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WorksheetsThe Terror and Wonder of Space :Vocabulary
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the meaning of the word "vast" as used in the context of space?
Small and confined
Huge and boundless
Bright and colorful
Dangerous and unpredictable
Which word is a synonym for "mysterious"?
Obvious
Enigmatic
Simple
Clear
Choose the antonym for "distant".
Far
Remote
Close
Isolated
Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "orbit".
The astronaut orbit the planet with a telescope.
The moon orbits the Earth every 27 days.
The orbit is a type of food.
Orbit means to run quickly.
What does "phenomenon" mean?
An ordinary event
A remarkable or unusual occurrence
A type of planet
A small object
Which word is a synonym for "explore"?
Ignore
Investigate
Destroy
Hide
Choose the antonym for "infinite".
Endless
Limited
Boundless
Eternal
Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "gravity".
Gravity helps keep us on the ground.
Gravity is a type of spaceship.
Gravity means to travel quickly.
Gravity is a color in space.
What is the meaning of "celestial"?
Related to the sky or outer space
Related to the ocean
Related to plants
Related to animals
Which word is a synonym for "terrifying"?
Frightening
Exciting
Boring
Peaceful
Choose the antonym for "wonder".
Awe
Curiosity
Indifference
Amazement
Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "galaxy".
The galaxy is a group of stars and planets.
Galaxy is a type of food.
Galaxy means to run fast.
The galaxy is a small insect.
What does "alien" mean in the context of space?
A person from another country
A being from another planet
A type of plant
A kind of rock
Which word is a synonym for "launch"?
Begin
End
Stop
Delay
Choose the antonym for "visible".
Seen
Clear
Hidden
Bright
Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "asteroid".
An asteroid is a small rocky object in space.
Asteroid is a type of animal.
Asteroid means to jump high.
Asteroid is a color.
What is the meaning of "eclipse"?
A sudden explosion
The blocking of light from one celestial body by another
A type of star
A space mission
Which word is a synonym for "observe"?
Watch
Ignore
Destroy
Hide
Choose the antonym for "dangerous".
Risky
Safe
Harmful
Hazardous
Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "telescope".
A telescope is used to see distant objects in space.
Telescope is a type of food.
Telescope means to run quickly.
Telescope is a small insect.
What does "cosmic" mean?
Related to the universe
Related to the ocean
Related to plants
Related to music
Which word is a synonym for "spectacular"?
Ordinary
Impressive
Dull
Weak
Choose the antonym for "expand".
Grow
Shrink
Increase
Enlarge
Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "probe".
The probe sent data back from Mars.
Probe is a type of fruit.
Probe means to sleep.
Probe is a color.
What is the meaning of "vacuum" in the context of space?
A place with no air or matter
A cleaning machine
A type of planet
A small animal
Which word is a synonym for "dazzling"?
Dull
Bright
Weak
Faint
Choose the antonym for "descend".
Fall
Drop
Rise
Lower
Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "meteor".
A meteor streaked across the night sky.
Meteor is a type of food.
Meteor means to walk slowly.
Meteor is a color.
What does "dimension" mean?
A measurement of space, such as length, width, or height
A type of animal
A kind of planet
A color
Which word is a synonym for "transmit"?
Receive
Send
Block
Hide
Choose the antonym for "collapse".
Fall apart
Disintegrate
Build
Break
Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "satellite".
A satellite orbits the Earth and sends signals.
Satellite is a type of plant.
Satellite means to run quickly.
Satellite is a color.
What is the meaning of "lunar"?
Related to the moon
Related to the sun
Related to stars
Related to planets
Which word is a synonym for "venture"?
Retreat
Journey
Hide
Stop
Choose the antonym for "opaque".
Transparent
Cloudy
Dark
Thick
Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "astronaut".
An astronaut travels into space to explore.
Astronaut is a type of food.
Astronaut means to sleep.
Astronaut is a color.
What does "stellar" mean?
Related to stars
Related to planets
Related to the ocean
Related to plants
Which word is a synonym for "fragment"?
Piece
Whole
Complete
Entire
Choose the antonym for "ascend".
Rise
Climb
Descend
Soar
Select the sentence that correctly uses the word "universe".
The universe contains billions of galaxies.
Universe is a type of food.
Universe means to run quickly.
Universe is a color.
