Vocabulary Challenge for Grade 7

Define 'adequate' and use it in a sentence.

• The resources provided were irrelevant for completing the project.

• The resources provided were insufficient for completing the project.

• The resources provided were adequate for completing the project.

• The resources provided were excessive for completing the project.

What is the meaning of 'advocacy'? Provide an example.

• Advocacy is the act of supporting a cause or policy; for example, campaigning for environmental protection.

• Advocacy is the process of making laws; for example, drafting new legislation for healthcare.

• Advocacy means to oppose a policy; for example, protesting against renewable energy initiatives.

• Advocacy is the act of ignoring a cause; for example, avoiding discussions about climate change.

Explain the term 'cause' in your own words.

• A cause is the reason something happens.

• A cause is a type of effect.

• A cause is a synonym for consequence.

• A cause is an idea that people support

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

• He was charitable with his time by ignoring the needs of others.

• She received a charitable award for her business success.

• She made a charitable donation to the local food bank to help those less fortunate.

• The charitable organization focused on profit maximization.

What does 'consequently' mean? Use it in a context.

• Consequently means to agree; for example, 'She said yes; consequently, they celebrated.'

• Consequently means to argue; for example, 'He argued his point; consequently, they debated.'

• Consequently means as a result; for example, 'It rained heavily last night; consequently, the match was postponed.'

• Consequently means to ignore; for example, 'They ignored the warning; consequently, they were surprised.'

Define 'developed' and give an example of its use.

• A developed country is one that has a high standard of living, advanced technological infrastructure, and a strong economy, such as Japan.

• A developed country is one that primarily relies on agriculture, like India.

• A developed country is characterized by a lack of technological infrastructure, such as Afghanistan.

• A developed country is one with a low standard of living, like Somalia.

What is a 'donation'? How is it different from 'funding'?

• A donation is a voluntary gift, while funding is financial support often tied to specific projects or outcomes.

• A donation is a loan that must be repaid.

• Funding is always a gift without conditions.

• A donation is a mandatory payment for services.

Explain the word 'defect' and use it in a sentence.

• There was a defect in the marketing strategy.

• The defect was fixed before the product launch.

• The product was praised for its excellent design.

• The product was recalled due to a serious defect in its design.

What does 'funding' refer to in a non-profit context?

• Funding is the act of promoting awareness for a non-profit's mission.

• Funding refers to the financial resources raised to support a non-profit's activities.

• Funding refers to the physical space used by a non-profit organization.

• Funding is the process of volunteering time for a cause.

Define 'fundraising' and provide an example of an event.

• An example of fundraising is a corporate meeting.

• Fundraising is the act of selling products for profit.

• Fundraising is the process of gathering contributions to support a cause. An example is a charity gala dinner.

• Fundraising is a method of investing money in stocks.