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The Inventor's Secret Vocabulary

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What's the powerhouse that propels the train forward?

a)

A giant cylinder

b)

A supercharged motor

c)

A mighty locomotive

d)

None of the above

2.

Imagine you're a superhero, and your mission is to 'go above and beyond'. What power would you be using?

a)

Transcendence

b)

Reverence

c)

Infinity

d)

Achievement

3.

Imagine you're in a world where you 'revere' someone. What does that mean?

a)

You can't stand them

b)

You think they're pretty awesome

c)

You believe they're the perfect fit for a job

d)

You believe they've invented something

4.

Who would you call illustrious?

a)

A person who is very famous for his/her achievements

b)

A person who has failed many times

c)

The inventor of the phonograph

d)

Someone who has taken an idea for an invention from someone else

5.

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?

a)

You've chugged a potion

b)

You revere a magical artifact

c)

You're brilliant like a star

d)

You excel like a champion

6.

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?

a)

Is it a total failure?

b)

Or, is it a legal document stating that no one else can copy his invention?

c)

Could it be a copy of something?

d)

Or is it none of the above?

7.

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?

a)

Is it the part of the train that keeps the wheels on?

b)

Could it be a locomotive?

c)

Or is it a part of an engine that uses gas to make other parts move?

d)

Maybe it's a device that helps the train stay on track?

8.

Imagine you're in a room with an incandescent light. What would you observe?

a)

It's like a mini sun, giving off a lot of light!

b)

It's more like a nightlight, very dim.

c)

It's like a disco light, sputtering on and off.

d)

It's like a superhero, saving energy.

9.

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)

a unique dessert

b)

a dessert with secret ingredients

c)

a smashing success

d)

a complete failure

10.

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?

a)

sputter

b)

flop

c)

incandescent

d)

locomotive

11.

Can you guess what a phonograph is?

a)

Could it be a word that sounds the same but has a different meaning?

b)

Or maybe a device that makes the sound higher than normal?

c)

Could it be a machine that plays recorded music or sound?

d)

Or is it a small device that is specifically made for a task?

12.

Can you guess what a gadget is?

a)

Is it a small, specialized machine or electronic device?

b)

Could it be a large machine used to make multiple copies at once?

c)

Maybe it's a machine that records music or sound?

d)

Or is it something that has circular ends and straight sides?

13.

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?

a)

Does it mean the train is working in a rough or uneven way while making popping sounds?

b)

Or does it mean the train is moving rapidly in a swift motion?

c)

Could it mean the train is moving steadily, slowly and noisily?

d)

Or does it mean none of the above?