7th Grade Reading Comprehension Practice Test

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What is a synonym for 'hypothesis'?

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A guess.

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What is the author's purpose for writing a passage?

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To inform.

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What is the genre of a passage that presents factual information?

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Nonfiction.

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What is the best synonym for 'resource' in the context of natural gas?

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Supply.

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What does it mean to 'entertain' in writing?

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To provide enjoyment or amusement.

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What does it mean to 'persuade' in writing?

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To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is made-up stories, while nonfiction is based on real events or facts.

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What is a 'conclusion' in a reading passage?

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The final part that summarizes the main points.

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What does 'inform' mean in the context of writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is a 'fable'?

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A short story that typically features animals and conveys a moral.