Guess the Word & Spelling
Multiple choice & Make a Sentence
Story Comprehension
Act/Draw it Out
Miscellaneous
100
Cherry was the ___________ student in 4th grade to get a 100% on the Indonesian language test.
S-O-L-E
100
Confirm a. to have a feeling of doubt b. to entertain a group of people c. to verify that something is true or real d. the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring
C. To verify that something is true or real. Sentence: Hello Sir, can you confirm that my order is ready for pick-up today?
100
People moved from the East to the West due to the prospect of what?
They headed out West to California because of the possibility or prospect of striking it rich with finding gold.
100
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HOST
100
What are the 2 different definitions for "host?"
1) Someone who entertains guests at a party or on a show 2) a large group of people (the hosts of doctors at the conference)
200
After hiking to Monkey Beach in 38 degree weather, I was _______________!!! (tense change)
P-A-R-C-H-E-D
200
Scarce a. to feel extremely thirsty b. someone extremely clever and smart c. something that is of little quantity/not enough/barely there d. the only one or thing
C. Something that is of little quantity/not enough/barely there Sentence: There has been a scarce amount of rain this year, we are feeling the drought!
200
What kind if misgivings might the forty-niners have had as soon as they left home?
They were feeling regretful because: they were thirsty, faced many physical challenges with traveling and the weather, many lost money because of dishonest businessmen, they were unsure whether or not they would find gold and strike it rich.
200
ACT IT OUT
PARCH
200
What would be something that would torment you when you are trying to sleep?
An AC unit or fan that creaked or rattled all night.
300
The ___________________ weather in Malaysia is hot and humid.
T-Y-P-I-C-A-L
300
PROSPECT a. the possibility or likelihood that something will happen in the future b. something that benefits someone or something c. something regular or average d. to feel doubts about the future
A. The possibility or likelihood that something will happen in the future. SENTENCE: I am excited about the prospect of winning today's jeopardy!!
300
How did water merchants take advantage of the forty-niners?
They knew that water and tools were scarce. Because there was not "enough" to go around, they knew they could charge a high price for those items. Those people who had more money could afford to pay for those things even though the price was unfair! (This means that people who could not afford those high prices, couldn't get water and tools!!)
300
ACT IT OUT
SOLE
300
What do you think a typical day is for a teacher?
Teach, prep, teach, eat, teach, grade papers!
400
Sherlock Holmes is a __________________detective as he can solve any crime mystery even though it looks impossible!
SHREWD
400
DISTANT a. The weight of something b. average c. the only thing left/the only one d. far away in space and time
D. Far away in space and time SENTENCE: I think that there will be more and more robotic cars in the distant future.
400
Who is Sam Brannan - why is he important and how was he a shrewd merchant?
He was a merchant and one of the founders of San Francisco. He was shrewd because he took advantage of people searching for gold. He bought up all the tools at a cheap price, and when people started needing to buy tools, he sold these tools for a higher price (because there was no one else to buy the tools from!!)
400
ACT IT OUT
ASTONISH
400
Name me the founder of something or a place
Bill Gates - Microsoft Steve Jobs - Apple Mark Zuckerberg - Facebook
500
Tall people have an _______________________ when playing basketball because they can catch balls over people's heads.
ADVANTAGE
500
TORMENT a. to cause severe physical or mental suffering b. someone who is extremely clever and keen c. to have doubts about something, particularly the future d. to withhold water and food and feel thristy
a. to cause severe physical or mental suffering The incessant dripping from the water pipe right next to me tormented me throughout the entire time I was taking a test.
500
Tell me some history about the city of San Francisco
San Francisco used to be a hamlet in the 1840s with only about 2,000 people. When gold was discovered, people flocked to this area and the city grew at an astonishing rate. By the 1850s the people was about a half a million people!!
500
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DISTANCE
500
If you were a prospector, what would you search for?
I would prospect for precious jewels like rubies.
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