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






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






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






4. Do not go in this door or place






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






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






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






8. Do not go in this door or place






9. 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






10. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






11. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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. 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






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






25. 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






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






27. You cannot go into this place without special permission






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






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






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






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






32. 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






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






35. 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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. Do not walk across the street at this time


45. 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






46. 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






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. You cannot go into this place without special permission






50. Do not walk across the street at this time