How Questions
Multiple Meaning Words/Homographs
Idioms
Inferences
Vocabulary in Sentences
100

Why do we set alarms?

To remind us to wake up or do something important.

100

A ripple in the ocean; to move your hand to say hi. 

What is wave?

100

This game is a piece of cake. 

What is easy?

100

I am a musical instrument.  I have black and white keys. 

What is a piano?

100

Purchase (v.): To buy something.

 Example: Yesterday, I purchased a new game.

200

Why do we say “thank you”?

To show appreciation.

200

to place your car in a spot; a large grassy area with trees.

What is park?

200

I'm feeling under the weather today. 

What is feeling sick?

200

I have many seats. I have many cars. I move very fast. 

What is a train?

200

Repair (v.): To fix something that is broken.

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Example: The handyman repaired the broken tv.

300

Why do we need to be on time?

So we don’t miss important events.

300

a wooden stick used to hit a baseball; a noctural animal with wings that lives in a cave. 

What is bat?

300

paid an arm and a leg for that lamp. 

What is paid a lot of money?

300

There's a couch, pillows and a tv. 

What is a den/living room?

300

Gracious (adj.): Polite, kind, and pleasant

Example: The gracious princess thanked the nobleman for the nice gift.

400

Why do we read instructions?

 So we know what to do.

400

someone who cheers for a certain team; an appliance used to cool you off.

What is fan?

400

I escaped so now I'm on the lam.

What is on the run?

400

I'm in New York Harbor. I'm a gift from France.  I stand tall holding a torch.

Who is the Statue of Liberty?

400

Vacant (adj.): Empty; not filled.

Example: After the tenant moved, the home remained vacant.

500

Why do we use a remote control?

To change the TV without getting up.

500

the part of a plant that is underground; to cheer for a team.

What is root?

500

Wow, you are a chip off the old block. 

What is looks just like your mother or father?

500

This man walks up to my front door and drops off a package then proceeds back to his large, brown truck.   

Who is the UPS driver?

500

Ability (n.): The power or skill to do something.

Example: The strongman had the ability to lift the heavy box.