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General Questions
200

What is the opposite of clean. Use the opposite word in a sentence.

dirty

200

What is the meaning of the prefix 'kilo'?

1000 / thousand

200

What is Science?

Science is the knowledge that we have about our natural world.  

200

Who was the first Prime Minister of Jamaica?

Alexander Bustamante

200

True / False 

The Tainos wore little clothing.

True

400

What am I - I am an animal. You find me outdoors. I can fly and I come in many different colours. 

butterfly

400

What is a set?

A sent is a collection  or group of things that have a common characteristic. 

example

a set of plates

a set of cards

400

Which is the odd one out? Give reason for your answer.

dog    cat       horse      fish 

fish (all other animals are mammals)

fish live in sea and the other animals live on land.

dog, cat and horse are all four legged animals. 

400

The group of people who came to Jamaica are they arranged in the correct order?

Tainos - Spaniards - English - Africans - Chinese

Yes 


Tainos - Spaniards - English - Africans - Chinese

400

Spot the error in the sentence

Mother scent a lovely bouquet for my teacher.

Mother sent a lovely bouquet for my teacher.

600

Use the best conjunction to complete the sentence.

My mother like tea _________, my father likes coffee. 

but

600

What is the value of 7 in 2, 763?

7 x 100 = 700 

600

Name the two types of root system. (describe them)

Tap root - It has one long, large, main root with several side root growing off that main root. 

fibrous root - It is a mass of smaller roots that branch out in different directions from the stem. 

600

How did the Tainos satisfy their basic needs? 

fishing, farming and hunting

600

Describe an improper fraction.

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number).

800

What is a compound word?

A compound word is two small words put together to make a new word which has a new meaning.

800

Which angle measures 90 degrees?

right angle

800

Explain the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates. Give examples.

Vertebrates are animals with backbone or inside skeleton. cow

Invertebrates are animals without backbones. snail

800

Which National hero is on Jamaican $50.00?

Samuel Sharpe

800

True / False

Snakes are invertebrates 

False (snakes are vertebrates - they have an inside skeleton).

1000

Give the meaning of these homophones - here and hair

here refers to a place

hair refers to what grows on your head and skin.

1000

What is a fraction? 

A fraction is a part of one whole group or a part of a set. 

1000

Select the correct word to complete the sentence. petals / sepals 

_______ are often brightly coloured to attract insects and birds.

petals 

1000

What is a need?

Needs are things we cannot live without. Examples food, clothing and shelter.

1000

Ask the opposing team a question. If they get it correct 1000 points will be added to their score if not your team automatically gets the 1000 points. 

YAAY!

1000 bonus points