Exploring Station Vocabulary

What does the word 'platform' mean in the context of a train station?

• A raised area at a train station for passengers to board or disembark from trains.

• A schedule of train arrivals and departures.

• A type of train used for long-distance travel.

• A ticketing system for purchasing train tickets.

Find a synonym for the word 'depart' as it relates to travel.

• arrive

• stay

• halt

• leave

What is the antonym of 'arrival'?

• halt

• arrival

• departure

• stay

Use the word 'ticket' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• The ticket was for a movie I didn't want to see.

• She lost her ticket on the way to the event.

• I received a ticket for my birthday gift.

• I bought a ticket to the concert next week.

What does the prefix 'trans-' mean in the word 'transportation'?

• across or beyond

• under or below

• before or after

• through or within

Identify the suffix in the word 'passenger' and explain its meaning.

• -er

• -ing

• -ment

• -ed

What is the relationship between 'train' and 'railroad'?

• A railroad is a vehicle that carries trains.

• A train operates on a railroad.

• Trains are used for air travel.

• A train is a type of railroad.

Choose the correct word: 'The train will ___ at 5 PM.' (arrive/depart)

• change tracks

• stop briefly

• arrive late

• depart

What does the word 'conductor' refer to in a train station?

• A train staff member responsible for operations and passenger safety.

• A person who sells tickets at the station.

• A device used to control train signals.

• A type of train that carries passengers.

Provide a synonym for 'schedule' in the context of travel.

• itinerary

• calendar

• agenda

• timetable