Using Context Clues
Synonyms
Definition is in the Text
Using a Dictionary
Mix it Up
100
May was sad, and she slogged through the snow in her boots. SLOGGED means: a) ran fast b) skipped lightly c) walked heavily d) jumped
What is c) WALKED HEAVILY?
100
The people on the ship were sick and I could hear them moaning. This is a synonym for MOANING: a) falling b) guessing c) drinking d) groaning
What is d) GROANING?
100
The inventor received a patent. Now no one else could make or sell his invention without permission. What does PATENT mean? a) a special certificate given by the government b) a book given by the government c) a check written by the government d) a medal given by the government
What is a) A SPECIAL CERTIFICATE GIVEN BY THE GOVERNMENT?
100
The definition is: A group of wolves. a) mature b) beta c) domesticated d) pack
What is d) PACK?
100
May was a passenger on the train. She didn't know how to drive it! a) conductor b) engineer c) postmaster d) traveler
What is d) TRAVELER?
200
It was so cold that may bundled up before walking home. BUNDLED UP means: a) picked up her bag b) dressed warmly c) checked the time d) talked to her friend
What is b) DRESSED WARMLY?
200
During the Gold Rush, people found small lumps of gold and thought they would be rich. This is a synonym for LUMPS: a) chunks b) boxes c) cups d) medals
What is a) CHUNKS?
200
The eggs were kept in an incubator for many days. The incubator kept the eggs warm until they hatched. What does INCUBATOR mean? a) a special room in a barn b) a compartment on a shelf c) a valise (travel bag) d) a warm box designed to hold eggs
What is d) A WARM BOX DESIGNED TO HOLD EGGS
200
The definition is: To sleep for a short time, nap. a) rank b) lone c) dozed d) passenger
What is c) DOZED?
200
The boy on the ship threw a St. Christopher medallion overboard. This is a synonym for MEDALLION: a) piece b) medal c) factory d) suitcase
What is b) MEDAL?
300
DAILY DOUBLE: The postmaster said that he could mail most things including poultry, but May was much bigger than a chicken. POSTMASTER means: a) a train conductor b) a shop keeper c) a doctor d) the head of a post office POULTRY means: a) a large box b) a domesticated bird c) a suitcase d) a reptile
What is d) the head of a post office AND b) a domesticated bird?
300
At the baseball game, I sat up in the grandstands and could see the entire field. This is a synonym for GRANDSTANDS: a) bleachers b) sky c) dugout d) stadium
What is a) BLEACHERS?
300
In order to make a shoe, you must first stretch the leather over a wooden last. What does LAST mean? a) a special box to hold shoes b) a model of a foot c) a forge which heats metal d) a lathe which cuts and shapes metal
What is b) A MODEL OF A FOOT?
300
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: The definition is: fully developed, full grown. a) lone b) young c) childish d) mature The definition is: alone, solitary a) lone b) together c) friendly d) communication
What is d) MATURE and a) LONE?
300
DAILY DOUBE: The definition is: to apply oil or grease on something a) spat b) forge c) slog d) lubricate The definition is: exchanging ideas or a message a) grandstand b) communication c) moan d) domesticate
What is d) LUBRICATE and b) COMMUNICATION?
400
The conductor carted May, and the rest of the mail, all the way to the train. CARTED means: a) hauled b) kicked c) talked to d) tied up
What is a) HAULED?
400
DAILY DOUBLE: I put the banana peel into my mouth then spat it out into my palm. It was disgusting! This is a synonym for SPAT: a) chewed b) pulled c) swallowed d) ejected This is a synonym for PALM: a) cup b) hand c) bucket d) shoe
What is d) EJECTED and b) PALM?
400
Steam rose up from the water when it started to boil. What does STEAM mean? a) hot water formed when water boils b) large bubbles formed when water boils c) smoke formed when water boils d) mist or vapor formed when water boils
What is d) MIST OR VAPOR FORMED WHEN WATER BOILS.
400
The definition is: a social position, order or standing within a group a) rank b) territory c) trestles d) medallions
What is a) RANK?
400
Shoes have many parts. One of them is the lasting which connects the upper sole to the bottom sole. What does LASTING mean? a) a wooden model of a foot b) the shoelaces c) a part that connects the upper sole to the bottom sole d) the rubber on the bottom of your shoe
What is c) LASTING?
500
May's grandmother was flabbergasted when May showed up on her doorstep. FLABBERGASTED means: a) angry b) surprised c) sad d) not very happy
What is b) SURPRISED?
500
My father worked in the canneries putting fish and other mean in cans. This is a synonym for CANNERIES: a) stores b) foundries c) supermarkets d) restaurants
What is b) FOUNDRIES?
500
DAILY DOUBLE: The engineers had to figure out how to design a safer bridge, but the drafters drew up the final plans. What do ENGINEERS do? a) plan and design things like canals, bridges and oil wells b) drive trains c) make car engines d) repair things when they are broken What do DRAFTERS DO? a) make car engines b) repair things when they are broken c) draw plans for machines and other things d) write and illustrate books
What is a) PLAN AND DESIGN THINGS LIKE CANALS, BRIDGES AND OIL WELLS and c) DRAW PLANS FOR MACHINES AND OTHER THINGS?
500
The definition is: the area in which an animal lives a) lasting b) trestles c) antiques d) territory
What is d) TERRITORY?
500
Loud noise is not permissible in the hallway! This is a synonym for PERMISSIBLE: a) happening b) mature c) played d) allowed
What is d) ALLOWED?
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