In Context
Technology
Use It In A Sentence
San Jo!
Mix It Up
100
What does proceed mean in the following sentence? "Workers will proceed with the construction project after repairing the portion damaged in the fire."
Proceed: To move on or continue doing something, especially after a short pause.
100
The "App Store" is an online marketplace run by which tech company?
Apple Inc.
100
Use the word frugal in a sentence.
Frugal: To conserve money or resources by creating little waste.
100
Name three high schools in the San Jose Unified School District other than San Jose High.
Gunderson, Lincoln, Downtown College Prep, Willow Glen, Leland, Pioneer, and Broadway.
100
This jersey is worn by which popular soccer team?
Chivas de Guadalajara
200
What does distribute mean in the following sentence? "Emily helped me distribute candy to the students in second period."
Distribute: To hand out to a large group.
200
This disc technology will largely replace DVDs within the next five years. What are these high-definition discs called?
Blu-Ray Discs. These discs feature 30 to 50 GB, compared to a DVD which features 4.7 or 8 GB.
200
Use the word specific in a sentence.
Specific: Referring to an exact person, time, place, etc.
200
What is the name of San Jose's minor league baseball team?
The San Jose Giants
200
Tom Brady set a Monday Night Football record this week, throwing for 517 passing yards in a win over the Miami Dolphins. What team does Tom Brady play for?
300
What does concept mean in the following sentence? "Toyota's new concept car may change the way people drive."
Concept: A thought or general idea.
300
Despite dropping out of college, this software engineer went on to co-found Microsoft Inc. From 1995 to 2009 he was consistently ranked as the richest man in the world. Who is he?
Bill Gates300
Use the word concept in a sentence.
Concept: A thought or general idea.
300
Who is San Jose's mayor?
Chuck Reed
300
"Breaking Dawn," which is set to hit theaters on Nov. 18, is the latest movie in what film series?
Twilight
400
What does economy mean in the following sentence? "Farming is a major part of California's economy."
Economy: The entire range of business activity in a country or community.
400
The popular "Call of Duty: Black Ops" is produced by what gaming company?
400
Use the word authority in a sentence.
Authority: The power to make decisions or enforce law. Or the people who have such power.
400
What is the official name of San Jose's airport?
Minetta International Airport, named for Norman Minetta, a former mayor, congressman and U.S. Transportation Secretary.
400
Last Sunday marked 15 years since the death of this "California Love" rapper. Who is he?
Tupac Shakur
500
What does authority mean in the following sentence? "I don't have the authority to change your ticket," said the airline employee.
Authority: The power to make decisions or enforce law. Or the people who have such power.
500
The fastest way to connect a computer to the internet is by using a CAT 5 or CAT 6 cable. What is the common name for these type of cables?
Ethernet Cables
500
Use the word economy in a sentence.
Economy: The entire range of business activity in a country or community.
500
In what year was the San Jose Flea Market founded?
La Pulga was founded in 1960
500
Who is the author of this popular book series? Jeff Kinney