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






2. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. You cannot go into this place without special permission






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






12. 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






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






14. 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






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






16. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






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






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






19. You cannot go into this place without special permission






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






21. 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






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






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






24. 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






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






26. 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






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






28. Do not walk across the street at this time


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






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






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






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






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






34. 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






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






36. 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






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






38. Do not go in this door or place






39. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






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






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






42. Do not go in this door or place






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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






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