Vocabulary Worksheets

Basic English Grammar, 3rd Edition

Chapter 3: Using the Simple Present

Worksheet 14. Vocabulary review, page 1

What does the word mean? Circle the letter of the correct definition of the word in bold.
1. Margo dances in the ballet. She is a dancer. a. kicks a ball b. moves her body to music c. drives a taxi 2. Our baby doesnt crawl anymore. Now he walks and runs. a. jump over things b. drink milk c. move along the floor on his hands and knees 3. Put eggs in the pan. Stir them around in the pan. Then put in the cheese. a. Mix them by turning them around with a spoon. b. Cook them for a long time. c. Break them 4. Sue is online now. a. on a football field b. at her computer c. in her car in traffic 5. This city is safe. It doesnt have crime. a. bad and illegal actions. b. police officers c. dangerous animals 6. My grandfather has high blood pressure, so he doesnt eat food with lot of salt. a. a lot of money b. a medical problem c. a problem with his car 7. Ouch! That stings! The medicine on my skin hurts! a. feels like fire b. tastes bad c. sounds terrible

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Vocabulary Worksheets
Basic English Grammar, 3rd Edition

Chapter 3: Using the Simple Present

Worksheet 14, page 2

8. Superior is the name of one of the five large lakes between Canada and the United States. a. countries b. oceans c. bodies of water with land all around them 1. Please dont lock the door. I dont have my key. a. close b. close and you can open it only with a key c. open 2. A passenger finishes his trip in a taxi. Then he gets out of the taxi. a. enters b. leaves c. sits in

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