School Day Activities: Vocabulary and Phrases for Middle Schoolers

Question 1

When greeting your teacher in the morning, what is the correct phrase to use?

Accepted Answer

Good morning, [Teacher's name].

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Hello, teacher.

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Hi, [Teacher's name].

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Have a nice day.

Question 2

What is the primary activity during recess?

Accepted Answer

Playing games

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Studying for a test

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Eating lunch

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Reading a book

Question 3

If you have a question during class, what is the polite way to ask?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, may I ask a question?

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Hey, can I ask something?

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I have a question.

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Teacher, I know the answer!

Question 4

When is lunch time usually scheduled?

Accepted Answer

Lunch period

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First period

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Fifth period

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Last period

Question 5

Which room in school is filled with books for reading?

Accepted Answer

Library

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Gymnasium

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Science lab

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Art room

Question 6

Which of these behaviors is expected in school?

Accepted Answer

Being respectful of others

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Playing music during class

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Talking during lessons

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Eating candy in the hallways

Question 7

What day of the week marks the start of the school week?

Accepted Answer

Monday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Sunday

Question 8

In which subject do you learn about history, geography, and different cultures?

Accepted Answer

Social Studies

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Science

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Math

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Art

Question 9

What writing tool do you use on a whiteboard?

Accepted Answer

Marker

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Pen

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Pencil

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Crayon

Question 10

Where do you go to eat lunch at school?

Accepted Answer

Cafeteria

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Auditorium

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Library

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Gymnasium

Question 11

Which activity is not usually done in school?

Accepted Answer

Working

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Reading

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Singing

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Exercising

Question 12

What is the meaning of the word 'schedule' in a school context?

Accepted Answer

A plan showing classes and times

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A list of friends and contact details

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A list of chores and tasks

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A list of books and authors

Question 13

Translate the sentence 'I need a pencil' into Spanish:

Accepted Answer

Necesito un lápiz

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Quiero un lápiz

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Tengo un lápiz

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Me gusta un lápiz

Question 14

Which activity is typically not done in a school setting?

Accepted Answer

Going to the movies

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Reading

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Playing sports

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Eating lunch

Question 15

What is the primary purpose of taking notes?

Accepted Answer

To retain and recall information

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To impress the teacher

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To maintain organization

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To avoid boredom

Question 16

Which strategy is most effective for preparing for a test?

Accepted Answer

Studying in advance

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Last-minute cramming

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Seeking assistance from friends

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Relying on luck

Question 17

Which action is considered appropriate behavior in a classroom?

Accepted Answer

Paying attention

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Socializing with friends

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Throwing objects

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Sleeping

Question 18

Which phrase is used to ask 'How are you?' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

¿Cómo estás? (How are you?)

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¿Qué tal? (How's it going?)

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¿De dónde eres? (Where are you from?)

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¿Cómo te llamas? (What's your name?)

Question 19

Which Spanish phrase means 'I need to go to the bathroom'?

Accepted Answer

Quiero ir al baño (I need to go to the bathroom)

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Necesito un lápiz (I need a pencil)

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¿Cómo te llamas? (What's your name?)

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Buenos días (Good morning)

Question 20

What is the correct Spanish translation for '5th period'?

Accepted Answer

Quinto período (5th period)

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Primer período (1st period)

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Tercer período (3rd period)

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Sexto período (6th period)

Question 21

Which Spanish word means 'teacher'?

Accepted Answer

Profesor (teacher)

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Estudiante (student)

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Director (principal)

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Biblioteca (library)

Question 22

What is the Spanish equivalent of the English phrase 'Can I borrow your pencil?'

Accepted Answer

¿Puedo tomar prestado tu lápiz? (Can I borrow your pencil?)

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¿Tienes un lápiz? (Do you have a pencil?)

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Necesito un lápiz (I need a pencil)

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Dónde está el lápiz (Where is the pencil?)

Question 23

Which Spanish word means 'desk'?

Accepted Answer

Escritorio (desk)

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Silla (chair)

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Mochila (backpack)

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Libro (book)

Question 24

What is the Spanish phrase for 'I don't understand'?

Accepted Answer

No lo entiendo (I don't understand)

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¿Cómo estás? (How are you?)

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De nada (You're welcome)

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Gracias (Thank you)

Question 25

Which of the following activities typically happens in the morning at school?

Accepted Answer

Attending homeroom

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Eating lunch

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Going to the library

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Playing outside on the playground

Question 26

What subject do you take to learn about science experiments?

Accepted Answer

Science

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Math

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History

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English

Question 27

Which of the following shows respect in class?

Accepted Answer

Raising your hand

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Talking out of turn

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Interrupting others

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Ignoring the teacher

Question 28

What is the name of the time between classes?

Accepted Answer

Passing period

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Recess

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Lunch

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Homeroom

Question 29

Who helps students with special needs in school?

Accepted Answer

Teacher's assistant

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Counselor

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Librarian

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Principal

Question 30

What is the primary purpose of using a dictionary?

Accepted Answer

To discover the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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To compose a creative narrative.

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To study the history of a word.

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To translate a word into a different language.

Question 31

Which of the following phrases is the most polite way to ask your teacher if you can leave the classroom?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, may I please go to the bathroom?

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Can you hold my pencil?

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What is the homework?

Answer

Is it time for lunch?

Question 32

Which school subject focuses on the study of numbers, equations, and mathematical operations?

Accepted Answer

Math

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Science

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History

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Art

Question 33

Which phrase refers to the time during the school day when students take a break from classes?

Accepted Answer

Recess

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Detention

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Assembly

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Homework

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of a textbook in a school setting?

Accepted Answer

To provide students with information and knowledge about a subject

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To entertain students with stories and activities

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To keep students organized with notes and assignments

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To test students' knowledge and understanding of a subject

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a common type of assignment given to students in a school setting?

Accepted Answer

Movie Night

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Homework

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Project

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Quiz

Question 36

What is considered the most respectful way to address a teacher in class?

Accepted Answer

Mr./Ms. [Teacher's last name]

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Hey

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What's up

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Yo

Question 37

What is the main purpose of a bell schedule in a school?

Accepted Answer

To inform students about class times and breaks

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To keep track of students' attendance

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To regulate the school's temperature

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To signal fire drills

Question 38

Which of the following activities is commonly associated with a science class?

Accepted Answer

Conducting experiments

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Writing poems

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Solving math problems

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Reading novels

Question 39

Who is responsible for leading the class and teaching the students?

Accepted Answer

The teacher

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The principal

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A classmate

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The custodian

Question 40

Which subject is typically NOT taught in American Middle Schools?

Accepted Answer

Philosophy

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Math

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Science

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History

Question 41

Which activity is NOT usually included in a typical American Middle School day?

Accepted Answer

Siesta

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Physical Education

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Study Hall

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Lunch

Question 42

What is the term for a short break between classes in American schools?

Accepted Answer

Passing period

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Recess

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Intermission

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Break time

Question 43

What is the typical duration of a class period in American Middle Schools?

Accepted Answer

45-50 minutes

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30-35 minutes

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60-75 minutes

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90-120 minutes

Question 44

What is the name of the person who typically leads a school in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Principal

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Dean

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Superintendent

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Headmaster

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a common after-school activity in American Middle Schools?

Accepted Answer

Calligraphy

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Sports

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Clubs

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Homework help

Question 46

Which subject is NOT usually taught in middle school?

Accepted Answer

Culinary Arts

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Math

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Science

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Social Studies

Question 47

What's another word for 'homework'?

Accepted Answer

Assignment

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Quiz

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Task

Question 48

Which phrase means the same as 'to take a test'?

Accepted Answer

Take an examination

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Give a presentation

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Write an essay

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Complete an assignment

Question 49

What does 'P.E.' stand for in a school schedule?

Accepted Answer

Physical Education

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Personal Enrichment

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Physical Exercise

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Project Evaluation

Question 50

What's a polite way to ask a teacher for help?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, may I ask you a question?

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Can I get some help?

Answer

Yo, teach, can you help me?

Question 51

If you're late for school, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Go to the office to get a tardy pass

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Sneak into class unnoticed

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Ignore it and go to class as usual

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Run to class and apologize to the teacher

Question 52

How can you best prepare for a quiz?

Accepted Answer

Study your notes and practice answering questions

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Stay up late the night before

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Copy the answers from a friend

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Guess the answers

Question 53

What's the best way to handle a conflict with a classmate?

Accepted Answer

Try to solve it peacefully and respectfully

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Tell the teacher immediately

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Ignore them and hope it goes away

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Get into a physical fight