Vocabulary Test 2: Grade 7

Which sentence correctly uses the word "dogma"?

• The scientist's new theory quickly became the dogma of the research community.

• She decided to dogma her way through the crowd.

• The dogma of the car was evident in its sleek design.

• He tried to dogma the computer into working.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

What does the word "futility" mean in the context of the following sentence? "Despite his efforts, he felt a sense of futility in trying to change their minds."

• Anger

• Uselessness

• Excitement

• Success

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the sentence where "despondent" is used correctly.

• The team was despondent after winning the championship.

• She was despondent over the loss of her pet.

• The despondent cake was the highlight of the party.

• They decided to despondent the meeting until everyone arrived.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which of the following jobs would NOT be considered "menial"?

• Washing dishes in a restaurant

• Conducting heart surgery

• Cleaning hotel rooms

• Mowing lawns

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the best way to "placate" someone who is upset?

• Ignore them

• Argue with them

• Offer them a sincere apology

• Challenge them to a game

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word describes something that is ordinary and not distinctive in any way?

• Nondescript

• Expendable

• Beneficial

• Curate

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The word "expendable" is best used in which context?

• A cherished family heirloom

• Supplies that can be easily replaced

• A unique piece of art

• An irreplaceable team member

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What does "callow" mean in the context of describing a person?

• Experienced and wise

• Young and inexperienced

• Old and frail

• Strong and capable

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CCSS.L.3.2F

The word "ideology" is derived from which language?

• Arabic

• Greek

• Hebrew

• Spanish

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of the word "affirm"?

• To affirm a friend's belief in their abilities

• To affirm the door was locked by checking it twice

• To affirm a seat at the concert by purchasing a ticket

• To affirm a cake by baking it at the right temperature

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CCSS.L.5.5C