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Grade 7 Unit 4 Week 2 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "chastise" in the following sentence: "The teacher had to chastise the student for not completing his homework on time."

a)

Praise

b)

Scold

c)

Ignore

d)

Reward

2.

Identify the synonym of "petulantly" from the options below.

a)

Cheerfully

b)

Irritably

c)

Calmly

d)

Joyfully

3.

Which of the following words is an antonym of "interdependence"?

a)

Cooperation

b)

Independence

c)

Connection

d)

Reliance

4.

Create a sentence using the word "chortled" that shows its meaning through context clues.

a)

The baby chortled with delight when she saw the bubbles floating in the air.

b)

The baby chortled with anger when she saw the bubbles floating in the air.

c)

The baby chortled with fear when she saw the bubbles floating in the air.

d)

The baby chortled with sadness when she saw the bubbles floating in the air.

5.

Summarize the following text using the word "reprieve": "The prisoner was granted a temporary delay of his execution, giving him a chance to appeal his case."

a)

The prisoner received a reprieve, allowing him to appeal his case.

b)

The prisoner was executed without delay.

c)

The prisoner was denied a reprieve and executed immediately.

d)

The prisoner was granted a permanent release.

6.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "prodded" in the following sentence: "She prodded her friend to speak up during the meeting."

a)

Ignored

b)

Encouraged

c)

Discouraged

d)

Silenced

7.

Identify the synonym of "aptitude" from the options below.

a)

Inability

b)

Skill

c)

Disinterest

d)

Weakness

8.

Which of the following words is an antonym of "chastise"?

a)

Criticize

b)

Praise

c)

Punish

d)

Reprimand

9.

Create a sentence using the word "interdependence" that shows its meaning through context clues.

a)

The interdependence of the two companies led to their mutual success.

b)

The interdependence of the two companies led to their downfall.

c)

The interdependence of the two companies was irrelevant to their success.

d)

The interdependence of the two companies caused them to compete fiercely.

10.

Summarize the following text using the word "petulantly": "The child threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way, crossing his arms and pouting."

a)

The child petulantly accepted the situation.

b)

The child petulantly threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way.

c)

The child petulantly smiled and moved on.

d)

The child petulantly ignored the situation.

11.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "reprieve" in the following sentence: "The storm provided a reprieve from the scorching heat of the summer."

a)

Continuation

b)

Relief

c)

Increase

d)

Intensification

12.

Identify the synonym of "prodded" from the options below.

a)

Dissuaded

b)

Poked

c)

Ignored

d)

Discouraged

13.

Which of the following words is an antonym of "chortled"?

a)

Laughed

b)

Cried

c)

Smiled

d)

Giggled

14.

Create a sentence using the word "aptitude" that shows its meaning through context clues.

a)

Her aptitude for mathematics was evident when she solved the complex problem quickly.

b)

Her aptitude for mathematics was evident when she struggled with basic addition.

c)

Her aptitude for mathematics was evident when she avoided all math-related tasks.

d)

Her aptitude for mathematics was evident when she refused to participate in class.

15.

Summarize the following text using the word "chastise": "The coach criticized the player for not following the game plan, pointing out his mistakes during the match."

a)

The coach praised the player for his performance.

b)

The coach chastised the player for not following the game plan.

c)

The coach ignored the player's mistakes.

d)

The coach rewarded the player for his efforts.

16.

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "aptitude" in the following sentence: "Her aptitude for languages was clear when she learned Spanish in just a few months."

a)

Disinterest

b)

Talent

c)

Aversion

d)

Weakness