Week 3

Question 1

The most important character in a play, story or movie.

Shrek saved Princess Fiona from the burning flames of the dragon’s fiery breath, becoming an instant h _______.

Answer 1

Hero

Question 2

A type of cattle, mainly found in Asia and Africa.

The water b _______ grazed lazily on the grass dampened by the monsoon rains.

Answer 2

Buffalo

Question 3

A sound sent back or repeated.

A deep, booming e _______ was heard from the depths of the cave, sending chills down our spines.

Answer 3

Echo

Question 4

The inner courtyard of a Spanish house, open to the sky.

We sat on the breezy p _______ in the afternoon sun, lazily grazing on olives and dips.

Answer 4

Patio

Question 5

A blood sucking insect.

There is a m _______ buzzing in my ear, preventing me from falling asleep.

Answer 5

Mosquito

Question 6

A sport played on horseback.

The players from the p _______ team congratulated themselves with a job well done after winning the latest game.

Answer 6

Polo

Question 7

A part of a city where poor people live.

The homeless people of the town spent most of the their time in the g _______, where sanitation was poor and crime was strife.

Answer 7

Ghetto

Question 8

A type of dance.

The performer danced a t_______ to the upbeat music.

Answer 8

Tango

Question 9

A place where you can play gambling games.

Children under 18 are not allowed to enter a c _______.

Answer 9

Casino

Question 10

An infectious disease which can result in paralysis.

The young boy grew up in a developing country with no medical facilities, where a mild case of p_______ unfortunately left him paralysed for life.

Answer 10

Polio

Question 11

To hide your identity is to be i _______.

Lily, the daughter of the famous pop singer, was trying to be incognito when she moved to new her school.

Answer 11

Incognito

Question 12

A mountain with a crater at the top from which lava escapes.

The mighty v _______ erupted and sent ashes and lava explosively into the air.

Answer 12

Volcano

Question 13

A musical instrument.

The musician played merrily on his b _______.

Answer 13

Banjo

Question 14

A member of the army trained for dangerous missions.

The c _______ grabbed his weapons and got himself ready for the battle.

Answer 14

Commando

Question 15

Where an artist or photographer works.

Mum would love to have a painting s _______ to carry out all her acrylic painting.

Answer 15

Studio

Question 16

The young of any creature in its state before birth.

In Phillipines, a duck e _______ is considered to be a delicacy and the locals devour them as a snack.

Answer 16

Embryo

Question 17

The goods carried by ship, plane or other vehicle.

Answer 17

Cargo

Question 18

The ring or light around a saint’s head.

The angel’s h_________ scintillated brightly, capturing the attention of all the peasants in field.

Answer 18

Halo

Question 19

A short sentence or phrase used as a guiding principle.

My primary school’s m_________ was “Simple in Virtue, Steadfast in Duty”.

Answer 19

Motto

Question 20

A style of heel on a woman’s shoe.

The lawyer’s s _______ shoes made a distinct sound as she strutted down the hallway confidently.

Answer 20

Stiletto