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7.73 Academic Vocabulary Worksheet

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This Grade 7 English worksheet provides structured practice on 7.73 Academic Vocabulary. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Academic Vocabulary in Context - Determine the meaning of words and phrases in context, including technical terms and connotations. (CCSS RI.7.4; TX TEKS §110.23(b)(2)(A–C); FL ELA.7.V.1.2; 7.V.1.3; VA 7.RV.1(A–D, G); NY 7R4; GA ELAGSE7RI4)

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Grade 7

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

The article about piracy described a narrow strait where ships were often attacked. The waters became notorious, and captains changed routes to avoid the area.

Which answer avoids a guess and uses context to define "notorious"?

Awell-known for achievements; clue: The article about piracy described a narrow strait where ships were often attacked

Bunknown to most people; clue: The waters became notorious, and captains changed routes to avoid the area

Cfamous for something negative; clue: ships were often attacked there, so captains avoided the area

Drelated to music; clue: The waters became notorious, and captains changed routes to avoid the area

Solution & Explanation:Choice C gives both the correct meaning and supporting evidence. The clue "ships were often attacked there, so captains avoided the area" supports the meaning famous for something negative.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

The school board approved a new field trip policy, but parents raised safety concerns. At the next meeting, the board voted to rescind the policy and rewrite it.

Which option uses evidence from the passage to define "rescind"?

Ato officially cancel; clue: the board voted to cancel the policy and rewrite it

Bto predict; clue: The school board approved a new field trip policy, but parents raised safety concerns

Cto improve; clue: At the next meeting, the board voted to rescind the policy and rewrite it

Dto copy; clue: At the next meeting, the board voted to rescind the policy and rewrite it

Solution & Explanation:Choice A gives both the correct meaning and supporting evidence. The clue "the board voted to cancel the policy and rewrite it" supports the meaning to officially cancel.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

In the desert ecosystem, animals conserve water. The passage emphasizes the paucity of rainfall, explaining why plants have waxy leaves and deep roots.

Which choice correctly connects "paucity" to a context clue?

AA sudden flood; clue: In the desert ecosystem, animals conserve water

BA careful plan; clue: The passage emphasizes the paucity of rainfall, explaining why plants have waxy leaves and deep roots

CA scarcity or very small amount; clue: scarce rainfall explains why desert plants have waxy leaves and deep roots

DA loud argument; clue: The passage emphasizes the paucity of rainfall, explaining why plants have waxy leaves and deep roots

Solution & Explanation:Choice C gives both the correct meaning and supporting evidence. The clue "scarce rainfall explains why desert plants have waxy leaves and deep roots" supports the meaning a scarcity or very small amount.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 English students. It aligns with educational standard RI.7.4 (Determine the meanings of words and phrases in informational text, including technical or domain-specific language.).