I Can Do That Vocabulary Review

What does the word disorderly mean in the sentence below?

The substitute teacher warned, "Any disorderly children will be sent to the principal's office."

• dirty

• messy

• older

• unruly

What does the word denied mean in the sentence below?

The principal denied our request for a meeting.

• considered

• delayed

• refused

• understood

What does the word intelligent mean in the sentence below?

Many people believe dolphins are very intelligent animals.

• curious

• dangerous

• kind

• smart

What does the word approve mean in the sentence below?

Will the school board approve the new textbooks?

• put away for later use

• deliver things to people

• write a final copy of a book

• agree officially to something

What does the word polls mean in the sentence below?

The voters went to the polls to elect a new governor.

• places to cast votes

• ballots that voters use

• places where meetings are held

• people running for public office

What does the word informed mean in the sentence below?

The girl was very informed after reading the newspaper.

• tired from reading

• knowing about the world

• smarter

• thinking hard

What does the word politics mean in the sentence below?

You will learn about politics in social studies classes.

• people who make laws

• people who vote

• art of government

• branches of government

What does the word legislature mean in the sentence below?

The Senate and the House of Representatives make up the legislature.

• people who make laws

• people who make up the government

• different laws people have to follow

• the president

What does the word amendment mean in the sentence below?

The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote.

• a law

• giving people what they want

• a change made to a law

• laws that people need to follow

What does the word candidates mean in the sentence below?

Aurora and Milo are the two candidates running for class president.

• members of the government

• people who may be chosen for something

• people voting for something

• something that someone is voting for