Vocabulary Busters
What is the word that means take apart?
Which Europeans attacked the First Nations as they were sleeping under canoes? They also called them 'Skraelings' which means 'trolls' in their language
Vikings
In the book 'Foul Shot' what is different about the new boy's personality?
He doesn't say much
Ian ran toward the school. What part of speech is 'school'?
noun
She was eating chips. What verb tense is 'was eating'?
Past continuous/progressive
If you wanted to travel on the ocean, your boat would need to be ___________
navigable
Why was Shanawadithit found with gunshot wounds in her hand and thigh?
European settlers were offered a bounty to kill the First Nation people
In 'Foul Shot' , before Frank joins the team, why do the boys think they are losing?
nobody has any height
After dinner, I am going to eat vanilla ice cream. What part of speech is 'vanilla'?
Adjective
We study every day. What verb tense is 'we study'?
Simple Present
After an earthquake, many of the buildings are reduced to ________
rubble
What is one way that the history of Canada is similar to the history of the Phillipines?
They were both invaded by Europeans
Why didn't the center 'Cyrus' like Frank?
He was worried about being replaced in his position
I went to Brandon yesterday and bought a hoodie. What part of speech is 'a'?
Indefinite article
I am trying really hard in school. What verb tense is 'am trying'?
Present Continuous/Progressive
The Eiffel Tower in Paris is ______________ over the rest of the city and offers great views of Paris.
towering
What two things did the Europeans most want from the new land?
Furs and Fish
What is the name of their basketball team?
The Cougars
Jenard likes ketchup but he doesn't like mustard. What part of speech is 'but'?
Coordinating conjunction
I have never been to Europe. What verb tense is 'have never been'?
Present Perfect
In the olden days, if you didn't like how a government was acting, you might organize a violent __________ against them
revolt
What two countries claimed land in Canada?
France and England
What was the bad call the ref made during the game where the ball was given to the other team?
Charging
I dropped my pencil under the chair. What part of speech is 'under'?
preposition
She had practiced for three hours by the time her father came to pick her up from the gym. What two verb tenses are in 'her father came' and 'she had practiced'
Past Perfect