Word Work

What does the word autograph mean in the sentence below?

Lacy waited in line for the singer to autograph her picture.

• paint

• sell

• sign

• take

What does the word automatic mean in the sentence below?

An automatic car wash opened on the corner.

• self-powered

• wind-powered

• hand-powered

• human-powered

What does the word magnify mean in the sentence below?

We used a hand lens to magnify the grains of sand so we could see them better.

• to separate something

• to put something together

• to make something look larger

• to make something look smaller

What does the word maximum mean in the sentence below?

The bridge had a maximum weight of four tons.

• the lowest

• the greatest

• the weakest

• the strongest

What does the root "man" suggest in the word "manual"?

• Machine

• Hand

• Foot

• Head

Which words are synonym for grueling?

• demanding

• easy

• quick

• difficult

What does "Actually" mean?

• Never

• In the future

• In fact or in reality

• Before

What is the best definition of the word freight?

• an important person or powerful person in a specified business or industry

• power of authority to guide or manage

• extremely tiring or demanding

• goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship or aircraft

What is the definition of a voyage?

• come or bring together for a common purpose

• A long journey, usually involving space or sea travel

• extremely tiring or demanding

• need for a particular purpose

If someone is described as "Clumsy", what does it mean?

• They are very skilled

• They are careful and precise

• They often drop or spill things because they are not careful

• They are very fast