Grade 7 Spelling Challenge Quiz

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

• awkwird

• awkward

• akward

• awkwerd

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'awkward', which means clumsy or lacking grace. The other options are misspellings and do not represent the correct word.

What is the meaning of the word "genuine"?

• Fake

• Real or authentic

• Funny

• Dangerous

Answer explanation

The word 'genuine' means real or authentic, indicating something that is true and not fake. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Real or authentic'.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: The baker had to ______ the dough before baking the bread.

• knead

• deceive

• pursue

• jeopardy

Answer explanation

The correct word is 'knead' because it refers to the process of working dough to develop gluten, which is essential for baking bread. The other options do not relate to dough preparation.

Which word means "a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country"?

• immigrant

• occupation

• pursuit

• leisure

Answer explanation

The word 'immigrant' specifically refers to a person who moves to a foreign country to live there permanently. The other options do not relate to this definition.

Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly?

• humorous

• leizure

• quantity

• conscious

Answer explanation

The word 'leizure' is spelled incorrectly. The correct spelling is 'leisure'. The other words, 'humorous', 'quantity', and 'conscious', are spelled correctly.

Which word is most similar in meaning to "funny"?

Answer explanation

The word "hilarious" is most similar in meaning to "funny" as both describe something that causes laughter or amusement.