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






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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






13. 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






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. Do not touch or you may get paint on you






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






17. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






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






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






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






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






22. Do not walk across the street at this time


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






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. 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






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






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






28. 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






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






30. You cannot go into this place without special permission






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






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






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






34. Do not walk across the street at this time


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






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






37. Do not go in this door or place






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






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






40. 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






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






42. 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






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






44. You cannot go into this place without special permission






45. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






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






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






48. Do not go in this door or place






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






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