Vocabulary Quiz for Grade 7

What does 'Hysterical' mean?

• A) A state of calmness

• B) A state of extreme distress, agitation, or laughter that is out of someone's control

• C) A state of happiness

• D) A state of confusion.

Fill in the blank: 'Photogenic' means looking attractive in _______.

• paintings

• photographs or on film

• drawings

• sculptures

What does 'Imperceptibly' mean?

• Something is happening so little that it's hard to notice

• Something is happening very loudly

• Something is happening very quickly

• Something is happening very slowly

Fill in the blank: 'Technically' means according to the _______ of something.

• emotions

• facts or exact meaning

• opinions

• guesses

What does 'Preposterous' mean?

• Completely reasonable

• Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous

• Very likely

• Very common

Fill in the blank: 'Ghastly' means causing great _______.

• joy

• horror, fear, or fright

• excitement

• boredom

Fill in the blank: 'Genuinely' means saying something in the most _______ way.

• dishonest

• honest and truthful

• confusing

• unclear

What does 'Pestering' mean?

• To help someone

• To trouble or annoy someone with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions

• To ignore someone

• To praise someone

What does 'Deception' mean?

• The act of telling the truth

• The act of purposefully causing someone to believe something that is not true

• The act of telling a fib

• The act of being mean

Yes or No:

Read over the sentence below and determine if the vocab word is being used correctly.

I can "genuinely" say that I wouldn't mind if you borrowed my new shirt. It would look great on you!

• Yes, the word "ghastly" is being used correctly in this sentence

• No, the word "ghastly" is not being used correctly in this sentence