24-25 ELA Semester Exam Review (7th Grade)

At the beginning of the article, it can be inferred that some people think robots are --

• an inappropriate use of technology

• unnecessary in a home setting

• objects to be feared

• a threat to many industrial jobs

What is the author's main claim in the selection "Say Yes to Exploring Mars"?

• Sending astronauts to visit Mars would be worth the effort.

• Astronauts have all of the qualifications that are needed to travel to Mars.

• Going to Mars is the only way for humans to know if life exists on the planet.

• A mission to Mars will never happen if it does not take place soon.

How does the author support the primary claim made in the selection "Say Yes to Exploring Mars"?

• By mentioning that firefighting gear was originally developed for astronauts

• By providing a quotation that explains why people should act now

• By listing places that humans have already successfully explored

• By clarifying the important role of NASA in space exploration

Who is the author most likely addressing in the selection "Say Yes to Exploring Mars"?

• The scientific community

• Technology companies

• The American public

• Government representatives

How does the author's use of language in paragraphs 6 and 7 contribute to the mood of the article?

• By taking a cautious approach to using robots in certain fields of work

• By hinting that patience is required while waiting for new types of robotic technology

• By expressing excitement about the ways robots may help people in the future

• By indicating hope that people will one day fully embrace assistance from robots

• By conveying optimism that one day people will use robots to overcome certain physical conditions

What is the MOST effective way to revise sentence 14?

• Mom walked ahead and squinted to read the sign and was puzzled to read it.

• Puzzled, Mom walked ahead and squinted to read the sign.

• Mom was puzzled and squinting, and she read the sign, walking ahead.

• Puzzled and reading the sign, Mom squinted, who walked ahead.

Rory has included a sentence in the first paragraph (sentences 1-7) that repeats information. Which sentence should be removed from this paragraph?

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 6

What change, if any, should be made in sentence 9?

• Change appreciated to apreciated 

• Change it's to its

• Change importance to importence

• No change is needed. 

What is the correct way to write sentence 5?

• Some illustrate cars, street vendors, and businesses from his childhood; so others present scenes from Mexican-American history. 

• Some illustrate cars, street vendors, and businesses. From his childhood, while others present scenes from Mexican-American history. 

• Some illustrate cars, street vendors, and businesses. From his childhood, others present scenes from Mexican-American history. 

• Some illustrate cars, street vendors, and businesses from his childhood; others present scenes from Mexican-American history. 

How does the organization of the selection "Life on Mars" contribute to the author's purpose?

• By describing various findings, the author shows how research has affected scientists' beliefs about Mars. 

• By offering contrasting theories, the author identifies the different kinds of life that may have existed on Mars. 

• By explaining a problem related to Mars, the author reveals why sending humans to Mars is necessary. 

• By listing the features found on Mars, the author shares what is needed to support life on Mars in order of importance.