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Functional Words

Subjects : literacy, vocabulary
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt






2. Directional word - going from a higher to a lower level or position & e.g. skiing down the slope & riding the elevator down






3. Do not go in this door or place






4. Stay away from the area & do not stand on the area/thing & e.g. a sign may say 'Keep Off the Grass'






5. A sign for bathroom/locker room for boys and men






6. Lifting device that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building






7. A person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant) & or a place in a store/restaurant where you pay your bill






8. Do not touch or you may get paint on you






9. Only employees can access the room/area; you need to ask permission before entering






10. Follow a procedure or take a course & e.g. your turn to plan a game when someone tells you to 'Go'; you begin to drive a go-cart when the 'Go' sign lights up






11. Place of business where professional duties are performed; different places such as doctor's office & schools & and businesses have offices






12. The force of policemen and officers who can help you when you are in trouble; you also need to listen carefully and follow their directions






13. Any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism - do not touch & drink/eat & keep away from pets and children






14. Hold onto the handrail as you go up or down the stairs or escalator






15. It means you must walk & not run; if traffic light says 'walk' that means you can cross the street






16. An alphabetical list of names and addresses; you can use to find information on people






17. Able to catch fire easily & also means to keep fire away






18. Do not walk across the street at this time


19. You cannot go into this place without special permission






20. Be careful & there is a step up or down






21. A sign for bathroom/locker room for boys and men






22. Lifting device that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building






23. Do not touch or you may get paint on you






24. Not open & e.g. Philadelphia International Airport was closed due to heavy snow.






25. Directional word - going from a higher to a lower level or position & e.g. skiing down the slope & riding the elevator down






26. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






27. Any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism - do not touch & drink/eat & keep away from pets and children






28. Only employees can access the room/area; you need to ask permission before entering






29. A stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt






30. Knowledge of some fact or event; a place where you can receive the knowledge by asking






31. It means you must walk & not run; if traffic light says 'walk' that means you can cross the street






32. A message informing of danger; you need to read warning information on medication & food packages & product manual & etc. to ensure safety






33. Do not go in this door or place






34. Knowledge of some fact or event; a place where you can receive the knowledge by asking






35. A message informing of danger; you need to read warning information on medication & food packages & product manual & etc. to ensure safety






36. An alphabetical list of names and addresses; you can use to find information on people






37. Not open & e.g. Philadelphia International Airport was closed due to heavy snow.






38. Stay away from the area & do not stand on the area/thing & e.g. a sign may say 'Keep Off the Grass'






39. Easily broken or damaged or destroyed; if an item is marked 'fragile' you must take extra care in handling the item






40. Easily broken or damaged or destroyed; if an item is marked 'fragile' you must take extra care in handling the item






41. The force of policemen and officers who can help you when you are in trouble; you also need to listen carefully and follow their directions






42. Be careful & there is a step up or down






43. Stand on the sidewalk until the bus comes or you are given directions to cross






44. A person responsible for receiving payments for goods and services (as in a shop or restaurant) & or a place in a store/restaurant where you pay your bill






45. Do not walk across the street at this time


46. Chemical (s) & when ignited & that instantly generate a great amount of heat resulting in a destructive shock wave and blast wind; also means to stay-away / do not touch






47. A sign that tell you that the person who works in the office/room/shop is not inside at the time






48. Stand on the sidewalk until the bus comes or you are given directions to cross






49. You cannot go into this place without special permission






50. Able to catch fire easily & also means to keep fire away