THE BILL OF RIGHTS vocab quiz

What does the word "convention" mean in the following sentence? "The teachers attended a convention to discuss new teaching methods."

• A large meeting or conference

• A type of transportation

• A small party

• A new invention

Which word best fits the blank in the sentence? "The _______ of the new law required approval from all the states."

• petition

• ratification

• violation

• suburb

What does the word "petition" mean in the following sentence? "The students started a petition to have more playground time."

• A formal request

• A type of game

• A new rule

• A classroom activity

Which word best fits the blank in the sentence? "The store manager was worried about _______ of store rules by the employees."

• convention

• ratification

• violations

• suburb

What does the word "superstore" mean in the following sentence? "The new superstore in town has everything from groceries to clothes."

• A small shop

• A large store with many products

• A type of restaurant

• A place to buy only electronics

Which word best fits the blank in the sentence? "The new rules will _______ the old ones starting next month."

• petition

• supersede

• violation

• submarine

What does the word "suburb" mean in the following sentence? "Many families prefer to live in a suburb because it's quieter than the city."

• A busy city center

• A quiet area outside a city

• A type of transportation

• A large building

Which word best fits the blank in the sentence? "The _______ explored the deep ocean to study marine life."

• convention

• ratification

• suburb

• submarine

What does the word "delegates" mean in the following sentence? "The delegates from each country met to discuss global issues."

• Representatives

• Tourists

• Teachers

• Students

Which word best fits the blank in the sentence? "The citizens signed a _______ to change the local park's name."

• convention

• petition

• violation

• submarine