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Year 8 Vocabulary Practice
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Year 8 Vocabulary Practice
A community garden in Aotearoa is preparing for its opening day. Read each task carefully and use context, word relationships and precise meaning to solve the vocabulary challenges.
Decode the words
Use the sentence clues to work out how each word is being used.
1.After weeks of rain, the resilient seedlings began growing again as soon as the sun returned. What does resilient mean?
- Able to recover after difficulty
- Needing constant attention
- Growing only in wet conditions
- Likely to change colour
2.The notice said, “Bring a light snack.” Some volunteers wondered whether light meant a small snack or one that was not heavy. Which word best describes this uncertainty?
3.Mereana gave an eloquent welcome speech: her ideas flowed clearly and persuaded several people to join the garden group. What does eloquent mean in this sentence?
4.Before planting, Hemi meticulously labelled each seed tray, checking every spelling and date. Which detail best shows that he was meticulous?
- He checked each label carefully.
- He planted the seeds quickly.
- He chose the largest tray.
- He asked someone else to do the work.
Choose with context
Select or supply the word that makes the most sense in each situation.
5.The volunteers will scrutinise the garden plan before buying materials. What will they do?
- Examine it closely
- Copy it without reading
- Hide it from the group
- Replace it with a story
6.Complete the sentence with the best vocabulary word: The old hand-drawn schedule became once the group created a shared online calendar.
7.The group raised a substantial amount for compost and tools. Does substantial suggest a small amount or a considerable amount?
- A small amount
- A considerable amount
8.Choose the two words that are closest in meaning to brief.
- Concise
- Succinct
- Lengthy
- Elaborate
9.A gregarious volunteer chats happily with new people and enjoys working in a group. Write a sentence of your own using gregarious correctly.
10.The garden committee is deciding whether to spend its remaining funds on a water tank. To contemplate this choice is to think about it carefully. Write one sensible question the committee could contemplate before deciding.
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