Rules
Mixed Bag
General Knowledge
Grammar and spelling
Sounds / Morphology
100

When might you use 'ay' to make the /a/ sound?

At the end of a short word (one syllable word)

100

How many legs does a spider have?

Answer: Eight

100

In which city would you find the Eiffel Tower?


Answer: Paris, France

100

Yesterday I went to the park with Shelley.

In which tense is this sentence written? 

Past tense

100

Where do we find oi in a word?

beginning or middle. 

200

When do we use these graphemes?

-ck, -tch,  -dge

Short short rule

- of a one syllable word 

- after a short vowel

200

What do bees gather from flowers to make honey?







Answer: Nectar


200

What gas do we breathe in?

Oxygen

200

Yesterday, I went to the park with Shelley.

Is this a compound sentence.

No. There is no coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) nor two parts that make sense on their own. 

200

Give the meaning for the suffix -es and when do we use it?

plural. after s z x sh ch

300

What is the role of e in the word bike?

Tell us 'i says its name'

300

Whose nose grew longer every time he lied?

Answer: Pinocchio

300

What sport has defensive positions that are named “gully”, “silly mid-off”, and “deep mid wicket”?

cricket

300

Write a simple sentence.

varied

300

Give the meaning for the prefix en-.

in into make

400

What is the 'Drop the e' rule when adding a suffix?

Drop the 'e' when adding a vowel suffix

400

According to the Dr. Seuss book, who stole Christmas?


Answer: The Grinch

400

What is the highest possible score you can achieve in a perfect game of ten pin bowling?


Answer: 300 points

400

Punctuate this sentence.

shelley yelled get in the car

Shelley yelled, "Get in the car."


400

Give the root word that means twist. 

tort

500

What is the 1:1:1 doubling rule?

1 syllable 1 vowel before 1 consonant then double the final consonant before adding a vowel suffix

500

What shape has 8 sides?

Answer: an octagon 


500

What is the Little Mermaid's first name?

Ariel

500

How do I know if c or g make a soft sound?


They are followed by an e, i or y.

500

Give the suffix that means relating to; quality of

-ive.