Building a Strong Vocabulary Unit 2 Communicating with Others

Which definition of key matches the meaning in this sentence?

Knowing when to speak and what to say is key to success in the workplace.

• the answers to questions in a textbook

• something that opens a locked door

• to put information into a computer using a keyboard

• important and necessary

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the word research mean in this sentence?

Eric took several months to decide what school he wanted to go to. He did a lot of research about schools with good communication departments.

• to look for something

• to collect information about a subject

• careful study that is done to find information about something

• to collect information again

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of these words means “spoken wrongly” ?

• misspoken

• unspoken

• mispoken

• spoke

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which word or words from the passage mean about the same as appreciated?

Pam appreciated the fact that the teacher asked her to lead the class discussion. She knew that it would be difficult, but she also recognized that taking the lead would help her confidence. She was grateful for the opportunity.

• recognized

• increased the value

• was aware of

• was grateful for

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What word best completes the passage?

Coco wants to work in the entertainment industry. She has many interests and a lot of ? that will help her succeed.

• skills

• messages

• barriers

• time

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What word best completes this sentence?

An effective work group needs openness, truth, and honest

? to complete a job.

• public speaking

• teamwork

• feedback

• eye contact

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of these words is the opposite of misheard ?

• heard incorrectly

• heard correctly

• understood wrongly

• misunderstood

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which definition of programmer best matches the meaning in this sentence?

Julian is a software programmer. He writes code for a large communications company in Poland.

• a person who creates computer programs

• a person who prepares entertainment program schedules

• an electronic device that controls the operation of something

• a person who prepares instructional programs

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C