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Vocabulary Worksheet Answer Key

Instructions:

Match the word with it's definition by writing the correct word in the blank in front of each sentence. Each word will only be used once.

Vocabulary Words

Definitions

1. Phonetic alphabet Names used instead of just saying a letter. This is used so that misunderstandings are avoided. For instance a 'M' and 'N' can sound the same, but using this instead of saying the letters will make sure you are understood.
2. close up This is what it is called when the answering pennant is raised to the top of the flag pole. It means that the message has been understood.
3. pennant Flags that are used for signaling on a boat.
4. Language barrier When people have trouble communicating because they speak different languages. Pennants can help to bridge this difficulty.
5. International Flag Signaling A method boats can use to communicate with each other.
6. at the dip The position that an answering pennant is put in when the signal flags have been seen, but not read yet.
7. International Code of Signals A system of abbreviations, where each flag has a meaning besides the letter it represents. This enables sailors to quickly get across important messages without worrying about language barriers.
8. Answering pennant A flag used to mean "I have seen your massage."
9. Repeat flag There are three of these flags that mean to repeat a letter that has already been used. These flags are needed because only one copy of each flag is kept on board a boat at the same time.

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