Grade 7 ELA: Word Finding Strategies
This worksheet helps 7th-grade students practice various word-finding strategies, including using context clues, prefixes, suffixes, root words, and reference materials.
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Read each question carefully and use your knowledge of word finding strategies to answer. This includes using context clues, knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and root words, and consulting reference materials.
Read each sentence. Use the context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. Write your answer on the blank.
1. The ancient scrolls were so that experts had to handle them with extreme care to prevent them from crumbling.
2. During the severe drought, the usually lush fields became and barren, making it difficult for crops to grow.
3. Her nature meant she always looked for the good in people, even when others were quick to judge.
Choose the best meaning for the underlined word, using your knowledge of prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
4. The scientist conducted an experiment to the previous findings.
disprove
confirm
ignore
question
5. The student always participated actively in class discussions.
uninterested
eager to learn
shy
disrespectful
6. You encounter the word "ubiquitous" in a text and are unsure of its meaning. Describe two different reference materials you could use to find its definition and how you would use them.
Determine if the following statements are true or false.
7. A thesaurus is primarily used to find the definition of a word.
True
False
8. Understanding common prefixes like 'un-' or 're-' can help you guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.
True
False
Match the word-finding strategy with its description.
9. Context Clues
a. Looking up synonyms and antonyms.
10. Affix Analysis
b. Using surrounding words to infer meaning.
11. Dictionary Use
c. Breaking down words into prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
12. Read the following sentence: "The ancient manuscript was so that historians spent years trying to decipher its faded script." Choose a word that would fit logically in the blank, and explain which word-finding strategy you used to determine your answer.