Cause/Effect
Compare/
Contrast
Sequence
Double meanings
Category
100

In order to save money, she started cooking meals at home.

In order to

100

Both cats and dogs make great pets and require lots of love and care.

Both

100

When he works in a group, he is talkative. However, he is quiet when working alone.

When

BONUS: HOWEVER (C/C)

100

1. The wolf PACK attacked the zebra.
2. I'm not eating hot lunch, so I will have to PACK my lunch for tomorrow.

1. A group of wild animals that live and hunt together (group, herd)
2. To fill a suitcase or bag with items needed away from home (load, stuff, cram)

100

Name the category:
1. Plane
2. Boat
3. Bicycle

Modes of transportation

200

Because it was raining, the soccer game was canceled.

Because

200

Even though the twins look alike, they have very different personalities.

Even though

200

She finally decided to join the dance team after watching their incredible recital. 

Finally

200

1. What is all that RACKET outside the window?
2. She quickly grabbed her RACKET before she drove to her big match.

1. Loud, unpleasant noise
2. A type of sports equipment with an oval frame and mesh in the middle. Used in sports like tennis, badminton, squash

200
Name 4 items in this group:

Zoo animals

Lion, tiger, elephant, giraffe, monkey, bear, penguin, peacock, camel

300

If you practice your cartwheel every day, then your gymnastics will improve.

If...then

300

You can either read the book or watch the movie.

Either...or

300
The bell rang during her test, so she stayed after school to complete it.

During 

BONUS: SO (C/E)

300

1.Can you HANDLE all that responsibility?
2. The HANDLE on his suitcase broke because it weighed too much.

1. To manage a situation or problem
2. The part by which something is held, carried, or controlled

300

Name 4 items in this group:
Chores

Washing/drying dishes, mopping, taking out/bringing in the trash, cleaning room, weeding the garden, raking the yard, laundry, walking the dog

400

The store had to close early as a result of the power outage.

As a result of

400

The tablet, similar to the laptop, can be used for schoolwork but is lighter and more portable

Similar to; but

400

The morning felt cold, but the weather got much warmer afterward.

Afterward

400

1.  The lemonade was nice and COLD that summer afternoon.
2. I can't come to school today, I've come down with a COLD.
3. My teacher was very COLD to me after she saw me cheating on our quiz.

1. At a low temperature (chilly, cool, freezing)
2. A common viral infection which typically causes symptoms such as sore throat, coughing, sneezing (virus, infection)
3. Lacking kindness (unfriendly)

400

Name the category:
1. Stripes
2. Polka dots
3. Plaid

Patterns

500

Eating too much sugar often leads to cavities.

Leads to

500

Painting, as well as drawing, require lots of skill and concentration. 

As well as

500

The two stories seemed similar at first, but their endings are completely different.

First/at first 


BONUS: BUT (C/C)

500

1.  Hey, I didn't know we were having COMPANY tonight!
2. What COMPANY does your dad work for?

1.  Being with others (friendship, guests)
2. A business or corporation

500

Name 3 items in this group:
Different word for good

Awesome, spectacular, great, nice, fantastic