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Synonyms
Analogies
Categories
Idioms
Inferencing
100
Give one synonym for the word walk
stroll, hike, trek, jaunt, wander, parade...
100
peel: banana:: stem: __________
apple (part to whole)
100
Name the category: m&m's, hershey kisses, skittles, starburst...
Candy
100
I'm keeping an eye on you really means?: a. I need glasses b. I am watching you c. I am ignoring you.
B. I am watching you.
100
I hear a loud "thwack" as the ball flies high in the air. The crowd roars with excitement and I run fast before the ball is brought back. What can you infer from this?
It's a baseball game and a batter just hit the ball high in the air and is running the bases.
200
Give two synonyms for the word run
dash, sprint, jog, fly, shoot...
200
laugh: _______::sob: cry
giggle (synonyms)
200
Name the category: whale, tiger shark, eel, jelly fish
Ocean Animals
200
What does it mean to be "in hot water?" a. to have a warm bath b. to do your best c. to be in trouble
c. to be in trouble
200
I hear screaming. My stomach feels funny. Can you see my hair blowing? I am feeling excited. There is a thick metal bar across my lap. What can you infer from this? What words helped you to infer?
The person is on a roller coaster. screaming, excited, thick metal bar...
300
Name three synonyms for the word large
huge, colossal, enormous, sizable, big, massive, giant, vast, hefty...
300
football: field:: basketball:: _____________
court (location)
300
Name four things in this category: Tools
hammer, wrench, screwdriver, saw
300
What does it mean to be "tickled pink?": a. to be embarrassed. b. To be tickled so much that your face turns pink. c. To be thrilled or extremely happy.
c. extremely happy
300
I see bubbles rising. I hear my own breathing. There are fish swimming above me. I feel the seaweed swaying. What can you infer? What words helped you to infer?
They are snorkeling or scuba diving. bubbles, fish swimming above, seaweed
400
Name four synonyms for the word small
petite, little, tiny, cramped, miniature, humble, paltry narrow, cramped, miniscule...
400
ring : jewelry :: pencil: ___________
school supplies (member/category)
400
Name five things in this category: states
Texas, Alabama, Alaska, Tennessee, Florida, Colorado...
400
What does it mean if your teacher says that your class needs to "cover a lot of ground?": a. to run all over the playground b. to learn a lot c. to hide what you know.
b. to learn a lot.
400
With clippers in one hand and scissors in the other, Chris was ready to begin the task. He put the cape over the small child. What can you infer from this? What words helped you to infer?
A small child is about to get a haircut. clippers, scissors, and cape...
500
What is the definition of synonym?
Synonyms are two different words that mean the same thing.
500
Name four different patterns analogies can take.
member/category, synonyms, antonyms, location, part-whole...
500
Define the word category.
A category is a group of things that are similar.
500
What is a good definition of an "idiom?"
An idiom is a figurative expression that says one thing, but means another.
500
What does it mean to "infer" something?
To make a smart guess