7th Grade Vocabulary Challenge-Study Hall

Which word is a synonym for "happy"?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Angry

• Tired

What is the antonym of "ancient"?

• Old

• Modern

• Antique

• Historic

Choose the word that best fits the context: "The _______ child shared his toys with everyone."

• Greedy

• Generous

• Selfish

• Stingy

The word "biology" comes from the Greek words "bios" meaning life and "logos" meaning study. What does "biology" mean?

• Study of rocks

• Study of life

• Study of stars

• Study of water

Which pair of words are homophones?

• Bear, Bare

• Read, Read

• Lead, Lead

• Close, Close

What does the prefix "un-" mean in the word "unhappy"?

• Very

• Not

• Again

• Before

Match the following figurative language types with their examples:

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• Simile

• As brave as a lion.

• Personification

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

• Metaphor

• The classroom was a zoo.

• Hyperbole

Which word is a synonym for "brave"?

• Cowardly

• Fearful

• Courageous

• Timid

What is the antonym of "increase"?

• Grow

• Expand

• Decrease

• Enlarge

The scientist made a (a)   discovery.

• Boring
• Ordinary
• Remarkable
• Usual