Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

A special means of communication
Words from other languages, I

Many deaf people use a system of gestures, facial expressions, and a hand alphabet to communicate. What is this system called?

To answer the question, read each sentence below. Replace each underlined word or phrase with the word or phrase that has a similar meaning. Choose your answers from the words after each sentence. Write the letter of each answer in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page. You will need to divide the letters into words. Some letters are provided.

1. The wild horse was one of the most beautiful horses Liza had ever seen.

D. waffle

S. haiku

E. mustang

2. We had a great time at the show that had horseback riding, bull riding, and rope tricks.

L. depot

G. rodeo

N. patio

3. To protect ourselves from the sun when we are at the beach, we sit under a device with a dark cover.

A. a waffle

I. an umbrella

H. a yacht

4. We ate salad and noodles with cheese for dinner last night.

G. macaroni

I. waffle

D. patio

5. Lenny arrived at the station just in time for the bus.

N. depot

T. patio

O. haiku

6. We enjoyed an evening cruise on the ship.

E. chef

A. yacht

U. rodeo

7. Gloria cooked a thick batter cake between two metal plates.

I. macaroni

S. haiku

U. waffle

8. Dad set up the hammock on the space outside next to our house.

A. umbrella

S. patio

P. depot

9. We had to write a Japanese poem of 17 syllables for homework.

G. haiku

C. rodeo

R. mustang

10. Mom complimented the cook for our excellent dinners at the restaurant.

U. macaroni

M. waffle

L. chef