7th Grade Vocabulary Test 1

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    The earthquake in China was such a catastrophe.

    • A sudden, widespread, or extraordinary disaster
    • Punishment in return for a wrong; revenge
    • Lasting; not for a short time
    • To beat and pull about; handle roughly or carelessly
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This '7th Grade Vocabulary Test 1' assesses key vocabulary skills, enhancing students' understanding of word meanings and usage in context. It covers terms related to revenge, positioning, acquisition, storytelling, debuts, and disasters, crucial for effective communication and comprehension.

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  • 2. 

    He swore vengeance against the men who murdered his father.

    • Punishment in return for a wrong; revenge

    • To get by one's own efforts or actions

    • A sudden, widespread, or extraordinary disaster

    • To beat and pull about; handle roughly or carelessly

    Correct Answer
    A. Punishment in return for a wrong; revenge
    Explanation
    The phrase "swore vengeance against the men who murdered his father" suggests that the person is seeking retribution for the wrongful act of murdering his father. This aligns with the definition of "punishment in return for a wrong; revenge." The person is determined to take revenge on the men who committed the crime, seeking to inflict punishment on them as a form of retribution.

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  • 3. 

    He acquired the money for a college education by working summers.

    • To get by one's own efforts or actions

    • Punishment in return for a wrong; revenge

    • Lasting; not for a short time

    • A story or account

    Correct Answer
    A. To get by one's own efforts or actions
    Explanation
    The correct answer means that he obtained the money for his college education through his own hard work during the summer. It implies that he did not rely on anyone else for financial support, but rather earned the money himself.

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    The young actor was nervous about his debut on the stage.

    • A story or account

    • Lasting; not for a short time

    • A first public appearance

    • Not genuine

    Correct Answer
    A. A first public appearance
    Explanation
    The given sentence states that the young actor was nervous about his debut on the stage. The term "debut" refers to a first public appearance or performance. Therefore, the correct answer is "A first public appearance".

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    To properly hand all the Christmas lights, the man had to position the ladder upright against the house.

    • A first public appearance

    • To beat and pull about; handle roughly or carelessly

    • Standing, sitting, or set up straight

    • Of the same kind; alike; similar

    Correct Answer
    A. Standing, sitting, or set up straight
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Standing, sitting, or set up straight." This answer best fits the context of the sentence, as it describes the proper positioning of the ladder against the house for hanging Christmas lights. The other options do not relate to the action of positioning the ladder.

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  • 6. 

    The lion mauled its keeper badly.

    • Lasting; not for a short time

    • Punishment in return for a wrong; revenge

    • To beat and pull about; handle roughly or carelessly

    • A sudden, widespread, or extraordinary disaster

    Correct Answer
    A. To beat and pull about; handle roughly or carelessly
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "To beat and pull about; handle roughly or carelessly". This is because the word "mauled" suggests that the lion attacked and handled its keeper roughly or carelessly, causing severe injuries.

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  • 7. 

    Most boys are akin in their love of sports.

    • Not genuine

    • A story or account

    • Of the same kind; alike; similar

    • To beat and pull about; handle roughly or carelessly

    Correct Answer
    A. Of the same kind; alike; similar
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Of the same kind; alike; similar." This is because the phrase "akin in their love of sports" suggests that most boys have a similar or shared love for sports, indicating that they are of the same kind or similar in this aspect.

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  • 8. 

    His trip through Asia made an interesting narrative.

    • Not genuine

    • A story or account

    • A sudden, widespread, or extraordinary disaster

    • A first public appearance

    Correct Answer
    A. A story or account
    Explanation
    The given statement states that "His trip through Asia made an interesting narrative." This implies that the person's journey through Asia was captivating and could be recounted or told as a story or account. Therefore, the correct answer is "A story or account."

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    After doing odd jobs for a week, he got a permanent position as a helper in a store.

    • Lasting; not for a short time

    • To get by one's own efforts or actions

    • Not genuine

    • A first public appearance

    Correct Answer
    A. Lasting; not for a short time
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Lasting; not for a short time." This is because the sentence states that after doing odd jobs for a week, he got a permanent position as a helper in a store. This implies that the position is not temporary and will continue for a longer duration, indicating that it is lasting and not for a short time.

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    The man was trying to sell a counterfeit coin for thousands of dollars.

    • To get by one's own efforts or actions

    • Standing, sitting, or set up straight

    • Of the same kind; alike; similar

    • Not genuine

    Correct Answer
    A. Not genuine
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "Not genuine". This is because the statement mentions that the man was trying to sell a counterfeit coin for thousands of dollars. Counterfeit means not genuine or fake, which aligns with the given answer choice.

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