Grade 7 English Midterm-1 Assessment 2024-2025

Section A: Reading Comprehension (10 marks)

Read the passage below and answer the following questions:

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Text: Cole’s Kingdom

After arriving at Grandma Jenny’s house, Cole and his family began sorting out her belongings, ready for her to move out. Cole had the special task of clearing out the attic.

The attic was long and gloomy, filled with mixed-up shapes and threatening angles. Faint light seeped in from three grimy skylights, and the air was thick with dust. Fresh rain tapped lightly on the roof, and wind whipped through the trees outside. Cole felt far away from everyone, as if the world and everything in it were trapped within the attic.

As Cole flicked on an old light switch, he was amazed. Instead of dusty old boxes, the attic was a treasure trove. There were cupboards made of dark wood, engraved with leaves and flowers, stuffed with ancient books, silver cups, and brass ornaments. He opened a chest to find clothes from what looked like Victorian times, and in another chest, a collection of antique jewellery.

Cole found himself tiptoeing around the objects, feeling like he was walking through a sleeping world. His fingers brushed against a wooden rocking horse that seemed so lifelike it gave him a start. He felt like he was trespassing in a forgotten, magical kingdom.

As he explored further, something sparkled beneath a pile of old blankets. Cole cautiously pulled at it, revealing what looked like a beautiful piece of jewellery, possibly a crown, hidden away for years.

Why was Cole in the attic?

• He was playing.

• He was cleaning it.

• He was looking for a book.

• He was hiding.

Section A: Reading Comprehension (10 marks)

Read the passage below and answer the following questions:

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Text: Cole’s Kingdom

After arriving at Grandma Jenny’s house, Cole and his family began sorting out her belongings, ready for her to move out. Cole had the special task of clearing out the attic.

The attic was long and gloomy, filled with mixed-up shapes and threatening angles. Faint light seeped in from three grimy skylights, and the air was thick with dust. Fresh rain tapped lightly on the roof, and wind whipped through the trees outside. Cole felt far away from everyone, as if the world and everything in it were trapped within the attic.

As Cole flicked on an old light switch, he was amazed. Instead of dusty old boxes, the attic was a treasure trove. There were cupboards made of dark wood, engraved with leaves and flowers, stuffed with ancient books, silver cups, and brass ornaments. He opened a chest to find clothes from what looked like Victorian times, and in another chest, a collection of antique jewellery.

Cole found himself tiptoeing around the objects, feeling like he was walking through a sleeping world. His fingers brushed against a wooden rocking horse that seemed so lifelike it gave him a start. He felt like he was trespassing in a forgotten, magical kingdom.

As he explored further, something sparkled beneath a pile of old blankets. Cole cautiously pulled at it, revealing what looked like a beautiful piece of jewellery, possibly a crown, hidden away for years.

How did Cole feel when he first entered the attic?

• He felt happy and excited.

• He felt alone and far away from others.

• He felt warm and comfortable.

• He felt like he was in a new house.

Section A: Reading Comprehension (10 marks)

Read the passage below and answer the following questions:

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Text: Cole’s Kingdom

After arriving at Grandma Jenny’s house, Cole and his family began sorting out her belongings, ready for her to move out. Cole had the special task of clearing out the attic.

The attic was long and gloomy, filled with mixed-up shapes and threatening angles. Faint light seeped in from three grimy skylights, and the air was thick with dust. Fresh rain tapped lightly on the roof, and wind whipped through the trees outside. Cole felt far away from everyone, as if the world and everything in it were trapped within the attic.

As Cole flicked on an old light switch, he was amazed. Instead of dusty old boxes, the attic was a treasure trove. There were cupboards made of dark wood, engraved with leaves and flowers, stuffed with ancient books, silver cups, and brass ornaments. He opened a chest to find clothes from what looked like Victorian times, and in another chest, a collection of antique jewellery.

Cole found himself tiptoeing around the objects, feeling like he was walking through a sleeping world. His fingers brushed against a wooden rocking horse that seemed so lifelike it gave him a start. He felt like he was trespassing in a forgotten, magical kingdom.

As he explored further, something sparkled beneath a pile of old blankets. Cole cautiously pulled at it, revealing what looked like a beautiful piece of jewellery, possibly a crown, hidden away for years.

What does the word "grim" from the text mean?

• Shiny

• Sad

• Clean

• Scary

Section A: Reading Comprehension (10 marks)

Read the passage below and answer the following questions:

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Text: Cole’s Kingdom

After arriving at Grandma Jenny’s house, Cole and his family began sorting out her belongings, ready for her to move out. Cole had the special task of clearing out the attic.

The attic was long and gloomy, filled with mixed-up shapes and threatening angles. Faint light seeped in from three grimy skylights, and the air was thick with dust. Fresh rain tapped lightly on the roof, and wind whipped through the trees outside. Cole felt far away from everyone, as if the world and everything in it were trapped within the attic.

As Cole flicked on an old light switch, he was amazed. Instead of dusty old boxes, the attic was a treasure trove. There were cupboards made of dark wood, engraved with leaves and flowers, stuffed with ancient books, silver cups, and brass ornaments. He opened a chest to find clothes from what looked like Victorian times, and in another chest, a collection of antique jewellery.

Cole found himself tiptoeing around the objects, feeling like he was walking through a sleeping world. His fingers brushed against a wooden rocking horse that seemed so lifelike it gave him a start. He felt like he was trespassing in a forgotten, magical kingdom.

As he explored further, something sparkled beneath a pile of old blankets. Cole cautiously pulled at it, revealing what looked like a beautiful piece of jewellery, possibly a crown, hidden away for years.

What do you think will happen next in the story based on Cole's discovery of the crown?

• Cole will hide the crown and not tell anyone.

• Cole will show the crown to his family.

• Cole will take the crown to school.

• Cole will sell the crown.

Section A: Reading Comprehension (10 marks)

Read the passage below and answer the following questions:

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Text: Cole’s Kingdom

After arriving at Grandma Jenny’s house, Cole and his family began sorting out her belongings, ready for her to move out. Cole had the special task of clearing out the attic.

The attic was long and gloomy, filled with mixed-up shapes and threatening angles. Faint light seeped in from three grimy skylights, and the air was thick with dust. Fresh rain tapped lightly on the roof, and wind whipped through the trees outside. Cole felt far away from everyone, as if the world and everything in it were trapped within the attic.

As Cole flicked on an old light switch, he was amazed. Instead of dusty old boxes, the attic was a treasure trove. There were cupboards made of dark wood, engraved with leaves and flowers, stuffed with ancient books, silver cups, and brass ornaments. He opened a chest to find clothes from what looked like Victorian times, and in another chest, a collection of antique jewellery.

Cole found himself tiptoeing around the objects, feeling like he was walking through a sleeping world. His fingers brushed against a wooden rocking horse that seemed so lifelike it gave him a start. He felt like he was trespassing in a forgotten, magical kingdom.

As he explored further, something sparkled beneath a pile of old blankets. Cole cautiously pulled at it, revealing what looked like a beautiful piece of jewellery, possibly a crown, hidden away for years.

Which part of the story shows explicit information about the attic's condition?

• "The attic was long and gloomy, filled with mixed-up shapes..."

• "Cole opened the chest and found clothes..."

• "He turned on the light..."

• "He touched the rocking horse nervously."

Section A: Reading Comprehension (10 marks)

Read the passage below and answer the following questions:

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Text: Cole’s Kingdom

After arriving at Grandma Jenny’s house, Cole and his family began sorting out her belongings, ready for her to move out. Cole had the special task of clearing out the attic.

The attic was long and gloomy, filled with mixed-up shapes and threatening angles. Faint light seeped in from three grimy skylights, and the air was thick with dust. Fresh rain tapped lightly on the roof, and wind whipped through the trees outside. Cole felt far away from everyone, as if the world and everything in it were trapped within the attic.

As Cole flicked on an old light switch, he was amazed. Instead of dusty old boxes, the attic was a treasure trove. There were cupboards made of dark wood, engraved with leaves and flowers, stuffed with ancient books, silver cups, and brass ornaments. He opened a chest to find clothes from what looked like Victorian times, and in another chest, a collection of antique jewellery.

Cole found himself tiptoeing around the objects, feeling like he was walking through a sleeping world. His fingers brushed against a wooden rocking horse that seemed so lifelike it gave him a start. He felt like he was trespassing in a forgotten, magical kingdom.

As he explored further, something sparkled beneath a pile of old blankets. Cole cautiously pulled at it, revealing what looked like a beautiful piece of jewellery, possibly a crown, hidden away for years.

What clues in the story helped you predict Cole's nervousness about the attic?

Part 2: Grammar

What is the structure of the following sentence? "The attic was dark and filled with strange shapes."

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

Which of the following is a metaphor used in the passage?

• The attic felt like a sleeping world.

• The wind whipped through the trees outside.

• The crown was as shiny as the sun.

• The air was thick with dust.

Combine the below pair of sentences using any appropriate connective word.

Identify the figurative language used in the sentence below and its effect: "The wind whispered through the old windows."