In Context
Famous Movie Moments
San Jo!
Use it in a Sentence
MTV VMAs
100
What does demonstrate mean in the following sentence: "Ms. Nguyen is going to demonstrate how to dissect a frog tomorrow."
Demonstrate: To explain or show clearly.
100
This image is featured in the opening scene of what popular Disney Movie?
100
What San Jose public transportation system has lines from Alum Rock to Santa Teresa, and Mountain View to Winchester?
The VTA Light Rail
100
Use the word potential in a sentence.
Potential: The chance of something happening in the future.
100
This female singer opened the show with a performance as her male alter-ego "Jo Calderone." Some people loved it, but many watchers thought the performance was creepy. Who is this singer?
Lady Gaga
200
What does potential mean in the following sentence: "Scientists are concerned with the potential dangers that the product might cause."
Potential: The chance of something happening in the future.
200
Explosions were a constant feature of this 2010 movie featuring Bradley Cooper, Liam Neason and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. What was this movie?
The A-Team
200
This Santa Clara County shopping center is the largest in Northern California at more than 1.3 million square feet. What is the name of this shopping center?
The Great Mall in Milpitas features more than 200 retail stores. The mall also generates more than $300 million in sales each year.
200
Use the word anonymous in a sentence.
Anonymous: Unknown or unnamed.
200
Shortly before the awards show, this singer announced that she is expecting a child with her superstar husband. Who is she?
Beyonce
300
What does sought mean in the following sentence: "Over the summer my friends and I sought employment at the community center."
Sought: An attempt to find or achieve, past tense of seek.
300
"Say hello to my little friend!" is one of the most famous lines in this popular gangster film, featuring Al Pacino. What is the name of this movie?
300
This downtown San Jose museum focuses on technology and features an IMAX movie theater. Name this museum.
The Tech Museum
300
Use the word drastic in a sentence.
Drastic: Extreme in effect or action.
300
This singer, who is loved by some and hated by many, won the award for "Best Male Video." Who is he?
Justin Bieber
400
What does interpretation mean in the following sentence: "His interpretation of the movie was way different than mine. I thought it sucked and he thought it was awesome."
Interpretation: An explanation that often includes an opinion.
400
Heath Ledger received a "Best Supporting Actor" Oscar nomination for his role in this film. What is this movie?
The Dark Knight
400
This San Jose home is a popular tourist attraction because of its incredibly large and strange design. Name this building.
The Winchester Mystery House
400
Use the word interpretation in a sentence.
interpretation: An explanation that often includes an opinion.
400
The 2011 Video Music Awards was the highest rated awards show in MTV history. How many viewers tuned in to watch the show? *To be correct, your answer must 1 million or less away from the official number.
The 2011 VMAs drew in a record-breaking 12.4 million viewers.
500
What does drastic mean in the following sentence: "Even after surviving the plane crash, the situation was drastic: There was virtually no food or water to be found, and temperatures were close to freezing."
Drastic: Extreme in effect or action.
500
"Harold and Kumar Go to Whitecastle" features a memorable cameo by this actor, who plays a drugged-up version of his real-life self. Who is this actor?
Neil Patrick Harris, or "NPH," as he is often called in the film, is also the star of the CBS TV show "How I Met Your Mother."
500
What is the name of San Jose's zoo?
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo is located South of San Jose State University, next to Kelley Park and Spartan Stadium.
500
Use the word sought in a sentence. *Remember, the word is past tense, so your sentence should be too.
Sought: An attempt to find or achieve, past tense of seek.
500
At one point during a performance, which featured more dancing than singing, this singer flew across the stage and into the audience. Who is this singer?
Chris Brown
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