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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. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






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






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






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






6. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Do not go in this door or place






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






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






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






18. Do not walk across the street at this time

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19. 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






20. 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






21. You cannot go into this place without special permission






22. 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






23. 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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






30. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. You cannot go into this place without special permission






40. 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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Do not go in this door or place






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