Public Knowledge Worksheet
Vocabulary in Action
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Public Knowledge Worksheet
Explore the word public: information, records, and announcements open for anyone to see and know.
Focus Word: public (adjective) — Open, visible, or accessible to everyone in a community; not kept secret, hidden, or restricted to private individuals.
Opposites: private, confidential, classified Examples: public notice, public library, public record
A Matching Expressions
Write the matching letter in the blank next to each number.
1. Public Record
2. Public Knowledge
3. Public Notice
4. Made Public
A. Facts that almost anyone in a group or town already knows.
B. Released or revealed so all citizens can read or inspect it.
C. Official documents kept by the government that citizens may see.
D. A written bulletin displayed where all citizens can read it.
B Context Practice
Fill in each blank with: public, publicly, or publicized.
The school board posted the bus schedule on their website so it became information for all parents and students.
The science museum announced that admission would be free during the summer holiday.
Town officials widely the upcoming bridge repair so drivers could plan alternate routes.
C Public or Private Information?
Check the correct box for each item.
| Information Item | Public | Private |
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| 1. The operating hours posted on the front doors of City Hall | | |
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| 2. Your personal email password and security questions |
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| 3. The weather forecast broadcast on the evening news |
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| 4. A private journal entry about your weekend thoughts |
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D Sentence Writing Challenge
Write an original sentence using the word public.
Describe a piece of information (such as an announcement, scores, or meeting minutes) that is open for everyone to see.
