2nd Grade vocabulary practice test 9 of 16 Vocabulary Workshop


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Question 1 of 10: What is the meaning of "interpretation"?

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Correct answer: 1. explanation 2. definition 3. the act of orally translating from one language to another


2. 2nd Grade Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "investigate"?

(a) 1. to donate one's money to a charity 2. to give away one's money to causes that one supports

(b) 1. to give money to a project that one deems worthy of supporting 2. to pay money to a business owner so that they can develop their business

(c) 1. to thoroughly examine something 2. to explore a topic in order to learn the truth about it 3. to try to get information about something

(d) 1. to put someone into power 2. to support a puppet government 3. to respect a false ruler

Answer: C

3. 2nd Grade Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "investigation"?

(a) 1. the act of gathering details about something in order to elaborate a report about the subject

(b) 1. the act of researching a topic in order to learn more about it for pleasure

(c) 1. the act of writing a news story about a certain subject with the purpose of informing the public about a hot issue

(d) 1. research or inquiry 2. the act of trying to find information about something in order to better understand it

Answer: D

4. 2nd Grade Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "irony"?

(a) a method of silly or subtly complex expression in which the intended meaning of the words is different from and often opposite to their literal meaning

(b) a method of sad or subtly gloomy expression in which the intended meaning of the words is different from and often opposite to their literal meaning

(c) a method of bold or subtly emotional expression in which the intended meaning of the words is different from and often opposite to their literal meaning

(d) a method of humorous or subtly sarcastic expression in which the intended meaning of the words is different from and often opposite to their literal meaning

Answer: D

5. 2nd Grade Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "journal"?

(a) 1. a newspaper or magazine 2. a magazine that contains articles about a specific subject 3. a written record of the day 4. a logbook

(b) 1. a pad of paper 2. a place to write one's thoughts

(c) 1. a workday 2. the amount of hours someone works on a daily basis 3. the sum of someone's chores

(d) 1. a book that is used to record notes or other trivial information so that it is not forgotten 2. a small notebook that can be carried anywhere

Answer: A

6. 2nd Grade Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "justify"?

(a) 1. to bring someone to justice 2. to accuse someone of a crime and take them to court over their actions

(b) 1. to explain or defend one's position or reasoning 2. to adjust one's text so that the right and left edges of a document are equal 3. to prove something to be correct

(c) 1. to consume a large amount of food 2. to eat too much 3. to overeat

(d) 1. to declare oneself innocent 2. to fight against the justice system 3. to defend oneself

Answer: B

7. 2nd Grade Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "label"?

(a) 1. a piece of material on an object that gives information about the object 2. a name or phrase assigned to a person to classify them, often in an unfair manner 3. a company that produces music

(b) 1. special categories of certain products, such as whiskey or other highly-revered goods

(c) 1. talented professionals 2. actors, actresses or other artists who participate in theater

(d) 1. a group of people who work in the same trade 2. a trade organization or union 3. people who share the same skills

Answer: A

8. 2nd Grade Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "legend"?

(a) 1. the part of a song which is repeated multiple times in the same song

(b) 1. the first part of a book where the chapters and their page numbers are written

(c) 1. the part of a map or a chart where each symbol or color are explained 2. a story that has been told over generations that may or may not be true; myth

(d) 1. the signs on the side of a road which tell drivers or pedestrians how they must behave or what limits they must obey

Answer: C

9. 2nd Grade Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "location"?

(a) 1. a recording that is used in order to help students learn 2. an educational CD or DVD

(b) 1. a small political region governed by council men 2. a large village

(c) 1. the place where someone or something can be found 2. place

(d) 1. a person who is considered to medically be insane or crazy

Answer: C

10. 2nd Grade Vocabulary: What is the meaning of "margin"?





Answer: D

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