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100

The bill at the restaurant is incorrect. The manager said "I'll take care of that". Does he mean he will,

1. correct the mistake on the bill

2.  add a dessert to the bill.

1.  Correct the mistake on the bill.

100

What four numbers do you need to write nineteen eighty four.

1984

100

What does "grand opening" mean?

1. a car door opens

2. a store opens for the first time with a big celebration.

3.  The door entrance is large.

2. A store opens for the first time with a big celebration.

100

Write the following, fifteenth at noon

15th 

12:00

100

What is a curb?

The raised edge of the sidewalk beside the road.

200

While reading the newspaper, by dad exclaimed, "I'm swimming in newspaper!" Does he mean

1.  He wants to go swimming.

2.He has a lot of newspaper.

2.  He has a lot of newspaper.

200

When taking a test, should you carefully listen and read all instructions, or is it best to skim them quickly?

Carefully read and listen to all instructions.

200

After I sweep up the crumbs into a pile I need to sweep them into a

1. dust pan

2. water

3 trash can

1 dust pan.

200
What sound does 'th' make?

use a word with the 'th' sound.

answers vary

200

What does it mean to replace my windshield wiper fluid.

Put specific fluid in a canister under the hood to spray on a dirty windshield to clean it.

300

When my parents finally met my boyfriend they said, "Better late than never". Did they mean,

1.  My boyfriend was late.

2.  They were glad to finally meet him.


2.They were glad to finally meet him.

300

What does the term, "What is the main idea of the paragraph" mean?

What the paragraph is about mostly

300

This job requires someone to fix oil leaks, or engine problems.  

1. mechanic

2. lunch lady

1.  mechanic

300

What sound does 's' make at the beginning of a word. Give an example.

answers may vary

300

In the winter people sometimes use  a bag with sand. Why?

answers vary

Use under tires

Use as additional weight in the back of the car for traction.

400

At dinner my mom exclaimed, "I'm starving!". Did she mean 

1. She is hungry.

2.  There is a famine.

1.  She is hungry.

400

Is it a fact or opinion that December 3rd  is still considered to be Autumn?

Fact

400

Please pass the ___________.  I want to put some on my mashed potatoes.

1. salt

2. mushrooms

3. dirt


1. salt

400

How do you write the price, ten dollars and forty cents.

$10.40

400

My dress is on sale.  Is this a good time to buy it for less than regular price?

yes

500

When I asked where we were going for dinner my wife said, "The jury is still out on that."

Did she mean,

1.  The jury is late.

2.  The issue hasn't been decided yet. 

2. The issue hasn't been decided yet.

500

Predict what will eat  after you finish dinner?

1. eat dessert

2. eat desert

3. drink milk

1. eat dessert

500

Will you __________________ at noon to go to the barbeque?

1. pick me up

2. take me out

3. wash my car

1.  Pick me up

500

Write the number three hundred forty four.

344

500

What is the word for getting your money back when you return an item to a store?

1. return money

2. refund

3. give me money

2. refund