Vocab and spelling
Grammar
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Spartans
100

This word starting with “Q” can refer to royalty or a chess piece.

What is queen?

100

This mark is used to end a sentence.

What is a period?

100

This phrase urging speed sounds like a chef preparing quickly.

What is chop chop?

100

In this fairy tale, a girl loses a glass slipper at the ball.

What is Cinderella? 

100

This is the official mascot of Norfolk State University.

What is Sparty the Spartan?


200

This synonym for “happy” also means “joyful.”

What is cheerful?

200

This part of speech describes an action or state of being

What is a verb?

200

Instead of saying goodbye, you could say this

What is see you later?

200

This Dr. Seuss book features a famous tall feline.

What is Cat in the Hat? 

200

This well-known Norfolk State University tradition is held annually and features a parade, football game, and other festivities.

What is homecoming? 

300

This adjective describes a horror movie that gives you chills.

What is creepy?

300

He,” “she,” and “they”.

What is a pronoun?

300

This idiom suggests someone’s revealing a secret.

What is the cat’s out of the bag? 

300

This children’s book by E.B. White tells the story of a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider.

What is Charlotte’s Web?

300

This building at Norfolk State University is home to the university's arts and humanities programs. 

What is the "L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center"?

400

This word for a kitchen utensil starts with a silent “k.”

What is knife?

400

This term describes a word or phrase that limits or restricts the meaning of another word in the sentence, like "only," "just," or "almost."

What is an adverb? 

400

You might shout this phrase in shock or disbelief.

What is “ oh my god” or “Oh my gosh”?

400

This fantasy series by J.K. Rowling follows a young wizard as he attends a magical school and battles the dark wizard Voldemort.

What is Harry Potter?

400

The NSU student-run organization known as this helps foster leadership and community involvement on campus.

 What is SGA or student government association? 

500

This word means "to make something easier to understand or simpler to do." It’s often used in school when explaining a difficult concept.

What is simplify?

500

This kind of sentence mistake happens when two or more complete thoughts are joined without the right punctuation or a connecting word.

What is a run-on sentence?

500

It’s a saying you say to someone who arrived early. It deals with a bird. 

What is the early bird catches the worm? 
500

This fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen tells the story of a young girl who sacrifices her life to save her people by going through many trials.

What is The Little Mermaid?

500

What is the name of the president of Norfolk State University? 

What is Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston?