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WorksheetsGRADE 7 - MAR 2022 - EXAM GRAMMAR
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
A synonym is a word:
similar to that of another word
the opposite meaning to that of another word
a notion of a word
an opinion about the meaning of a word
You can find synonyms predominantly in the following two places:
magazines
dictionary and a thesaurus
newspaper
on the internet
Which of the following word pairs are synonyms:
satisfy/please
occasionally/sometimes
rob/steal
all of the above
An antonym is a word:
superlative
Imperative
with a meaning opposite to that of another word
Exclamatory
Which of the following word pairs are synonyms:
hot/melt
accurate/correct
similar/different
shake/bake
A denotation is called:
a fact about a specific subject
expresses a realistic view on a matter
gives a command or direction
a words dictionary meaning
A connotation is:
an expression of one’s personal opinions
the images or feelings you connect to a word to add finer shade of meaning.
the thoughts of imagination
gives a command or direction
TRUE or FALSE
An analogy is a comparison based on similarities between some things.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
Analogies cannot be used to explain unfamiliar words, subject or ideas in terms of familiar ones.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
Analogy - A handle to a mug is as a hilt is to a clock.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
Analogy – The relationship between a handle and a mug? A handle is the part designed for holding a mug.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
Analogy – The relationship between a hilt and a sword? A hilt is the blade of a sword.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
Analogy – The relationship between a horse and a mane? A horse has a mane, the long hair along the top and sides of its neck.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
Homonym – Are words that have the same spelling and sound but have different meanings.
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE
Homophone – Are words that don’t sound alike and have the same meanings and spellings.
TRUE
FALSE
Select the correct homonym / homophone
To call someone on the phone / A band on a finger.
slab
call
ring
Select the correct homonym / homophone
To have got up / A type of flower
rose
dove
sprung
Select the correct homonym / homophone
Piece of equipment you used in some sports / The name of an animal.
cat
rat
bat
Select the correct homonym / homophone
Its / It’s / not pleasant to have to cope with the summer heat without an aircon when sleeping at night.
Its
It's
Select the correct homonym / homophone
They’re / Their / There the ones that captured King Kong during their Amazon adventure.
They're
Their
There
Select the correct homonym / homophone
The truck was stationery / stationary when the load of vegetables fell off its trailer next to the road.
stationery
stationary
Select the correct homonym / homophone
The truck was stationery / stationary when the load of vegetables fell off its trailer next to the road.
stationery
stationary
Select the correct homonym / homophone
Smart or intelligent / Filled with light
light
night
bright
tight
Select the correct homonym / homophone
A game of sport / Small wooden stick used for lighting fires
match
attached
burning
alluring
Select the correct homonym / homophone
It went positively / A structure made to access water underground
negative
access
destress
well
Critical Vocabulary
Select the correct meaning of the word:
"Observation"
Not making time for your studies.
Taking a reading of the distance travelled.
The action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone.
Critical Vocabulary
Select the correct meaning of the word:
"Apathy"
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
A lot of interest and enthusiasm.
Suffering from a severe headache.
Critical Vocabulary
Select the correct meaning of the word:
"Mandatory"
Not required by law or mandate, compulsory.
A delicious flavor of nuts used in pastry.
Required by law or mandate; compulsory.
Critical Vocabulary
Select the correct meaning of the word:
"Enterprising"
A brand of cold meats
A company that sells wholesale products.
Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness.
Critical Vocabulary
Select the correct meaning of the word:
"Flammable"
A safe, non-flammable adhesive
Easily set on fire
The way in which ice is formed
Critical Vocabulary
Select the correct meaning of the word:
"Taper"
Diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end
Increases in thickness towards one end
The thickness is evenly spread from one end to the other
Critical Vocabulary
Select the correct meaning of the word:
"Municipal"
The internal parts of a car battery
The main branch of government
Relating to a town or district or its governing body
Critical Vocabulary
Select the correct meaning of the word:
"Superfluity"
The name of the largest gem ever found on earth
A delicious sugar found on the mountain peaks of Everest
An unnecessarily or excessively large amount or number of something
Critical Vocabulary
What is a “Synonym” for the word:
"proliferation"
growth
multiplication
decrease
Critical Vocabulary
What is a “Synonym” for the word:
"misjudge"
foresight
detection
miscalculate
