What is another word for intelligent?
smart
The students at Elliott Ranch are very intelligent. They received high grades in both math and science.
Tell us an opposite of the word "horizontal"?
The ladder was lying horizontally on the floor.
vertical/vertically
What is the meaning of "Break the Ice" or an "Ice Breaker"?
Example: Since none of us have met before, let's "break the ice" by introducing ourselves and tell each other our favorite ice cream flavor.
To do something or say something to make everyone feel comfortable.
Two
To
Too
Two- a number "I have two dollars."
to- expressing a direction "Go to class."
Too- also "I like boba drinks too!"
daze/days
Daze- to be confused or in a dream like state
"I was in a daze after I woke up from a long nap."
Days- a 24 hour period
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What does identical mean?
Example: We are wearing identical shoes today! They are exactly the same color and brand!
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What is the opposite of shallow?
The stream was shallow so we were allowed to cross.
deep
What does "seeing eye to eye" mean?
Example: You won't always see "eye to eye" with your friends. Sometimes you will have disagreements.
Having the same thoughts or opinions as each other or always agreeing with each other
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There/Their/They're
There: A location "I put it over there."
Their: a possessive noun for more than one person (belonging to them). They/their. "Their team won." "They put their books away."
They're: They are
"They're nice people."
fir/fur
Fir- a type of tree
"My Christmas tree was a Douglas Fir tree."
Fur- a hairy coat on an animal
"Dog fur was all over my new jacket."
What is another word for appoint?
King Charles was appointed to rule England after his mother, Queen Elizabeth, died.
Skylar was appointed as line leader in his class.
chosen, selected
What is the opposite of "first"?
Amaya was the first to finish her test.
What does "hold your horses" mean?
Example: When the student wanted to rush to the cafeteria ahead of the class, she told him to "hold your horses." What does "hold your horses" mean?
To wait a minute or slow down
Scent
Cent
Sent
Scent- a smell "The scent of lavender filled the air."
Cent- 1 penny "I don't have one cent in my piggy bank."
Sent- past tense of "send" or taken to a place "I sent my mom to the store to get me ice cream."
are/our
"are" - plural of "is"
Example: "They are walking to the cafeteria"
"The clouds are white."
"our" - possessive of us, belonging to us
"Our school won the award, not their school."
That movie was hilarious and made everyone laugh out loud!
What is the opposite of "before"?
Summer comes before fall.
after
What does "in the nick of time" mean?
Example: He arrived to the bus station in the nick of time, before the bus left.
Example: The fire fighter arrived in the nick of time before the house caught on fire.
At the last possible minute, before it was too late.
Aloud/Allowed
Aloud- not silently, able to hear
"The teacher asked each student to read their sentence aloud."
Allowed- able to, not forbidden
"I am not allowed to go to stay home by myself yet."
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it's / its
It's - the contraction for "it is"
Example: It's a rainy day. (It is a rainy day)
Its- possessive of a thing (belonging to something)
Example: "The chair lost its leg."
"The candle lost its scent."
What is another word for "anxious"?
I was feeling anxious when going on stage to receive an award.
nervous
What is the opposite of "false"?
The answer to "2+2=8" is false.
true
What does "call it a day" mean?
Example: Let's call it a day and go home early.
Example: I'm getting tired. Let's call it a day.
To stop what you are doing because you do not want to do any more.
flour/flower
"The cake recipe called for 2 cups of flour"
Flower- the seed bearing part of a plant with petals and a stamin
"The flower smelled beautiful."
sight/site
sight- the power of seeing
"The older lady lost her sight and was not able to drive."
site- an area or ground where something was/will be built or something of significance will occur
"The construction site was closed to the public so we were not allowed to enter."
"The archaeological site had many fossils yet to be discovered."