Present/Past tense
WHY?
Word Meaning
How do you...?
For Fun
100
Use the verb JUMP in a sentence: Yesterday...
example: yesterday he jumped on the trampoline. 
100

Why do we go to the doctor?

Because we feel sick. 

100

Find two clues in the sentence to understand the word's meaning:

The highlight of weekend was when we excitedly got to see a dolphin jumping in the water.

The highlight of weekend was when we excitedly got to see a dolphin jumping in the water.


Highlight: a memorable moment. 

100

How do you make a peanut butter jelly sandwich?

First, you get two bread slices.

Then you put peanut butter on one side, and jelly on the other.

Last, you put both slices together and eat. 

100

What holiday is this weekend? 

What is Labor Day?

200

Use the verb LAUGH in a sentence: Right now...

example: Right now we're laughing at this picture of a cat. 

200

Why does our stomach rumble?

Because we are hungry. 

200

Find two clues in the sentence to understand the word's meaning:

He was punished for not following the rules and had to go to detention.

He was punished for not following the rules and had to go to detention.


punished: inflict a penalty for wrongdoing.  

200

How do you wash your hands?

First you turn on the sink and wet your hands with water.

Then you add soap and lather your hands.

Last, you rinse your hands and then dry. 

200

How many legs does a spider have?

What is 8?

300

Use the verb KICK in a sentence: Last weekend...

example: Last weekend, we kicked the ball around for fun. 

300

Why do we use an umbrella when it's raining? 

Because we want to stay dry. 

300

Find two clues in the sentence to understand the word's meaning:


He was really irritable today because he only got four hours of sleep, and frowned at anyone who looked at him.

He was really irritable today because he only got four hours of sleep, and frowned at anyone who looked at him.


irritable: easily annoyed; bad-tempered.

300

How do you grow a plant? 

First, you plant the seed in the soil (in a flowerpot).

Then, you water the plant and give it sun.

Last, over time the plant will grow. 

300

What is Kaneohe Elementary's mascot?

What is a menehune?

400

Use the verb DANCE in a sentence: Yesterday...

example: Yesterday she danced around to the music. 

400

Why do we put gas in the car? 

To power the car/so the car can go 

400

Find two clues in the sentence to understand the word's meaning:

Birds can molt and grow new feathers during the molting season.

Birds can molt and grow new feathers during the molting season.

molt: shed old feathers, fur, or skin. 

400

How a caterpillar changes into a butterfly:

First there is a caterpillar.

Then it wraps itself into a cocoon or chrysalis.

Last it hatches into a butterfly. 

400

What is a fast paced sport between two teams of five players who score by shooting a ball through a hoop?

What is basketball?

500

Use the verb CALL in a sentence: Right now...

example: Right now she is calling the doctor because she is sick. 

500

Why do we have teeth?

To cut up our food when we're eating!
500

Find two clues in the sentence to understand the word's meaning:

Lee is an ardent collector of Pokemon cards and figurines, he has over a thousand of them and is very proud of them.  

Lee is an ardent collector of Pokemon cards and figurines, he has over a thousand of them and is very proud of them.


ardent: passionate or eager

500

How do you brush your teeth? 3 steps

First, you get your toothbrush.

Then you put toothpaste on the toothbrush.

Last, you brush your teeth and rinse with water. 

500

What is Hawaii's state bird?

What is the nene?