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WorksheetsGrade 7 Unit 8 Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
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1.
Read the following sentence.
The hikers didn't realize the trail would become treacherous once the storm hit.
What does the word treacherous mean in this sentence?
a)
rocky and beautiful
b)
easy and smooth
c)
slippery and dangerous
d)
bright and dry
2.
Read the following sentence.
After being excluded from the game, Marcus sat by himself looking dejected.
What does the word dejected mean as it is being used in this sentence?
a)
angry
b)
cheerful
c)
sad
d)
nervous
3.
Which of the following is a synonym for the word diminish?
a)
increase
b)
decrease
c)
create
d)
strengthen
4.
Read the following sentence.
The teacher told us were were exempt from the homework assignment because of the field trip.
What does the word exempt mean as it is being used in this sentence?
a)
responsible for
b)
late to
c)
free from
d)
aware of
5.
Which of the following means "to move or act quickly"?
a)
linger
b)
exempt
c)
dejected
d)
hasten
6.
Complete the following sentence.
Even though the child was crying, her mother remained __________ and refused to give in.
a)
dejected
b)
solemn
c)
stealth
d)
surge
7.
Read this dictionary entry.
relish (noun) – a great enjoyment or appreciation of something
Which sentence uses relish correctly according to the the definition?
a)
He ate his meal with relish, clearly enjoying every bite.
b)
I relish going to the beach on hot days.
c)
She relishes the team with her ideas.
d)
They relish around the track twice.
8.
Which of the following would most likely be considered stealthy?
a)
a marching band
b)
a clumsy waiter
c)
a sneaky cat
d)
a loud truck
9.
Which of the following words is an antonym for the word linger?
a)
hasten
b)
survive
c)
relish
d)
lurk
10.
Complete the following sentence.
The huge crowd caused a sudden ________ toward the stadium gates.
a)
hasten
b)
exempt
c)
surge
d)
stealth
11.
Which sentence best shows the meaning of the word implore?
a)
She sat quietly and ignored the others.
b)
He whispered a secret to his friend.
c)
I beg you, please let me explain before you decide.
d)
They ran through the park after school
12.
Which of the following images best represents the word hasten?
a)
Option 1
b)
Option 2
c)
Option 3
d)
Option 4
13.
Read the following sentence.
After the final bell, students began to linger in the hallway, reluctant to leave their friends.
What does the word linger mean as it is being used in this sentence?
a)
leave quickly
b)
hang around
c)
study hard
d)
go unnoticed
14.
Which of the following is the BEST synonym for the word relish?
a)
enjoy
b)
avoid
c)
mourn
d)
reject
15.
Which word is the opposite of the word exempt?
a)
free
b)
excused
c)
required
d)
absent
16.
Which sentence uses the word diminish correctly?
a)
The sound began to diminish as we walked away.
b)
The diminish broke loudly in the night.
c)
We diminished the party for fun.
d)
Please diminish the light on your way out; I am having trouble reading my book.
17.
Which of the following words would describe a icy road conditions after a snowstorm?
a)
dejected
b)
treacherous
c)
solemn
d)
exempt
18.
Complete the following sentence.
The spy moved with complete ______ to avoid being seen.
a)
treachery
b)
relish
c)
stealth
d)
solemness
19.
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to "plead or beg urgently"?
a)
transmit
b)
implore
c)
surge
d)
solemn
20.
Read the following sentence.
Although the rain had stopped, the dark clouds did not seem to diminish.
What does the word diminish mean as it is being used in this sentence?
a)
get bigger
b)
freeze over
c)
brighten up
d)
go away
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