English Skills Assessment for Grade 7

Read the following sentence from a text: "The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink." What does the word "hues" most likely mean in this context?

• Textures

• Colors

• Shapes

• Patterns

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences from a text best supports the inference that the character is feeling anxious?

• "She tapped her foot rapidly and glanced at the clock every few seconds."

• "She smiled warmly and greeted everyone in the room."

• "She sat quietly, reading a book."

• "She laughed loudly at the joke."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the central theme of a story where a character learns the importance of honesty after facing the consequences of lying?

• Friendship

• Honesty

• Courage

• Adventure

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze how the setting of a story in a war-torn country affects the characters' actions and decisions.

• The characters are carefree and relaxed.

• The characters are constantly on edge and make decisions for survival.

• The characters are focused on their daily routines without concern.

• The characters are planning a vacation.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence: "The classroom was a zoo during the lunch break."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Summarize the following text objectively: "In the story, a young girl named Emma discovers a hidden garden in her backyard. She spends her summer tending to the garden and learns about the different plants and animals that live there. By the end of the summer, Emma has transformed the garden into a beautiful sanctuary."

• Emma finds a garden and makes it beautiful.

• Emma spends her summer playing video games.

• Emma dislikes the garden and avoids it.

• Emma moves to a new house.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Determine the meaning of the word "melancholy" as used in the sentence: "The melancholy tune of the violin filled the room."

• Joyful

• Sad

• Loud

• Exciting

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The car zoomed down the street.

• The cake was as sweet as honey.

• The mountain was tall and majestic.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Cite textual evidence to support the idea that the protagonist is brave.

• "He ran away from the challenge."

• "He faced the dragon with a steady hand and a calm heart."

• "He ignored the problem and hoped it would go away."

• "He was too scared to move."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze how the relationship between two characters changes from the beginning to the end of a story.

• They start as enemies and become friends.

• They remain strangers throughout the story.

• They start as friends and remain friends.

• They never interact with each other.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking