Language Trivia

Multiple Meaning Words

100

List definitions for the word patient

a person who is being taken care of by a doctor or receiving medical treatment 

someone who is calm, and can wait without becoming restless or agitated  

200

List definitions for the word trace

to follow its path or track it down 

to copy or reproduce an image by drawing over it 

very small amount or sign of something

300

What does "date" mean in this sentence?

"I have a dinner date with my friend tomorrow evening."

 a planned meeting or appointment

400

What does the word "credit" mean in this sentence?

She received credit for her hard work and dedication to the project.

getting recognition or acknowledgment for the work you've done

500

What doe the word "buckle" mean in this sentence?

"The hiker's knees started to buckle under the weight of the heavy backpack."

the word "buckle" is used figuratively to describe the knees weakening or giving way

Sentence Combining

100

Combine these two sentences using "although": 

"I love to swim." 

"I am not very good at it."

Although I love to swim, I am not very good at it

200

Combine these two sentences using "even though": 

"She wanted to go to the party." 

"Her parents did not allow her."

Even though she wanted to go to the party, her parents did not allow her

300

Combine the sentences using "regardless"

1. The rain poured heavily. 
2. The students played soccer. 
3. The picnic was planned.

Regardless of the heavy rain, the students played soccer during the picnic.

400

Combine these four sentences using "although":

1. She is talented.
2. She lacks confidence.
3. She has received numerous awards.
4. She hesitates to perform in front of large audiences.

 

Although she is talented and has received numerous awards, she lacks confidence and hesitates to perform in front of large audiences.

500

Combine these four sentences using "despite": 

"It was raining very hard." 

"It was before school." 

"I went to the temple." 

"I dropped off some books."

Despite it raining very hard before school, I went to the temple and dropped off some books

Parts of Speech

100

Identify the part of speech of the word "flower" in this sentence: "She planted a red flower in the garden."

noun

200

Identify the part of speech of the word "quickly" in this sentence: "He quickly ran to the store."

adverb

300

Identify the part of speech of the word "and" in this sentence: "She likes to read books and watch movies."

conjunction

400

Identify the part of speech of the word "they" in this sentence: "They are going to the beach for the weekend."

pronoun

500

Identify the part of speech of the word "happy" in this sentence: "The happy puppy wagged its tail."

adjective