Homophones
I will say good "bye" to my friend so I can "buy" my lunch at McDonald's.
Explain what "bye" and "buy" mean.
What is: "bye"- a way to say you are leaving
"buy"- to pay money for something, to purchase
What are: a penny, a pin, a baby, a puppy, a key, etc.
I had a false answer on the test.
Name 1 synonym and 1 antonym for "false".
What is:
Synonym: "incorrect"
Antonym: "true"
America is a melting pot.
Explain what this means.
What is: people from many different culture live in America.
I needed a calculator during Math class.
Explain what a calculator is (what do we use if for)
What is: to add or subtract numbers
I caught a cold riding my "horse" so my voice is "hoarse" today.
Explain what "horse" and "hoarse" mean.
What is "horse"- a large animal
"hoarse"- when your voice sounds funny because you have an infection affecting your vocal folds.
Name 3 "water animals".
What are: dolphin, whale, fish, turtles, sharks, etc.
The road is dangerous at night for bicyclists to ride. Name 1 synonym and 1 antonym for "dangerous".
What is:
Synonym: "threatening", ""menacing", "harmful"
Antonym: safe, secure
Maria's legs are toothpicks.
Explain what "toothpicks" means in this sentence.
What is: Maria's legs are "skinny" (very thin).
"Quick, get a Band-Aid", said Mom.
Explain why someone would need a "Band-Aid" .
What is: to cover a wound, scratch, etc.
I bought "flour" and "flowers" at the grocery store.
Which one grow in the ground? Which one is used for cooking?
What is:
"flour" - an ingredient used in cooking. Can be "wheat", "rye", "gluten-free"
"flower"- a type of plant that grows in the ground
Bonus: what type of flower is Puyallup famous for?
Name 3 kinds of meat.
What are: beef, turkey, chicken
Bonus: what type of meat comes from a pig?
I never eat brussel sprouts.
Name 1 synonym and 1 antonym for "never".
What are:
Synonym: "not ever going to happen"
Antonym: "always"
Jeff Bezos is a big dog at Amazon.
Explain what "big dog" means in this sentence.
What is: Very important, the top person in charge
I need to turn on the iron for my shirt.
Explain what we do with an "iron".
What is: an appliance that uses heat to get wrinkles out of clothes.
I feel at "peace" when I have a "piece" of cake.
Explain what "peace" and "piece" mean.
What is: "peace"- to feel calm
"piece"- a slice or part of something
Name 3 things in the dairy aisle at the grocery store.
What are: cheese, milk, butter, whipping cream
I was the last person to go inside the gym.
Name 1 synonym and 1 antonym for "last".
What are:
Synonym: "final", "end"
Antonym: "first", "beginning"
My grandson's eyes were "saucers" when the staff sang him "Happy Birthday" at Red Robin.
Explain what "saucers" means in this sentence.
What is: his eyes were open wide, he was very surprised
The city put in a new traffic light by our school.
Explain what traffic lights are used for.
What is: Control the speed of cars and keeps traffic moving; to keep people safe when driving
Explain what "ant" and "aunt" mean.
What is: "Aunt"- the sister of your mother or father
"Ant"- a small insect
Name 3 things that are "sticky".
What are: tape, wet paint, cinnamon rolls' frosting, gum, etc.
My enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Explain what "enemy" means and identify the antonym in the sentence.
What is: "enemy" is someone you really don't like or have a grudge against.
The Antonym (opposite) of "enemy" is "friend".
The classroom is a "beehive" of activity before lunch.
Explain what "beehive of activity" means.
What is: there's a lot of things happening, everyone is busy
I think I have a fever but my thermometer is broken.
Explain what we use a "thermometer" for.
What is: to check temperature, to see if you have a fever when you are sick.