7th Grade Reading Comprehension Practice Test

What is the author's purpose for writing a passage?

• To entertain.

• To inform.

• To persuade.

• To confuse.

What is the importance of understanding the genre of a passage?

• It helps the reader set expectations for the content and style.

• It allows the reader to ignore the context of the passage.

• It makes the passage more entertaining regardless of its content.

• It provides a summary of the passage's main ideas.

What is the genre of a passage that presents factual information?

• Fiction

• Nonfiction

• Poetry

• Drama

What does it mean to 'entertain' in writing?

• To provide enjoyment or amusement.

• To inform the reader about a topic.

• To persuade the reader to take action.

• To analyze a subject in depth.

What is a 'fairytale'?

• A story that often involves magical events and characters.

• A factual account of historical events.

• A type of poem that expresses deep emotions.

• A narrative that focuses on everyday life without fantasy.

What does it mean to 'persuade' in writing?

• To entertain the reader with a story.

• To inform the reader about a topic.

• To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.

• To confuse the reader with complex language.

What is a 'question' in reading comprehension?

• A statement that provides information.

• A sentence that asks for information or clarification.

• A phrase that expresses a command.

• A word that describes an action.

What is a synonym for 'hypothesis'?

• A guess.

• A conclusion.

• A theory.

• A fact.

What is a 'conclusion' in a reading passage?

• The introduction that presents the main idea.

• The final part that summarizes the main points.

• A section that provides examples and evidence.

• The body that discusses various arguments.

What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

• Fiction is based on real events, while nonfiction is made-up stories.

• Fiction is made-up stories, while nonfiction is based on real events or facts.

• Fiction and nonfiction are the same thing.

• Fiction is always longer than nonfiction.