7th ELA Practice Assessment

Practice Assessment

7th ELA

Directions

Read the excerpt from Winds of Hope on slides 3-6. Then answer the questions that follow.

Multiple Choice

How do paragraphs 2 and 3 develop a central idea in the article?

• They state that William was not able to attend school.

• They explain that others did not care about William’s questions.

• They show how William learned things on his own.

• They give examples of the types of books William read.

Multiple Choice

What does the phrase “pore over” mean as it is used in paragraph 3?

• write about

• glance at

• examine

• copy

Multiple Choice

Paragraph 6 develops the author’s central claim by showing that William

• was distracted by so many objects in the junkyard

• was resourceful in finding what he needed

• was able to make use of his limited time in school

• was excited to look for new projects

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best describes the relationship between William and the people who doubted him?

• William was inspired and delighted by them.

• William was concerned and worried about them.

• William listened to and then got help from them.

• William ignored and then convinced them.

Multiple Choice

In paragraph 14, what does the word “marvel” suggest?

• They are amazed by what William has done.

• They are curious to see what will happen to the bulb.

• They are worried that William’s experiment may be dangerous.

• They are ready to have more lights in the house.

Multiple Choice

Which quotation shows an effect of success on William’s life?

• "From the top of the tower he explained that, by using the power of wind, his machine could create electricity.” (paragraph 11)

• "William knew this was his moment—his moment to show everyone he wasn’t crazy . . .” (paragraph 12)

• “The story of the boy with only an eighth-grade education who’d built ‘electric wind’ spread across the Internet.” (paragraph 16)

• “Shoppers, farmers, and traders could see William’s tower from the local market.” (paragraph 10)

Multiple Choice

Based on the information in the article, which of the following is most likely the author’s point of view?

• Access to formal schooling is important for success.

• Curiosity and persistence can lead to change.

• Science education is needed to help people flourish.

• Families are the best support system.