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Worksheets7th Grade 5-A-Day: Week 6
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Rewrite the sentence without the dangling or misplaced modifier.
Sitting in the park, the crisp breeze cooled us off.
The park was full because it was a breezy day.
We love going to the park and sitting in the breeze.
The crisp breeze cooled us off as we sat in the park.
The breeze was refreshing.
2. Which of the following sentences correctly uses one of these words: modest, shy, or mousy?
She is a modest person who never brags about her achievements.
He is very loud and modest.
They are always the center of shy attention.
She is extremely outgoing and mousy.
Use the context clues to help you understand what glean means.
After watching each of the presidential debates, you will gradually glean more insight into
each of the candidates. Hopefully, before the election, you will have enough information to
make decision you can feel good about.
to gather little by little
to run quickly
to shout loudly
to sleep deeply
Choose the antonym for the following word: proficient
inept
extravagant
accomplished
delayed
hypochondria → prefix: ____ base or root: ____ suffix: ____
hy-pochon-dria
hyp-ochon-dria
hypo-cho-ndria
hypo-chondr-ia
Simplify the sentence by eliminating any wordiness or redundancies.
Due to the fact that this room is used for study purposes by the students, you must keep your voice down.
This is a student study room, so you must keep your voice down.
This is a student study room, so you should talk loudly.
This is a student study room, so you can play music.
This is a student study room, so you must leave immediately.
Choose the misspelled word.
nusisance
miniature
lollipop
obstacle
Select the idiom below.
Cute as a button.
Just around the river bend.
Break a leg.
Cold as the artic.
What is an idiom?
A literal meaning
A hidden or symbolic meaning
A grammatical error
Human qualities to non human things
Is the following a phrase or a clause? If it is a clause, indicate if it is independent or dependent.
She saw me.
independent clause
dependent clause
phrase
prepositional phrase
Write the meaning of the word levity.
Definition: The state of being light. A lack of seriousness often at an improper time.
Definition: The quality of being heavy. A state of seriousness.
Definition: The act of being quick. A tendency to move fast.
Definition: The process of becoming dark. A lack of brightness.
Which of the following would you want to diminish?
your accomplishments
your self esteem
your weaknesses
the success of a friend
Add commas where needed to the sentence below. "No I wasn’t expecting the delivery today" I said politely.
“No, I wasn’t expecting the delivery today,” I said politely.
“No I wasn’t expecting the delivery today,” I said politely.
“No, I wasn’t expecting the delivery today” I said, politely.
“No I wasn’t expecting, the delivery today,” I said politely.
Choose the synonym for the following word: demure
simple
brash
aggressive
timid
Select a word that has the best connotation to complete this sentence.
Because Jane is so ________, she would never tell you that she is a gifted concert pianist.
rare
sad
happy
modest
Identify if the adjectives in the text below are coordinate. If they are coordinate adjectives, add a comma. If they are not coordinate adjectives, label them n/c for “non-coordinate.”
They found a flawless shimmering diamond.
They, found a flawless shimmering, diamond.
They found a flawless shimmering, diamond.
n/c
They found a flawless, shimmering diamond.
Circle the definition that matches the word used in the sentence below. intrigue The mysterious cabin in the woods intrigued the children.
v. To fascinate
v. To plot in a secret way; to scheme
n. A secret plot or scheme
Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
She had been sleeping all day because she was up the entire night.
Complex
Simple
Compound
Compound-complex
Choose a matching analogy.
knives : sharp
drawing : easy
water : solid
sand : dry
honey : viscous
What is the antonym of "landmark"?
Milestone
Monument
Insignificance
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