Timed Drill
📖 Learn
In this lesson, you will practice answering vocabulary questions quickly. On real tests like the SAT and ACT, you have a time limit. Practicing with a timer helps you get faster!
Why Practice with a Timer?
- Build Speed: The more you practice, the faster you get.
- Stay Calm: When you practice with time, tests feel less scary.
- Trust Yourself: You learn to pick answers without second-guessing.
Goal: Try to answer each question in about 20-30 seconds. That is enough time to read and think!
How to Use a Timer
- Ask a grown-up to help you set a timer (or use a clock)
- Try to finish all 12 questions in 6 minutes
- Do not worry if you run out of time - keep practicing!
💡 Examples
Here is how to think quickly about a question.
Fast Thinking Example
[Picture of the sun]
Which word matches?
- A) moon
- B) star
- C) sun
- D) cloud
Fast Thinking: I see something yellow and bright. It is round. That is the sun! Answer: C
Time: about 15 seconds
When You Are Not Sure
The rabbit can _____ very fast.
- A) fly
- B) hop
- C) swim
- D) slide
Fast Thinking: Rabbits do not fly or swim. They move by hopping! Answer: B
Time: about 20 seconds
✏️ Practice
TIMED DRILL: Set a timer for 6 minutes. Try to finish all 12 questions!
Ready? Set your timer for 6:00 minutes. GO!
1. [Picture of rain] Which word matches?
- A) snow
- B) rain
- C) wind
- D) sun
2. Find the picture for FAST
- A) [Snail]
- B) [Turtle]
- C) [Cheetah running]
- D) [Sloth]
3. The frog can _____ into the pond.
- A) fly
- B) jump
- C) roll
- D) slide
4. [Picture of ice cream] This food is:
- A) hot
- B) cold
- C) spicy
- D) sour
5. Find the picture for SMALL
- A) [Elephant]
- B) [Whale]
- C) [Ant]
- D) [Giraffe]
6. We sleep at _____.
- A) morning
- B) noon
- C) afternoon
- D) night
7. [Picture of someone laughing] This person feels:
- A) sad
- B) angry
- C) happy
- D) scared
8. Find the picture for WET
- A) [Desert]
- B) [Puddle]
- C) [Fire]
- D) [Dry towel]
9. A baby _____ when it is hungry.
- A) laughs
- B) sleeps
- C) cries
- D) dances
10. [Picture of a leaf falling] This happens in:
- A) summer
- B) fall
- C) winter
- D) spring
11. Find the picture for SOFT
- A) [Rock]
- B) [Pillow]
- C) [Brick]
- D) [Metal]
12. We use an umbrella when it _____.
- A) snows
- B) rains
- C) shines
- D) blows
STOP! How did you do? Check your answers below.
✅ Check Your Understanding
Answer these questions about timed practice.
1. Why is it good to practice with a timer?
2. About how many seconds should you spend on each question?
3. How many questions did you finish in 6 minutes?
Practice Answers
1. B (rain) | 2. C (Cheetah) | 3. B (jump) | 4. B (cold) | 5. C (Ant) | 6. D (night) | 7. C (happy) | 8. B (Puddle) | 9. C (cries) | 10. B (fall) | 11. B (Pillow) | 12. B (rains)
How Did You Do?
- 10-12 correct: Excellent! You are a speed star!
- 7-9 correct: Great job! Keep practicing!
- 4-6 correct: Good start! Try again to get faster.
- 0-3 correct: No worries! Practice makes perfect!
🚀 Next Steps
- Try the drill again tomorrow - see if you get faster!
- Ask someone to time you while you practice
- Move on to Review Your Mistakes to learn from any errors