7th Grade RLA Skills Quiz 3-5-25

Read the following passage and make an inference: "Maria walked into the room, her eyes scanning the crowd. She clutched the small box in her hands, her heart racing. She hoped he would like it." What can be inferred about Maria's feelings?

• Maria is angry.

• Maria is nervous.

• Maria is bored.

• Maria is confused.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The scientist's discovery was a _______ moment in the field of biology."

• trivial

• groundbreaking

• ordinary

• insignificant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the following passage and make an inference: "Tom glanced at the clock and sighed. The deadline was approaching fast, and he still had a lot of work to do." What can be inferred about Tom's situation?

• Tom is ahead of schedule.

• Tom is feeling relaxed.

• Tom is under pressure.

• Tom is on vacation.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The ancient ruins were a _______ reminder of the civilization that once thrived there."

• modern

• futuristic

• historical

• irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Read the following passage and make an inference: "Jenny watched the rain pour down outside her window. She wrapped her arms around herself, feeling the chill in the air." What can be inferred about the weather?

• It is sunny and warm.

• It is cold and rainy.

• It is hot and dry.

• It is windy and clear.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The detective's _______ instincts led him to solve the mystery quickly."

• clumsy

• keen

• indifferent

• careless

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the following passage and make an inference: "After the long hike, Sarah's legs felt like jelly. She collapsed onto the couch, grateful for the rest." What can be inferred about Sarah's hike?

• It was short and easy.

• It was long and tiring.

• It was uneventful.

• It was relaxing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The artist's work was _______ by critics and loved by the public."

• ignored

• praised

• dismissed

• overlooked

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the following passage and make an inference: "Mark stared at the empty plate in front of him. He couldn't believe he had eaten the entire pizza by himself." What can be inferred about Mark's feelings?

• Mark is proud.

• Mark is regretful.

• Mark is indifferent.

• Mark is confused.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which word best fits the following sentence? "The _______ landscape stretched out before them, untouched by human hands."

• urban

• pristine

• polluted

• artificial

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4