Grade 7 Unit 4 Week 2 Vocabulary Quiz

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "chastise" in the following sentence: "The teacher had to chastise the student for not completing his homework on time."

• Praise

• Scold

• Ignore

• Reward

Identify the synonym of "petulantly" from the options below.

• Cheerfully

• Irritably

• Calmly

• Joyfully

Which of the following words is an antonym of "interdependence"?

• Cooperation

• Independence

• Connection

• Reliance

Create a sentence using the word "chortled" that shows its meaning through context clues.

• The baby chortled with delight when she saw the bubbles floating in the air.

• The baby chortled with anger when she saw the bubbles floating in the air.

• The baby chortled with fear when she saw the bubbles floating in the air.

• The baby chortled with sadness when she saw the bubbles floating in the air.

Summarize the following text using the word "reprieve": "The prisoner was granted a temporary delay of his execution, giving him a chance to appeal his case."

• The prisoner received a reprieve, allowing him to appeal his case.

• The prisoner was executed without delay.

• The prisoner was denied a reprieve and executed immediately.

• The prisoner was granted a permanent release.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "prodded" in the following sentence: "She prodded her friend to speak up during the meeting."

• Ignored

• Encouraged

• Discouraged

• Silenced

Identify the synonym of "aptitude" from the options below.

• Inability

• Skill

• Disinterest

• Weakness

Which of the following words is an antonym of "chastise"?

• Criticize

• Praise

• Punish

• Reprimand

Create a sentence using the word "interdependence" that shows its meaning through context clues.

• The interdependence of the two companies led to their mutual success.

• The interdependence of the two companies led to their downfall.

• The interdependence of the two companies was irrelevant to their success.

• The interdependence of the two companies caused them to compete fiercely.

Summarize the following text using the word "petulantly": "The child threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way, crossing his arms and pouting."

• The child petulantly accepted the situation.

• The child petulantly threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way.

• The child petulantly smiled and moved on.

• The child petulantly ignored the situation.