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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 sign for bathroom/locker room for boys and men






2. You cannot go into this place without special permission






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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






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






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






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






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






13. 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






14. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Do not walk across the street at this time


27. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






28. 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






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






30. Do not go in this door or place






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






32. Do not go in this door or place






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






34. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






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






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






37. 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






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






39. 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






40. 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






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






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






44. 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






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






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






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






48. You cannot go into this place without special permission






49. 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






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