Children's Growing Friendships Vocabulary ESOL II

What does the word "pragmatic" mean in the context of decision-making?

• Idealistic and theoretical

• Practical and realistic

• Emotional and impulsive

• Unpredictable and erratic

Which sentence correctly uses the word "confide"?

• She decided to confide her secrets to her best friend.

• He confide the ball to the other player.

• They confide the project to the manager.

• The teacher confide the lesson to the students.

Choose the correct definition of "contribute."

• To take away from something

• To add or give something

• To criticize harshly

• To ignore completely

Which sentence correctly uses the word "rigid"?

• The flexible schedule was rigid.

• The rules were rigid and unchangeable.

• The water was rigid in the glass.

• The soft pillow was rigid.

What does the word "reflect" mean in the context of thinking?

• To absorb and retain

• To think deeply or carefully about

• To ignore and dismiss

• To act without consideration

Which sentence correctly uses the word "mature"?

• The mature fruit was still green.

• He showed mature behavior for his age.

• The immature tree was very tall.

• The mature dog was very playful.

Choose the correct definition of "comforted."

• To make someone feel uneasy

• To make someone feel better

• To ignore someone's feelings

• To criticize someone

Which sentence correctly uses the word "compromise"?

• They reached a compromise after a long argument.

• He refused to compromise his beliefs.

• The compromise was unfair to both parties.

• All of the above

What does the word "fond" mean in the context of feelings?

• Disliking something intensely

• Having an affection for something

• Being indifferent to something

• Being hostile towards something

Which sentence correctly uses the word "genuinely"?

• She was genuinely happy to see her friend.

• He genuinely ignored the instructions.

• They genuinely disliked the movie.

• The genuinely car was fast.