Logic & Clues
Maya brought an umbrella, wore rubber boots, and her raincoat was dripping. What can you conclude about the weather outside?
it is raining heavily outside.
Name 3 specific descriptors (adjectives) to describe a thunderstorm.
Loud, dark, intense, sudden, flashing.
Combine these into one complex sentence using because: "The game was canceled." / "It started pouring rain."
the game was canceled because it started pouring rain. (or: Because it started pouring rain, the game was canceled.)
What is the effect in this sentence? "Dylan studied his vocabulary flashcards for 20 minutes, so he aced his quiz."
He aced his quiz.
What does immense mean in this sentence? "The elephant was so immense that it towered over the trucks at the zoo."
Huge, giant, or extremely large.
The school cafeteria was completely silent, the lights were dimmed, and tables were pushed to the walls. What event is likely about to happen?
An assembly, movie, presentation, or performance.
Name 4 words in the "weather" category that start with the letter S.
Snow, storm, sleet, sunshine, smog, squall
Create a complex sentence using the transition word although.
Although he was tired, Dylan finished his homework before playing video games.
Create a sentence showing a cause and effect relationship using the word consequently.
It rained all night; consequently, the field was covered in mud.
Use context clues to define meticulous: "She was so meticulous with her artwork that she spent three hours carefully drawing every single detail."
Very careful, precise, or paying close attention to detail
Four friends stand in line: Alex is behind Sam. Jordan is in front of Sam. Taylor is last. Who is first in line?
Jordan
Retrieve a word that means "extremely tired" without using the word "tired."
Exhausted, drained, fatigued, or worn-out.
Finish this complex sentence logically: "Even though the math test was difficult, ____."
she studied hard and earned an A.
Identify the cause: "The power went out across the entire neighborhood because the severe storm knocked down a power line."
The severe storm knocked down a power line.
Find the clue word that helps you figure out what solitary means: "Unlike wolves that live in packs, the panther is a solitary animal that hunts alone."
Hunts alone" (or "Unlike wolves that live in packs"). Solitary means alone/by itself.
A mystery box contains an item that is round, bounces high, is orange with black lines, and is used on a court. What is inside the box?
A basketball.
Retrieve a word that means "to give up or surrender" in a game or contest.
Forfeit, yield, or concede.
Create a complex sentence using the vocabulary word reluctant (meaning unwilling or hesitant).
Although he was reluctant to speak in front of the class, he gave an awesome presentation.
Complete the sentence with a logical cause using since: "Since __________, the track team had to practice indoors."
(Example) ...the weather was freezing outside / ...the track was under construction.
What does apprehensive mean based on this situation? "Before walking onto the stage for his first speech, his hands were shaking and his stomach was in knots."
Nervous, anxious, or fearful about what is going to happen.
Clue 1: It is not a mammal. Clue 2: It lives in water. Clue 3: It has sharp teeth and cartilage instead of bones. Clue 4: It has a dorsal fin. What animal is it?
shark
Name a tool used by scientists to magnify tiny objects that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Microscope
Combine these into one complex sentence using therefore or however: "The team practiced every day." / "They lost the championship game.
The team practiced every day; however, they lost the championship game.
State two different effects that could happen from this single cause: "A student leaves their lunch on the bus."
1. They have to buy school lunch or go hungry. 2. Someone on the bus might find it or throw it away.
Read the sentence and give a synonym for boisterous: "The boisterous crowd cheered, stomped, and chanted loudly throughout the entire basketball game."
Loud, noisy, energetic, or rowdy.