7th Grade Unit 1 Practice Questions

Which sentence from the passage shows that Clarissa is looking forward to going to the ranch?

• She threw away her water bottle into a nearby trashcan.

• Once through the security checkpoint, Clarissa made her way to the terminal.

• She had a feeling this summer would be the best one so far.

• After getting her boarding pass, Clarissa made her way to the security line.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the importance of the setting in this passage?

• The setting influences the mixed emotions that Danielle experiences.

• The setting shows why Danielle is looking for something.

• The setting suggests a difficult time she doesn't want to remember.

• The setting explains how the family uses the attic to store belongings.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the setting affect the plot of the story?

• Danielle wants to spend time going through her family's things.

• Danielle feels nervous about looking through the items in the attic.

• Danielle feels exhausted by climbing the stairs up to the attic.

• Danielle senses some danger in the room but can't say what it is.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the setting affect Danielle?

• The darkness of the room makes her uncomfortable.

• The pile of broken chairs makes her nervous.

• The room's temperature makes her sweat.

• The slanted, low ceiling makes her lonely.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the setting affect Terry?

• She is nervous about finally setting foot on the Unknown Southern Land.

• She is overcome with joy at reaching the place of her childhood dreams.

• She is feeling frustrated that she is still on the ship instead of on the ice.

• She is eager to make friends with some of the other passengers on the ship.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the setting affect the plot of the story?

• It makes Nick wish he hadn't packed so much stuff in his bag.

• It makes Nick wants to meet new people as soon as possible.

• It makes Nick desire to take the next bus home to his town.

• It makes Nick want to leave the station as quickly as he can.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the setting affect the the character of Nick?

• He feels excited that he is going to start a new job in New York City.

• He feels concerned about finding his way to his cousin's apartment.

• He feels anxious because the bus station is so crowded.

• He feels angry because he misses his connection for another bus.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A theme in this story is that

• One shouldn't give up.

• Rebelliousness never pays.

• Patience is difficult.

• Dignity is important.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The line below is from a story. "It is a good thing we were all wearing lifejackets and that land was not far away when we capsized." Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened?

• There are not enough details to answer the question.

• A boat flipped over in the water.

• Swimmers were racing in a lake.

• A plane had a rough landing at the airport.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does the underlined phrase mean?

• Mrs. Jones thanked the security officer for helping her.

• Mrs. Jones was frantically running throughout the mall.

• Mrs. Jones was relieved to find her daughter in the mall.

• Mrs. Jones was upset with her daughter for getting lost.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4