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WorksheetsGrade 7 English First Quarter Cumulative Test
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What character trait is revealed?
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
After pulling an all-nighter studying, Sarah moved through the dance routine sluggishly. She was off beat and missed several moves.
a)
passionate
b)
nervous
c)
tired
d)
bored
2.
A person, thing, or animal who plays a part in a story.
a)
Main character
b)
character
c)
protagonist
d)
flat
3.
What character trait is revealed here?
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slid the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
After glancing around to make sure she wasn't being watched, Marissa slid the candy bar into her pocket. She walked out of store casually, not stopping to pay.
a)
selfish
b)
sneaky
c)
thrifty
d)
rude
4.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
Marcy sat in class, drumming her fingers on her desk. Thinking back to that morning, she felt remorse over the way she had talked to her mom.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
5.
What type of characterization is the following example?
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture. He was bored with the classes discussion of rock formations.
Brandon leaned back in his chair during the lecture. He was bored with the classes discussion of rock formations.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
6.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
Tiffany loved when her teachers gave her creative projects. Her favorite things to do were paint, write music, play her guitar, and mold pottery.
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
7.
What type of character trait is the following example?
Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.
Jake walked around the lunchroom. For every new student he saw, he stopped and said hello and gave them a fist bump.
a)
talented
b)
friendly
c)
adventurous
d)
humorous
8.
How is the character's traits revealed?
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see his family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
Mr. Timpelton walked through the airport in his crisp army uniform and duffel bag. After being deployed for a year in Iraq, he was anxious to see his family. He wiped his hands nervously on his pants, breathed a deep sigh, and begin to head to the airport welcoming area.
a)
actions
b)
thoughts
c)
statements
d)
interactions with other characters
9.
The Antagonist is the...
a)
good guy
b)
bad guy
c)
Spongebob
d)
minor character
10.
What character trait is revealed?
Having had enough, Darren walked up to the bully and stood between him and the smaller kid. "Enough!" he said, "This stops today!"
Having had enough, Darren walked up to the bully and stood between him and the smaller kid. "Enough!" he said, "This stops today!"
a)
energetic
b)
fearfully
c)
overbearing
d)
bold
11.
Which is NOT a character trait?
a)
bossy
b)
scared
c)
responsible
d)
shy
12.
Which of the following is a character trait?
a)
adventurous
b)
tall
c)
sad
d)
irritated
13.
Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization?
a)
Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend.
b)
Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.
c)
Marcia was a nervous person.
d)
Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people.
14.
Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?
a)
Jeff was compassionate when it came to taking care of his nephews.
b)
Jeff spoke gently to his nephews and catered to their needs.
c)
Jeff gave his nephews a big hug when he saw them.
d)
Jeff always asked about how his nephews were doing.
15.
____________________ go before and after the speaker's exact words.
a)
commas
b)
tag lines
c)
quotation marks
d)
question marks
16.
Place a _____________ before a quotation.
a)
period
b)
exclamation point
c)
quotation mark
d)
comma
17.
_______________ the first word of a quotation and the first word of each sentence.
a)
Indent
b)
Capitalize
c)
Underline
d)
Delete
18.
Which of the following is correct?
a)
Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos."
b)
Jane Said, "I really want to eat Cheetos."
c)
Jane said "I really want to eat Cheetos."
d)
Jane said, "I really want to eat Cheetos,"
19.
Has anyone seen my data spreadsheet screamed Mrs. Balkam
a)
"Has anyone seen my data spreadsheet?" screamed Mrs. Balkam.
b)
Has anyone seen my data spreadsheet? "Screamed Mrs. Balkam"
c)
"has anyone seen my data spreadsheet?" screamed mrs. balkam?
20.
Select the correct answer.
a)
"What a beautiful day!", said Ms. Wright.
b)
"What a beautiful day!" said Ms. Wright.
c)
"What a beautiful day! said Ms. Wright."
d)
"What a beautiful day! said" Ms. Wright.
21.
A comma should follow which word in the sentence below?
Miller whined "Are we there yet?"
Miller whined "Are we there yet?"
a)
whined
b)
Miller
c)
yet
d)
Are
22.
Select the correct answer.
a)
"Hello," he asked cautiously. "is anyone home?"
b)
"Hello", he asked cautiously "is anyone home?"
c)
"Hello," he asked cautiously, "is anyone home?"
d)
"Hello, he asked cautiously, is anyone home?"
23.
Jen said, "I love to debate."
a)
correct
b)
wrong
24.
Choose the sentence which uses quotation marks correctly.
a)
"That's just great," Ms. Anderson cried out, "I can't find my keys!"
b)
"That's just great", Ms. Anderson cried out "I can't find my keys"
c)
"That's just great Ms. Anderson cried out, I can't find my keys"
d)
"That's just great?" Ms. Anderson cried out, I can't find my keys!"
25.
"My homework is not finished", said Yannick with a smile.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
26.
Mary ____ very hard in school.
a)
work
b)
works
c)
workes
d)
workz
27.
A girl and a boy ___ in the classroom.
a)
is
b)
are
c)
was
d)
be
28.
The United States ___ a population of around 300 million.
a)
have
b)
had
c)
has
d)
is
29.
Statistics ___ a branch of mathematics.
a)
are
b)
be
c)
were
d)
is
30.
The French ___ proud, independent people.
a)
are
b)
be
c)
is
d)
was
31.
My alarm clock ___ at 7 every morning.
a)
ring
b)
rang
c)
rings
d)
rung
32.
One of the most common names for dogs in the United States ___ "Rover".
a)
are
b)
is
c)
were
d)
be
33.
There are some open ___ in the theater.
a)
seat
b)
seates
c)
seatz
d)
seats
34.
The subjects you will be studying in this course ___ listed in the syllabus.
a)
is
b)
be
c)
are
d)
was
35.
Getting to know students from all over the world ___ one of the best parts of my job.
a)
be
b)
were
c)
are
d)
is
36.
Juror #3 and Juror #10 (doesn't, don't) agree with the other jurors.
a)
doesn't
b)
don't
37.
Tiresias (doesn't, don't) want to tell Oedipus Rex the truth about his past.
a)
doesn't
b)
don't
38.
All of the Jurors, as well as Juror #8, (want, wants) to come to a unanimous decision.
a)
want
b)
wants
39.
Everybody ________ asked to be quiet.
a)
was
b)
were
40.
In a marathon, few of the starters _______ the race.
a)
finish
b)
finishes
41.
All of the workers _____receiving their bonus.
a)
is
b)
are
42.
On our street _____ many tall trees.
a)
is
b)
are
43.
It __________ make any difference.
a)
don't
b)
doesn't
44.
The value of cars and motorcycles _______ increased.
a)
has
b)
have
45.
The principal and her husband _______ honored guests.
a)
is
b)
are
46.
One of my friends _________ in ghosts.
a)
believe
b)
believes
47.
Have you ever heard the expression, "No news ____ good news?"
a)
is
b)
are
48.
There _____ several dents in the car.
a)
was
b)
were
49.
Is the following sentence correct?
The box of apples is on the porch.
The box of apples is on the porch.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
50.
Here _____ the family now.
a)
come
b)
comes
51.
Thirty minutes ____ the time limit for the test.
a)
is
b)
are
52.
Although Rebeka _______ to shop, she ____ go that often because of too much homework.
a)
love....don't
b)
loves...don't
c)
love...doesn't
d)
loves....doesn't
53.
Measles ______ a disease most children experience.
a)
is
b)
are
54.
The thesis statement should express a main idea that links to supporting points
a)
True
b)
False
55.
What is a thesis statement?
a)
A general idea of what the essay is about
b)
A summary of the main idea
c)
A statement that explains the main idea of an essay
d)
A suggestion that you should read the essay
56.
Which one is a good thesis statement?
a)
Always do your homework before watching TV
b)
"Whatever you are, be a good one." Abe Lincoln
c)
Marijuana should not be legalized because it is harmful to your health, will increase crime, & create more drug addicts.
d)
Marijuana can be used as medicine.
57.
Where should a thesis statement appear?
a)
introduction paragraph
b)
anywhere in the essay
c)
conclusion paragraph
d)
body paragraph
58.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.
a)
First, cats are affectionate creatures.
b)
Next, cats are inexpensive.
c)
In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
d)
Finally, every cat has a unique personality.
59.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
More than anyone else, I admire my mother because she is talented, kind, and selfless.
More than anyone else, I admire my mother because she is talented, kind, and selfless.
a)
One reason I admire my mother is because of her faith.
b)
My mother is also admirable because of her impressive skills.
c)
Furthermore, my mother is extremely caring.
d)
Lastly, she puts everyone else before herself.
60.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
Schools should start later in the day because it would allow for more sleep, aid efforts at better nutrition, and be more convenient for both students and parents.
Schools should start later in the day because it would allow for more sleep, aid efforts at better nutrition, and be more convenient for both students and parents.
a)
To begin, if school started later, it would also get out later.
b)
Also, teens would be able to sleep in longer and feel more rested for the start of the day.
c)
Furthermore, it will be easier to eat a healthy breakfast if there is more time to do so.
d)
Most importantly, a later start time would be easier for parents and students to plan around.
61.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why introduction paragraphs are important?
a)
it gives a preview of points
b)
it isn't important
c)
it gets a reader's attention
d)
it gives the reader a first impression
62.
What are the three parts of an introduction paragraph?
a)
beginning, middle, end
b)
random sentences, rambling, filler sentences
c)
hook, bridge, thesis
d)
background, best idea, preview
63.
What kind of attention-catcher is demonstrated in the following passage?
“Kelly was often bullied at her public high school because she didn’t wear the brand-name clothing that other students wore. She was teased and called names throughout her junior high years, until her school implemented a uniform policy. Things didn’t change overnight, but throughout the next school year students stopped caring so much about clothes and became more accepting of each other. “
“Kelly was often bullied at her public high school because she didn’t wear the brand-name clothing that other students wore. She was teased and called names throughout her junior high years, until her school implemented a uniform policy. Things didn’t change overnight, but throughout the next school year students stopped caring so much about clothes and became more accepting of each other. “
a)
startling fact or statistic
b)
question
c)
anecdote
d)
imaginative scenario
64.
Which of the following is an inappropriate hook?
a)
Simile
b)
Personal Anecdote
c)
Question
d)
Fact/Statistic
65.
Which of the following is the LAST sentence in the introduction?
a)
Hook
b)
Transition
c)
Thesis
d)
Body Paragraph
66.
Which of the following is the FIRST sentence in the introduction?
a)
Hook
b)
Transition
c)
Thesis
d)
Bridge
67.
Which of the following is the driving force of the essay?
a)
Hook
b)
Transition
c)
Thesis
d)
Conclusion
68.
Which part of the introduction helps you move smoothly from the hook to the thesis?
a)
Hook
b)
Bridge
c)
Transition word
d)
Conclusion
69.
In your body, you need ________ reasons to support your thesis.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
70.
Which one of the following could be a thesis statement? (The others are detail sentences!)
a)
Dogs are very adorable and cute.
b)
Dogs are "man's best friend" because of their loyalty.
c)
Dogs have a great sense of smell.
71.
What is a body paragraph?
a)
directly relates to your thesis statement
b)
starts with a topic sentence
c)
all of the above
d)
none of the above
72.
The first sentence of a body paragraph is called a __________.
a)
thesis statement
b)
topic sentence
c)
conclusion
73.
Which of the following is a good transition for your final body paragraph?
a)
in addition
b)
last but not least
c)
furthermore
d)
to begin with
74.
What is the first thing you should do when writing an essay?
a)
read the prompt carefully
b)
revise and edit
c)
pre-write
d)
brainstorm
75.
Every body paragraph should begin with a --
a)
attention grabber
b)
conclusion sentence
c)
question
d)
transition word or phrase
76.
Stories that come from the author's imagination
a)
nonfiction
b)
fiction
c)
poetry
d)
folklore
77.
Based on a person or event from history
a)
science fiction
b)
fantasy
c)
historical fiction
d)
realistic fiction
78.
Contains monsters, magic, or other supernatural elements
a)
fantasy
b)
realistic fiction
c)
fairy tale
d)
legend
79.
Dealing with aliens, the distant future, or advanced technology
a)
historical fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
realistic fiction
d)
fantasy
80.
A story that could have happened, but didn't
a)
historical fiction
b)
science fiction
c)
fantasy
d)
realistic fiction
81.
Writing that is true or factual
a)
fiction
b)
nonfiction
c)
drama
d)
folklore
82.
The story of one's life told by oneself
a)
informational writing
b)
persuasive writing
c)
autobiography
d)
biography
83.
The story of one's life told by another
a)
biography
b)
autobiography
c)
persuasive writing
d)
informational writing
84.
Writing that is meant to be acted on a stage (a play)
a)
poetry
b)
drama
c)
folklore
d)
fiction
85.
Stories handed down through speech from generation to generation, have an unknown author, adapted from, and retold
a)
fiction
b)
drama
c)
folklore
d)
nonfiction
86.
A very short story that has a moral or life lesson, usually has talking animals -usually has talking animals as main characters
a)
fairy tale
b)
fable
c)
myth
d)
legend
87.
Star Wars is an example of what genre?
a)
historical fiction
b)
realistic fiction
c)
science fiction
d)
informational
88.
What genre is a made up story that has accurate components from history?
a)
Non-Fiction
b)
Realistic Fiction
c)
Informational Fiction
d)
Historical Fiction
89.
Academic vocabulary:
When you _______, you have a ________.
When you _______, you have a ________.
a)
unify, unite
b)
account for, account
c)
strategize, strategy
d)
unite, strategy
90.
Academic vocabulary:
What is a synonym for "paraphrase"?
What is a synonym for "paraphrase"?
a)
reconsider
b)
renew
c)
replay
d)
reword
91.
Academic vocabulary:
To not say directly
To not say directly
a)
structure
b)
explicit
c)
central
d)
imply
92.
Academic vocabulary:
Meaning of pertinent
Meaning of pertinent
a)
similar
b)
related
c)
important
d)
unconnected
93.
Academic vocabulary:
The actual meaning of a word.
The actual meaning of a word.
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
c)
antonym
d)
synonym
94.
Academic Vocabulary:
To explain the qualities or traits of someone or something
To explain the qualities or traits of someone or something
a)
characterize
b)
characteristic
c)
summarize
d)
paraphrase
95.
Academic vocabulary:
To guess without all the facts.
To guess without all the facts.
a)
speculate
b)
strategize
c)
synthesize
d)
paraphrase
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