
Unscramble -----> I SCONCE
HINT:
Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
CONCISE
True or False?
Additional means decreased or a lesser amount of what is already present or available.
This is False.
Additional means an added, extra, or supplementary to what is already present or available.
Name this flower:
Lily
Fix it or Not?
They’re mastering the differences between three homophones!
They're, Their, or There
NOT!
They’re mastering the differences between three homophones!
They’re has an apostrophe, which means it’s the product of two words: they are.
There has the word "here", so it shows location.
Their has the word "heir" which shows possession.
How many bones do sharks have in total?
Zero
What is the native religion of China?
Confucianism
Confucius taught that your well-being depends directly on the well-being of others. This principle is called Jen. Jen stresses the importance of showing courtesy and loyalty to other people.
Which word means the importance, worth, or usefulness of something?
A) express C) value
B) infer D) reveal
ANSWER: C) value
Once Upon A Time
Who invented the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
VERB OR NOUN
ELIMINATE
VERB
Unscramble -----> E LOVERS
HINT:
Settle or find a solution to (a problem, matter, or concern)
RESOLVE
No Score Awarded!!
Name this:
A Lemur
Native to the island of Madagascar, most existing lemurs are small, with pointed snouts, large eyes and a long tail.
Fix it or Not?
It looks like it’s going to rein tomorrow, so I’m just going to stay inside and read all day.
rain or rein
FIX IT!
It looks like it’s going to rain tomorrow, so I’m just going to stay inside and read all day.
Rain refers to the water that falls from the sky in droplets.
A rein is a long leather strap used to guide and control a horse.
Who was the first Disney Princess?
Snow White
Where is the Christian Holy Land?
Jerusalem
Which word means to look carefully and thoroughly at (someone or something)?
A) express C) value
B) survey D) reveal
ANSWER: B) survey
Fortnite
Who refused to give up her bus seat, sparking national civil rights protests?
ADVERB OR VERB
ESTABLISH
VERB
Unscramble ----->MIX FLY PEE
HINT:
To show or illustrate by example.
EXEMPLIFY
True or False?
Signify is to be an indication of, to make known by signs, speech, or action; be of importance or show.
This is True!
Who is this person:
Martin Luther King Jr.
Fix it or Not?
When teaching my daughter how to drive, I told her if she didn't hit the brake in time she would break the car's side mirror.
Brake/Break
NOT!
When teaching my daughter how to drive, I told her if she didn't hit the brake in time she would break the car's side mirror.
Both words are used correctly.
Who wrote the play “Romeo and Juliet”?
Where was Buddha born?
Nepal
Instead of teaching doctrines to be memorized and believed, the Buddha taught how to realize truth for yourself. The focus of Buddhism is on practice rather than belief.
Which word means touch the feelings of (someone); or make a difference to something?
A) structured C) source
B) effect D) affect
ANSWER: D) affect
Missing You (U)
Who was the first woman to hold federal executive office in the United States?
Kamala Harris
FORMULATE
NOUN OR VERB
VERB
Unscramble ----->RELOCATER
HINT:
Have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another.
CORRELATE
You just scored 1000 points!
What flag is this:
New York State Flag
Fix it or Not?
I wanted to sit hear so I could here the singer performing without any distractions.
Hear/Here
FIX IT!
I wanted to sit here so I could hear the singer performing without any distractions.
Here displays location while Hear is an action/sense.
Name the country that has Unicorn as its national animal?
Scotland