Response Skills: Responding with Newly Acquired Vocabulary (TEKS.ELA.7.6.F)
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Texas 7th Grade ELA › Response Skills: Responding with Newly Acquired Vocabulary (TEKS.ELA.7.6.F)
In our social studies project, our group visited a small Panhandle town to learn how wind shaped its history. A retired rancher told us that early windmills saved cattle during droughts by pulling water from deep wells. To be fair to the past, we didn't rely on one memory. We tried to [corroborate] his story with multiple sources. We checked a 1930s county almanac, scanned drought records from the state archive, and compared historic photos of windmill clusters near stock tanks. When the almanac entries and rainfall charts aligned with his dates, our confidence grew. Evidence from different places let us confirm what he recalled.
Which sentence uses the highlighted word, '[corroborate]', correctly and appropriately?
I corroborated my backpack on the bus to keep it safe.
Two maps and a diary corroborate the claim that cattle trails crossed here.
Corroborate is a long word that probably means something about books.
The coach corroborated five laps so we could warm up faster.
Explanation
B correctly uses corroborate to mean confirm a claim with supporting evidence. The other choices misuse the word or do not show its meaning in context.
Along the Texas Gulf Coast, neighbors trade tips each spring about boarding windows and packing go-bags. No one can predict the exact day a storm will form, but experience has taught residents that some level of disruption is [inevitable]. Rather than panic, families make plans: they map evacuation routes, refill prescriptions, and practice how to shut off utilities. In science class we studied how warm water fuels cyclones, and in civics we analyzed how city leaders coordinate shelters. Those lessons helped me explain to my little brother that "inevitable" doesn't mean constant danger. It means a high chance over time, so preparation reduces risk and helps communities recover faster when the next big wind arrives.
Which sentence uses the highlighted word, '[inevitable]', correctly and appropriately?
Inevitable means the weather is nice and sunny.
She felt inevitable about her test, hoping for an A.
The inevitable pencil rolled off my desk for no reason.
With the river rising and roads closing, evacuation became inevitable for the town.
Explanation
D properly uses inevitable to mean unavoidable given the circumstances. The other options show misuse, vague meaning, or incorrect part of speech.
For the science fair, I built a model bridge from balsa wood to test how weight changes the amount it bends. My teacher reminded me that sloppy notes would make my results useless, so I became [meticulous] about measurement. I taped a ruler level with the deck, recorded starting height to the millimeter, and added coins one at a time. After each trial, I labeled photos and wrote down possible sources of error. Later, when I graphed the data, the neat records made a clear pattern appear. Being careful didn't slow me down; it saved time because I didn't have to redo steps or guess what I had done.
Which sentence uses the highlighted word, '[meticulous]', correctly and appropriately?
He kept a meticulous lab notebook, checking each data point twice.
The thunder was meticulous as it boomed across the sky.
Meticulous is cool because it has lots of letters.
We were meticulous late to class after lunch.
Explanation
A shows meticulous as careful attention to detail, which fits the passage context. The other choices misuse the word or fail to show understanding.
Our debate team stumbled at the regional meet, losing rounds we thought we had. The judges' notes stung, but they also mapped a way forward. Coach Rivera said strong teams are [resilient]: they absorb feedback, adjust, and try again. We split into groups to practice cross-examination, rebuilt our evidence files with clearer tags, and timed our speeches to fix pacing. At the next tournament, we still faced tough opponents, yet our composure held. Even when a tech glitch erased a card, we calmly summarized the source from memory. Win or lose, we learned that resilience is a skill you build through steady effort after setbacks.
Which sentence uses the highlighted word, '[resilient]', correctly and appropriately?
The glass was resilient when it shattered into tiny pieces.
Resilient is when you run faster than your friend.
After failing the quiz, Maya was resilient, studying harder and earning an A next time.
We resilient the chairs so the room looked neat.
Explanation
C correctly uses resilient to describe bouncing back after a setback. The other choices misuse the meaning or use the wrong part of speech.
In the Texas Hill Country, late-spring storms can arrive without much warning. Our community center practiced safety drills to prepare for hail and flash floods. The emergency planner explained that the goal wasn't to stop storms, but to [mitigate] their impact. Volunteers filled sandbags, trimmed tree limbs near power lines, and updated phone trees so alerts would reach everyone quickly. During last year's storm, these steps kept roads passable and reduced damage to homes along the river. At the meeting, neighbors shared ideas: installing shutters, designating high-ground parking, and checking first-aid kits. By planning ahead, the town hoped to protect people and property while keeping daily routines as normal as possible.
Which sentence uses the word [mitigate] correctly and appropriately?
The sunset mitigated across the sky with orange and pink.
My friend said we should mitigate, but he didn't say how.
Wearing seat belts can mitigate injuries during a sudden stop.
I mitigated my boredom by staring at the wall for five hours.
Explanation
C uses mitigate to show reducing the severity of something harmful (injuries). A misuses the word, B is vague, and D is technically formed but not an appropriate or meaningful context.
On June 19 in Galveston, families gather to remember the day news of emancipation finally reached Texas in 1865. As our class prepared a museum exhibit, we discussed which facts would be most [salient] to visitors. We wanted to highlight General Order No. 3, the role of community organizers, and the way celebrations grew into parades and music festivals across the state. Our teacher reminded us to avoid clutter and to choose images that direct attention to key ideas. We drafted captions to make connections between past and present traditions. By focusing on a few main points, we hoped our display would be clear, respectful, and engaging for all ages.
Which sentence uses the word [salient] correctly and appropriately?
The most salient point of the speech was how freedom changes daily life.
The chili was salient, so I needed water.
I looked for salient under the table, but it ran away.
She mentioned a salient, and then more things after.
Explanation
A uses salient to mean most noticeable or important. B mistakes salient for a taste, C is nonsense, and D is vague and does not show understanding.
For our science fair, we had to design a testable question and keep a careful log. Ms. Patel asked us to [delineate] each step so judges could repeat our experiment. We numbered our procedures, described the materials, and drew diagrams of the setup. When my partner suggested combining steps, we decided to keep them separate to prevent confusion. We also delineated what counted as a successful trial and how we would record outliers. Clear boundaries helped us spot mistakes quickly and explain our choices during interviews. By the time we finished, our poster showed a process that was orderly, precise, and easy to follow.
Which sentence uses the word [delineate] correctly and appropriately?
The athlete delineated down the track at top speed.
Our dog is delineate when he hears thunder.
We'll delineate things, stuff, and more stuff.
The architect used tape to delineate the stage area on the gym floor.
Explanation
D uses delineate to mean marking or outlining clearly. A and B misuse the word/part of speech, and C is too vague to show understanding.
Our robotics team could choose between wheels or treads for the competition course. The terrain included ramps, loose gravel, and a shallow sand pit. During trials, the wheeled model moved quickly on flat boards but struggled in the sand. The treaded version was slower, yet it crossed obstacles without stalling. Our mentor asked which option was more [viable] given the scoring system. Since points were lost for getting stuck, we argued that reliability mattered more than top speed. We also considered battery drain and how long repairs would take. After comparing data, we agreed on the design that offered the best chance to finish every run.
Which sentence uses the word [viable] correctly and appropriately?
The violin solo was viable and made me cry.
Printing parts overnight was a viable solution when a bracket cracked.
I saw a viable outside the window during lunch.
We were viable that the team would win the state title.
Explanation
B uses viable to mean workable or capable of succeeding. A misuses the word to describe a performance, C treats it as a noun, and D uses the wrong part of speech.