Children of Dustbowl Vocab

What does the word "rejection" imply in the sentence: "After several rejections from various publishers, she finally found one interested in her novel"?

• Approval

• Dismissal

• Acceptance

• Invitation

Choose the best definition for "shiftless" as used in the sentence: "His shiftless approach to studying resulted in poor grades."

• Lazy and lacking ambition

• Very diligent

• Extremely focused

• Unusually intelligent

In the context of public health, what does "epidemics" refer to?

• A type of medicine

• A local health event

• Widespread occurrence of an infectious disease

• A one-time event

What does "sanitation" most closely mean in the sentence: "The city improved sanitation to prevent disease"?

• Entertainment

• Education

• Cleanliness and disposal of waste

• Law enforcement

Choose the correct meaning of "opposition" in the sentence: "There was strong opposition to the new policy from the community."

• Support

• Indifference

• Resistance

• Agreement

Which sentence uses "shiftless" correctly?

• He was admired for his shiftless qualities.

• The shiftless worker was promoted quickly.

• Her shiftless behavior led to a neglected garden.

• They rewarded his shiftless efforts with a bonus.

Identify the sentence where "rejection" is used correctly.

• He faced rejection after his proposal was accepted.

• The rejection of her application made her try harder.

• Rejection of his ideas made him very happy.

• She celebrated the rejection of her loan.

What does "epidemics" imply in this sentence: "The health department is preparing for possible flu epidemics this winter."

• Isolated cases of flu

• A decrease in flu cases

• Multiple cases of widespread disease

• A complete eradication of flu

Which sentence correctly uses the word "sanitation"?

• The sanitation of his room was impeccable.

• He studied sanitation at the university.

• Sanitation workers went on strike for better conditions.

• She won an award for sanitation.

Choose the sentence where "opposition" is used correctly.

• The team faced no opposition in their decision.

• Opposition to the new law was unexpectedly mild.

• She was in opposition with her own ideas.

• He joined the opposition of the debate club.