A Pioneer Sampler HMH Vocabulary

Vocabulary

You worked hard all day, Mum. Sit down and ________

while I get dinner ready.

• do your fair share

• put your feet up

• be sick and tired

• run errands

Vocabulary

My best friend ________ me of breaking her iPod, but I

didn’t!

• accused

• argued

• discussed

• advised

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I passed all my exams, so my parents are very ________ of me.

• proud

• calm

• ashamed

• cheerful

Which word best completes the sentence? 'The settlers had to ________ their resources to survive the harsh winter.'

• conserve

• waste

• ignore

• expand

What is the meaning of the word 'pioneer' in the context of early American history?

• A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area

• A leader of a political movement

• An inventor of new technology

• A soldier in the army

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The ________ of the new land was both exciting and challenging for the settlers.'

• exploration

• abandonment

• destruction

• neglect

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'hardship'?

• adversity

• luxury

• comfort

• ease

In the sentence 'The pioneers traveled westward in search of new opportunities,' what part of speech is the word 'westward'?

• Adverb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

What does the word 'sampler' refer to in the context of a pioneer sampler?

• A collection of various items or samples

• A person who samples food

• A musical instrument

• A type of clothing

Which sentence uses the word 'settlement' correctly?

• The settlement was established near the river.

• She settlement the argument quickly.

• He was settlement with his new job.

• They settlement the bill at the restaurant.