Grade 7 Spelling and Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

• ancester

• ancestor

• anscestor

• ansestor

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'ancestor', which refers to a person from whom one is descended. The other options contain misspellings.

What is the meaning of the word "banquet"?

• A small snack

• A large formal meal

• A type of dance

• A musical instrument

Answer explanation

The word "banquet" refers to a large formal meal, often held to celebrate a special occasion. This distinguishes it from a small snack, a type of dance, or a musical instrument, making "a large formal meal" the correct choice.

Which word means "to remove or get rid of"?

• eliminate

• launch

• deceive

• opponent

Answer explanation

The word 'eliminate' means to remove or get rid of something. The other options do not convey this meaning, making 'eliminate' the correct choice.

Choose the correct spelling:

• fortunet

• fortunate

• fortunait

• fortunete

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'fortunate', which means having good luck or favorable circumstances. The other options are misspellings and do not represent the correct word.

Which word is a synonym for "authentic"?

• hostile

• genuine

• opponent

• cautious

Answer explanation

The word 'genuine' means real or authentic, making it a perfect synonym for 'authentic'. The other options, 'hostile', 'opponent', and 'cautious', do not convey the same meaning.

What is the antonym of "hostile"?

• friendly

• immense

• reliable

• opponent

Answer explanation

The antonym of "hostile" is "friendly". While "hostile" indicates aggression or unfriendliness, "friendly" conveys warmth and kindness, making it the direct opposite.

Which word best fits the sentence: "The rocket will _______ at noon"?

• justice

• launch

• banquet

• deceive

Answer explanation

The word 'launch' best fits the sentence as it refers to the act of sending a rocket into space. The other options do not relate to the context of a rocket's operation.

Select the sentence that uses "cautious" correctly.

• She was cautious and looked both ways before crossing the street.

• He was cautious and ran as fast as he could into the busy road.

• The cautious meal was delicious.

• The cautious was a type of animal.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She was cautious and looked both ways before crossing the street.' It uses 'cautious' appropriately to describe careful behavior, while the other options misuse the term.

Which word would you use to describe something very large?

• immense

• opponent

• reliable

• justice

Answer explanation

The word 'immense' specifically means very large or vast, making it the correct choice to describe something of significant size. The other options do not relate to size.

Which of the following sentences uses "deceive" correctly?

• She tried to deceive her friend by telling the truth.

• He tried to deceive his parents by lying about his grades.

• The deceive was very tasty.

• Deceive is a type of celebration.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'He tried to deceive his parents by lying about his grades.' because it accurately uses 'deceive' to mean to mislead or trick someone, which aligns with the context of lying.