Figure It Out - Novel
Figure It Out- Teacher
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Novel
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“Luke knew from a sneaked peak right before supper that half the trees were now toppled.  Some already lay on the ground.  Some hung at weird angles from their former lofty positions in the sky.”

This is what lofty means in the sentence above.

What is: Very tall and impressive

100

Joe couldn't help himself. He guffawed uncontrollably (disturbing the sleeping baby) when his friend misstepped and stumbled into the pool in his new suit.

Needless to say, his friend was not as amused.

This is what guffaw means.

What is: to laugh loudly

100

You could say that this quite a lofty building.

What is:  Very tall and impressive


100

This is the author of Among the Hidden.

Who is  Margaret Peterson Haddix?

100

My best friend is going to visit me in October

What is: There is no end punctuation?

200

‘Luke made bread?’  Mark said incredulously.  ‘Yuck.’ 

         ‘Yeah, and I put special poison in one of the loaves that only affects fourteen-year-olds,’ Luke said.   

This is what incredulously means in the sentence above.

What is: Feeling or showing a lack of belief?


200

The student pantomimed his need to go get water so he didn't disturb the class. Of course, he could have just raised his hand.

This is what pantomimed means.

What is:  A performance in which a story is told without words by using body movements and facial expressions


200

This woman is beckoning me? That means...

What is: To signal to someone to tell that person to come closer or follow?

200

What was the main character's name in the novel?

What is: Luke?

200

Mr. beans is a very famous comedian.

What is: The  B should be capitalized in Beans because it is a proper noun,

300

“They were only trying to protect him.  What could he do?

          Resolutely, Luke stuck his fork in the pile of scrambled eggs on his plate and took a bite.”

This is what resolutely means in the sentence above.

What is: Very determined


300

After the workout, the coach doled out the water bottles to make sure his team was hydrated. It was very hot, and they were all looking drained.

This is what dole means.

What is: To give (something) to people

300

Both of these are fleecy.

What is: Appearing fluffy and white, like the woolly coat of a sheep?


300

Why did the author choose to write a sequel to the novel?

What is: because her family, friends, and fans wanted more?


300

My mom dad sister brother aunt and uncle all have blue eyes.

What is: there are no commas.

400

“‘Luke, honey?  Can you eat sitting on the bottom step there?’

  ‘What?’ Luke asked?

           Mother looked beseechingly over her shoulder.”         

This is what beseechingly means in the sentence above.

What is:

begging eagerly


400

Despite his fear of needles, Magnus rolled up his sleeve resignedly and prepared for his vaccine. There was no way out o fit he might as well be brave.

Resignedly means this.

What is: 

Feeling or showing acceptance that something unpleasant will happen or will not change


400

These are examples of careening. This means...

 What is: To go forward quickly without control?

400

This novel is described as having a dystopian society. That means...

What is:  relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice. 

400

Lisa and me went to the mall to by shoes.

What is: It should be  "Lisa and I went to the mall to buy shoes."

500

“He’d never considered housework or cooking particularly thrilling before - Matthew and Mark always scoffed at it as women’s work - but it was better than nothing.”

This is what scoff means in the sentence above.


What is: To laugh at and talk about someone or something in a way that shows disapproval or a lack of respect


500

When Ella hard that she would be going to Disney World next month she couldn't control her zeal, she started to make her packing list and plan out where she would go each day immediately. 

What is: A strong feeling of interest and enthusiasm that make someone very eager and determined to do something

500

These are embossed:

What is: 

To decorate a surface with a raised pattern or design


500

This is what a totalitarian government is.

What is: of or relating to a centralized government that does not tolerate parties of differing opinion and that exercises dictatorial control over many aspects of life. 

500

I know that I am going to ace the quiz next week!

What is: Nothing....as long as you study.