COMPREHENSION

Logic and Reasoning

100

Jonathan needed to finish the article he was writing for his school newspaper. It was going on the front page since it was all about the scandal in the cafeteria. Finding pieces of tree bark in hot dogs was big news. He had the story almost done. He just needed to add one more paragraph and figure out the perfect title. What title do you think will get the people's attention best? a) Dogs that Really Bark! b) Cafeteria Kids c) It's a Mystery

What is "Dogs that Really Bark!"

200

The carpenter stood back and surveyed his work. He had been building this barn for several weeks and it was close to being done. He stood in the middle of it, looking at each of the sturdy walls. The sun shone down on the top of his head, and he could see that it was going to be another glorious day. Now, he just had to add one more important thing to the barn, and he would be done. What do you think he still needs to add to the barn? a) a roof b) a chimney c) a garage

What is a roof.

300

Will sat in science class waiting to see what the experiment was going to be. There was a tray of candy sitting up front. Mr. Royce surprised Will when he explained how much of a person's taste comes from his nose instead of his tongue. To prove the point, he had the class hold their noses closed and try pieces of candy. What do you think will happen next? a) The candy will taste better than usual. b) The candy won't taste any different. c) They won't taste the candy.

What is "they won't taste the candy".

400

The word artifact means anything that people have made. Often it is made from natural things like stone and wood. Artifacts are what experts look for on any dig. They often find tools and weapons. What do you think is a good example of an artifact? a) a tulip b) a sharpened stone c) a dog's tooth

What is a sharpened stone.

500

The Johnson family was moving. Emily wasn't sure where they were going yet; it was still under discussion. Emily's sister Jesse wanted to go where there were beaches. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson discussed where they wanted to live and finally told the girls where they were moving. Jesse had gotten her wish. Where do you think the Johnson's picked? a) Kentucky b) Hawaii c) Oregon

What is Hawaii.

Drawing Conclusions

100

The people who draw maps often divide the world into separate hemispheres. On some maps, they split the world into north and south. On others, they divide it into east and west. It is likely that: a) Hemisphere means half of a sphere. b) Hemisphere means one third. c) Hemisphere means one fourth.

What is Hemisphere means half of a sphere.

200

You recently noticed that certain people have a tremendous amount of hair on their faces. You have eyebrows and eyelashes and hair inside your nose and your ears. Much of this hair is there to protect specific parts of your body. It is likely that: a) Eyebrows and eyelashes protect your eyes from dust. b) Eyebrows and eyelashes protect your eyes from insects. c) Eyebrows and eyelashes protect your eyes from falling down.

What is eyebrows and eyelashes protect your eyes from dust.

300

Your body needs water for many different reasons. Water helps maintain a cooler body temperature by allowing you to sweat freely. It helps carry nutrients to all parts of your body and even helps you digest your food. It is likely that: a) You need to drink water once a day. b) You need to drink water many times a day. c) You need to drink water every other day.

What is you need to drink water many times a day.

400

On your last visit to the doctor before you were stranded on the island, he measured your height and informed you that you were precisely 49 inches tall. Since you have been marooned, you have grown another three inches. It is likely that: a) You are 51 feet tall. b) You are 51 inches tall. c) You are 52 inches tall.

What is you are 52 inches tall.

500

There are many different kinds of maps. Some world maps include an invisible line around the middle of the planet, which is officially called the equator. The equator separates the earth into south and north portions. It is likely that: a) The equator runs from pole to pole. b) The equator divides the world in half. c) The equator can be seen from space.

What is the equator divides the world in half.

Fact or Opinion?

100

To be prettier, you use our face powder. You will be so happy with your new face. Everyone will notice you. Once you've tried it, you'll keep on buying it. This story states: A.) opinion B.) fact

What is opinion

200

Promise her anything, but give her our perfume. She will thank you for it. She will remember you too. This story states: A.) opinion B.) fact

What is opinion

300

A gift you can give is a subscription to our newspaper. One year costs $10 and two years costs $18. Send a check or money order. Do not send cash. This story states A.) opinion B.) fact

What is fact

400

Leave the driving to us. It's the smartest thing to do. Isn't it about time you gave your car a rest too? Go with us-go by bus.

What is opinion.

500

One of these sentences states a fact. Which one is it? A.) These apple pies are like the ones your mother made. B.) Your family will always ask for second servings. C.) These pies can be found in a grocery store.

What is C.

5 W's

100

Classified Ads For Sale: Refrigerator, nice stereo, and newer TV. Make me an offer! Also, looking for a good home for a great watchdog. Call Wanda Splurge at 493-2000. WHO is selling a refrigerator, stereo, TV, and a dog?

Who is Wanda Splurge.

200

Cab Driver Fired for Giving Free Rides The Bovine City Cab Company has fired Bigg Wiget for giving free rides to his family and friends. Hugo Slinger, owner and manager of the cab company said, "Bigg has been costing our company hundreds of dollars each day." Mr. Wiget refused to answer any questions. He said he had to pick up his mother. WHAT did Biff Wiget do to lose his job?

What is give his friends and family free rides.

300

Bovine Man Fined for Barking Dog Local resident Larry Lumpit has been ordered by Bovine City Court to pay a daily fine of $610. His dog Fishface has been barking all night for 58 nights in a row. Mr. Lumpit's neighbors have reported that Fishface sleeps all day and barks all night. When contacted for a statement, Mr. Lumpit asked, "Does anyone want to buy a great dog?" WHEN does Fishface bark?

What is all night long.

400

Hamsters Run Loose on Bigelow Street Police were called when hamsters were found running loose. Miss Sally Firple, of 505 Bigelow St., told police that the runaway hamsters were hers. "I have 1,340 hamsters," she said. "They never have run away before. I didn't know they could open their own cages. I hope they didn't open my refrigerator! WHERE does Sally Firple live?

Where is 505 Bigelow Street.

500

Magicians' Convention Starts Today The Top Hat Magicians' Convention will start today at the Bovine City Hotel. Over 60 magicians are expected to attend. Dinner and a bus tour of the city are planned for tonight. "Last year, guests were bothered by rabbits hopping all over the place!" said hotel manager Melba Buckle. "No rabbits will be allowed in the hotel this year!" WHY aren't rabbits allowed at this year's Magicians' Convention?

What is because the rabbits were bothering the guests.

Miscellaneous

100

Miss Milligan is the nicest teacher in the world. Fact or opinion?

What is fact. I mean opinion. :)

200

Geometry is a great deal of fun for you because you appreciate all of its lines and angles. You fill the beach with drawings in both directions and in several places. You draw two lines that cross each other. It is likely that: a) These two lines intersect. b) These two lines are obtuse. c) These two lines are planes.

What is these two lines intersect.

300

Mr. Zimmer made chocolate chip cookies. He gathered all of his ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, chocolate chips, and eggs. After he baked the cookies, he tested one. It tasted like a sugar cookie. What ingredient did he likely forget?

What are chocolate chips.

400

The United States is in which hemisphere on the globe? a)Northern b)Southern

What is northern.

500

Jimmy's team earned 8 points in Jeopardy and Kirsten's team earned 30. During final jeopardy, Kirsten's team waged 20 points and Jimmy's team waged 2. Kirsten's team got the answer wrong and Jimmy's team got their answer right. Which team won?

There was a tie.