Speech Jeopardy Challenge

Speech 1

100

When do you use the article "an" in a sentence?

You use the word "an" in a sentence before a word that starts with a vowel. For example, 

"an octopus" 

" an alien"

"an orange"

200

Name 2 synonyms for the word "sad"  

unhappy

depressed

glum

somber

blue

300

Name 3 synonyms for the word happy"

joyful

delighted

content

ecstatic 

excited

elated

400

Name 4 synonyms for the word "small"

tiny

little

microscopic

miniscule

mini

miniature

Speech 2

100

Name 3 synonyms for the word "pretty"

cute

beautiful

gorgeous

flawless

200

What is a tourist?

someone that visits a place for vacation 

300

What does the word cuisine mean?

fancy food

400

What does the word scenery mean?

environment; a view of your surroundings

Speech 3

100

What does it mean to cite evidence?

To look for clues in a passage

200

What are four ways to find the main idea of a passage?

TTRA

Title- look at the title

Topic sentence- look for the topic sentence which is usually in the first paragraph

Repeating words or ideas

Ask yourself what is the main idea?

300

At the age of 21, most young adults are able to be free and do things on their own, with less help from their parents. Which word defines this situation?

a) 21 year olds have their independence

b) 21 year olds are wild

c) 21 year olds are assertive

 a) 21 year olds have their independence

400

Physician, Teacher, lawyer, Nurse, Firefighter, Police officer are examples of?

occupations

Speech 4

100

It is a ______________ that on Mother's Day, most people celebrate their mothers by giving them a card and doing a nice gesture to let their mom know how much they are loved.

a) identify

b) custom

c) regard

b) custom or tradition 

200

Spell the synonym for statement

assertion

300

Give a sentence for recognize

answer will vary

400

Job and occupation are synonyms. Can you think of another word that means the same thing?

Career