Complex Algebra Problem: Solving the Mystery

1. The complex algebra problem _________________(ed) me. Use a per- word

2. The lawyer gave the files to the __________________. Use a par-, para- word

3. Aesop’s Fables are parables.

4. The yellow star was __________ on all the Jews’ clothing. (use a Dairy of Anne Frank Has the root specere – to look) The Secret Annexe was _____________ behind a swinging bookcase. (antonym of the word above!)

5. What’s the difference between ‘foreboding’ and ‘anticipation’?

6. The glow-worm derives its name from the remarkable ability to emit light (_______________), a characteristic shared by all members of the Lampyridae. Use a photo word

7. For lots of students, homework and chores are activities they _________________ (use a Dairy of Anne Frank or “Muffin” word)

8. Mistletoe and fleas are both _________________ (use a par, para word)

9. Please turn the begonia’s pot so it will grow in the other direction. Describes which photo word?

10. = being such to a degree that is extreme, excessive, or markedly abnormal The definition of which path word?

11. The marathon runner needed lots of fluids and energy gel to _____________ his ability to run the whole 26.2 miles. (use a Dairy of Anne Frank or “Muffin” word)

12. Which peri- word describes the point indicated by the arrow?

13. When I wake up too early, I do my morning activities in a __________________ way. Use a per- word

14. The jock’s focus on football and his casual attitude were ________________ with his excellent study habits and nearly 4.0 grade point average. (par- para-)

15. If a person doesn’t floss, he may develop ____________ disease. Use a peri- word

16. Fill in the green blank with a path word.

17. Use a path word to describe the girl’s feelings about broccoli

18. A mid-19th-century story, the “_______ of the Broken Window", teaches a lesson about economic thinking. Use a par-, para- word.

19. After the state test, students seemed to have more ______________ about their studies, even though they still had seven weeks of school left. Use a path word

20. When Suzie arrived at the table, five other students stood up and moved to a different table, leaving Suzie feeling ___________(d). (use a Dairy of Anne Frank or “Muffin” word)

21. When Suzie’s dog was sick, her best friend expressed her ____________. Use a path word

22. Only three weeks after being born, the infant needed open-heart surgery to repair his torn ____________. Use a peri- word

23. Isabella earned an ‘exemplary’ on her essay because her ideas were ________________. Use a per- word

24. Science-fiction stories that include time travel often explore the ______________ of disrupting the future by actions in the past. Use a par-, para- word

25. Brewster used “The Golden Rule” as his _______________ for everyday living. Use a par- para- word

26. A _____ ____ record of the first triple dead heat in harness racing. Use a photo word

27. Mr. Jones ____________ the classified when he was looking for a different job. Use a per- word

28. Use a par-, para- word to describe this image:

29. During a Socratic discussion, all comments should be ______________. Use a per- word

30. During the drama, the playwrights create ____________ when they included a death scene. Use a path word