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






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






3. Do not walk across the street at this time


4. Do not go in this door or place






5. 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






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






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






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






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






10. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. You cannot go into this place without special permission






23. Do not walk across the street at this time


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






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






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. 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






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






29. Do not go in this door or place






30. 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






31. 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






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






34. 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






35. You cannot go into this place without special permission






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals






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






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






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






48. 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






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






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






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