Context
Clues
“Nyms”
“Fixes”
Last Kid
On
Earth
Miscel-
laneous
100

 The mother comforted the crying girl when she was scared by the big dog.  
A soothed

B  protected


What is 

A soothed

100
Which is a synonym for hyper and mega?

A  ultra

B  multi

C  mini





What is ... 

A ultra
100

im-

impolite, immature

The prefix im- means...

A  in           B  not

C  of           D  very

What is ...

B  not

100

why is Jack alone?


His foster family, the Robinsons, left when the Zombies came. 

100

I hate writing. I always procrastinate when I have to write a paper. 

A  enjoy                    B  organize

C  put off doing          D  plan

What is ...

C  put off doing

200

He was despondent when his girlfriend broke up with him. 

What is ...

C depressed

100 Bonus  Can you pronounce it?


200

Which is a synonym for strapping and powerful?

A muscles

B mighty


What is ... 

B mighty

200

What suffix means the study of?

What is 

-ology

100 Bonus Give the name of a subject with that prefix

200

 Which words best describe Jack?

A  Clever boy with a sense of humor

B  Frightened boy who misses his family

C Serious boy who is a talented photographer


A  Clever boy with a sense of humor

100 Bonus  Give examples of Jack being clever and humorous
200

D*A*I*L*Y   D*O*U*B*L*E

What 3 words are related?

A  traditional             B  typical

C  occasional             D  usual

What are ...

A  traditional

B  typical

D  usual


300

Even though the housekeeper had been unable to come for two days, the house was immaculate. 

A  spotless

B  not in order

C  filthy

A  What is spotless

100 Bonus. Can you pronounce it?


300

Which is an antonym for numerous?

A many

B innumerable

C few


What is

C  few

300

anti-

anti-smoking, anti-bacterial

The prefix anti- means...

A  heavily            B  related to

C  against            D  dislike

What is ...

C against, opposing

300

Who is Jack’s best friend?

A Quint

B Clint

C Dirk

A Quint

100 Bonus   Describe him


300

What is a word meaning 100 years?

What is

century

300 Bonus What word means 10 years

400

D*A*I*L*Y   D*O*U*B*L*E

He was inconsolable when his team lost the championship. 

A very angry

B unable to be comforted

C confused

What is ...

B  unable to be comforted

100 Bonus What is the root word?


400

Which words are synonyms for depressed?

A despondent

B melancholy

C sorrowful

What are ...

All of them,


400

Wreckage, package

What does the suffix -age mean?

A the quality of

B the result of

C the nature of

What does auto- mean?

B the result of

400

Who is June del Toro.

Jack’s crush. 300 Bonus What is Jack’s feat that involves June?

400

The city is celebrating its centennial. It has existed for ______ years.

 Hint: think of the prefix, cent

What is 

100

300 Bonus  What does bicentennial mean

500

She had an inordinate amount of shoes for every occasion. 

A small

B reasonable

C excessive

What is

C excessive
500

Which one doesn’t belong?

A gleeful           C mirthful


B joyous           D mournful


What is

D mournful

100 Bonus Give the noun form for two of the answer choices. 

500

mal-

malfunction, malpractice

The prefix mal- means ...

A  multiple          B  many

C  bad                C  helpful

What is ...

C  bad or badly

500

What is Jack’s Ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success?

To rescue Junedel Toro

500

F*I*N*A*L  J*E*O*P*A*R*D*Y

This medication is for topical use and should not be taken orally. Rub it on your skin instead.


What does orally mean?

What is 

By mouth

300 Bonus   What does topical mean?