Clues in the Cold
James, you need to cease tapping your pencil because other people are trying to concentrate.
What does the word "cease" mean?
Stop
Which of these phrases has more of a negative connotation?
Energetic dogs
vs.
Rambunctious dogs
Rambunctious dogs
The water felt so good on such a hot day. I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.
Where am I?
At a community pool
True or false: You can form a word with only a prefix and a suffix.
False: You must always have a root word.
What unique snowy structure uses only body heat to stay warm, and can be over 100 degrees warmer inside than outside?
An igloo
You don't want to wrap your presents in plastic wrap because plastic wrap is transparent, and everyone will know what you got.
What does the word "transparent" mean, and which word or phrase helps you determine the meaning?
Definition: see-through
Clue: everyone will know what you got
Fill in the blanks with the words that have a positive connotation.
Mary is a/an (easy‐going, lazy) babysitter. She is (patient, disinterested) and (funny, sarcastic).
Mary is an easy‐going babysitter. She is patient and funny.
I was allowed to push the cart. The front left wheel was broken, so the cart wobbled down each aisle. Mother put various packages and boxes in the cart, but I didn’t notice. I was trying to keep the cart going straight as it got heavier and heavier.
Where am I?
The grocery store
What is the prefix, root, and suffix for the word: rearranged?
Prefix: re-
Root: arrange
Suffix: -ed
At what temperature does snow form?
At or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit
Everyone else at the party wanted garbage pizza but Tim because he detested vegetables.
What does the word "detested" mean, and which context clue is being used?
(antonym, synonym, example, or explanation)
Definition: hated
Clue: Antonym
Give the denotation and connotation for the word: argumentative.
Denotation: Someone who argues with others frequently
Connotation: Negative
I liked walking next to the covered wagon more than riding in it with my sisters. If I got tired, sometimes my father would let me ride horseback behind him. In the evening, Pa, my brothers, and I would sleep under the wagon, while Ma and my sisters slept in the wagon. I hoped we would reach the West soon.
Who am I?
A pioneer
Explain what a prefix, root, and suffix are.
Prefix: word part before the root that changes meaning
Root: main meaning
Suffix: word part after the root that changes meaning
On what day does winter usually begin in the Northern Hemisphere?
December 21st
When Kiki got a tiny cut on her pinky finger, she got all melodramatic and began sobbing and demanding a doctor.
What does the word "melodramatic" mean, and which word(s) help you figure out the meaning?
Definition: overly dramatic
Clue: tiny cut & sobbing and demanding a doctor
Fill in appropriate words that have positive, neutral, or negative connotations compared to the words supplied.
Positive: Neutral: Negative:
_______ weird eerie
Unique (or something similar)
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing.
Why is Anastasia upset?
John broke up with her.
What is the prefix in "intercontinental," and what does it mean?
Inter- ; between
Which natural phenomenon is more likely to be seen during the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere?
My grandma’s demeanor was such that people often thought she was being rude when she was just being honest.
What does the word "demeanor" mean, and what type of context clue is being used?
(antonym, synonym, example, or explanation)
Definition: behavior/personality
Clue: Explanation
Amelia has been a (valuable, costly) member of our organization this past year. During that time, she has been very (helpful, overbearing) to other members of the class. She has (strong, militant) opinions and has shown herself to be a (leader, tyrant). Her problem‐solving abilities are (unusual, weird) and she never solves her own problems. She just creates issues for others to solve.
Fill in the blanks with the negative versions of the word pairs.
Amelia has been a costly member of our organization this past year. During that time, she has been very overbearing to other members of the class. She has militant opinions and has shown herself to be a tyrant. Her problem‐solving abilities are weird, and she never solves her own problems. She just creates issues for others to solve.
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. “9:48,” she shouted, “Holy cow!” Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door.
What problem is Cassie currently having?
She woke up late, and now she will be tardy for school.
Using the definitions for the given prefix, root, and suffix, what is the meaning of the word "pseudonymous "?
pseudo- ; false
-nym- ; name
-ous ; full of
Full of a fake name
In which country is it traditional to eat KFC for Christmas dinner?
Japan