Verbs
Problem Solving
Synonyms
Antonyms
Social Skills
100
Use the past tense form of the verb "overeat" in a sentence
What is overate
100
Your chore is to do the dishes. You walk into the kitchen and see a full sink. You know these dishes are leftover from yesterday, when your little sister was supposed to do the dishes. What is the problem? What is a good solution to the problem?
Your sister didn't do the dishes yesterday and she left them for you. You could do the dishes or you could talk to your mom or dad.
100
The cruel coach wouldn't let his players drink any water during the three hour practice. What is a synonym for the word cruel?
What is mean, rough, wicked, unkind, savage
100
The coach argued with the referee about the foul. What is an antonym for the word argue?
What is agree
100
A friend of yours has just come back from a family vacation. What might you talk to him about at recess?
You might ask him where went, how he liked his trip, or what was his/her favorite part?
200
Use the past tense form of the verb "undo" in a sentence
What is undid
200
You're getting ready to leave for school. You can't find your jacket and it's really cold outside. The bus is about to show up. You look in the closet and see your brother's jacket. He doesn't go to work until the afternoon. He's still asleep because he worked late last night. What problem would you solve if you took the jacket? What problem might you cause if you take your brothers jacket? Do you think you should take the jacket? Why?
What is you would solve your problem of not having a jacket, but you make create a problem for your brother if he looks for his jacket and can't find it.
200
The brilliant spotlight nearly blinded the actors. What is a synonym for spotlight?
What is bright, shiny, shining, radiant
200
In a factory, several people do the same job in a uniform way. What is an antonym for the word uniform?
What is irregular, inconsistent, variable, different
200
A student in your class shows up on crutches. What might you ask him?
What happened? Are you ok? How are you feeling?
300
Use the past tense form of the verb "regrow" in a sentence
What is regrew
300
You're walking to school by yourself. You pass an alley and hear a whimpering sound. You look into the alley and se a dog lying next to a garbage can. It looks like it has an open wound on its leg that is bleeding, but you can't tell how bad it is because the alley is dark. You feel sorry for the dog. What would you need to do to see how bad the dog's injury is? What problem might occur if you get to close to the dog? What would be the best action to take? Why?
What is something to give you light, like a flashlight. The dog may bite you. You should remember where the dog is and tell an adult to call the police or animal rescue.
300
Rachel ran into her parents room after hearing an eerie sound coming from outside her window. What is a synonym for the word eerie?
What is spooky, scary, strange
300
We read about the bold actions of Martin Luther King Junior throughout his lifetime. What is an antonym for the word bold?
What is timid, meek, shy
300
The principal says to a student, "You know there's no littering allowed in the hallway." What might have happened before that? What action does the principal want the student to take?
What is "A student may have dropped a piece of trash, and he wants the student to pick it up"
400
Use the past tense form of the verb "misunderstand" in a sentence
What is misunderstood
400
Your friend calls you and asks you to go out for pizza with his family. Your mom is working later and you can't call her at work. Your mom is good friends with Nathan's parents and always lets you do things with them. Would it be okay to go with Nathan's family? Why? How would your mom feel if she got home before you and you weren't there? What should you do before you go?
What is Yes, because your mom trusts Nathan's mom. Mom would feel worried if she came home and I wasn't there. I should leave a note for her and have Nathan's mom call and leave a message about where we are.
400
Chris did a thorough job of studying for the test which is why he received an A. What is a synonym for the word thorough?
What is complete, finished, done
400
My teacher doubted my story about being late. What is an antonym for the word doubt?
What is believe, accept, trust
400
Your friend got in trouble at recess for not following directions and is sitting in the principals office. You see him in there when you go and deliver a message for your teacher. What might you say to him.
TRICK QUESTION. NOTHING! He is in trouble!
500
Use the past tense form of the verb "upset" in a sentence
What is upset
500
Your family is going out town to your cousin's wedding this weekend. You will be out of school on Thursday and Friday. You've been having trouble understanding the work in math lately. You have done over half of your homework problems incorrectly this week. Your class will take a test on Friday. Who do you need to talk to about being gone from school for two days? What will happen if you don't talk to those people? How can you solve your problem about the math test?
Your teacher and principal. They will think you are sick and you may fall behind in class. You can ask your teacher for extra math practice to do over the weekend and prepare to take the test on Monday.
500
Helen was bitter about the grade she received on her report and she began to cry. What is a synonym for the word bitter?
What is sad, hurt, upset
500
He tried to muffle his little brothers voice to keep him form giving away the hiding place. What is an antonym for the word muffle?
What is intensify, louden
500
A new student has just started at your school in the middle of the year. He has been sitting alone during recess because he hasn't made any friends yet. What might you say to him?
Introduce yourself and ask him to play with you and your friends. Ask him questions about him to get to know him better.