Year 7 Vs Year 8 Quiz

For each question, find the sentence that has a mistake in capitalization or punctuation. If you find no mistakes, mark choice d.

• He’s the best dancer in the school.

• We were planning to go, but the meeting was canceled.

• “Okay,” she said, I’ll go with you.”

• No mistakes.

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?     pensive

• oppressed

• caged

• thoughtful

• happy

 Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided? detest  

• argue

• hate

• discover

• reveal

Answer explanation

to detest means to feel intense or violent dislike, or to hate.

Which of these words is closest in meaning to the word provided?

remote 

• automatic

• distant

• savage

• mean

Answer explanation

remote means faraway, or distant.

A feckless teammate would likely ____. 

• come in first place in most races.

• attend every practice.

• show no enthusiasm for the sport or competition.

• be the team captain.

Answer explanation

To be feckless is to demonstrate a lack of purpose or vitality.

  If you were a libertine, you might ___.

• become a freedom fighter defending the principles of democracy.

• intentionally drive the wrong way down a one-way street.

• adhere to the rules and laws governing the liberty you enjoy.

• not drink anything containing alcohol.

Answer explanation

A libertine is someone who acts in an immoral or irresponsible way.

A renegade soldier would likely  _____.

• be admired by his fellow soldiers.

• be recognized for bravery.

• suffer from debilitating injuries.

• desert his unit.

Answer explanation

A renegade is one who deserts a group or cause.

Read the following sentences carefully. Decide which answer best describes the italicized vocabulary word and circle the letter of the correct answer.  

 If you had a rogue for a roommate, you might expect him to _____.

• work diligently to keep his grades up.

• keep his room sparkling clean.

• steal your homework and turn it in as his own.

• be very religious.

Answer explanation

A rogue is a dishonest, unprincipled person.

Read the following sentences carefully. Decide which answer best describes the italicized vocabulary word and circle the letter of the correct answer.  

  A boor would be likely to______ .

• be the life of the party.

• be a gracious host or hostess.

• interrupt everyone’s conversation at the dinner table.

• be quiet and reserved.

Answer explanation

A boor is a crude and offensive person; someone who is ill-mannered.

For each question, find the sentence that has a mistake in capitalization or punctuation. If you find no mistakes, mark choice d.

• Colds like many other viruses are highly contagious.

• Call me when you feel better.

• Did you wash your hands, Michael?

• No mistakes.

Answer explanation

The phrase like many other viruses should be set off by commas because it is a nonessential element in the sentence.