Torpedoed

What happens that scares Phillip's mom into leaving Curaçao?

• The S.S. Empire Tern is torpedoed by Germans.

• A German soldier sneaks into their house.

• The Chinese sailors start attacking the island.

• Henrik and Phillip almost fall off the Queen Emma bridge.

What is the meaning of the word 'torpedoed'?

• A) To be hit by a torpedo

• B) To be repaired

• C) To be painted

• D) To be celebrated

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

• A) The ship was torpedoed and sank quickly.

• B) The cake was torpedoed with icing.

• C) The artist torpedoed the canvas with colors.

• D) The child torpedoed his homework.

In which context is the word 'torpedoed' most likely to be used?

• A) Maritime warfare

• B) Cooking

• C) Painting

• D) Gardening

What part of speech is the word 'torpedoed'?

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adjective

• D) Adverb

Which of the following is a synonym for 'torpedoed'?

• A) Attacked

• B) Built

• C) Ignored

• D) Celebrated

Which of the following is an antonym for 'torpedoed'?

• A) Protected

• B) Destroyed

• C) Attacked

• D) Sunk

What is the past tense of the verb 'torpedo'?

• A) Torpedoed

• B) Torpedoes

• C) Torpedoing

• D) Torpedo

Which sentence best describes the effect of a ship being torpedoed?

• A) The ship was damaged and began to sink.

• B) The ship was painted a new color.

• C) The ship was celebrated with a party.

• D) The ship was repaired and sailed smoothly.

What is the origin of the word 'torpedo'?

• A) Latin

• B) French

• C) German

• D) Spanish