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Brainy Questions
Workbook V
Mary Beth D'Antoni
MARY BETH D’ANTONIPUBLISHERJersey Shore Learning Center707 Union Ave.Suite 105Brielle, NJ 08730732-800-3303
Copyright 2017: Mary E D’AntoniAll rights reserved. This eBook, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any
form for one’s own monetary gain or used for any purpose other than instruction.
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Table of Contents
Pages
Brainy Questions I 1-6
Brainy Questions II 7-12
Brainy Questions III 13-18
Brainy Questions IV 19-24
Brainy Questions V 25-30
Brainy Questions VI 31-36
Brainy Questions VII 37-42
Brainy Questions VIII 43-48
Brainy Questions IX 49-54
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Brainy Questions I
Which of the following letter patterns have the most in common with the three given patterns? Why?
boycott loyal voyageshookcorduroywealthration
The sounds aw in thaw and au in daunt can also be found in _____? shornfluttercronethought
Which letters replace the question mark to make a word? __________walr ? s
uaio
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What is the next logical nonsense word in the sequence? Why?muddy buddybunny_______________
sunnyberrywittysnappy
Use imagery to remember the following words:scout drink found hound sink
Which word is spelled correctly?frikshunfrictionfrectionfricton
Which word is missing a letter? What letter is it missing? ______docketplightpichstrain
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The following words have some kind of pattern. What words could come next in the pattern?hood
wood
wool
tool
stooltoweltallytook
The following words are related. What goes next in the pattern? Why?point
joint
join
coin
spoil coilmoist broil
Given the relationship between the two words, which word has the same relationship? Hint:
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quack quickquillsnackurchinslung
Which word would best fit into the sentence?The _______________ king sat on his throne and the people admired him.funnyangrytallnoble
The seed is beginning to _________ into a plant.pouchpoutsnoutsprout
Which of the following words does not belong in the group and why?maple steeple candle broil
Which of the following words has a prefix? What is the prefix?circle postscript likable stationary
Which of the following words has a suffix? What is the suffix?admiration withheld recount will
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What is the root word for “reacting?” ____________________
Brainy Questions II
Which of the following letter patterns have the most in common with the three given patterns? Why?
proof spool gooseshookpouchboostdrowsy
The sounds /u/ in group and /oo/ in troop can also be found in _____? elbowpewplowgrow
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Which letters replace the question mark to make a word?__________f ? lt
eaeweyau
What is the next logical nonsense word in the sequence? Why?bread thread read _______________
readymeantfeatherhealth
Use imagery to remember the following words:thief crawl shield grief dawn
Which word is spelled correctly?drupedroopdrupe
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drup
Which word is missing a letter? What letter is it missing? ______boostJointtoiljrsey
The following words have some kind of pattern. What word comes next in the pattern?relation
relate
elate
late
lotiontailtaxate
The following words are related. What goes next in the pattern? Why?
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picked
pick
pack
sack
sake cooktooth stew
Given the relationship between the two words, which word has the same relationship?
ground roundflowerastoundtaughtshoal
Which word would best fit into the sentence?He had an _______________ at the hospital.glowreachshrewdoperation
They do not know what the _______________ of the fire was.causeflamecolorflew
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Which of the following words does not belong in the group and why?argue issue statuetoo
Which of the following words has a prefix? What is the prefix?objection trenchrestate searched
Which of the following words has a suffix? What is the suffix?thousand hazardous flow pouch
What is the root word for “reinventor?” ____________________
Brainy Questions III
Which of the following letter patterns have the most in common with the three given patterns? Why?
drown crowd drowsybroomcoastgrowl
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hook
The sounds /ea/ in steak and /ai/ in saint can also be found in _____? growsighmeantweight
Which letters replace the question mark to make a word?__________troll ?
iteyouar
What is the next logical word in the sequence? Why?mouthsouth sour _______________
hourcoupondawnshower
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Use imagery to remember the following words:rejoice room embroider coil smooth
Which word is spelled correctly?bowstboestbosteboast
Which word is missing a letter? What letter is it missing? ______proudroylshadowstray
The following words have some kind of pattern. What word comes next in the pattern?hatch
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batch
bath
bar
starbenchtorchbarn
The following words are related. What goes next in the pattern? Why?sunk
sink
pink
ink
shrink inchtank meek
Given the relationship between the two words, which word has the same relationship?
feeble simpleswiftlysteepleformallone
Which word would best fit into the sentence?The new room is _______________ with lots of colors and art work.dismalfunny
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darkfancy
Her _______________ is about three inches taller than mine.heightshoefootfingerWhich of the following words does not belong in the group and why?pier sleek piece shield
Which of the following words has a prefix? What is the prefix?enter consult allot redevelop
Which of the following words has a suffix? What is the suffix?tax examine relation disconnect
What is the root word for “untighten?” ____________________
Brainy Questions IV
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Which of the following letter patterns have the most in common with the three given patterns? Why?
bugle humorpupilautumnmenulaughonce
The sounds /u/ in humid and /u-e/ in cube can also be found in _____? hoistlustalonecue
Which letters replace the question mark to make a word? __________trib ? te
aaiu
What is the next logical word in the sequence? Why?peace peat eat
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cheatheeleartheast
Use imagery to remember the following words:pupil arguehuman humorcurfew
Which word is spelled correctly?preestpreastpriestpreste
Which word is missing a letter? What letter is it missing? ______neithrgleamsincereyield
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The following words have some kind of pattern. What words could come next in the pattern?sheath
wreath
breath
bread
insteadbeadbreedingbrown
The following words are related. What goes next in the pattern? Why?delete
deplete
depleted
depletes
depletion completesdimple incomplete
Given the relationship between the two words, which word has the same relationship? Hint:
bear pear
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peerteardimplelone
Which word would best fit into the sentence?He wore his hat and gown at _______________.bedtimedinnerduskgraduation
She put _______________ on her ham so it would taste good.dirtglazefootpaint
Which of the following words does not belong in the group and why?waive plain trait trade
Which of the following words has a prefix? What is the prefix?canary inlay abated duplicate
Which of the following words has a suffix? What is the suffix?breakable square proclaim disgrace
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What is the root word for “deregulation?” ____________________
Brainy Questions V
Which of the following letter patterns have the most in common with the three given patterns? Why?
dairy county victoryvortexpansysqaushsnatch
The sounds /a/ in shady and a-e in /stare/ can also be found in _____? neonhistoryfleecetailor
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Which letters replace the question mark to make a word? __________fre ? ent
clqum
What is the next logical word in the sequence? Why?fever ever every
veryvaryforevereither
Use imagery to remember the following words:extreme team athlete serene dream
Which word is spelled correctly?alasticealasticulastic
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elastic
Which word is missing a letter? What letter is it missing? ______squealstampdeinterfereheave
The following words have some kind of pattern. What word comes next in the pattern?tweak
weak
teak
tease
toothtealwearnear
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The following words are related. What goes next in the pattern? Why?prose
rose
hose
host
hot posegreat roast
Given the relationship between the two words, which word has the same relationship?
homeward backwardwordworthywagwestward
Which word would best fit into the sentence?He will _______________ the broken dishwasher.washpaintrepairuse
She did not feel _______________ on the crutches.coldsillyangrysteady
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Which of the following words does not belong in the group and why?discover conquest plaster deliver
Which of the following words has a prefix? What is the prefix?concealing master redevelop permit
Which of the following words has a suffix? What is the suffix?forbear insist contend conference
What is the root word for “retransformation?” ____________________
Brainy Questions VI
Which of the following letter patterns have the most in common with the three given patterns? Why?
group croup youthcouch
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floodcoupontown
The sounds /a/ in freight and /a/ in reign can also be found in _____? drawreachshrewdbreak
Which letters replace the question mark to make a word? __________roy ? l
auie
What is the next logical word in the sequence? Why?sigh sight might
slantslideright
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style
Use imagery to remember the following words:feather laid leather thread praise
Which word is spelled correctly?sausersaucersawcersaucr
Which word is missing a letter? What letter is it missing? ______trolleyrgretvaultpouch
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The following words have some kind of pattern. What word comes next in the pattern?climb
limb
lime
slime
slaysleepsliceenzyme
The following words are related. What goes next in the pattern? Why?palm
psalm
balm
balmy
bath ballback none of the above
Given the relationship between the two words, which word has the same relationship?
rejoice moisturepoisonenjoypause
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pasture
Which word would best fit into the sentence?They went on a long _______________ by foot and completed it in 30 days.jumphayrideairplanejourney
She looked in the _______________ for the spices.dressercupboardsuitcasepocket
Which of the following words does not belong in the group and why?shadow meadow grow prose
Which of the following words has a prefix? What is the prefix?washed elation backlash befriend
Which of the following words has a suffix? What is the suffix?Illustration object redirect contend
What is the root word for “redistribution?” ____________________
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Brainy Questions VII
Which of the following letter patterns have the most in common with the three given patterns? Why?
money donkey trolleyspryhockeytheyonly
The sounds /or/ in door and /or/ in chore can also be found in _____? soilsaunterclauseroar
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Which letters replace the question mark to make a word?__________g ? ess
uoai
What is the next logical word in the sequence? Why?many man men
mendmendingmentionmore
Use imagery to remember the following words:every one carry many once
Which word is spelled correctly?frootfruitfrutefrut
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Which word is missing a letter? What letter is it missing? ______throughthoughtwraughtenouh
The following words have some kind of pattern. What word comes next in the pattern?tissue
issue
is
miss
dismissmistermassmistake
The following words are related. What goes next in the pattern? Why?statue
stature
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state
stave
stove slimeslavery stair
Given the relationship between the two words, which word has the same relationship?
treasure measurelurchpleaseurnpleasure
Which word would best fit into the sentence?They will ---------- the heavy piece of metal to the top of the building.dropthrowflyhoist
The robbers are planning to __________ the gems and hide them underground.wearseizepackclean
Which of the following words does not belong in the group and why?embroider spoil rejoice enjoy
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Which of the following words has a prefix? What is the prefix?confusion infuse ready outlaw
Which of the following words has a suffix? What is the suffix?donate meadow direction erode
What is the root word for “unlocked?” ____________________
Brainy Questions VIII
Which of the following letter patterns have the most in common with the three given patterns? Why?
droop gloom spoolboostboastboutbrawl
The sounds /ou/ in hound and /ow/ in clown can also be found in _____?
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haulbluntclassnone of the above
Which letters replace the question mark to make a word?__________pr ? f
aiooouee
What is the next logical word in the sequence? Why?flow slow low
belowflowermowsoap
Use imagery to remember the following words:avenue whether argue issue weather
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Which word is spelled correctly?staplstoplestaplestoopl
Which word is missing a letter? What letter is it missing? ______spurtsparsesproutsplt
The following words have some kind of pattern. What word comes next in the pattern?cable
cab
cat
catch
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shatterchairhitchmatch
The following words are related. What goes next in the pattern? Why?sparse
spar
par
pear
wear speechpart poach
Given the relationship between the two words, which word has the same relationship?
amount remountmouthmintcowardcause
Which word would best fit into the sentence?Jack will __________ that he be transferred to another department.screamtellwhisperrequest
They will __________ the prisoner while he is in court.
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walkfeedrestrainwash
Which of the following words does not belong in the group and why?swell quill mill still
Which of the following words has a prefix? What is the prefix?scold position unkind gemstone
Which of the following words has a suffix? What is the suffix?degrade crept cupcake crystalize
What is the root word for “unproblematic?” ____________________
Brainy Questions IX
Which of the following letter patterns have the most in common with the three given patterns? Why?
quill quake quiet
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catchcoverquiltkit
The sounds /or/ in shore and /or/ in sure can also be found in _____? cubecartturnyour
Which letters replace the question mark to make a word?__________shru ? k
lpnd
What is the next logical word in the sequence? Why?shade shady lady
last
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ladflakylace
Use imagery to remember the following words:wrote reason wrong wrap meant
Which word is spelled correctly?hornithornuthornathornet
Which word is missing a letter? What letter is it missing? ______forkstrikepraktweak
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The following words have some kind of pattern. What word comes next in the pattern?sneak
squeak
squeal
seal
sellershellrealizesteal
The following words are related. What goes next in the pattern? Why?tack
track
quack
back
backlash bunkbeach shack
Given the relationship between the two words, which word has the same relationship? Hint:
pickle sickletrickleformal
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tunnelpal
Which word would best fit into the sentence?Mack began to __________ his work and his grades went down.finishneglectlikecrumble
The robber tried to _______________ the ladies pocketbook.fillcleansnatchuse
Which of the following words does not belong in the group and why?hunch mulch munch punch
Which of the following words has a prefix? What is the prefix?repolish snowed swift combat
Which of the following words has a suffix? What is the suffix?spacious conclude meadow breath
What is the root word for “infrequency?” ____________________
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AnswersBrainy Questions I
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1. corduroy, thought2. u, sunny, use imagery3. friction, pich (t)4. took or stool, coil5. quill, noble, sprout6. broil, postscript, admiration, react
Brainy Questions II
7. boost, pew8. au, ready, (use imagery)9. droop, jersey (e)10. ate, sake11. astound, operation, cause12. too, restate (re), hazardous (ous), invent
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Brainy Questions III
13. growl, weight14. ey, hour, (use imagery)15. boast, royl (a)16. barn, inch17. steeple, fancy, height18. sleek, redevelop (re), relation (tion), tight
Brainy Questions IV
19. menu, cue20. u, cheat, (use imagery)21. priest, neither (e)22. bead, depletion23. tear, graduation, glaze24. trade, inlay (in), breakable (able), regulate
Brainy Questions V
25. pansy, tailor26. qu, very, (use imagery)27. elastic, stampde (e)28. teal, hot29. westward, repair, steady30. conquest, redevelop (re), conference (ence), transform
Brainy Questions VI
31. coupon, break32. royl (a), right, (use imagery)33. saucer, rgret (e)34. slice, none of the above35. poison, journey, cupboard36. prose, befriend (be), illustration (ion), distribute
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Brainy Questions VII
37. hockey, roar38. u, mend, (use imagery)39. fruit, enouh (g)40. mass, stove41. pleasure, hoist, seize42. enjoy, infuse (in), direction (ion), lock
Brainy Questions VIII
43. boost, none of the above44. oo, mow, (use imagery)45. staple, splt (i,a)46. match, wear47. mouth, request, restrain48. swell, unkind (un), crystalize (ize), problem
Brainy Questions IX
49. quilt, your50. n, lad, (use imagery)51. hornet, prak (n)52. steal, shack53. trickle, neglect, snatch54. mulch, repolish (re), spacious (ious), frequent
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Mary Beth D’Antoni is a reading expert who has been active in the field of education for over thirty years. She holds a NJ K-12 teaching certificate. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Education. She worked as a seventh-grade Language Arts Teacher, Reading Teacher, Adjunct Professor of Reading and is author of “Pathways to the Mind, “a reading program for students who have difficulty learning from traditional methods. She is presently Owner and Founder of Jersey Shore Learning Center. Her educational experience has involved concentrated work in remedial, developmental and enrichment areas for kindergarten through college level students. Ms. D’Antoni has done extensive independent research related to students with learning differences. Her program “Pathways to the Mind” is based on her experience, findings and research on the development of reading skills and has been recognized throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties. She has designed and published “Pathways to the Mind:” The program focuses on prevention and early intervention of learning difficulties using a wide range of options, teaches language patterns, involves intensive instruction in the area of reading, focuses on pattern processing and phoneme segmentation of words, their order and their connection to letters. Ms. D’Antoni’s teaching materials have proven to be highly successful in the development of essential learning skills.
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