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Lesson 7 Vocabulary

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word frantic mean in the sentence below?


The engineer was frantic when he discovered that the brakes on the train did not work.

a)

brave

b)

fearful

c)

jealous

d)

lazy

2.

What does the word stride mean in the sentence below?


The turtle has a slow stride.

a)

brain

b)

dream

c)

step

d)

voice

3.

What does the word bounding mean in the sentence below?


The children went bounding out the door to the playground.

a)

taking away

b)

settling down

c)

walking around

d)

leaping forward

4.

What does the word strained mean in the sentence below?


The farmer strained to lift the giant pumpkin.

a)

tried to avoid

b)

stood one's ground

c)

taxed one's muscles

d)

answered one's calling

5.

What does the word picturing mean in the sentence below?


The boy was picturing where to bury his treasure.

a)

making a mental image

b)

drawing a detailed map

c)

writing directions on paper

d)

discussing possible locations

6.

What is the meaning of the sentence below?


When one door shuts, another opens.

a)

Second chances are very rare.

b)

There will always be new opportunities.

c)

Two things that appear similar can be opposites.

d)

We should keep doors closed when it is cold outside.

7.

What is the meaning of the sentence below?


All's well that ends well.

a)

The result is what matters most.

b)

Stories usually have happy endings.

c)

The beginning is the same as the ending.

d)

We cannot control the way something ends.

8.

What is the meaning of the sentence below?


When it rains, it pours.

a)

The wetter you get, the harder it rains.

b)

Light sprinkles generally turn into violent storms.

c)

When luck changes, it tends to change dramatically.

d)

In times of plenty, we must remember people who suffer more than we do.

9.

What is the meaning of the sentence below?


When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

a)

It is difficult to find people who are truly strong.

b)

Making decisions is the biggest challenge in life.

c)

The strongest people are good at meeting challenges.

d)

When life gets hard, we should let other people take over.

10.

What is the meaning of the sentence below?


Don't burn your bridges.

a)

Your family will never insult you.

b)

Learn how to cross bodies of water.

c)

Loyalty is the most important quality.

d)

It is never a good idea to make enemies.