Vocabulary Mastery Quiz

What does it mean to "borrow" something?

• To lend something to someone.

• To take something with the intention of returning it.

• To buy something.

• To permanently take something from someone.

What is "accounting"?

• The process of training for a sport.

• The act of telling stories.

• The job of keeping financial records.

• The study of historical events.

What does "mint" refer to in the context of money?

• A type of candy.

• A place where money is created.

• A fresh herb.

• A color.

Who are "sculptors"?

• People who paint pictures.

• People who write books.

• People who create art by shaping materials.

• People who design buildings.

What does it mean if someone "jerked" suddenly?

• They moved smoothly and steadily.

• They laughed loudly.

• They moved quickly and sharply.

• They fell down.

What does it mean if something "groaned"?

• It made a long, deep sound because of pain, despair, or pleasure.

• It laughed.

• It whispered.

• It shouted.

Who are "busboys"?

• Drivers of buses.

• Students who ride the bus.

• Restaurant staff who clear tables.

• Boys who sell bus tickets.

What does it mean to have "hauled" something?

• To have painted it.

• To have thrown it away.

• To have carried or dragged it with effort.

• To have sold it.

What does "rummaged" mean?

• To have cleaned thoroughly.

• To have searched through something in a hurried way.

• To have organized neatly.

• To have cooked something.

What is a "pinball machine"?

• A device for making coffee.

• A computer for playing games.

• An arcade game involving a ball and flippers.

• A machine for sewing clothes.