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Sorry I have been gone... Anyway, Here is "answer key" for Building vocabulary Unit test in Language arts 7th grade

1Use the sentence to answer the question.

Certain trees, in fact, produce seeds only when fire heats them. If the fire removes thick shrubs and undergrowth, the water supply increases, aiding other plants and local animals. Fire also may kill predatory insects or pests that live on and damage otherwise healthy trees.

Which set of context clues best points to the correct definition of undergrowth in the second sentence?
Answer- "Thick shrubs, plants, trees"

2.Use the sentences to answer the questions.

Tension exists between the ranchers who feel threatened by wolves and the conservationists who want to see wolves protected. Many ranchers want to remove federal protection for the gray wolves.

Which of the following describes what the word conservationists means in the first sentence?
Answer- A person who wants to preserve the environment and wildlife

3.Use the sentence to answer the question.

Now Annie was in bed, groaning theatrically—she’s a drama major—but I told my mother I’d go anyway. I hadn’t seen my grandmother since she’d been admitted to Lawnrest.

Which of the following is the clearest context clue for theatrically?
Answer- "She's a drama major"

4.Use the sentences to answer the question.

Inside, I was surprised by the lack of hospital smell, although there was another odor or maybe the absence of an odor. The air was antiseptic, sterile.

Which of the following is the meaning of antiseptic?
Answer- Clean (A little obvious...)

5. The words teacher, preacher, and dancer all end with the suffix -er. Which of the following does the suffix -er mean?
Answer- Someone who performs an action

6.The suffix -ant means "tending to" and the word root -vig- means "watchful." Which word is the best synonym for vigilant?
Answer- Alert

7.Gentry is writing a report about the popularity of the community boxing club for youth. He includes information about one boy who is described as pugnacious. Which reference would help Gentry understand the description of the athlete?
Answer- Dictionary

8. Use the sentence to answer the question.

The ferocious tiger rolled over onto his back and nipped lightly at her cubs as they played around her.

What part of speech is ferocious?
Answer- Adjective

9.Use the sentence to answer the question.

The crowd was large, so the speaker had to use a megaphone in order to be heard.

Which of the following does the root mega- mean in megaphone?
Answer- Huge

10.Hydr- means “water” in Greek. Which of the following is the most likely meaning of hydrotherapy?
Answer- A type of therapy that uses water

Now ya'll do the "write it yourself" answers and good luck on those! I got a 100% On my test so this should help you!

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11. Use the sentence to answer the question.

The detective carefully examined the crime scene, looking for any trace of evidence that could help solve the case.

What does the word detective mean?
Answer: A person who investigates crimes and gathers evidence

12. Use the sentence to answer the question.

The concert was an incredible performance, with the musicians playing their instruments skillfully and the singer hitting high notes effortlessly.

What is the meaning of skillfully?
Answer: Performing with great skill or expertise

13. Use the sentence to answer the question.

The hiker was exhausted after climbing the steep mountain trail for hours, but the breathtaking view at the top made it all worth it.

What does the word breathtaking mean?
Answer: Astonishing or awe-inspiring

14. Use the sentence to answer the question.

The hotel guests complained about the faulty air conditioning system, causing the room temperature to be uncomfortably hot.

What is the meaning of faulty?
Answer: Defective or not functioning correctly

15. Use the sentence to answer the question.

The students were captivated by the captivating story, eagerly listening to every word the teacher said.

What does the word captivating mean?
Answer: Holding one's attention or fascinating

I hope these responses are helpful. Good luck on your test!