WorksheetsThe Inventor's Secret Vocabulary
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What's the powerhouse that propels the train forward?
A giant cylinder
A supercharged motor
A mighty locomotive
None of the above
Imagine you're a superhero, and your mission is to 'go above and beyond'. What power would you be using?
Transcendence
Reverence
Infinity
Achievement
Imagine you're in a world where you 'revere' someone. What does that mean?
You can't stand them
You think they're pretty awesome
You believe they're the perfect fit for a job
You believe they've invented something
Who would you call illustrious?
A person who is very famous for his/her achievements
A person who has failed many times
The inventor of the phonograph
Someone who has taken an idea for an invention from someone else
Imagine you're a wizard and you've just cast a spell that makes you incredibly good at something. What's another way to say this?
You've chugged a potion
You revere a magical artifact
You're brilliant like a star
You excel like a champion
Did you know that Thomas Edison, the great inventor, had several hundred patents for his inventions? So, can you tell me what exactly is a patent?
Is it a total failure?
Or, is it a legal document stating that no one else can copy his invention?
Could it be a copy of something?
Or is it none of the above?
Imagine you're a detective and you've stumbled upon a mysterious object. It has circular ends and straight sides, just like a cylinder. But wait, it's not just a shape, it's also a..... Can you guess what it is?
Is it the part of the train that keeps the wheels on?
Could it be a locomotive?
Or is it a part of an engine that uses gas to make other parts move?
Maybe it's a device that helps the train stay on track?
Imagine you're in a room with an incandescent light. What would you observe?
It's like a mini sun, giving off a lot of light!
It's more like a nightlight, very dim.
It's like a disco light, sputtering on and off.
It's like a superhero, saving energy.
Oops! I totally forgot to add sugar to my cake mix and it turned out to be a total disaster. Can you guess what the word 'flop' means in this context?
a unique dessert
a dessert with secret ingredients
a smashing success
a complete failure
Imagine you're a mechanic and you hear a machine working in a rough or uneven way and making popping noises. What would you call this?
sputter
flop
incandescent
locomotive
Can you guess what a phonograph is?
Could it be a word that sounds the same but has a different meaning?
Or maybe a device that makes the sound higher than normal?
Could it be a machine that plays recorded music or sound?
Or is it a small device that is specifically made for a task?
Can you guess what a gadget is?
Is it a small, specialized machine or electronic device?
Could it be a large machine used to make multiple copies at once?
Maybe it's a machine that records music or sound?
Or is it something that has circular ends and straight sides?
Imagine you're on a magical journey and you hear a train chugging along. Can you guess what the word 'chugged' means in this context?
Does it mean the train is working in a rough or uneven way while making popping sounds?
Or does it mean the train is moving rapidly in a swift motion?
Could it mean the train is moving steadily, slowly and noisily?
Or does it mean none of the above?
