Vocabulary Skills for 7th Graders

What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

• Kind and charitable; showing goodwill.

• Selfish and greedy; showing hostility.

• Deceitful and manipulative; showing malice.

• Indifferent and apathetic; lacking concern.

Choose the synonym for 'happy': a) sad b) joyful c) angry

• joyful

• frustrated

• disappointed

• bored

What is the antonym of 'difficult'?

• arduous

• challenging

• easy

• complex

Use 'meticulous' in a sentence that shows its meaning.

• He was meticulous about his messy room, never cleaning it.

• The chef was meticulous in preparing a quick meal without any care.

• The student was meticulous in finishing his homework in a hurry.

• The artist was meticulous in her painting, ensuring every brushstroke was perfect.

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

• the same as

• not or opposite of

• to increase

• to change

Identify the suffix in the word 'carefully'.

• -fully

• -ly

• -fullying

• -care

Which word is a synonym for 'quick'?

• slow

• lethargic

• swift

• sluggish

What does 'dismal' mean in the context of a rainy day?

• Clear and pleasant

• Gloomy or depressing.

• Warm and sunny

• Bright and cheerful

What is the relationship between 'educate' and 'education'?

• 'Educate' and 'education' are synonyms.

• 'Educate' is the action; 'education' is the result.

• 'Educate' refers to a place; 'education' refers to a person.

• 'Education' is the action; 'educate' is the result.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'The teacher was very _______ in explaining the lesson.'

• confusing

• vague

• ambiguous

• clear