7th Grade Vocabulary: Unit 3 Practice Completing the Sentence

Directions: From the words for the unit, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences. Write the word in the space provided. 1. The resentment of the American colonists against the harsh politics of the British government _______________________________ in armed rebellion. 2. The Fourth of July ________________________ will be delivered in City Square by the mayor. 3. Only one half of the population of that underdeveloped nation is _______________________. 4. The dull conversation became much more _________________________ when it turned to a subject in which we were all interested. 5. The sunlight shining on the beautiful, copper-colored hair gave it an almost metallic ________________. 6. The man was the prime suspect in the crime until two eyewitnesses came forward to _____________________ his alibi. 7. Those books which do not fit logically under any of the subjects indicated will be placed in a group labeled ________________________________. 8. When storm clouds __________________ on the horizon, we hurried to find shelter. 9. We put supports around the tree that had been partially uprooted by the storm, and was soon standing _________________________________ again. 10. Like some storm-tossed sea, her inventive brain _______________________ with all kinds of new and imaginative answers to old problems and questions. 11. Like the traffic guard at a school crossing, the mother hen directed her large _____________________ across the yard toward a torn sack of feed. 12. Indian elephant keeps usually us a short wooden ___________________________ to control and direct the movements of their huge charges. 13. The first mark of a good cook is the ability to choose the best possible ___________________________ for the dishes he or she will prepare. 14. When I saw how handsome my father looked in his brand-new jacket, I ________________________ for new exactly like it. 15. I dont know which is worseparents who are too strict with their children and parents who _____________ them too much. 16. I believe in being careful, but Dan is _____________________ miserly when it comes to spending money. 17. Im normally fairly even-tempered, but I can become __________________ and irritable when Im tired or frustrated. 18. Larry has the _____________________ distinction of being the only students in our school ever to win varsity letters in four sports. 19. Youre just supposed to ______________________ the meat, I shouted at him in dismay, not burn it to a crisp! 20. How pleasant it is for us city dwellers to smell the new-mown hay and listen to the ________________________ of bees in the clover patch!

7th Grade Vocabulary: Unit 3 Practice Synonyms

Directions: Choose the word from this unit that is the same or most nearly the same in as the underlined word or expression in the given phrase. Write the word on the line provided. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Is the key element in the stew _________________________________________ Despite the danger that seemed to appear ahead ____________________ Started to sear the fringe of the tablecloth ____________________________ Found a mile-high assorted collection of magazines _________________ Will pamper her willful son ____________________________________________ Trained in that computer language ____________________________________ Was a total disaster from any perspective ____________________________ Had a singular opportunity to excel ____________________________________ Caused the players stomach to churn with excitement _______________ Gave a wonderful address worthy of a standing ovation ______________ Began to agonize over her loss __________________________________________ Because crabby when chores were assigned ___________________________ Would desire to be in Paris in the spring _______________________________ Lost some of its brilliance with each performance _____________________ Attempted to incite the others into action ______________________________

Antonyms
Directions: Choose the word from this unit that is most nearly the opposite in meaning to the underlined word or expression in the given phrase. Write the word on the line provided. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Would begin in his begin elected senator _____________________________________ Had a deserved reputation as a workaholic ___________________________________ Overheard a very dull discussion ______________________________________________ Unable to refute her story ______________________________________________________ Was on stage in an almost horizontal position ________________________________

7th Grade Vocabulary: Unit 3 Practice Choosing the Right Word

Directions: Circle the underlined word that more satisfactorily completes each of the following sentences. 1. Probably no (oration, luster) in American history is so well known and loves on Lincolns address on the battlefield of Gettysburg. 2. In his many years in Congress, he has been (animated, culminated) mainly by a strong desire to help the underdogs in our society. 3. Though the colonies long (seethed, signed) with resentment at the British the cauldron of their discontent did not boil over into rebellion until 1776. 4. Modern scientists often try to (loom, verify) their ideas and theories by conducting extensive experiments in their laboratories. 5. The last thing I heard before falling asleep was the (goad, drone) of their voices as they continued their endless discussion of politics. 6. Each year the professional football season (culminates, broods) in the Super Bowl. 7. An important (ingredient, oration) of what is commonly called luck is the willingness to take changes when an opportunity appears. 8. Even those who do not like New York must admit that it is a truly (unique, literate) city, quite unlike any other in the world. 9. The man was not just a little careless in handing the clubs funds; he was (downright, upright) dishonest! 10. Instead of (droning, brooding) about the misfortunes that have befallen you, why dont you go out and do something to correct the situation? 11. Its all right for us to disagree, but lets argue about the facts only, without (indulging, yearning) in name-calling. 12. I have my doubts about people who spend too much time telling the world how noble and (upright, downright) they are. 13. This magazine is published not for a mass circulation but for a very small audiences of highly (peevish, literate) people. 14. The (luster, loom) of her reputation as a friend of humanity has grown brighter with the years. 15. If you choose to play with fire, I warned them, you run the risk of (animating, singeing) your fingers. 16. Glenn has such a story of (miscellaneous, upright) information in his head that we have nicknames him The Encyclopedia! 17. The American people must take action right now to deal with the problem of pollution that (looms, seethes) so large on our horizons. 18. Neither threats nor force will (indulge, goad) me into going something that in my heart I know is wrong. 19. You may make friends very easily, but if you continues to be so (peevish, upright), you arent going to keep them for long. 20. By Friday afternoon, all of us were (indulging, yearning) for the weekend.