Georgia K-12 ELA Standards – 7th Grade Questions

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon to join two independent clauses? (6-8.L.GC.1)

• She wanted to go to the game; but it was raining.

• She wanted to go to the game; it was raining outside.

• She; wanted; to go to the game it was raining.

• She wanted to go to the game, it was raining; outside.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence correctly uses commas, parentheses, or dashes to set off a nonessential phrase? (6-8.L.GC.1)

• The book, which I borrowed from the library was overdue.

• The book—which I borrowed from the library—was overdue.

• The book which I borrowed, from the library, was overdue.

• The book, which I borrowed from the library was, overdue.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly uses a colon to introduce a list? (6-8.L.GC.1)

• She packed: her lunch, a notebook, and a pen.

• She packed the following items: her lunch, a notebook, and a pen.

• She: packed her lunch, a notebook, and a pen.

• She packed her lunch, a notebook: and a pen.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis? (6-8.L.GC.1)

• She said... that she... would be late.

• "I don't know if I can make it... but I'll try," she said.

• The answer is...obvious to everyone...who studied.

• He paused…and then…walked away…

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Which of the following sentences uses the progressive verb aspect correctly? (6-8.L.GC.1)

• She has been finishing her homework before dinner.

• She is finishing her homework right now.

• She finished her homework every night.

• She will finished her homework later.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is written in active voice? (7.L.GC.2.c)

• The trophy was won by the team.

• The speech was delivered by the principal.

• The students completed the project on time.

• The window was broken during the storm.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which revision best combines the following sentences into a compound-complex sentence? "I studied for the test. I still felt nervous." (7.L.GC.2.b)

• I studied for the test, and I still felt nervous.

• Although I studied for the test, I still felt nervous, so I reviewed my notes again.

• Because I studied but felt nervous.

• I studied, and I felt nervous for the test still.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Which sentence correctly fixes the dangling modifier? "Running to catch the bus, my backpack fell off my shoulder." (7.L.GC.2.d)

• Running to catch the bus, I felt my backpack fall off my shoulder.

• My backpack, running to catch the bus, fell off my shoulder.

• To catch the bus, my backpack was running and fell.

• Running, my backpack fell off my shoulder to catch the bus.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which revision corrects the inconsistent verb tense? "By the time we arrived, the movie already started." (7.L.GC.2.b)

• By the time we arrive, the movie already started.

• By the time we arrived, the movie had already started.

• By the time we arrived, the movie starts.

• By the time we had arrived, the movie starts.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.2.1D

Which sentence corrects the faulty parallel structure? "She likes hiking, to swim, and running." (7.L.GC.2.b)

• She likes hiking, swimming, and to run.

• She likes to hike, swimming, and runs.

• She likes hiking, swimming, and running.

• She likes hike, swim, and run.

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CCSS.L.9-10.1A