Vocabulary and Grammar Quiz

What part of speech is the word "illustrious"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

What does the word "illustrious" mean?

• Unknown

• Famous for achievements

• Ordinary

• Unimportant

What does it mean to "excel" at something?

• To be very good at it

• To dislike it

• To avoid it

• To forget it

What does the word "revere" mean?

• To ignore someone

• To think very highly of someone

• To compete with someone

• To forget someone

What is the primary function of a locomotive?

• To transport goods and passengers

• To fly in the sky

• To sail on water

• To dig underground tunnels

What does the word "transcend" mean?

• To go beyond limits

• To stay below

• To move sideways

• To fall behind

What is the meaning of the word "locomotives"?

• The engines that make a train go forward

• A type of car

• A kind of airplane

• A type of ship

What is a phonograph?

• A device for playing music

• A type of camera

• A kind of telephone

• A musical instrument

What does it mean if something sputtered?

• It worked in a rough or uneven way.

• It was very smooth and efficient.

• It was completely silent.

• It was extremely fast.

What does "sputtered" mean in the context of an engine?

• To run smoothly

• To work in a rough or uneven way

• To stop completely

• To speed up quickly