Commonwealth of Virginia
I’m the city where presidents rest, With statues tall and history blessed. Once the capital of the South, I stand
What Virginia city holds this land?
What is Richmond?
Red means stop and green means go, But I flash yellow when caution I show. What piece of equipment am I describing?
What is a traffic light signal?
I’m small and simple, a little thing; “A,” “an,” and “the” are what I bring. What part of speech am I?
What are articles?
I purr when happy, hiss when mad, Chase red dots like it’s a fad. What pet am I?
What is a cat?
I’m the Sunshine State where oranges grow, Warm beaches and theme parks many know. What state am I?
What is Florida?
I’m a famous Virginia school, Where presidents learned every rule. Founded by Jefferson, brilliant and bright.
Which university comes to light?
What is the University of Virginia?
You hold me up when you merge on in, Checking left, right, behind your chin. What action keeps you safe this way?
What is checking your blind spots?
I describe nouns with flair and spice, “Colorful,” "quick,” or “cold as ice.” Which part of speech am I?
What is an adjective?
I bark and wag and fetch a ball, I’m known as “man’s best friend” to all. What pet am I?
What is a dog?
I hold the Grand Canyon deep and wide, A desert beauty hard to hide. What state am I?
What is Arizona?
I’m the mountain ridge stretching wide, Through Shenandoah’s scenic pride. Hikers love my winding trail.
What mountain range tells this tale?
What are the Blue Ridge Mountains?
Two solid lines mean stay in place, No passing in this driving race. What road marking am I referring to?
What are double solid yellow lines?
I join two sentences in a tether, Words like “and” and “but” glue thoughts together. What part of speech am I?
What is a conjunction?
Inside my shell I slowly roam, Carry my house like a tiny home. What pet am I?
What is a turtle?
I’m the birthplace of jazz and Mardi Gras, With gumbo pots that leave you in awe. What state am I?
What is Louisiana?
I began in Jamestown long ago, The first English settlement to grow. My name means “place of abundance” true.
What bay am I describing to you?
What is the Chesapeake Bay?
I’m the number you must not exceed, Posted signs help you take heed. Too fast and you may get a fine— What am I, printed on roadside signs?
What is the speed limit?
I sneak before a noun to show direction or place, Like “under,” “after,” or “near your face.” What part of speech am I?
What is a preposition?
I squeak and scurry with whiskers bright, Tiny paws and a tail so light. What small pet am I?
What is a hamster?
I have two Dakotas but I’m not one; Mount Rushmore sits beneath my sun. Which state carves faces in stone?
What is South Dakota?
I’m the mysterious natural stone, A bridge carved by erosion alone. Even Jefferson wrote of my grace.
What Virginia landmark marks this place?
What is the Natural Bridge?
When rain begins its heavy beat, I make your tires lose their grip on the street. Skidding on water is my dangerous name.
What driving hazard am I?
What is hydroplaning?
I twist verbs in time with a subtle bend— Past becomes present, start meets end. “Have eaten,” “will go”—I shape the clue. What grammar concept am I referring to?
What is verb tense?
I swim with grace, but breathe no air; Colorful scales and a silent stare. I need a tank, not a yard or rug—
What pet am I?
What is a fish?
I have the fewest people but massive land, Snowy peaks and tundra stand. Northern lights and wildlife tall— What state borders the Arctic’s call?
What is Alaska?