Worksheets7th Grade STAAR Review 2019
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is another word for controlling idea?
a)
a feeling or atmosphere
b)
thesis
c)
combining parts
d)
a word or phrase that links one sentence to another
2.
What does expository mean?
a)
fluff
b)
explain/inform
c)
a feeling or atmosphere
d)
exact
3.
In writing an expository essay, what does organization refer to?
a)
getting to the point
b)
a conclusion
c)
to arrange in a thoughtful order
d)
fluff
4.
What does it mean to revise?
a)
feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates
b)
conclusion
c)
getting to the point
d)
fix/change sentences/words to create a well written text
5.
What does it mean to edit
a)
inserting verbs
b)
fix/change punctuation, spelling, capitalization, etc...
c)
deleting words
d)
combining sentences
6.
In writing, what are transitions?
a)
to put in order
b)
delete word
c)
words or phrases that link sentences/paragraphs
d)
combine sentences
7.
How should this sentence be changed:
By the end of the first day, the lighthouse was more than 10 feet away from it’s original location.
By the end of the first day, the lighthouse was more than 10 feet away from it’s original location.
a)
Change was to is
b)
Change it’s to its
c)
Change original to origanal
d)
Sentence 20 should not be changed.
8.
What change, if any, should be made to this sentence?
The current living arrangements is causing me a lot of stress.
The current living arrangements is causing me a lot of stress.
a)
Change arrangements to arangements
b)
Change is causing to are causing
c)
Change a lot to alot
d)
Make no change
9.
What is the correct way to combine sentences 9 and 10?
(9) It connects your brain to your spinal cord. (10) Which connects to most of the nerves in your body.
(9) It connects your brain to your spinal cord. (10) Which connects to most of the nerves in your body.
a)
It connects your brain to your spinal cord, this connects to most of the nerves in your body.
b)
Connecting your brain to your spinal cord and then to most of the nerves in your body.
c)
Connecting your brain to your spinal cord. It connects to most of the nerves in your body.
d)
It connects your brain to your spinal cord, which connects to most of the nerves in your body.
10.
How does sentence 15 need to be changed?
(15) Mr. Owens, my Band Director, insists that I practice every night.
(15) Mr. Owens, my Band Director, insists that I practice every night.
a)
Change Band Director to band director
b)
Delete the second comma
c)
Change insists to insisting
d)
Sentence 15 does not need to be changed.
11.
What change needs to be made in sentence 9?
(9) “This, ladies and gentlemen,” Mr. Potter announced as he held up a hat, “Contains all the words on your vocabulary list.”
(9) “This, ladies and gentlemen,” Mr. Potter announced as he held up a hat, “Contains all the words on your vocabulary list.”
a)
Change ladies to lady’s
b)
Change announced to announsed
c)
Delete the comma after hat
d)
Change Contains to contains
12.
What change needs to be made in sentence 10?
(10) Instead of telling my Mom, I asked the teacher to move me to the front of the room.
(10) Instead of telling my Mom, I asked the teacher to move me to the front of the room.
a)
Change Mom to mom
b)
Change the comma to a period
c)
Change asked to ask
d)
No change needs to be made.
13.
What change needs to be made in sentence 12?
(12) I would also have a place to spread out materials and work on projects without getting in anyone elses way.
(12) I would also have a place to spread out materials and work on projects without getting in anyone elses way.
a)
Change I to And
b)
Change spread to spred
c)
Change anyone to no one
d)
Change elses to else’s
14.
What change should be made in the sentence?
It didn't seem like such a small amount would be enough to make a pancake but I soon realized just how much the batter spreads out.
It didn't seem like such a small amount would be enough to make a pancake but I soon realized just how much the batter spreads out.
a)
Change didn't to did'nt
b)
Insert a comma after pancake
c)
Change spreads out to spread out
d)
No changes
15.
What change should be made to this sentence?
While I scraped my impatience off the griddle, Dad showed me what he meant by "solid bubbles" and then taught me how to flip the pancakes correct.
While I scraped my impatience off the griddle, Dad showed me what he meant by "solid bubbles" and then taught me how to flip the pancakes correct.
a)
Change scraped to scrapped
b)
Insert a comma after bubbles
c)
Change taught to teached
d)
Change correct to correctly
16.
_________ is a contraction for it is OR it has.
a)
it's
b)
its
c)
its'
d)
its's
17.
____________ shows possession.
a)
it's
b)
its
c)
its'
d)
None of these
18.
____________ time to go home and do your homework.
a)
It's
b)
Its
c)
neither of these
19.
Can I come to the game, _____.
a)
to
b)
two
c)
too
20.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
a)
We went to their house because there hosting a party.
b)
They're having a party at there house this weekend.
c)
We went to their house because they're hosting a party.
d)
There having a party at their house this weekend.
21.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
We stopped at the grocery store but we forgot to buy milk.
b)
we stopped at the grocery store, but we forgot to buy milk.
c)
We stopped at the grocery store, but we forgot to buy milk.
d)
We stopped at the grocery store but, we forgot to buy milk.
22.
What change should be made to the sentence:
If they were in the same room, all there things could be in one place.
If they were in the same room, all there things could be in one place.
a)
Change they to we
b)
Delete the comma
c)
Change there to their
d)
No change needed
23.
What change should be made?
Clearly, the world you live in today wouldn't be the same without the contributions of many dedicated scientists and they're work.
Clearly, the world you live in today wouldn't be the same without the contributions of many dedicated scientists and they're work.
a)
Change without the to without no
b)
Change contributions to contribution's
c)
Insert a comma after scientists
d)
Change they're to their
24.
What change should be made?
Clearly, the world you live in today wouldn't be the same without the contributions of many dedicated scientists and they're work.
Clearly, the world you live in today wouldn't be the same without the contributions of many dedicated scientists and they're work.
a)
Change without the to without no
b)
Change contributions to contribution's
c)
Insert a comma after scientists
d)
Change they're to their
25.
In this part of an essay you include a thesis statement.
a)
body
b)
conclusion
c)
introduction
d)
main idea
26.
In this part of an essay you explain and give details to support your thesis.
a)
body
b)
conclusion
c)
introduction
d)
main idea
27.
In this paragraph of an essay, you wrap up your discussion and leave the reader with something to think about.
a)
body
b)
introduction
c)
conclusion
d)
main idea
28.
The last sentence of your introduction.
a)
Thesis Statement
b)
Not a thesis statement
29.
A thesis statement is...
a)
An introductory sentence
b)
the summary of your main point
c)
the topic sentence
d)
a restatement of your main point
30.
A thesis statement is generally located
a)
At the beginning of the intro
b)
Anywere
c)
the first sentence of your essay
d)
the last sentence of your intro
31.
The thesis statement helps the reader
a)
understand the essay's point
b)
see whats coming ahead
c)
understand the writer's argument
d)
all of the above
32.
What strategy should you use BEFORE approaching the revising and editing selection of the test?
a)
Highlight key words and sentences
b)
Read the passage
c)
Read the paragraph before the selection to determine whether you should revise or edit the selection
d)
Use your X, ? , check strategy
33.
What should you do if the selection is asking your to revise?
a)
Go straight to the questions and answer them
b)
Highlight all of the sentences
c)
Write down all of your grammar rules
d)
Read the selection before you answer the questions
34.
What change should be made in the sentence?
It didn't seem like such a small amount would be enough to make a pancake but I soon realized just how much the batter spreads out.
It didn't seem like such a small amount would be enough to make a pancake but I soon realized just how much the batter spreads out.
a)
Change didn't to did'nt
b)
Insert a comma after pancake
c)
Change spreads out to spread out
d)
No changes
35.
What change should be made to this sentence?
While I scraped my impatience off the griddle, Dad showed me what he meant by "solid bubbles" and then taught me how to flip the pancakes correct.
While I scraped my impatience off the griddle, Dad showed me what he meant by "solid bubbles" and then taught me how to flip the pancakes correct.
a)
Change scraped to scrapped
b)
Insert a comma after bubbles
c)
Change taught to teached
d)
Change correct to correctly
36.
What change needs to be made in the sentence?
I learned that cooking takes more patience and attention to detail then I had ever dreamed!
I learned that cooking takes more patience and attention to detail then I had ever dreamed!
a)
Change that to this
b)
Change takes to take
c)
Insert a comma after patience
d)
Change then to than
37.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
38.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
39.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
40.
Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.
a)
Carol,
b)
go,
c)
mall,
d)
As it is
41.
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction
c)
No comma needed
42.
Harold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.
a)
Insert comma after the word prom
b)
Insert comma before the conjunction
c)
Insert comma after the conjunction
d)
No comma needed
43.
Choose the word that best completes this sentence:
The color of your hair ____________ your new dress.
The color of your hair ____________ your new dress.
a)
completes
b)
compliments
c)
complaints
d)
complements
44.
Choose the word that best completes this sentence:
The championship games continued ___________ the bad weather.
The championship games continued ___________ the bad weather.
a)
therefore
b)
by
c)
although
d)
despite
45.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
a)
We went to their house because there hosting a party.
b)
They're having a party at there house this weekend.
c)
We went to their house because they're hosting a party.
d)
There having a party at their house this weekend.
46.
Choose the word (s) that best completes this sentence:
The CN Tower opened in 1975. _________ the tallest free standing structure in Ontario.
The CN Tower opened in 1975. _________ the tallest free standing structure in Ontario.
a)
Its'
b)
It's
c)
It has
47.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
I'm going to be too late to see the concert.
b)
I'm going to be to late too see the concert.
c)
I'm going to be to late two see the concert.
d)
I'm going to be too late two see the concert.
48.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
Their chasing their dog into their house.
b)
They're chasing their dog into their house.
c)
They're chasing their dog into they're house.
d)
Their chasing their dog into they're house.
49.
Choose the word that best completes this sentence:
The color of your hair ____________ your new dress.
The color of your hair ____________ your new dress.
a)
completes
b)
compliments
c)
complaints
d)
complements
50.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
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