A Pioneer Sampler HMH Vocabulary

When a young person does something well, you should ________ them for it.

• grumble

• gossip

• praise

• criticise

Vocabulary

8. Since Mum went on strike, the dishes have been

________ in the kitchen sink.

• falling out

• falling apart

• piling up

• piling on

Which word best completes the sentence: The settlers had to _______ many challenges to survive in the new land.

• A) overcome

• B) overlook

• C) overtake

• D) overrun

What is the meaning of the word 'pioneer' in the context of early American history?

• A) A person who leads a group

• B) A person who settles in a new area

• C) A person who fights in wars

• D) A person who writes laws

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The _______ of the story was both exciting and unexpected.

• A) climax

• B) introduction

• C) setting

• D) theme

Which sentence uses the word 'sampler' correctly?

• A) The chef prepared a sampler of desserts for the guests.

• B) The sampler was too heavy to lift.

• C) She used a sampler to write her essay.

• D) The sampler was barking loudly.

Identify the correct sentence structure:

• A) The pioneers, who were brave and determined, faced many hardships.

• B) The pioneers who were brave and determined faced many hardships.

• C) The pioneers, who were brave, and determined faced many hardships.

• D) The pioneers who were brave, and determined, faced many hardships.

What does the word 'vocabulary' refer to in the context of language learning?

• A) The rules of grammar

• B) The set of words known and used

• C) The ability to speak fluently

• D) The art of writing essays

Which of the following is a synonym for 'challenge'?

• A) Task

• B) Solution

• C) Answer

• D) Result

In the sentence 'The pioneers traveled westward in search of new opportunities,' what part of speech is 'westward'?

• A) Noun

• B) Verb

• C) Adjective

• D) Adverb