Unit Four: Short O Sounds: Word Usage Quiz (Definitions)

Fill in the blank: A bottle is a container with a narrow neck and mouth and usually no ______.

• whole

• handle

• lid

• spout

What is the definition of the word 'boxes'?

• A) A round container

• B) A rigid typically rectangular container with or without a cover

• C) A flexible bag

• D) A small pouch

What is the definition of the word 'foxes'?

• A mammal related to the cat family.

• A mammal related to the dog family, smaller than wolves with shorter legs, more pointed muzzle, large erect ears, and long bushy tail.

• A type of bird.

• A type of fish.

Fill in the blank: My brothers ______ all the pizza down and there was none left.

• gobbled

• ate

• devoured

• consumed

Fill in the blank: She picked up her cane and ______ across the room.

• hobbled.

• walked.

• ran.

• skipped.

What is the definition of the word 'nozzle'?

• a) a short tube with a taper or constriction used to speed up or direct a flow of fluid

• b) a large container for storing water

• c) a device for measuring temperature

What is the definition of the word 'optic'?

• a) a smooth glossy surface

• b) anything to do with the eye

• c) a type of polish.

The definition of the word 'toxic' is:

• Harmful or poisonous

• Pleasant and beneficial

• Neutral and harmless

• Sweet and delightful

The word 'tropic' is defined as:

• a region of the Earth surrounding the equator. Usually quite warm

• a type of fruit

• a style of music

• a mathematical term

What is a synonym of the word 'wobble'?

• graceful

• sway

• steady

• still