Question

vocabulary chapter #10
five words in context
in the space provided, circle the meaning closest to that of each boldfaced word. use the context of the sentences to help you figure out each words meaning.

1. boundary

noun
when i grew up, i lived on the boundary of three different school districts.
we put up a fence as a boundary in our yard to keep the dog from escaping.
a. a building b. a limit c. a sculpture

1. idle

adjective
my grandmother used to say, \idle hands make trouble.\ she meant that bored and inactive kids caused problems.
sometimes, after a long day, i need an idle evening when i can just sit and relax.
a. busy b. active c. lazy

1. immobilize

verb
a cast is meant to immobilize a broken bone so that it can heal correctly.
is there something that just totally stops you in your tracks and immobilizes you?
a. to free b. to stop from moving c. to release

1. omniscient

adjective
an omniscient narrator knows all of the characters thoughts.
sometimes i pretend to be omniscient but soon my sons will realize that i dont actually know everything.
a. knowing some b. knowing all c. seeing a lot

1. transfer

verb
paypal and venmo have made it super easy to transfer money without needing to have cash on hand.
transferring schools can be a scary experience. you dont always know what youre moving into.
a. to move b. to keep c. to hold

Explanation:

1. For "Boundary", the context mentions living on the boundary of school districts and a fence as a boundary to keep a dog. A boundary is like a limit.
2. For "Idle", the context talks about idle hands (inactive) and an idle evening (relaxing, not busy/active). "Lazy" (inactive) fits.
3. For "Immobilize", a cast is to stop a broken bone from moving and something that stops you in your tracks. "To stop from moving" is correct.
4. For "Omniscient", an omniscient narrator knows all characters' thoughts and pretending to know everything. "Knowing all" is right.
5. For "Transfer", transferring money (move money) and transferring schools (move schools). "To move" is the meaning.

Answer:

1. b. a limit
2. c. lazy
3. b. to stop from moving
4. b. knowing all
5. a. to move