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100

The restaurant was formal, so I bought a new suit. What does "formal" mean?

upscale, dressy

100
The boy lingered in the stands after the concert. He was hoping to watch the band members pack up. What does "lingered" mean?
stayed
100
The three students decided to collaborate on the project, since they all had different talents to share. What does "collaborate" mean?
work together
100

What letter from the alphabet has the most water?

C

100

The sun is hot. The air is sticky. People love to swim when I am near. What season am I?

Summer

100

When attacked in his home, he will fight like a caged tiger.

Simile

100

What is the value of the expression 3a=? when a=7

21

200
The student strives to get an A on the test. What does "strives" mean?
try or tries
200
My objective was to get to work on time each day, so I would not get fired. What does "objective" mean?
goal
200
This school has a lot of diversity. We have students from many races, religions and cultural backgrounds. What does "diversity" mean?
different kinds of things or people together
200

What does Fit as a Fiddle mean?

What is to be in really good shape!

200

Anna woke up startled as the sun shone through the window. She jumped up and rushed to get ready for school. She threw on some clothes while brushing her teeth. Why do you think Anna is late?

She overslept

200

I've told you a million times

hyperbole

200

Solve the equation. 5b=35

b=7

300
The girl had a very distinct way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd. What does "distinct" mean?
different
300
Our hockey team was far superior than any other team in the league. We had not lost a game yet! What does "superior" mean?
the best
300

Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?

loud, noisy, energetic

300

What letter is the only letter that does not appear in the name of a US state?

Q

300

The sun was out and it is hot. Josh's dad told him the day was perfect and to get ready for a fun day. Josh grabbed a towel and they left the house. Where are they going?

The pool or the beach

300

"April is the cruelest month.” —T.S. Eliot,

personification

300

Solve the equation. 1/2 q= 10

q=20

400
The continuous pounding of the hammers gave me a headache. It seemed like they had been working on the new ramp for days. What does "continuous" mean?
non-stop
400
The gymnast was so agile. I was amazed at the graceful way she moved during the floor routine. What does "agile" mean?
flexible, able to bend and move in many ways
400
The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat. What does "capacity" mean?
The largest amount possible
400

What's Ms. Madden's favorite animal?

Sharks!

400

Andy walked into his house with his head held high and handed his report card to his parents. What can you infer about Andy?

He was proud of his grades

400

Its raining cats and dogs

Idiom

400

Write the expression that reflects the statement. Double o and then add one.

2o+1

500
The town is so rural that most of the residents are cows! What does "rural" mean?
country
500
Keep your speech concise to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports. What does "concise" mean?
short
500
Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn everything she tried to cook. What does "inept" mean?
have little or no skill
500

What is the last day of school?

June 28, 2023

500

Kale could not learn the dance that all his friends were doing and posting on their TikToks. He deleted the app as soon as he got home. What can you infer about Kale?

He is upset that he can't do the dance

500

The calm lake was a mirror.

Metaphor

500

Write the expression that matches the statement.

divide L by three.

L/3 or L÷3