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Fantabulous Math Vocabulary

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 6hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When a math question tells you that Sam "began" his test at 11:00, the word "began" means....
a)
He ended the test at 11:00
b)
He started his test at 11:00
c)
He didn't take the test
d)
There was not a test
2.
In math when you see the vocabulary "bill" are we discussing.....
a)
Money, dollar bills
b)
bills that are created to go before the senate
c)
A boy's name
3.
The vocabulary word "borrow" in math ....
a)
means to use something that belongs to someone else then return
b)
use money from a bank that must be paid back
4.
In math if you are asked to calculate something, this means.....
a)
to do the math
b)
make a crazy plan to get back at some one
5.
The word "cannot" means...
a)
to do it anyway
b)
not to do something 
c)
something that is not to be done
d)
something that is not possible
6.
Explain the word "capacity".
a)
How many people are in class.
b)
the ability or power to do, experience, or understand something.
c)
the maximum amount an object can hold
d)
a calculator
7.
When we use the word "cash" in math..
a)
this means "WooHoo that was cash!"
b)
Money, Money Money
8.
the word "cent" means....
a)
a smell
b)
coins - money
9.
The vocabulary word "center" means...
a)
side to side
b)
the middle
c)
the perimeter
d)
the whole inside
10.
the word "centimeter"...
a)
is a measurement for distance
b)
is a measurement for capacity
c)
is a measurement for customary measurement
11.
What does characteristic mean?
a)
the way you behave
b)
explains what an item can do
c)
a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.
12.
When you are told to make a choice this means....
a)
take your pick between a group of answers
b)
choose to be nice
13.
What is a circle?
a)
a round one dimensional figure
b)
a figure with four sides
14.
When you are asked to classify objects, this means to .....
a)
Set up a certain pattern
b)
arrange (a group of people or things) in classes or categories according to shared qualities or characteristics.
15.
When a math question asks you to "collect". 
a)
bring or gather together 
b)
to make a phone call that the person you call pays for
16.
What is a "college"?
a)
A higher institution that students attend after highschool
b)
A job that pays me a lot of money to study
17.
When asked to "combine" two or more items what operation wold you use?
a)
Multiplication
b)
Division
c)
Addition
d)
Subtraction
18.
In a math question the word "communicate" means to....
a)
talk things out, to explain how something is to be done
b)
use the telephone
c)
count to one hundred
d)
head phones
19.
The commutative property means...
a)
that you can add or multiply the numbers in any order
b)
to communicate with all your friends
20.
In math when you are asked to compare numbers this means...
a)
to put numbers in a certain order or to see if numbers are less than, greater than or equal to 
b)
means to decide what to wear tomorrow
21.
the word "convert" means to ....
a)
to change (something) into a different form or properties;
b)
Take a bike and make a car
22.
When you are asked about a "compatible number", this means...
a)
Numbers that are a little easier to work with
b)
cousins 
c)
they get along like crazy
23.
When something is "complete"...
a)
this means it is finished
b)
Ready to go to the store to complete my outfit
24.
The vocabulary word "computation" means ....
a)
the action of mathematical calculation
b)
Competitive in sports
25.
When it is said something is cooler...
a)
this means it is warmer than usual
b)
it is getting colder