A Telephone Mix-Up Vocab

What is the definition of the word "decade"?

• A period of five years

• A period of ten years

• A period of one hundred years

• A period of one year

Which of the following sentences uses the word "historical fiction" correctly?

• Historical fiction is a type of book that tells a true story from the past.

• Historical fiction is a genre that combines real historical events with fictional characters.

• Historical fiction is a book about the future.

• Historical fiction is a type of science fiction.

Choose the synonym for the word "directing."

• Ignoring

• Guiding

• Destroying

• Forgetting

In which context would the word "gleaming" be used?

• The old, rusty car was gleaming in the sunlight.

• The dark, cloudy sky was gleaming with stars.

• The new, polished trophy was gleaming on the shelf.

• The muddy boots were gleaming after the rain.

What does the word "engineering" mean?

• The art of painting

• The study of plants

• The application of science and math to solve problems

• The practice of writing stories

Use the word "technology" in a sentence.

• Technology is a type of plant that grows in the desert.

• Technology helps us communicate with people around the world.

• Technology is a kind of animal found in the ocean.

• Technology is a new type of dance.

Identify the antonym of "scouted."

• Searched

• Ignored

• Explored

• Discovered

Which sentence best explains the meaning of "squirmed" in context?

• The child squirmed in his seat because he was uncomfortable.

• The child squirmed in his seat because he was asleep.

• The child squirmed in his seat because he was reading.

• The child squirmed in his seat because he was eating.

What is the definition of "tinkering"?

• Playing a musical instrument

• Fixing or adjusting something in an experimental way

• Cooking a meal

• Writing a letter

Which of the following sentences uses the word "decade" correctly?

• It took a decade to finish my homework last night.

• The building was constructed over a decade ago.

• We will have a decade party this weekend.

• I bought a decade of apples from the store.