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Review of ELA 7

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Which quote supports the inference that Karen is in a hurry?

"Screech!"

"She looked over her left shoulder and zigged past a semi-truck."

"Just as she entered the terminal, she heard an announcement over the loudspeaker, "Final boarding call for Flight 205 to JFK..."

"Karen sighed and then slowly walked to the customer service desk."

Which sentence from the passage supports the inference that Brenda is moving so slowly?

"She stood up and got a head rush that almost knocked her back down to the bed, but she regained her balance."

"How can I help you have a happy fun day?"

"Brenda reached for the box of tissue."

"Yeah, well, actually, I need to talk to the manager."

Which sentence from the paragraph best supports the inference that Jim and Dale are hunting?

"He saw Dale point his rifle at the horizon and squint, and then Jim looked where the barrel was aimed."

"Dale whispered to his friend Jim."

"Jim stopped talking mid-sentence and looked at Dale."

"Shh..."

Which sentence from the paragraph supports the inference that Pablo got hurt in a motorbike accident?

"Pablo slowly got off the ground and wiped the dust from his pants."

"He could see blood through the holes."

"The bike was on its side, the front wheel was turned around, and the wheel was spinning."

"He got back on his seat and headed once more for home."

Which sentence from the paragraph best supports the inference that Virgil is upset because his lock is stuck?

"The bell would ring shortly."

"Virgil cursed under his breath at the exact moment that the bell rang."

Virgil looked around urgently but saw no friendly faces.

"Virgil grabbed the handle of the locker and yanked it repeatedly in a fit of frustration."

People often refer to taxes in terms of their being much too high. In reality, they are probably even higher than you think, because in addition to the federal income tax we are now studying, there are many other Federal, State, and local taxes, including sales taxes, inheritance taxes, state income taxes, personal property taxes, real estate taxes, and others. These are just some of the most obvious ones.

Taxes are much too high.

We pay more taxes than we may realize.

Inheritance taxes and real estate taxes are unfair.

Some taxes are hidden.

Most children have an interest in learning to play a musical instrument at one point or another during their growing-up years. Parents need to take advantage of that urge to play when it appears. Some very small children become intrigued with music because they see their parents or their older siblings play. The Suzuki method of instruction capitalizes on that early willingness to learn by involving the parent and the child in the child’s instructions. Elementary-aged youngsters often are exposed to stringed instruments or band instruments in their school music classes. Because kids like to do what other kids do, parents who are not musicians themselves can take advantage of both instruction and enthusiasm. It is at the middle school level, however, that peer pressure can really work to the benefit of parents who want to hear the sound of music around the house.
What is the Main Idea?

most children have an interest in learning to play a musical instrument during their growing-up years.

some very small children become intrigued with music because they see their parents or siblings play

at various points, parents can take advantage of their children’s desire to play a musical instrument.

middle-school children take delight at selecting and learning to play an instrument along with their friends.

There is some evidence that colors affect you physiologically. For example, when subjects are exposed to red light respiratory movements increase; exposure to blue decreases respiratory movements. Similarly, eye blinks increase in frequency when eyes are exposed to red light and decrease when exposed to blue. This seems consistent with intuitive feelings about blue being more soothing and red being more arousing. After changing a school’s walls from orange and white to blue, the blood pressure of the students decreased while their academic performance improved

There is some evidence that colors affect you physiologically

Similarly, eye blinks increase in frequency when eyes are exposed to red light and decrease when exposed to blue.

After changing a school’s walls from orange and white to blue, the blood pressure of the students decreased while their academic performance improved.

What is the Central Idea of the passage?
What's that humming sound? Could it be hummingbird, the only bird capable of backward flight? Hummingbirds have many unique flight habits that distinguish them from other birds. Most birds flap their wings up and down to fly, but the hummingbird moves its wings forward and backward very rapidly in a figure eight pattern. This allows the hummingbird to hover in position, fly upside down, and move about very rapidly. And while other birds have to push off with their feet to begin flying, and work their ways up to their top speeds, the hummingbird can both start flying at maximum speed and stop flying instantaneously. After you've seen a hummingbird in flight, it's unlikely that you'll mistake them for another bird.

Birds and hummingbirds are very different.

Hummingbirds make a humming sound.

Hummingbirds wings fly in figure eight patterns.

The hummingbird flys in a totally unique and unusual way.

10.

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

Who is the main character?

What is the main event?

What is one important detail?

What point is the author trying to make?

11.

School uniforms are far cheaper than the currently popular fashions. Many students work long hours at a paying job instead of doing homework because they feel they have to "keep up appearances." If students wore uniforms, there would be no need for most of them to have jobs that take away from their study time.

This passage is mostly about?

popular fashions being expensive

school uniforms being a good idea.

students working many hours at jobs.

teens enjoying wearing uniforms.

12.

Before weight machines, stationary bikes, and step aerobics, people practiced yoga for spiritual and physical health. Yoga's origins predate written history. Archaeologists have found stone carvings that show figures in yoga positions. These stones, from the Indus Valley, are at least 5,000 years old! Yoga can still contribute plenty to your weight loss program in the 21st century.

This passage is mostly about?

Aerobics is very similar to yoga.

Yoga has existed for centuries.

Yoga came from the Indus Valley.

Everyone needs to try yoga.

13.

Carl was the most miserable he'd ever been. For a split second after the bullet struck, the deer stood motionless. Then his body shot straight upward, twisting in pain, then fell silently to the ground. Carl ran to the deer. The moment he thought would be so exciting, turned out to be one of the saddest moments of his life. To this day, it still haunts him.
This passage is mostly about?

Deer hunting is illegal.

Hunting as a sport is old fashioned.

The sadness of death makes hunting easy.

Killing a deer has forever affected Carl.

14.

It was the first football game for the Gators. The coach asked if everyone was ready. The players jumped and replied, "Yes!"
In what tone did the Gators's reply?

Calm

Serious

Happy

Enthusiastic

15.

The Blue Jay is jumping on the tree singing and dancing happily.
What is the blue jay's tone while singing?

Joyful

Dreamy

Confused

sweet

16.

'The sun was bright and the sky was clear. Joan jogged down the path with Rex at her side and smiled about last night's victory.' What's the tone?

cheerful

depressing

determined

suspenseful

17.

Today is very boring, it’s a very boring day, there is nothing much to look at, there is nothing much to say. There’s a peacock on my sneakers, there’s a penguin on my head, there’s a dormouse on my doorstep; I am going back to bed.

bored

tired

fanciful

exciting

18.

"They plan to kill General Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all" (103).
What is the tone of the dialogue?

informal

happy

serious

optomistic

19.

"They plan to kill General Washington." He closed the book, set it on the floor, and leaned forward, his elbows on his knees. "Tell me all" (103).
What is the tone of the dialogue?

informal

happy

serious

optomistic

20.

What is the tone of the following text?
"I will not!" she shouted. "I will not be left at the mercy of our enemies while you slink away!" (108).

pleased

angry

happy

suspicious

21.

"Folks were prickly and fearful. Loyalist shopkeepers had been tarred and feathered by angry mobs and their shops destroyed. Each day dawned hotter than the one before" (106).
What is the mood of the passage?

romantic

sorrowful

joyful

suspenseful

22.

Today was Wendell's birthday. He barely slept last night. He jumped out of bed and ran downstairs to the smell of pancakes cooking.
What would Wendell's mood be on his birthday?

Crazy

Fearful

Distant

Excited

23.

What is the mood?
When I stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman and a ride home.

relaxed

terrified

worried

perplexed

24.

What type of text structure?
Hurricanes - A hurricane is a large storm with heavy winds and rain that begins in the ocean and builds up strength as it moves across the water. While some of the damage caused by hurricanes is from high winds, most of it is usually from tidal surge, flooding entire cities, and killing large numbers of people. A tornado is a storm that develops on land, with no warning, and moves in a circular motion with heavy winds with a funnel shape, picking up and carrying dirt, dust, and even objects. The damage caused by tornadoes is from the high velocity winds, which are extremely destructive and deadly. They can demolish entire neighborhoods in a matter of a few seconds to a few minutes. Tornadoes can form when hurricanes make landfall, as their winds at ground level slow down, while the winds near the top keep their momentum, but a hurricane cannot be created by a tornado.

Cause and effect

Chronological

Compare and contrast

Problem and solution

25.

What type of text structure?
Avalanches - Avalanches (when a lot of snow falls from a mountain) may bury people under them. If the people are not found rapidly enough by rescue teams they will die of suffocation (not getting enough air) or of hypothermia (freezing cold). The chance of surviving an avalanche is as follows: 92% if found within 15 minutes 30% if found within 35 minutes (victims die of suffocation) nearly zero after two hours (victims die of injuries and hypothermia)

Compare and contrast

Chronological

Cause and effect

Problem and solution

26.

The Exxon Valdez oil spill is one of the worst oil spills to ever happen. On March 24, 1989, an oil ship crashed in Prince William Sound, Alaska. It hit the Bligh Island Reef. More than 10.8 million gallons of oil poured into the ocean. This is about 250,000 barrels.

Investigators found several causes for the accident. The ship’s equipment needed to be repaired. The monitor that could have warned the sailors they were about to crash into the reef was broken. In fact, it had been broken for over a year. In addition, the sailor who was driving the ship did not have enough rest. The Exxon oil company was blamed for not properly supervising or providing enough rest for the crew.

More than 1,300 miles of coastline were covered by oil from the spill. Even worse, 11,000 square miles of ocean were also affected. Between 100,000 and 250,000 seabirds, more than 2,800 sea otters, 247 bald eagles, and 22 orca whales died immediately. Billions of fish eggs were also destroyed. Some scientists say that 20 years later, Prince William Sound is still feeling the effects of the oil spill.

Q. This passage outlines some of the causes of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. What is one effect the author mentions?

a very tired ship crew

repairs needed for the ship

no proper supervision

the death of marine life

27.

The SS James B. Stephens was an American liberty ship in World War II. In 1943, the ship was traveling in Suez when it was torpedoed by the German submarine U-160 about 150 miles northeast of Durban.

One torpedo struck, igniting the fuel oil in storage, and the ship began to sink by the front end. A second torpedo struck and broke the ship in two. Both sections remained afloat, but the ship was on fire. The crew began to abandon ship. The explosion of the second torpedo overturned the motor lifeboat. The other lifeboats were able to pick up all of the men in the water except for one man who was not wearing a life jacket and could not swim. He drowned before he could be rescued.

An Allied warship sank the back section of the James B. Stephens with gunfire. A British warship attempted to take the front section in tow to Durban, but it sank while under tow in heavy seas. Of a total crew of 63, 62 were rescued. A crewman, Edward F. Racine, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for righting the overturned motor lifeboat.

Q. Essays and news stories are often organized by cause and effect. According to this passage, what caused the crew to abandon the ship?

weather

torpedoes

sinking

gunfire

28.

In 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued The Emancipation Proclamation. This action did not have much effect on the hardships of the average American slave at the time. Even worse is the fact that one hundred years later, the African American was still not free. Jim Crow Segregation continued in the South. For black citizens in the North, discrimination and economic problems still continued as well. The Civil Rights Movement tried to change this. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, leaders in the black freedom movement began to emerge. Different leaders with different ideas helped to shape the Civil Rights Movement.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most well-known leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. He asked that people protest with their voices and their money against discrimination. Another leader in the Civil Rights Movement was the Black Panther Party. The Black Panthers supported making a change by any means necessary. Both had the common goal of black freedom in mind, but their ways of getting to this freedom were different. King wanted integration. This meant he wanted white and black to live and work together. The Panthers wanted separation. Also, King saw the white citizen as playing a large part in creating and upholding black civil rights. The Panthers, on the other hand, wanted no part of a white government. Finally King called for non-violent ways to reach equality. The Panthers stood by the "any means necessary" belief. These basic differences would keep the two parties from working together even though they had a common goal.

Q. The section above uses its text structure to

to show how the Black Panthers and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were different from Abraham Lincoln.

to show how the Black Panthers and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. have similarities and differences

to show that the Black Panthers' method was the best method in fighting for people's civil rights.

to show that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s method was best in fighting for people's civil rights

29.

Too Much of a Good Thing?

Antibiotics are chemicals that are used to treat infections. These work by killing the bacteria that cause the infection. Recently, doctors are facing new problems because of antibiotics. It might be a problem they have helped create. Doctors have been prescribing antibiotics too often. People are also using them more than they should. More and more people use antibiotics for colds and common illnesses. Since people get these common illnesses often, they use antibiotics more than they should.

When people use antibiotics too often, they can develop new strains of bacteria. These bacteria can be tough to treat. This is because of bacterial resistance. The chemicals cannot react to the bacteria as they should. Such bacteria need higher and stronger doses of chemicals. At one point, the chemicals stop having any effect on the bacteria.

Today, doctors have found bacteria that are not affected by some of the most powerful antibiotics available. Having to use strong chemicals for common illnesses is also a tough situation. This may start as a small problem and become a bigger medical situation. Many diseases have already become more difficult to treat. Some examples of such diseases are infections of the ear, sinuses, or skin; Meningitis, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. Isn't it about time we start thinking about what we easily put into our bodies?

Q. Which text structure did the writer use to develop this passage?

chronological order

compare and contrast

listing

cause and effect

30.

Since the new boss took over, there have been many more changes to the way the company does business. For example, in the area of complaints, it used to be standard practice for a customer to have to wait two days before speaking with a supervisor. Now, with Monty Morgenson as the CEO, he cut the time down to two hours. If a supervisor doesn't immediately respond to a customer's complaint, the supervisor could find him or herself in deep trouble. In fact, one supervisor has already been terminated. Despite this, our customers have been pleased by the fact that they can communicate their issues to supervisors directly.

In addition, the employees of B-3 are all required to dress appropriately for work. Jeans and T-shirts are a thing of the past. Now, slacks, ties, and suits are the clothing of choice. Actually, it's not a choice. Before, it was not uncommon to see people come to the work place in flip-flops and sweats. Now, that look is highly discouraged. It hasn't been all that bad. The office looks much more professional, and our customers seem to really respect us.

One of the biggest changes to company policy is the vacation time. The new boss understands how hard people work. He also understands the importance of time. Upon taking his new position, Monty fought to get all employees an extra week's vacation. Now, instead of the stingy five-day vacation policy, the B-3 team has a ten-day vacation. This has greatly improved team morale, and now, everyone can't wait to come to work.

I should mention that even with Monty at the wheel, guiding the company, one thing will not change: our commitment to serving the community and providing the best service to our customers. We will continue to provide the best customer care of anyone in the electronics business.

Q. The section above uses its text structure

to illustrate how the new boss will cause B-3 to lose a great deal of money in the future

to show how the company has made a great deal of money since Morgenson became boss.

to explain to employees the way that Morgenson came to be the CEO of the company

to show how B-3 has changed and how it has stayed the same since the new boss took over

31.

You have probably heard of gypsies before. This word is often used to refer to people who spend their lives traveling from place to place. Many people enjoy seeing different parts of the world. But could you imagine not having a country to call home?

A stateless person is someone who does not have a citizenship. Sometimes, countries cease to exist. A new government needs to be established in order for the people there to have citizenship. If a new country is not formed, the people who live there could be considered stateless. This can also happen in places where there is a dispute over territory. Countries also sometimes refuse to give citizenship to groups of people altogether.

Other times, countries may decide to take a person’s citizenship. One case where this might happen is if someone fights in a country’s army that opposes his or her home country. The country may decide to strip this person of his or her citizenship.

Q.How does the organizational structure of this passage support the author's purpose?

It gives facts and explanations about the idea of statelessness

It compares the causes of statelessness and lists many of its effects.

It gives arguments to persuade people that denying citizenship is right.

It compares and classifies the different kinds of citizenships and residencies.

32.

Claire and Bonnie competed for everything: boys, grades, and first chair in band. They were both wonderful girls with their own strengths and weaknesses. Bonnie, for example, was better at basketball while Claire tended to excel at gymnastics and cheerleading. Claire had curly blonde hair, and Bonnie had short black hair. Bonnie was stronger at math, but Claire was better at foreign languages.

They both had a crush on Josh Martin, but Josh Martin dated Cristy Summers. Even still, Josh was good friends with both Claire and Bonnie. In fact Bonnie helped Josh pass his algebra test, and Claire helped him learn French. To express his gratitude, he threw them a party for being the best tutors and friends that he knew.

Q.The section above uses its text structure

to show how Claire and Bonnie are the same and how they are different.

to explain the benefits of learning a foreign language while in high school

to show how Josh is similar to Claire but how he is different from Bonnie

to illustrate the steps one needs to take in order to pass an algebra exam

33.

Would you believe that many of the Caribbean islands were once volcanoes? It’s true. There is a large chain of volcanoes that lies beneath the Caribbean Sea. Many of the islands we see today, including Jamaica and Cuba, were formed on top of volcanoes.

Over many years, the volcanoes were submerged beneath the sea. Limestone began to develop over the igneous and metamorphic rock that was already there. To this day in Jamaica, there are places where the limestone on the island is thousands of feet thick.

What is one conclusion that can be drawn from the passage?

Jamaica, Cuba, and Puerto Rico formed as a result of volcanic eruptions in the Caribbean Sea.

Jamaica is the largest international exporter of products, like limestone, coconuts, and pineapples.

Some Caribbean islands were formed as a result of volcanoes being submerged underwater.

Limestone on other islands in the Caribbean Sea is also thousands of feet thick and miles long

34.

What is a simile?

Comparing two unlike things without using like and as

Comparing two things in a text

Comparing two unlike things using like and as

None of the above

35.

The assignment was a breeze is an example of a(n)...

Metaphor

Simile

Alliteration

Onomatopoeia

36.

What is a metaphor?

Comparing two things in a text

Comparing two things using like and as

An over exaggeration

Comparing two things without using like and as

37.

The water well is as dry as a bone is an example of a(n)...

Alliteration

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

38.

What is personification

Giving human qualities to a human

Giving non living qualities to living things

Comparing something to a nonliving thing.

Giving human qualities to a non human things

39.

What is a hyperbole?

An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally.

Telling the truth

Comparing a rock to a island

Break a leg

40.

What is an example of an alliteration?

The vase flew off of the shelf.

Powerful pandas punch parrots.

The plant liked to fly.

I like to eat pie

41.

The firework exploded in the air, making a big BOOM! in the air, is an example of

Personification

Onomatopoeia

The 4th of July

All of the above

42.

Onomatopoeia is...

An exaggerated statement

A sound effect

A comparison of two things using like or as

The use of a word associated with a sound.

43.

He was a car speeding through the streets is an example of...

Simile

Metaphor

Hyperbole

Alliteration

44.

He was as cool as a cucumber is an example of a(n)

Simile

Dessert

Metaphor

None of the above

45.

I am dying of shame is an example of...

Metaphor

Personification

Simile

Hyperbole

46.

Which part of the plot
introduces the characters?

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

47.

Choose the two words that best complete the sentence.
During the exposition, it is important to introduce the ________ and the ________.

characters, setting

characters, falling action

climax, conflict

conflict, resolution

48.

What is the definition of plot?

The lesson in the story

The sequence of events in the story

The turning point of the story

The conflict in the story

49.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

exposition

rising action

falling action

resolution

50.

The story's time and place is called the....

tone

plot

setting

voice

51.

What is the conflict of a story?

the problem faced by the main character

a bad hair day

the ending of the story

a boxing match

52.

The character that causes trouble for the main character is the.....

protagonist

antagonist

53.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

climax

rising action

falling action

resolution

54.

What is the definition of climax?

the turning point of the story

the struggle between two characters

the beginning of the story

the point when the conflict is resolved

55.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

climax

exposition

falling action

resolution

56.

The loose ends of the story are all tied up during which part of the plot?

falling action

climax

resolution

exposition

57.

Synonym for entire

half

whole

most

pure

funny

58.

Synonym for brief

half

short

near

soon

59.

Synonym for harsh

pretty

strange

cruel

pleasant

60.

Synonym for wicked

wrong

evil

ingenious

helpful

good

61.

Synonym for broad

thin

wide

deep

big

small

62.

Synonym for terrified

wimpy

anxious

nervous

horrified

63.

Synonym for tender

mean

strong

gentle

popular

hard

64.

Synonym for hasty

novel

creative

sweet

impatient

65.

Synonym for sturdy

light

durable

textured

smooth

66.

Synonym for just

unbalanced

inclined

fair

overbearing

bias

67.

Antonym for counterfeit

unmarked

assumed

fradulent

genuine

specific

68.

Antonym for abrupt

hurried

impulsive

methodical

reluctant

gradual

69.

Antonym for bystander

participant

detective

colleague

pedestrian

witness

70.

Antonym for infamous

sincere

glorious

notorious

outrageous

innocent

71.

Antonym for grim

meek

grave

lighthearted

hopeful

passionate

72.

Antonym for fruitless

useless

futile

purposeful

mirthful

profitable

73.

Antonym for murky

luminous

charitable

smoky

miserable

upright

74.

Antonym for wary

rash

conscientious

daring

thrifty

indiscreet

75.

Antonym for corrupt

wicked

dishonest

sanitary

principled

reliable

76.

Antonym for corrupt

wicked

dishonest

sanitary

principled

reliable

77.

Antonym of substantial

impoverished

affluent

insignificant

suffering

abundant

78.

The country cottage was just outside the quaint and picturesque town.

charming

running

ruined

perhaps

79.

Congress put a tariff on overseas goods so the price would not be lower than domestic products.

stamp

prohibition

tax

80.

The girls went to the library and read three books in one afternoon. They were voracious readers.
What does the word voracious mean as it is used in the text?

lazy

helpful

avid

happy

81.

I meandered through the mall, taking my time and looking at all the clothes in the windows.

hurried

ran

wandered

jogged

82.

Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.

Finished

Cut short

Boring

Too long

83.

It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.
What does brutal mean?

Harsh

Windy

Gentle

Pleasant

84.

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.
What does garrulous mean?

Quiet

Secretive

talkative

Exhausted

85.

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

gracefully

lazily

dangerously

hopefully

86.

Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.

allowed

joyful

taken

fed

87.

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

remove

call

explain

stop

88.

Cold rain fell all day, making it a dismal Saturday afternoon.

gloomy

red

shining

fun

89.

Even when the police officers put the handcuffs on my mother, she maintained her dignity, holding her head up high as she was marched off the protest site.
What does the word dignity mean?

self-worth

hatred

anger

laziness

90.

Some people hunt for lost coins on beaches using an apparatus called a metal detector. It has a long stem that ends in a circular part called a search head, which hovers just over the ground. When it passes over metal, it makes a sound.

process

machine

services

hovel

91.

Based on the sentence, what does the blue word most likely mean?
The post-credits scene in the movie Avengers insinuated that there would be a sequel by revealing the next villain, Thanos.

suggested

explained

proved

denied

92.

The robber tried to __________ the scene of the crime, but the police managed to catch him.

select

conceal

organize

flee

93.

Ben is so APPREHENSIVE about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

thrilled

modest

bored

nervous

94.

Ms. Hawkins REPRIMANDED a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.

scolded

rewarded

arrested

seated

95.

The rabbit managed to EVADE the fox by hiding in a hole.

entertain

tempt

startle

escape

96.

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street

crosswalks

walkers

stoplights

parrots

97.

When I fell off the trampoline, I fractured my arm and wore a cast

rested

broke

avoided

looked at

98.

The frigid water made Elizabeth’s teeth chatter.

cold

clean

green

warm

99.

The fifty pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size.
What does gargantuan mean?

Small

Large

Average

Colorful

100.

To emphasize his words and emotions, he lifted his hand and placed it over his heart.

delete

distract

focus attention on

pay not attention to

101.

Find the central idea
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business

Being a clown isn't all fun and games.

Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

Rodeos are exciting.

Clowns are good at riding bulls.

102.

Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have 9,000 taste buds just on the tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.

What does the author want you to learn about the passage?

Why we can taste only sweet things.

that we taste through our nose

Taste buds are found in different places.

103.

Sam was furious! He couldn't believe that Coach had chosen Paul for team captain instead of him, and he was going to let him know it! He saw Paul staring at him which only mad him more upset. As he furiously marched toward Coach, a hand caught his arm...
Which of these events will most likely occur in the future?

Coach will change his mind and make Sam captain.

Sam will be kicked off of the team.

Paul will stop Sam from making a big mistake.

Sam and Paul will be made co-captains.

104.

Braedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could over hear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed.
What may the reader best infer from the passage?

The principal and the teacher are making fun of Braedon.

Braedon is in detention because he had acted out in class.

The teacher is getting paid extra to oversee detention.

Braedon is proud of his poor behavior.

105.

Jessica's favorite part about the weekend was going to Rockin' Records with her friends. Rockin' Records was the local music store just down the road from her house. On weekend afternoons, Jessica and her friends would walk down to the store to shop for new music.
What may the reader conclude about Jessica's friends?

They like music.

They like to exercise by walking places.

They do what Jessica tells them to do.

They live far away and drive to the store.

106.

When Tommy came back into the kitchen, Katie and her farther were still cleaning up from lunch. "Dad," said Tommy, "do you know where I can find the-" He trailed off, realizing that he couldn't mention wrapping paper. He would give the surprise away, and Tommy would hate to ruin the surprise before he had to.
What will the speaker most likely do next?

Ask Katie for the wrapping paper.

Ask Dad to find he wrapping paper.

Not wrap the presents.

Go an search for the wrapping paper by himself.

107.

His mother understood then how Tyerell felt just by looking at him. She saw that he wanted to stay in the house forever because of all the memories he had at this old place. They still had to leave, but she wanted to help her son feel better about what was going to happen in a few days.
The author assumes the reader most likely knows-

Tyerell is too sentimental and needs to get over it.

Tyerell & his mom are moving.

Tyerell's mom is making her son upset on purpose.

Tyerell & his mom are going on vacation.

108.

When Sierra stepped up to the podium, she was still nervous. Her palms were sweating and her voice sounded strange as it was projected to the entire auditorium, but she knew she wasn't alone. She waited impatiently while Dave said his piece and the crowded cheered.
At the end of the passage, the reader may conclude that-

Sierra is more nervous than Dave.

Sierra & Dave are having a debate.

Dave will use Sierra's nerves to his advantage.

Sierra is a bad public speaker.

109.

Next, choose your float base. A float base must have two or four wheels. Usually, a low-boy or hay trailer is used for a base and is pulled by a truck. Your best bet is to rent or borrow a base. Remember the most important thing: do not put flammable decorations near the exhaust pipes.
Based on the paragraph, the reader may best infer that-

These directions are part of a manual for building a parade float.

These directions were put in place because someone caught something on fire.

Parades are good way for people to get involved.

Most people do not know how to build a float without help.

110.

You could say that bears are everywhere, but that's not true. They aren't native to Australia or Africa. You may think that the koala is a bear, but it is not a bear at all. Like the kangaroo, the koala, is a marsupial that has a pouch to carry its young.
The author refers to kangaroos most likely because-

People know what koalas look like.

More people are familiar with kangaroos being marsupials.

Australia has many different animals.

Koalas are oddly shaped kangaroos.

111.

The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.

positive

negative

112.

Which connotation is MORE negative?
I didn't like the ______ on the jester's face.

grin

smirk

113.

Which connotation is MORE negative?
It made me feel _______.

uneasy

frightened

114.

Which connotation is MORE positive?
Everyone had a _____ on his or her face on the way home.

smile

smirk

115.

Which connotation is MORE positive?
We saw ______ animals in the animal house.

fascinating

weird

116.

Choose the word with the positive connotation.
self-confident--arrogant

self-confident

arrogant

117.

Which word has a positive connotation?

brainwash

persuade

118.

Consider the following sentences. I hear my brother talking on the phone with his girlfriend. I hear my brother chatting on the phone with his girlfriend. How does the connotation of the word chatting in the second sentence convey the author’s purpose?

It implies the conversation is not serious.

It implies that the conversation is funny.

It implies anger or resentment in the conversations.

It implies the conversation is very serious.

119.

Read the sentences and answer the question. I gave the most difficult task to Yandy because she is the most stubborn person I know. I gave the most difficult task to Yandy because she is the most persistent person I know. How does the connotation of the word persistent in the second sentence convey the author’s purpose?

It implies a positive characteristic.

It implies an increasingly negative characteristic.

It implies a careless characteristic.

It implies a playfully irresponsible characteristic.

120.

It implies a positive characteristic.

It implies an increasingly negative characteristic.

It implies a careless characteristic.

It implies a playfully irresponsible characteristic.

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Review of ELA 7

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 30hrs 46mins

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