5.1.1 Vocabulary Practice

What does the word "risk" mean in the context sentence, "To succeed you must take the risk of failing."?

• To avoid danger

• To succeed without trying

• To take the chance of failing

• To always win

What does the word "afford" mean in the context sentence, "We can afford to buy tickets to the movie."?

• To save money

• To be able to buy something

• To borrow money

• To sell something

What does the word "profit" mean in the context sentence, The store will make a profit when the items in the window are sold."?

• A loss of money

• The cost of items

• The money made after selling items

• The price of items

What does the word "wages" mean in the context sentence, "My wages for babysitting are $8 an hour."?

• The cost of babysitting

• The money earned for work

• The hours worked

• The job title

What does the word "prosper" mean in the context sentence, The dog wash has many customers, so it should prosper."?

• To have few customers

• To fail in business

• To succeed and do well

• To close the business

What does the word "loan" mean in the context sentence, A library book is a loan and you have to give it back."?

• A gift that you keep

• Money that you earn

• Something borrowed that must be returned

• An item that you buy