7th grade by Gary Soto

Use context clues to determine which word from the box best completes the sentence. Write the word in the space provided. The football coach said the team needed ____________________ and complete commitment to win.

• ferocity

• luck

• relaxation

• indifference

Use context clues to determine which word from the box best completes the sentence. Write the word in the space provided. Knowing that Teresa was nearby, Victor would ____________________ in the hallway instead of going straight to class.

• linger

• rush

• sprint

• dash

Use context clues to determine which word from the box best completes the sentence. Write the word in the space provided. When Michael scowled, his upper lip would ____________________ slightly, although the rest of his face was did not move.

• quiver

• twitch

• smile

• frown

Use context clues to determine which word from the box best completes the sentence. Write the word in the space provided. The student raised her hand confidently, but when she realized she did not know the answer, she put it down ____________________.

• sheepishly

• boldly

• quickly

• happily

Use context clues to determine which word from the box best completes the sentence. Write the word in the space provided. Mr. Lucas was a ____________________ man, but he was light on his feet.

• portly

• slim

• tiny

• fragile

Use context clues to determine which word from the box best completes the sentence. Write the word in the space provided. The speech was unclear when Michael and Teresa spoke in ____________________, so they decided to speak one at a time.

• unison

• whispers

• silence

• chaos

For each word in the first column, find a word or phrase in the second column that has the OPPOSITE meaning. Write the letter of that phrase on the line. Ferocity

• C. boldly

• D. gentleness

• E. stay still

• A. separately

• B. hurry away

For each word in the first column, find a word or phrase in the second column that has the OPPOSITE meaning. Write the letter of that phrase on the line. Linger

• D. gentleness

• C. boldly

• E. stay still

• A. separately

• B. hurry away

For each word in the first column, find a word or phrase in the second column that has the OPPOSITE meaning. Write the letter of that phrase on the line. Portly

• B. hurry away

• F. slim

• C. boldly

• A. separately

• D. gentleness

For each word in the first column, find a word or phrase in the second column that has the OPPOSITE meaning. Write the letter of that phrase on the line. Quiver

• E. stay still

• A. separately

• B. hurry away

• D. gentleness

• C. boldly