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Social Awareness: Who Said it?
100
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said. What type of job does Paul have?
What is farmer/construction worker?
100
A for Effort! The cake didn’t turn out like she had planned, but I give her an A for effort!
What is you give your best shot/try hard?
100
It was late when Marco finally got to the store. He'd been planning this surprise party for weeks, but somehow time was running out! "I can handle it all by myself," he'd told his mom when he first suggested a surprise party for his cousin's birthday. "I mean, how hard it is to throw a party?" "It can be very time-consuming. There's a lot to do," replied his mom. But Marco reiterated, "I can handle it all myself! What does reiterate mean?
What is said it again with emphasis?
100
What is the black and white animal that looks like a bear?
What is panda?
100
Do you want to stay after school?
Who is the teacher?
200
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was “presentable,” as Alice had often said. How would you describe Alice?
What is not accepting, someone who has to be in control, clean, bossy.
200
Copycat Janie is a copycat- she was looking at my answers while we were taking the test!
What is someone who copies the work of others?
200
Marco did all the mundane, tedious things first, like making a list of who to invite, buying the invitations, and addressing and mailing them out. He found it somewhat irritating when people called to RSVP right in the middle of his favorite TV show, but he thanked them and checked their names on the list so he'd know who would and wouldn't be attending the party. What is another way to describe mundane and tedious?
What is boring?
200
What is a long, thin, crawling reptile without legs?
What is snake?
200
How do you think I pulled three rabbits out of my hat?
Who is a magician?
300
Brian and Bruce are twin brothers. They share the same bedroom. Last night, after they had gone to bed, their father heard a lot of noise coming from their bedroom. He went into the bedroom to see what was making the noise. Feather were floating everywhere. What could have happened?
What is a pillow fight.
300
Learn something by heart I have played that song so many times that I have learned it by heart and don’t even have to look at the music.
What is to memorize something completely?
300
Then he planned the menu. He knew Paco loved Crema Catalana— a cold custard with a crispy, crunchy, caramel coating. Marco thought his mom made the best, so he asked her to make it for the party. Of course, he planned to have a giant birthday cake with candles for Paco to blow out for luck. Marco also picked other good things to serve. Based on the clues, what is Crema-Catalana?
What is a dessert?
300
What is the season of the year that is between autumn and spring?
What is winter?
300
Do you want more than six dozen cookies?
who is baker?
400
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed. Why is Max upset?
What is he is not able to go out and play?
400
Pass with flying colors Todd must have studied a long time because he passed the test with flying colors.
What is make a high grade?
400
The day of the party, Marco blew up balloons and made colorful garlands. He draped the paper-chain ribbons across the curtains and attached the balloons to the wall with double-stick tape. Everything looked quite festive. What are some examples/context clues of garland?
What are paper chain ribbons?
400
What is an eating tool that has a handle and two or more prongs called?
What is fork?
400
Would you like to put your money in our vault?
Who is a banker?
500
Crack! Thunder struck and rain poured. Max stared blankly out the window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke out into full sob. His mother comforted him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find something else to do.” She began to unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up the living room. Boom! Mom sighed. What was mom planning on doing today?
What is a picnic?
500
Show of hands By a show of hands, how many of you would prefer to have the test on Friday?
What is raising hands to vote about something?
500
Marco ended up at the store just before closing, when there was just one checkout open, and a very slow clerk. The lady in front of Marco kept asking, "Is it always this slow?" After the fifth time, Marco replied, somewhat politely, "Yes, ma'am, except on Thursdays. Why don't you come back then?" The lady turned in a huff and galumphed out of the store, leaving one less person in front of Marco. Galumphed means?
What is walked out mad/huffing and puffing?
500
Some people collect and save stamps, coins, baseballs cards and other things. What is the word used to describe the things that people collect and save?
What is collection?
500
Why do you think my gavel broke?
Who is a judge?