Homophones
Definition: Used to introduce the second element in a comparison.
Sentence: It took us longer ____ we thought it would to finish our homework.
Than (NOT then)
Definition: A musical instrument made of brass, played by blowing air through a mouthpiece and using valves to change the pitch of the sound.
Sentence: Louis Armstrong's legendary _______ playing revolutionized jazz music.
Trumpet
Definition: Able to be trusted or depended on; consistently performing as expected.
Sentence: She's the most ________ team member, always completing her tasks on time.
Reliable
Definition: To consume food by placing it in one's mouth and chewing and swallowing it.
Sentence: After a long day at work, she sat down to ___ a delicious dinner with her family.
Present: Eat (half points)
Past: Ate (full points)
Definition: Used to emphasize that what follows should be understood exactly as stated, without exaggeration or metaphor.
Sentence: He was so hungry that he _________ devoured the entire pizza in minutes.
Literally
Definition: Is the possessive pronoun that means “belonging to them"
Sentence: _____ eyes are the color blue.
Their (NOT There; in that place, NOR They're; short form of they are)
Definition: an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.
Sentence: The man got home and realized to his ________ he left his keys at work.
Surprise
Definition: Having a strong desire and determination to succeed or achieve goals.
Sentence: Her _________ nature drove her to pursue her dreams of starting her own business.
Ambitious
Definition: To consider or ponder something in one's mind.
Sentence: She paused to _____ before answering the difficult question.
Present: Think (half points)
Past: Thought (full points)
Definition: In a manner that is genuine, earnest, or without joking; used to emphasize the importance or sincerity of a statement or action.
Sentence: The child _________ believed everything her parents told her.
Seriously
Definition: audibly; not silently or in a whisper.
Sentence: I asked the student to read the paragraph _____.
Aloud (NOT Allowed; give (someone) permission to do something)
Definition: decorative items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
Sentence: She wore beautiful _______ to the party last night.
Jewelry
Definition: Able to remain calm and composed, especially in challenging situations; tolerant of delays or problems.
Sentence: Despite the long wait at the doctor's office, she remained _______ and understanding.
Patient
Definition: to separate into pieces as a result of force.
Sentence: Be careful not to _____ the glass!
Present: Break (half points)
Past: Broke (full points)
*DAILY DOUBLE* Points are worth 2X for this question
Definition: Without doubt; surely; definitely; used to emphasize the speaker's confidence in a statement or assertion.
Sentence: "_________," she replied, assuring him that she would be there to help with the project.
Certainly
Definition: moving in one side and out of the other side of (an opening, channel, or location).
Sentence: They walked slowly _______ the woods.
Through (NOT threw; past tense of throw)
Definition: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, often influenced by factors like climate, geography, and human activity.
Sentence: Pollution can harm the ___________, affecting both wildlife and human health.
Environment
Definition: To feel shy, akward or ashamed, especially in a social situation.
Sentence: The girl felt ___________ to go to school after she cut her bangs too short.
Embarrassed
Definition: To capture or seize something, often with one's hands.
Sentence: He tried to _____ the ball but instead tripped and fell.
Present: Catch (half points)
Past: Caught (full points)
Definition: In a manner that suggests something is done or happening as if by a miracle; in an extraordinary or astonishing way.
Sentence: He __________ recovered from his coma.
Miraculously
Definition: is usually used as a verb meaning “to influence or produce a change in something.”
Sentence: Weather conditions can ______ travel plans and cause delays.
Affect (NOT effect; is generally used as a noun, and refers to the result of a change)
Definition: Including various different things that don't have a specific category.
Sentence: She found all sorts of things in the _____________ drawer, like old pens, rubber bands, and stickers.
Miscellaneous
Definition: Unable to make a decision or hesitant; wavering.
Sentence: She was feeling __________ about which movie to watch, so she spent an hour browsing through the options.
Indecisive
Definition: to happen, to take place, or to be found to exist.
Sentence: Accidents _____ on the highway frequently during rush hour.
Present: Occur (half points)
Past: Occurred (full points)
Definition: In a manner that suggests distrust or doubt; causing someone to feel uneasy or mistrustful.
Sentence: He glanced around the room ____________, wondering if someone was watching him.
Suspiciously