Journeys First to Fly Vocabulary

Vocabulary

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Vocabulary

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

didn’t!

• accused

• argued

• discussed

• advised

Which word best completes the sentence: The Wright brothers were ________ in their efforts to invent the first successful airplane.

• A) persistent

• B) indifferent

• C) hesitant

• D) reluctant

What does the word 'aviation' refer to?

• A) The study of birds

• B) The design and production of aircraft

• C) The art of sailing

• D) The science of weather

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The pilot had to ________ the plane due to engine failure.

• A) abandon

• B) land

• C) fly

• D) repair

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

• A) traditional

• B) creative

• C) outdated

• D) simple

What is the meaning of the word 'pioneer'?

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

• B) A person who follows others

• C) A person who resists change

• D) A person who is afraid of new experiences

Which word best fits the sentence: The ________ of the airplane was a significant milestone in human history.

• A) invention

• B) destruction

• C) failure

• D) disappearance

What does the term 'altitude' refer to in aviation?

• A) The speed of the aircraft

• B) The height of the aircraft above sea level

• C) The distance traveled by the aircraft

• D) The weight of the aircraft

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The engineer's ________ was crucial in developing the new aircraft design.

• A) ignorance

• B) expertise

• C) negligence

• D) indifference