Worksheets7th Grade Advanced Literacy Pre Assessment
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 3hrs 16mins
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Class
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1.
CONNOTATION:
Lawyers can help people who have been taken advantage of by big companies but most of the time people have such a negative connotation about the word lawyers because they always compare them to snakes.
Lawyers can help people who have been taken advantage of by big companies but most of the time people have such a negative connotation about the word lawyers because they always compare them to snakes.
a)
way of looking at things
b)
when you associate an idea with another idea
c)
a joke
d)
a way of doing things
2.
OPRESS:
When the new king took power he forced the common people to work in the mines. The king oppressed his people threatening those who disobeyed with harsh punishments.
When the new king took power he forced the common people to work in the mines. The king oppressed his people threatening those who disobeyed with harsh punishments.
a)
to keep something down using power
b)
honored and celebrated
c)
curious and unsure
d)
untrustworthy
3.
VIEWPOINT:
Stephanie wasn't from around here. She didn't share the same viewpoint as others who grew up living on the farm. It was nothing like the city that she was used to.
Stephanie wasn't from around here. She didn't share the same viewpoint as others who grew up living on the farm. It was nothing like the city that she was used to.
a)
way of seeing things
b)
being angry or upset
c)
a type of sunglasses
d)
A point somewhere really high up
4.
ACQUIRE:
With the world at risk, the secret agent only had one job. That was to acquire the briefcase. If she could do that she would save the world but would she be too late? That was the question on everyone's mind.
With the world at risk, the secret agent only had one job. That was to acquire the briefcase. If she could do that she would save the world but would she be too late? That was the question on everyone's mind.
a)
to hide from sight
b)
break apart
c)
sell
d)
to get or come in control of
5.
CONCUR:
I did not agree with my neighbor at first but eventually after I was exposed to some evidence I did concur with them that something needed to be done before the situation got worse.
I did not agree with my neighbor at first but eventually after I was exposed to some evidence I did concur with them that something needed to be done before the situation got worse.
a)
to disagree with someone
b)
to agree with someone
c)
to argue with someone
d)
to question someone
6.
MURKY:
We were warned before we left. As the boat set sail it we into murky waters. The crew was scared. Without any light house it would be difficult to navigate the waters.
We were warned before we left. As the boat set sail it we into murky waters. The crew was scared. Without any light house it would be difficult to navigate the waters.
a)
haunted or cursed
b)
full of fish
c)
dark and gloomy
d)
rough and rocky
7.
ERODE:
People feared that the future of the internet would erode traditional printed newspapers and magazines. They were right as most of those things are now found on the internet instead of in stores.
People feared that the future of the internet would erode traditional printed newspapers and magazines. They were right as most of those things are now found on the internet instead of in stores.
a)
absorb into
b)
gradually wear away at
c)
to help grow
d)
change how we think
8.
EVALUATE:
After weeks of debate the jury evaluated all of the evidence and came up with a verdict. The jury had found the man not guilty.
After weeks of debate the jury evaluated all of the evidence and came up with a verdict. The jury had found the man not guilty.
a)
to guess
b)
to assume
c)
to judge
d)
to know
9.
CONFLICT:
As a teenager Lucy had to walk the long way home. It would have been easier if she cut through the park but she wanted to avoid a conflict with the gang of kids that hung out there.
As a teenager Lucy had to walk the long way home. It would have been easier if she cut through the park but she wanted to avoid a conflict with the gang of kids that hung out there.
a)
to party or be festive with
b)
to fight or clash with
c)
to do something someone shouldn't
d)
to be teased or made fun of
10.
RESOLVE:
The town dam was beginning to crack and water started to leak. The Mayor needs to resolve this problem quickly before the dam breaks and water floods the town.
The town dam was beginning to crack and water started to leak. The Mayor needs to resolve this problem quickly before the dam breaks and water floods the town.
a)
to solve
b)
to perdict
c)
to beg
d)
to think
11.
RESOLVE:
Stephanie wasn't sure if she would ever find her parents . She wanted to believe that they were okay even though she knew so many were not. The letter from her mother saying she was okay strengthened her resolve to find her.
Stephanie wasn't sure if she would ever find her parents . She wanted to believe that they were okay even though she knew so many were not. The letter from her mother saying she was okay strengthened her resolve to find her.
a)
determination to do something
b)
feelings of giving up
c)
being pushed away
d)
to be forgotten
12.
FLAW:
Sometimes you can get a discount on clothing if you can show the cashier that the item has a flaw on it.
Sometimes you can get a discount on clothing if you can show the cashier that the item has a flaw on it.
a)
an imperfection or mistake
b)
the wrong price listed
c)
to make a deal
d)
an example of beauty
13.
LETHAL:
When traveling in the desert you need to be careful of more than just the weather. You have to watch out for the snakes and scorpions. One bite from a snake could prove to be lethal.
When traveling in the desert you need to be careful of more than just the weather. You have to watch out for the snakes and scorpions. One bite from a snake could prove to be lethal.
a)
something that tickles
b)
something that stings
c)
able to cause death
d)
able to heal
14.
ELEMENT:
One element of the play was where Juliet and Romeo finally get to share a kiss and another one would be where Romeo gives his life for Juliet.
One element of the play was where Juliet and Romeo finally get to share a kiss and another one would be where Romeo gives his life for Juliet.
a)
part of nothing
b)
part of something
c)
the beginning of something
d)
the end of something
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