Vocab Assessment: Book 7, Lesson 5

To administer first aid is to

• treat someone using first aid.

• teach someone first-aid techniques.

• read a brochure about first aid.

• create a poster showing safety rules.

Answer explanation

To administer first aid means to treat someone using first aid techniques, providing immediate care for an injury or illness.

To agitate water is to

• freeze it.

• drink it.

• stir it slowly.

• churn it violently.

Answer explanation

To agitate water means to churn it violently, not freeze, drink, or stir slowly. Churning water involves vigorous mixing or stirring.

Citrus fruits include

• apples and bananas.

• peaches, pears, and plums.

• oranges, lemons, and limes.

• blackberries and blueberries.

Answer explanation

Citrus fruits include oranges, lemons, and limes. These fruits are known for their tangy and refreshing flavors, making them popular choices for juices and cooking.

A student is most likely to disrupt the class by

• completing an assignment.

• participating in a class discussion.

• talking out of turn.

• staying in during recess.

Answer explanation

A student is most likely to disrupt the class by talking out of turn, which can interrupt the flow of the lesson and disturb other students.

Indifferent health is

• neither very poor nor excellent.

• excellent.

• very poor.

• very good.

Answer explanation

Indifferent health means being neither very poor nor excellent, indicating a state that is in between the two extremes.

To toil up a mountain is to

• climb it safely.

• climb it with difficulty.

• drive to the top.

• cycle to the top.

Answer explanation

To toil up a mountain implies a difficult climb, not a safe one or using a vehicle. Therefore, the correct choice is to climb it with difficulty.

Which is an urgent message?

• Please call home right away!

• I hope you can come to my party on Saturday.

• We are almost out of milk.

• You have a dentist appointment tomorrow at 4 pm.

Answer explanation

The urgent message is 'Please call home right away!' as it conveys a sense of urgency and importance compared to the other options.

Which is most strenuous?

• carrying heavy trash cans

• typing on a computer keyboard

• taking a stroll

• playing catch

Answer explanation

Carrying heavy trash cans is the most strenuous activity among the options provided.

She had no choice but to accept a menial job. Her job was

• Intersting

• Exciting

• Challenging

• Low-level

Answer explanation

She had no choice but to accept a menial job, indicating that the job was low-level in nature, not interesting, exciting, or challenging.

How can people fight illiteracy?

• by avoiding arguments with others

• by teaching others to read and write

• by visiting a doctor for regular check-ups

• by getting plenty of exercise

Answer explanation

To fight illiteracy, people can teach others to read and write, helping to improve literacy rates and empower individuals with essential skills.