Tangerine Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'tangerine'?

• A type of citrus fruit

• A shade of blue

• A type of apple

• A kind of berry

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'tangerine' correctly?

• I wore a tangerine dress to the party.

• The tangerine bark was rough to touch.

• He played a tangerine tune on the piano.

• The tangerine sky was full of stars.

Identify the synonym of 'tangerine' from the options below.

• Orange

• Lemon

• Grapefruit

• Lime

What part of speech is the word 'tangerine' in the sentence: 'She peeled a tangerine'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which sentence uses 'tangerine' as an adjective?

• The tangerine was sweet and juicy.

• She bought a tangerine dress.

• He ate a tangerine.

• They planted a tangerine tree.

Choose the correct plural form of 'tangerine'.

• Tangerines

• Tangerine

• Tangerinees

• Tangerinies

What is the origin of the word 'tangerine'?

• It comes from the city of Tangier in Morocco.

• It is derived from the Latin word 'tangerinus'.

• It originated from the Greek word 'tangeros'.

• It is named after the explorer Tangero.

Which of the following is a correct definition of 'tangerine'?

• A small citrus fruit with a loose skin

• A large tropical fruit with a hard shell

• A type of berry found in the wild

• A root vegetable used in salads

In which sentence is 'tangerine' used metaphorically?

• The tangerine was delicious.

• Her tangerine smile brightened the room.

• He bought a dozen tangerines.

• They harvested tangerines in the orchard.

What is the antonym of 'tangerine' when referring to color?

• Blue

• Red

• Green

• Purple