Antarctic Journal Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word stranded mean in the sentence below?

The fishermen were stranded in the middle of the lake.

• unable to make a decision

• unable to think or reason clearly

• unable to reach a destination

• lacking enough skill to do something

What does the word fractured mean in the sentence below?

His fractured arm bones will soon heal.

• broken

• sore

• swollen

• weak

What does the word alert mean in the sentence below?

Even though it was the middle of the night, I was alert when the phone rang.

• afraid

• aware

• confused

• sleepy

What does the word display mean in the sentence below?

There was a display of science fair projects in the library.

• discussion

• exhibit

• judging

• research

What does the word weariness mean in the sentence below?

On the third day, the hikers felt extreme weariness.

• anger

• boredom

• exhaustion

• hunger

What does the word inspected mean in the sentence below?

The builder inspected his work when the building was complete.

• built quickly

• finished early

• completed quickly

• examined carefully

What does the word construct mean in the sentence below?

We watched the birds construct their complicated nest.

• build

• clean

• complete

• locate

What does the word telescope mean in the sentence below?

Jimmy studied the moon through the telescope.

• tool used to take photographs

• device for making small objects appear larger

• tool for making faraway objects appear closer

• device worn on the head to make eyesight clearer

What does the word supervised mean in the sentence below?

The teacher supervised the children as they played at recess.

• ran from

• played with

• watched over

• told stories to

What does the word spectators mean in the sentence below?

The spectators enjoyed the exciting game.

• coaches helping

• people watching

• athletes playing

• news people reporting