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I Could Do That! Vocabulary

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the proverb below?


It's always darkest before the dawn.

a)

Life gets boring when every day is just like the one before.

b)

Things seem the worst right before they improve.

c)

Most people are afraid of the dark for a good reason.

d)

Don't try anything new when you should be asleep.

2.

What does the word intelligent mean?


Many intelligent people go to college.

a)

smart

b)

kind

c)

dangerous

d)

curious

3.

What does the word denied mean?


The teacher denied our request for an extra recess.

a)

understood

b)

refused

c)

delayed

d)

considered

4.

What does the word disorderly mean?


The substitute teacher warned, "Any disorderly children will lose recess."

a)

unruly

b)

older

c)

messy

d)

dirty

5.

What is the meaning of the proverb below?


If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

a)

This is said to encourage someone who has failed.

b)

Don't be afraid to start something new.

c)

If you don't win, it is your own fault.

d)

Do something twice before quitting.

6.

What is the meaning of the adage below?


Don't count your chickens until they are hatched.

a)

Don't try to do something you've never done before.

b)

Don't go into business unless you know math.

c)

Don't make plans that depend on something good happening before you know that it has actually happened.

d)

Don't be afraid to try.

7.

What is the meaning of the adage below?


Better safe than sorry.

a)

You need to apologize if you hurt someone.

b)

To be successful, you need a dream.

c)

It's wiser to be cautious than rush into something.

d)

Be satisfied with what you have.

8.

What does the word polls mean?


The voters went to the polls to elect a new President.

a)

people running for public office

b)

places where meetings are held

c)

ballots that voters use

d)

places to cast votes

9.

What is the meaning of the proverb below?


The grass always looks greener on the other side of the street.

a)

If you want to improve your life, study what other people are doing and copy it.

b)

Things other people have look better than your own.

c)

Some people care more about their homes than others do.

d)

Some people are luckier in life than others.

10.

What does the word approve mean?


Will the President approve the new law?

a)

agree officially to something

b)

write a final copy of a book

c)

deliver things to people

d)

put away for later use