Words Are Hard
This 3-letter word is a very common noun for a small, furry pet that purrs, meows, and chases mice. What is it?
Cat
Fix the mistake in this sentence: "She like to drink milk every morning."
She likes to drink milk every morning. (Needs the third-person "-s").
If someone tells you to "break a leg" before you go on stage or take a big test, what do they actually mean?
Good luck!
This is a round, fried piece of dough with a hole in the middle, often covered in sugar, glaze, or sprinkles. What is it?
A donut (or doughnut)
This is the hot, glowing star at the center of our solar system that gives light and warmth to the Earth every day. What is it?
The Sun
What is a 5-letter adjective that describes something that is silly, clumsy, or has no style?
Tacky
Yesterday, I go to the supermarket and bought some apples.
Yesterday, I went to the supermarket and bought some apples. (Change "go" to the past tense "went")
When an English speaker says it is "raining cats and dogs," what kind of weather is happening outside?
It is raining very hard / heavily.
This is a small, portable computer that you can fold shut. People use it to work, watch videos, or study from anywhere. What is it?
A laptop
How many days are there in a standard calendar year? (Hint: Not a leap year!)
365 days
This 4-letter word is an antonym (opposite) of the word "easy." If a math problem takes a long time to solve, it is ________.
Hard or Difficult
Fix the mistake in this sentence: "There are five childs playing in the park."
There are five children playing in the park. (Change the irregular plural "childs" to "children").
If your friend says a new video game costs "an arm and a leg," what are they telling you about the price?
It is very expensive.
This is a yellow, curved fruit with a thick skin that you have to peel before eating. Monkeys are famous for loving them! What is it?
A banana
What is the name of the cold, icy continent located at the very bottom of the Earth, where penguins live but humans only go to study science?
Antarctica
This 7-letter word means to say "I'm sorry" when you make a mistake or hurt someone's feelings. What is the verb?
Apologize
Fix the mistake in this sentence: "He is more taller than his older brother."
He is taller than his older brother. (Remove "more" because "taller" is already a comparative adjective).
If you are feeling a little bit sick, tired, or unwell, what common 4-word idiom can you use that involves the weather?
Under the weather (e.g., "I'm feeling under the weather today.")
This is a large, glass or plastic object filled with water where people keep pet fish swimming inside their homes. What is it?
An aquarium (or fish tank)
This insect is famous for making sweet honey and flying from flower to flower to collect pollen. If it gets scared, it can sting you. What is it?
A bee (or honeybee)
This 8-letter word is a noun for a word that has the exact same or a very similar meaning to another word. For example, "big" and "large." What is it?
Synonym
Fix the mistake in this sentence: "If I will see him tomorrow, I will give him your book."
If I see him tomorrow, I will give him your book. (In a first conditional "if" clause, use the simple present tense instead of "will").
If you try to do something perfectly the very first time, but someone tells you "Rome wasn't built in a day," what lesson are they trying to teach you?
Good work takes time / You need to be patient.
This is a special, circular tool on wheels that helps drivers steer a car, truck, or bus in the right direction. What do we call it?
A steering wheel
This massive sea creature is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth—even bigger than the biggest dinosaurs! What kind of animal is it?
A blue whale