The Road Vocabulary

Separated into different directions

• diverged

• claimed

• trodden

• hence

Claudia and Rafa's futures _____ from each other when they went to different high schools.

• trodden

• diverged

What is the meaning of the word 'serpentine' as used in the context of a road?

• Straight and narrow

• Winding and twisting

• Wide and open

• Steep and rocky

Which word best describes a road that is 'treacherous'?

• Safe

• Dangerous

• Smooth

• Wide

What does the term 'paved road' imply?

• A road covered with gravel

• A road with a smooth, hard surface

• A road with dirt and mud

• A road with grass

Choose the correct synonym for 'detour' in the context of road travel.

• Shortcut

• Bypass

• Main route

• Dead end

What is the meaning of 'cul-de-sac'?

• A road that leads to another road

• A dead-end street

• A highway

• A bridge

Which of the following best describes a 'boulevard'?

• A narrow path

• A wide street in a city

• A dirt road

• A mountain trail

What does 'intersection' mean in road terminology?

• A place where two or more roads meet

• A road that goes uphill

• A road that is under construction

• A road with a toll booth

What is the meaning of 'pedestrian crossing'?

• A place where cars can park

• A place where people can cross the road

• A place where bicycles are repaired

• A place where roads are repaired