Vocabulary Lesson 12 Quiz: On the Move

Name three different types of vehicles that can be used for transportation.

• Car, bus, bicycle

• Motorcycle, roller skates, tractor

• Train, scooter, helicopter

• Boat, airplane, skateboard

It takes a lot of courage to sing in front of the whole school. The word courage means___.

• timidity
• fear
• bravery
• cowardice

I will scout out the best location for a picnic. The word 'scout ' means ___.

• To search or explore
• To watch a movie
• To take a nap
• To cook a meal

The ship seemed to disappear over the horizon. The meaning of 'horizon' is ___.

• The name of a famous ship
• A type of weather phenomenon
• A measurement of distance in the ocean
• The point at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet

The dog scampered back to its owner after catching the ball. What is the meaning of 'scampered'?

• To move quickly and playfully
• To stand still and do nothing
• To move slowly and cautiously
• To move in a straight line without stopping

It was a relief when I did well on my social studies test. 'Relief' means ___.

• a method of transportation
• a type of food
• a feeling of reassurance or relaxation after a stressful situation
• a type of clothing

The squirming fish fell out of her hands. The word 'squirming' means ___.

• sitting still on the ground
• flying through the air
• sleeping peacefully
• moving in a twisting or contorted motion

A mouse ____ across the floor.

• danced
• scampered
• swam
• flew

The gory detail of the story had me ____ in my seat.

• squirming

• laughing
• jumping
• relaxed

He showed great ____ and determination.

• cowardice
• weakness
• fear
• courage