HMH Unit 2 Vocabulary- SMS

Read the following sentence: "The mascot led the team onto the field, waving its flag with pride." What is the meaning of the word "mascot" as used in the sentence?

• A type of flag

• A person, animal, or object that represents a group

• A coach

• A referee

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VA.LA.7.RV.1.A

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• The sun smiled down on us.

• The leaves danced in the breeze.

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VA.LA.7.RL.1.A

Which Latin root means "to carry"?

• port

• dict

• scrib

• spect

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VA.LA.7.RV.1.A

Read the following passage: "First, gather all your materials. Next, mix the ingredients in a bowl. Then, pour the mixture into a pan. Finally, bake for 30 minutes." What organizational pattern is used in this passage?

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

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VA.LA.7.DSR.E

Which of the following is a text feature that helps readers locate information quickly?

• Metaphor

• Subheading

• Theme

• Plot

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VA.LA.7.RI.2.A

Read the following sentence: "After the argument, Maria felt isolated from her clique." What does the word "clique" mean in this context?

• A large group of people

• A small, exclusive group of friends

• A type of food

• A school club

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VA.LA.7.RV.1.A

Read the following passage: "Many students find it difficult to wholly immerse themselves in their studies when they are distracted by their phones." What does the word "wholly" mean as used in the passage?

• Partially

• Completely

• Quickly

• Rarely

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VA.LA.7.RV.1.A

Which of the following best describes a static character?

• A character who changes significantly throughout the story

• A character who remains the same throughout the story

• A character who is the main villain

• A character who narrates the story

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VA.LA.7.RL.1.A

Read the following passage: "To negotiate a mutual agreement, both parties must be willing to compromise." Which word from the passage means "shared by two or more people"?

• Negotiate

• Mutual

• Compromise

• Agreement

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VA.LA.7.RV.1.A

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The river was as cold as ice.

• The leaves danced in the wind.

• The mountain was tall and strong.

• The sun was a golden coin.

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VA.LA.7.RL.1.A