Grade 7 Word Usage Worksheet
A worksheet for 7th graders focusing on correct word usage, common confusions, and distinguishing between similar-sounding words.
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Grade 7 Word Usage Practice
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet focuses on common word usage errors and distinguishing between frequently confused words.
1. Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The principal will the new rules at the assembly.
affect
effect
affecting
effecting
2. Which word correctly completes the sentence: going to the park after school.
Their
There
They're
Thier
Complete the following sentences with the correct word from the pair in parentheses.
3. Please your seatbelt before we leave. (fasten/fatsen)
4. The weather will tomorrow. (alter/altar)
5. I need to my concentration. (loose/lose)
Read each statement. Mark 'T' for True if the word usage is correct, and 'F' for False if it is incorrect.
6. The sentence 'He accepted the gift gratefully' uses 'accepted' correctly.
True
False
7. The sentence 'The principle of the school spoke to the students' uses 'principle' correctly.
True
False
8. Explain the difference between 'then' and 'than'. Provide an example sentence for each.
9. When should you use 'who' versus 'whom'?
Use the words in the word bank to complete the sentences below. Each word will be used only once.
10. Her earrings perfectly her dress.
11. He gave her a sincere on her performance.
12. The author made an to Greek mythology in her novel.
13. The magician created a fantastic of a disappearing act.
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