Guide Words
Context Clues
Multiple Meaning
Roots
Wild Card
100
This word appears on the dictionary page with guide words old-open. octopus odd onion
What is onion?
100

Sentence:
The castle, once a symbol of power and prestige, now stood in a state of dilapidation, its walls crumbling and vines creeping through shattered windows.

Question:
What is the most likely meaning of the word dilapidation?

A. Wealth and elegance
B. Ancient history
C. Poor condition or decay
D. Secret location



What is C?

100

1. Abby used too much glue on her project.                    In the sentence above is the word glue a noun or a verb?

What is a noun?

100

Which word uses re as a prefix?

A. Rescue
B. Rebuild
C. Report
D. Ready

B. Rebuild
100

This is our Vice Principal's name

What is Mrs. Emmons?

200
Which word would appear on the same dictionary page with these guide words? lazy - legend leave length last lever letter
What is leave?
200

The explorer's discovery of the ancient ruins was monumental, changing everything historians believed about the region.

Question:
What does monumental most likely mean?

A. Confusing and unhelpful
B. Boring and ordinary
C. Extremely important or significant
D. False or mistaken




C

200

There is a crack in the sidewalk. Is CRACK used as a noun or a verb

Noun

200

Question:
Which word uses the prefix dis-

A. Discount
B. Discover
C. Disappear
D. Disco

C. Disappear

200

What is the capital of Virginia?

Richmond
300
Which TWO words would appear on the same page as these guide words? lemon - library leader lettuce leaf liar lost
What is lettuce and liar?
300

Sentence:
Despite his friends’ excitement, Jamal was apathetic about the school dance and even forgot what day it was on.

Question:
What does apathetic most likely mean?

A. Extremely excited
B. Not interested or enthusiastic
C. Worried or nervous
D. Too busy to attend

B. Not interested or enthusiastic

300

Daily DOUBLE

How much do you want to wager?
300
What is the root/base word in ABRUPTLY? A. rup B. ly C. rupt D. abrupt
What is ABRUPT?
300

What is region do you live in?

The coastal plain

400
What TWO words would appear on the same page as these guide words? camera - cause carrot cabin calm canal cave
What is carrot and canal?
400

Sentence:
Unlike his usual chaotic mornings, today’s routine was surprisingly methodical.

Question:
What does the word methodical most likely mean as used in this sentence?

A. Done in a confusing way
B. Quick and disorganized
C. Careful and orderly
D. Stressful and repetitive

C

400

The iron was way too hot. Is IRON A noun or a verb?

NOUN

400

What is the root/base word in UNFAMILIAR? A. am B. liar C. family D. familiar

What is FAMILIAR?

400

True or False The last day of school is June 14

What is true?

500
What TWO words would appear on the same page as these guide words? star - step stem staple statue stew stick
What is stem and statue?
500

Sentence:
Although Marcus was usually cooperative, he became intransigent when asked to apologize for something he didn’t do.

Question:
What does the word intransigent most likely mean as used in this sentence?

A. Confused and unsure
B. Unwilling to change his mind
C. Sad and regretful
D. Quick to forgive

What is B

500

DAILY DOUBLE

How much do you want to wager

500
What is the root/base word for UNGOVERNABLE? A. able B. govern C. vernable D. governable
What is GOVERN?
500

What year do you graduate

2032

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