Mastering 7th Grade Spelling Skills

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

• accomodate

• accommodate

• acommodate

• accomadate

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'accommodate', which includes two 'c's and two 'm's. The other options contain common misspellings.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of the word "grateful"?

• Feeling angry

• Feeling thankful

• Feeling tired

• Feeling confused

Answer explanation

The word "grateful" means feeling thankful. It expresses appreciation for kindness or benefits received, making "Feeling thankful" the correct choice among the options provided.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word means "to see or become aware of something"?

• perceive

• embarrass

• vacuum

• relevant

Answer explanation

The word 'perceive' means to see or become aware of something, making it the correct choice. The other options do not convey this meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Choose the word that is spelled correctly:

• neccessary

• necessary

• necesary

• nessessary

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'necessary', which means required or essential. The other options contain common misspellings of the word.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Which of the following sentences uses the word "foreign" correctly?

• She bought a foreign car from another country.

• He foreigned his homework last night.

• The foreign is very delicious.

• I will foreign my shoes.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She bought a foreign car from another country.' Here, 'foreign' accurately describes the car as being from another country, while the other options misuse the word.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

Select the word that best completes the sentence: "It is __________ to bring your textbook to class every day."

• vacuum

• thorough

• necessary

• grateful

Answer explanation

The word 'necessary' best completes the sentence as it indicates the importance of bringing the textbook to class. The other options do not convey this meaning effectively.

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Which word would you use to describe something that is important to the topic being discussed?

• relevant

• vacuum

• embarrass

• foreign

Answer explanation

The word 'relevant' means something that is closely connected or important to the topic being discussed. The other options do not convey this meaning, making 'relevant' the correct choice.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word comes from the Latin word "vacuum," meaning "empty"?

• vacuum

• thorough

• grateful

• perceive

Answer explanation

The word 'vacuum' directly comes from the Latin 'vacuum,' which means 'empty.' It is the only option that retains this etymological connection, making it the correct answer.

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

Which sentence best demonstrates the difference between "definitely" and "defiantly"?

• I will definitely finish my homework before dinner.

• I will defiantly finish my homework before dinner.

• I will definitely and defiantly finish my homework before dinner.

• I will finish my homework before dinner, definitely and defiantly.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'I will definitely finish my homework before dinner,' uses 'definitely' to express certainty. In contrast, 'defiantly' implies a rebellious attitude, which is not appropriate in this context.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Read the sentence and choose the best word to fill in the blank: "To avoid mistakes, you should check your work in a __________ manner."

• foreign

• thorough

• grateful

• vacuum

Answer explanation

The best word to fill in the blank is 'thorough.' Checking your work in a thorough manner means being careful and detailed, which helps avoid mistakes. The other options do not fit the context.

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CCSS.L.5.5C