Power Words
Which word requires reading between the lines?
infer
What word names a blue-green color often associated with gemstones?
turquoise
Is the word jump a noun or a verb in “Please jump over the puddle”?
verb
In “The teacher stood near the door while students entered,” what is the preposition?
near
Which word best describes a person with impressive, almost magical skills?
“___ whether the author’s argument is convincing.”
evaluate
Which word is a synonym for grudge or revenge plan?
Vendetta
In “During the storm, the sound of thunder frightened the children,” what is the noun being described by the phrase ‘of thunder’?
Sound
In “Although it was late, the students kept working,” what conjunction joins the clauses?
although
A small stream began to ___ down the hill after the rain.
trickle
What word means Infer in Science class?
hypothesis
Which word refers to someone sent to represent a group at a meeting?
delegate
The record of past victories motivated the team. Is record a noun or a verb?
Noun
In “We can leave now or wait until later,” what conjunction shows a choice?
or
The teacher tried to ___ the laughter so class could continue.
suppress
When you break information into parts to better understand it, which power word fits best?
analyze
What word is the opposite of minor effort or half-hearted?
full-bore
In “The team will have been practicing for weeks before the tournament starts,” what is the main verb?
Practicing
“The students sat near the stage and waited,” is near a preposition or conjunction?
preposition
What word is the opposite of publicly praised?
notorious
Which word involves tracking changes or steps over time?
trace
The company became a ___ in the tech industry, controlling much of the market.
powerhouse
In “Her constant focus on success impressed her teachers,” is focus a noun or a verb?
Noun
In “After the movie ended, we talked outside the theater,” identify the prepositions and conjunctions.
outside; after
The new rule will ___ and completely change how the system operates.
supervene