7th Grade ELA Skills Review Quiz

What is the definition of a synonym?

• A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. For example, "happy" and "joyful" are synonyms.
• Reference: Merriam-Webster Dictionary: Synonym
• Reference: Vocabulary.com: Synonym

What is the definition of a synonym?

• A word that means the opposite of another word

• A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning

• A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word

• A word that describes a noun

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• Personification is a figure of speech in which non-human things are given human characteristics. For example, saying "The wind whispered secrets through the trees" gives the wind the human ability to whisper.
• Reference: Personification - LitCharts

• The stars were as bright as diamonds.

• The wind whispered secrets through the trees.

• He ran as fast as a cheetah.

• The thunder was a loud boom.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5A

What is the term for the main problem in a story that the characters must resolve?

• Reference: In literature, the conflict is the central struggle between opposing forces in a story or drama. The main conflict drives the plot and motivates the characters' actions. (Source: Literary Terms - Conflict)

• Resolution

• Climax

• Conflict

• Exposition

Which text feature would you use to quickly find the page number of a specific chapter in a nonfiction book?

• Reference Material: In nonfiction books, the Table of Contents is usually found at the beginning and lists the chapters or sections along with their page numbers. This helps readers quickly locate where each chapter starts. Other features like the Index and Glossary serve different purposes: the Index helps find specific topics or terms, and the Glossary defines key terms. The Bibliography lists sources used in the book.

• Glossary

• Index

• Table of Contents

• Bibliography

Daniel noticed that his neighbor was struggling to carry groceries up the stairs, so he offered to help her without expecting anything in return. What does the word "benevolent" mean?

• Reference: The word "benevolent" comes from the Latin "bene" (well) and "velle" (to wish). It describes someone who is kind and has a desire to do good for others. For more, see: Merriam-Webster: Benevolent and Cambridge Dictionary: Benevolent.

• Cruel and harsh

• Well-meaning and kind

• Lazy and careless

• Loud and aggressive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which of the following best describes the mood of a story?

• Reference: The mood of a story refers to the overall feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader. It is the emotional response that the author intends to evoke in the audience through descriptions, setting, and word choice. For more, see: Literary Terms: Mood and MasterClass: What is Mood in Literature?

• The author's attitude toward the subject

• The feeling or atmosphere the reader experiences while reading

• The lesson or message the author wants to convey

• The sequence of events in the story

A nonfiction article uses headings, subheadings, and numbered steps to explain how to build a birdhouse. Which text structure is being used?

• Reference: Five Types of Text Structure (Reading Rockets)
• Reference: Text Structure: The Key to Unlocking Nonfiction (Literacy Ideas)
• Reference: Understanding Text Structure (Time4Writing)

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequential/Chronological Order

Read the following sentence: *"The classroom was a zoo during the substitute teacher's lesson."* What type of figurative language is used, and what does it suggest?

• Reference: Metaphor - Literary Devices & Terms (LitCharts)
• Reference: Figurative Language Explained (MasterClass)

• Simile; the classroom had animals in it

• Metaphor; the classroom was chaotic and out of control

• Hyperbole; the classroom was extremely quiet

• Personification; the classroom had feelings

A student reads a passage that describes how deforestation causes soil erosion, which then leads to flooding in nearby villages. Which text structure does this passage most likely use?

• Reference: Five Text Structures of Expository Text (Reading Rockets)
• Reference: Text Structure: The Key to Unlocking Nonfiction (Literacy Ideas)

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In a short story, the protagonist discovers a mysterious letter that changes everything she believed about her family. At what stage of the plot does this event most likely occur?

• Reference: This event is an example of the rising action in plot structure. The rising action includes events that create suspense, tension, or conflict, leading up to the climax. For more, see: Rising Action - LitCharts and What Is Rising Action? - MasterClass.

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Resolution

• Falling Action