English Language Arts Grade 7 45 min

Determine the meaning of words using antonyms in context

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1

Find the meaning of 'lethargic' using the antonym clue in the sentence: 'The cat was not lethargic; on the contrary, it was very energetic.'

2

Find the meaning of 'gregarious' using the antonym clue in the sentence: 'My sister is gregarious, but her best friend is shy.'

3

Find the meaning of 'benevolent' using the antonym clue in the sentence: 'The story featured a benevolent queen, a stark contrast to her malevolent brother.'

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
The student was not diligent; he was lazy about his homework. What does 'diligent' mean?
0.Hardworking
1.Sleepy
2.Creative
3.Happy
Easy
He felt cheerful, but his friend seemed morose. What does 'morose' mean?
0.Excited
1.Gloomy
2.Friendly
3.Loud
Easy
The placid lake was a sharp contrast to the turbulent ocean. What does 'placid' mean?
0.Deep
1.Cold
2.Calm
3.Blue

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