Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 6

Define 'turn off'.

• To increase the functionality of something.

• To ignore or overlook an issue.

• To enhance the performance of a device.

• To deactivate or stop the operation of something.

Use 'turn down' in a sentence.

• He had to turn down the invitation to the wedding.

• She decided to turn down the music because it was too loud.

• They always turn down offers that are not beneficial.

• I need to turn down the brightness on my screen.

What is a synonym for 'turn on'?

• deactivate

• disable

• activate

• ignore

Explain the meaning of 'put on'.

• To throw something away

• To place something onto a surface or to wear something.

• To remove something from a surface

• To hide something from view

Use 'fill up' in a sentence.

• Let's fill up the room with decorations.

• I need to fill up my schedule for next week.

• Please fill up the gas tank before we leave.

• Can you fill up the form with your details?

Define 'central heating'.

• A system for heating a building from a single source.

• A method for cooling a building from multiple sources.

• A system that only heats water for domestic use.

• A type of heating that relies on solar energy exclusively.

Use 'leftovers' in a sentence.

• We had pizza for dinner last night, and now I have some delicious leftovers for lunch.

• I forgot to take out the leftovers from the fridge.

• Leftovers are the best part of a meal prep.

• She always eats her leftovers cold.

Explain the meaning of 'hosepipe'.

• A device used for measuring water pressure.

• A type of garden tool for digging.

• A type of clothing worn in wet weather.

• A flexible tube for conveying water.

What does 'polluted' mean?

• Contaminated or degraded by harmful substances.

• Enhanced or improved by beneficial elements.

• Clean and pure without any substances.

• A state of being unbothered or peaceful.

Use 'endangered' in a sentence.

• The giant panda is an endangered species that requires conservation efforts to survive.

• The giant panda is a popular pet among families.

• The giant panda is a common animal found in zoos.

• Endangered species are always safe from extinction.