Vocabulary Quiz: The Brilliant Minds Behind Important Inventions

What is the meaning of the word 'celebrate'?

• To celebrate means to observe an event or occasion with festivities or joy.

• To criticize and condemn

• To mourn and grieve

• To ignore and neglect

Choose the synonym for 'huge':

• Tiny

• Gigantic

• Enormous

• Small

What does 'grew up' mean?

• To become a child again

• To shrink down

• To stay the same

• develop from childhood to adulthood.

What is the meaning of the word 'brilliant'?

• dull and uninteresting.

• dark or gloomy.

• extremely intelligent or talented.

• average or mediocre.

Select the synonym for 'discussing':

• debating

• talking about

• ignoring

• arguing

What does 'program' mean in the context of computers?

• a type of clothing

• a TV show

• a type of food

• a set of instructions that tell a computer what to do

What is the reason for something?

• The reason for something is unknown and cannot be determined

• The reason for something is the color of the sky

• The reason for something is the cause or purpose behind it.

• The reason for something is the result of a random event

What is the aim of a project?

• what you want to do or accomplish

• how much money you can spend

• the start

• the topic sentence

Who is Ada Lovelace?

• Ada Lovelace was a famous painter from France

• Ada Lovelace was a professional athlete known for her achievements in track and field

• Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer

• Ada Lovelace was a renowned chef who invented the souffle

What is Ada Lovelace known for?

• Ada Lovelace is known for being the world's first computer programmer.

• Ada Lovelace is known for being a renowned chef

• Ada Lovelace is known for being a famous painter

• Ada Lovelace is known for being a professional athlete