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7th Grade Word Study Assessment 3

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the root sent mean?

a)

able to

b)

for, forward

c)

sleep

d)

feel, perceive

2.

Which word part means sleep?

a)

-ist

b)

somn

c)

pest

d)

post-

3.

What does the root tox mean?

a)

destructive, troublesome

b)

through

c)

after

d)

poison

4.

What does the suffix -ist mean when added to a word?

a)

one who

b)

able to

c)

for, forward

d)

seemingly, almost like

5.

Which prefix means through?

a)

post-

b)

pro-

c)

per-

d)

seemingly, almost like

6.

What does the root pest mean?

a)

poison

b)

after

c)

destructive, troublesome

d)

feel, perceive

7.

What does the prefix post- mean?

a)

A. after

b)

B. through

c)

C. for, forward

d)

D. seemingly, almost alike

8.

What does the word proponent most likely mean in this sentence?

a)

Principal Byrnes is against the idea of using more recycled materials.

b)

Principal Byrnes is for the idea of using more recycled materials.

c)

Principal Byrnes needs more information about using recycled materials.

d)

Principal Byrnes is neither for nor against using more recycled materials.

9.

What does the word tolerable tell readers about the heat?

a)

No one could tolerate the heat even after receiving water.

b)

The coach could tolerate the heat, but the players could not.

c)

Players were able to tolerate the heat after receiving water.

d)

The heat could not tolerate the players until they received water.

10.

Nolan's sentimentality made it difficult for him to part with old photographs. Why was it difficult for Nolan to part with old photographs?

a)

He wasn’t sure who else would appreciate them.

b)

He thought the photographs were not worth much and kept them out of habit.

c)

He thought the photographs were worth too much money to throw away.

d)

He felt a strong emotional attachment to the photographs.

11.

During the sleepover, Sonya was startled to see her friend Liza walking around in her sleep, a condition known as _________________ .

a)

somnambulism

b)

insomnia

c)

narcolepsy

d)

sleep apnea

12.

Tanner, a strong ________________ of environmental protection, spoke at the meeting to encourage everyone to recycle more.

a)

proponent

b)

opponent

c)

bystander

d)

critic

13.

The ________________ disease spread quickly through the village, forcing businesses to close to keep everyone safe.

a)

pestilent

b)

pleasant

c)

persistent

d)

patient

14.

After writing a letter to his aunt, Lulu added a(n) ________________ at the end, telling her she’d be visiting soon.

a)

postscript

b)

preface

c)

signature

d)

address

15.

The book’s claims about the secret power of crystals were interesting but seemed more like a(n) ________________ theory, not based on solid evidence.

a)

quasi-scientific

b)

mathematical

c)

historical

d)

philosophical

16.

The robot in the movie appeared ________________, as it could feel emotions just like a human being.

a)

sentient

b)

mechanical

c)

artificial

d)

unfeeling

17.

After the thunderstorm, there was a(n) ________________ change in the weather, making the air feel cooler and fresher.

a)

perceptible

b)

imperceptible

c)

predictable

d)

temporary

18.

The scientist warned the group that the chemical in the lab was a(n) ________________, and it would be harmful if touched or inhaled.

a)

toxin

b)

nutrient

c)

solvent

d)

vitamin

19.

The aroma of freshly baked pumpkin pie started to ________________ the house, filling every room with a warm, sweet, and spicy scent.

a)

permeate

b)

decorate

c)

illuminate

d)

evacuate

20.

Even though Owen could have kept the prize money for himself, he was a(n) ________________ and donated it to a local food bank to help the people in his community.

a)

altruist

b)

miser

c)

opportunist

d)

egoist