Vocabulary 7th grade

Which of these sentences can be completed with the word "signify?"

• The prince bowed to ___ his respect and gratitude.

• I wouldn't __ that insult with an answer.

• The birthday cake was missing one ingredient: _____.

• Can you __ that music a little louder?

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence can be completed with the word "retort?"

• I like to go to a ___ in exotic places.

• Jamal was tempted to come back with a nasty __ to Arlene's insult.

• It's never good to __ to violence.

• The lawyer needs to file this claim in __ court.

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence can be completed with the word "emphasize?"

• Marie tried to ___ with her son's difficult situation.

• The hot weather can ___ dehydration.

• The old car did not __ well when the brakes were applied.

• The trail guide tried to __ the importance of drinking water during long hikes.

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the definition of "assert?"

• to answer a question directly

• to state with confidence

• to make a statement quickly

• to answer a question with a question

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does the word "admonish" mean?

• to scold or correct

• to give someone a test

• to haggle over a price when buying merchandise

• to teach or instruct

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which sentence can be completed with the word "allege?"

• The workers allege that their breaks are too short and that their hours are too long.

• Bob and Sandy allege that the weather is too cold for swimming.

• When will Kofi and Julia meet to allege their differences?

• It's important to allege your questions one at a time.

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which sentence can be completed with the word "acknowledge?"

• The students are trying to __ as much learning as they can before tomorrow's test.

• Sometimes the best you can do in a conflict is just __ your differences.

• Marcy will try to __ the meeting that Samuel added to the calendar.

• It's hard to know how to put ___ into action!

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

When suffix -ive is added to the base word "excess," the new word is "excessive." What is the part of speech of the new word?

• verb

• adverb

• adjective

• preposition

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.6.4D

When suffix -age is added to the base word "wreck," the new word is "wreckage." What is the part of speech of the new word?

• noun

• pronoun

• adjective

• adverb

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Suffix -age and suffix -ive form abstract new words. Think of these examples: pilgrimage, image, supportive, motive. What does abstract mean?

• a word with a meaning that's hard to define

• cannot be known through our five senses

• can only be known through the senses of sight and hearing

• glows in the dark

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E