FINAL ELA 7TH GRADE

Read the passage.

The First "Newspaper" War

The Crimean War was fought in the 1850s between Russia on one side and

Britain, France, and Turkey on the other. Although it was a major conflict, it is

perhaps best remembered as the first war in which journalists were present on

the battlefield. News dispatches from William Howard Russell, a reporter for the

Times of London, exposed military blunders and revealed the filthy conditions

that existed in military hospitals and camps. Photographers such as James

Robertson and Roger Fenton made hundreds of photographs of soldiers on the

battlefield. These news reports and photographs provided an uncensored look at

life on the frontlines. The Crimean War marked the first time in history that

people back home were exposed to the horrors of war.

What is the main, or central, idea of the passage?

• The Crimean War was the first war to be documented for civilians.

• The Crimean War was fought between the Russians and the British, French,

  and Turkish.

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What is the main, or central, idea of the passage?

• Studies have shown that standing desks help students focus on their

  schoolwork while being more active.

• Some people say that standing desks promote good study habits, but others

  are wary about the new desks.

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What is the main, or central, idea of the passage?

• As early humans developed agriculture, their bones changed significantly.

• Early humans ate uncooked meats and vegetables, so they needed strong

  jaws for chewing.

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Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

Robert talked a good deal about himself. He was very young, and did not know any better. Mrs. Pontellier talked a little about herself for the same reason. Each was interested in what the other said.

From Kate Chopin, The Awakening

• first person

• second person

• third person

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Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

He himself was a very old man with shaggy white hair which grew over most of his face as well as on his head, and they liked him almost at once; but on the first evening when he came out to meet them at the front door he was so odd-looking that Lucy (who was the youngest) was a little afraid of him, and Edmund (who was the next youngest) wanted to laugh.

• first person

• second person

• third person

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Which point of view does the narrator use in the passage?

Jonas went to his own desk and began to sort through his school papers for the evening's assignment. But his mind was still on December and the coming Ceremony. Though he had been reassured by the talk with his parents, he hadn't the slightest idea what Assignment the Elders would be selecting for his future, or how he might feel about it when the day came.

• first person

• second person

• third person

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Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view about taking a cave crawl through Cold River Caverns?

• The tour is a great adventure for those who are properly prepared and don't mind getting dirty

• The tour website does not provide enough guidance to help people better prepare for the long walk.

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Which sentence best summarizes the author's point of view about Petunia's Garden Keepers?

• The garden service features a team that carefully tends to plants in their care, making it easy to feel confident in their level of service.

• Although the garden service features a hardworking team, there is no substitute for the loving care given by the owner of a garden.

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What does the idiom in this text suggest?

"Speak of the devil!" Sophia declared when Roy strolled into the room.

• Sophia thought Roy was a troublemaker

• Sophia had just been speaking about Roy

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What does the personification in this text suggest?

While the plumber was under the sink fiddling with the pipes, the drain burped up a spray of brown water.

• The plumber burped.

• The drain noisily released some water.

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