Gr 7 English EAL Midterm-1 2024-2025

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.

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.

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 word means "shiny" in the text?

• Bright

• Crown

• Silver

• Sparkle

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.

Based on the clues in the story, what might happen next?Explain your answer.

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 information in the text tells you what the attic looked like?

• Cole turned on the light.

• The attic was filled with strange shapes and dusty air.

• Cole found the chest with clothes.

• Cole touched the wooden horse.

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 show that Cole was nervous in the attic?

• Cole felt like he was in a magical place.

• Cole carefully walked through the objects.

• Cole opened the boxes with excitement.

• Cole touched the rocking horse slowly.

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

• Simple sentence

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Compound-complex sentence

What figurative language is used in the sentence below? "The attic felt like a sleeping world."

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

Identify the figurative language and its meaning in the sentence below: "The wind whispered through the trees."

Write a complex sentence using "because."