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7th Grade

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally; commonly known as figures of speech is called
a)
simile
b)
figurative language
c)
hyperbole
2.
Giving human qualities to nonhuman things is 
a)
idiom
b)
hyperbole
c)
personification
3.
A comparison of two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as' is called
a)
personification
b)
simile
c)
metaphor
4.
The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in the series of words is called
a)
allusion
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
alliteration
5.
a reference to a person, place or event from history, literature, sports or the arts is called
a)
allusion
b)
metaphor
c)
idiom
6.
Words that imitate sounds
a)
metaphor
b)
onomatopeia
c)
alliteration
7.
An exaggeration that cannot possibly be true
a)
hyperbole
b)
personification
c)
idiom
8.
We went to the basketball, and had dinner afterwards. 
Choose the best answer to correct the sentence above. 
a)
We went to the basketball game and had dinner afterwards. 
b)
We went to the basketball game and we had dinner afterwards. 
c)
We went to the basketball game, and we had dinner afterwards. 
d)
The sentence is correct as is. 
9.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in chronological order? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
10.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in problem and solution? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
11.
Which words indicate that a passage is structured in compare and contrast? 
a)
consequently, effect, cause, because, therefore, so
b)
next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after
c)
the question is, problem, one answer is, solution
d)
different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as
12.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly? 
a)
I dont think my dads hat will fit me. 
b)
I don't think my dads hat will fit me. 
c)
I don't think my dad's hat will fit me. 
d)
I don't think my dads' hat will fit me. 
13.
Choose the correctly written sentence. 
a)
Susan is coming with Jon and I to the dance. 
b)
Susan is coming with Jon and me to the dance. 
c)
Susan is coming with Jon and we do the dance. 
d)
x
14.
What is the correct order of plot sequence?
a)
rising action, conflict, climax, exposition, falling action, resolution
b)
exposition, rising action, falling action, climax, resolution, conflict
c)
exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
d)
exposition, resolution, conflict, rising action, falling action climax
15.
Find the adjective.
The small dog barked.
a)
dog
b)
small
c)
barked
16.
Which of these words is spelled correctly?
a)
hapily
b)
beatiful
c)
millimeter
d)
lieing
17.
Which of these words is spelled correctly?
a)
minut
b)
alot
c)
untill
d)
writing
18.
When should a word be capitalized?
a)
Beginning of Sentence
b)
Important Words in a Title
c)
Proper Nouns
d)
All of these 
19.
The word CAMPAIGN means:
a)
a political event
b)
a trip to Disneyland
c)
arid
d)
buffet
20.
The word IMMIGRANT means
a)
someone who moves into a new country.
b)
someone who moves out of a country to a new region
21.
The word SPLENDOR means
a)
very impressive or grand.
b)
filthy
22.
Choose the sentence with the correct usage: 
a)
Inflate the tires to the correct pressure.
b)
inflate the pizza in the oven
23.
Choose the correct use of BUFFET:
a)
The old buffet was used in the castle to serve food.
b)
the buffet answered the door
24.
To remain in one place over an object or location is to
a)
hover
b)
sink
25.
The sea was tranquil.
TRANQUIL means
a)
calm
b)
stormy
26.
A diligent student usually gets good grades.
a)
That's true
b)
Only at Lincoln Savage
27.
A piece of land, connected to a larger land mass, that juts out and is almost surrounded by water is....
a)
peninsula
b)
Oregon
28.
Essay and articles are?
a)
present facts.
b)
tell an event.
c)
short works that focus on a certain subject.
d)
use text.
29.
Narrative writing?
a)
presents facts.
b)
short works. 
c)
story of a person.
d)
tells the story of real-life experiences.
30.
Historical writing?
a)
gives facts and explanations about historic events.
b)
tells why an event.
c)
tells the story.
d)
presents facts.
31.
Persuasive writing?
a)
tells why an event.
b)
short works. 
c)
persuades readers to adopt a point of view or take an action.
d)
tells why an event.
32.
Descriptive writing?
a)
story of a person.
b)
tells why an event.
c)
tells why a story..
d)
appeals to five senses.
33.
Expository writing is?
a)
tells why an event.
b)
uses text and images.ells the story.
c)
presents fact, discusses idea, or explains a process.
d)
Include writing.
34.
Autobiography is?
a)
story a person writes about his or her own life.
b)
tells why an event.
c)
story about a person's life written by another person.
d)
tells why an event is true.
35.
Mood is?
a)
author purpose.
b)
over all feeling created by an essay or article.
c)
event.
d)
information.
36.
Author's style?
a)
feelings.
b)
different writing styles.
c)
purpose.
d)
different cultures.
37.
Author's purpose?
a)
entertain, inform,or to persuade.
b)
formal.
c)
experiences.
d)
writing.
38.
Resolution
a)
beginning.
b)
outcome of the conflict.
c)
climax.
d)
middle.
39.
Exposition
a)
climax.
b)
end.
c)
opening situation.
d)
rising.
40.
Theme
a)
author's message.
b)
beginning.
c)
end. 
d)
climax.
41.
Protagonist
a)
end
b)
middle
c)
main
d)
morral
42.
Antagonist
a)
end
b)
climax
c)
main
d)
minor
43.
Setting
a)
climax
b)
time and place
c)
hero
d)
villain
44.

What is the definition of plot?

a)

The lesson in the story

b)

The sequence of events in the story

c)

The turning point of the story

d)

The conflict in the story

45.

The correct order of plot stages is...

a)

exposition, falling action, climax, resolution, rising action

b)

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

c)

resolution, falling action, climax, rising action, resolution

d)

rising action, exposition, climax, resolution, falling action

46.

Which part of the plot

introduces the characters?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Falling Action

47.

Which part of the plot

introduces the setting?

a)

climax

b)

falling action

c)

resolution

d)

exposition

48.

Which of these happens in the

falling action?

a)

Sets up the conflict

b)

Creates suspense/tension

c)

Show the outcome of the climax

d)

Develops the conflict

49.

Which part of the plot is the

turning point of the story?

a)

Exposition

b)

Falling Action

c)

Climax

d)

Resolution

50.

Which part of the plot

creates tension and suspense?

a)

rising action

b)

climax

c)

falling action

d)

resolution

51.

Setting is the ___________________ of the action of the story.

a)

Problem

b)

Solution

c)

time and place

d)

plot

52.

What is the classic fairy tale resolution?

a)

once upon a time

b)

the end...or is it?

c)

and they all lived happily ever after

d)

this is a story about a family

53.

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

a)

resolution

b)

rising action

c)

falling action

d)

exposition

54.

As a ____________ of the boy's poor preparation, he lost the race.

a)

impact

b)

consequence

c)

consume

d)

category

55.

The dogs will __________, in fact gobble up wildly, their new dog food.

a)

consume

b)

host

c)

seek

d)

category

56.

The judges had to invent a new ________ for your entry, because it didn't fit any of the other groups.

a)

consequence

b)

category

c)

infection

d)

host

57.

Which of these facts might be a consequence of a slip on the ice?

a)

a broken wrist

b)

new skates

c)

being thirsty

d)

a new cat

58.

(For each sentence, fill in the blank with ANTONYM for the word that is underlined). Despite the ______ number of people attending the event, the hosts seemed to offer copious amounts of meat and fruit.

a)

meager

b)

eagerness

c)

discourage

d)

delicate

59.

If she doesn't clean up her act and start eating better, she's going to get sick.

a)

change behavior from negative to positive

b)

taking a big risk

c)

rely on past achievements rather than do something new

d)

guess or estimate of price

60.

Read the following selection: Alexander, who was an inquisitive child, was the middle of three brothers and taught by his mother until he was 10 years old. When he was a young man he took a challenge from a mill operator and created a machine that removed the husks from grain. He would later call it his first invention.


Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word inquisitive.

a)

It means not wanting to learn more about something or become involved in something.

b)

It means have the ability to understand or know something without any direct evidence.

c)

It means to change or adapt something to fit its environment.

d)

It means to be eager to learn and is often characterized as someone who asks many questions.

61.

Read the following sentences from the selection:

-I was on my way home from the diner one afternoon, biking down the street like a croquet ball, dodging dog walkers and kids on tricycles.

-I pulled off the street before I fell off and walked a few blocks.

-The flat, flapping tire on y front wheel forced me to take a tour, though.

-So, oh well, I'd have to find a bike shop.


Based on these sentences, what is the tone of the passage?

a)

Formal tone

b)

Anxious tone

c)

Casual tone

d)

Enthusiastic tone

62.

A student is writing a research report for class about the Civil War. The student must use sources that are credible and relevant to the topic. Which source would most likely be the best source for the student to use in the report?

a)

www.thecivilwar.org

Find research articles about the Civil War battles and the people involved.

b)

www.moreaboutcivilwar.com

Purchase our videos about the Civil War and see battles in action.

c)

www.ilovecivilwar.net

Read my blog to learn about my favorite battles and the weapons used.

d)

www.civilwargames.com

Play a fictional character in the Civil War and see how the war affected his or her life.

63.

A student is writing an argumentative essay for class about curfews. She wants to revise the draft to improve the relationship between paragraphs two and three. Read the draft of the essay and complete the task that follows.


Parents and city council members argue that putting a curfew in place will help keep kids safe at night. With an 8 p.m. curfew, kids will be safely inside when it is dark. This will help reduce traffic accidents. It will also reduce the chance that kids will encounter strangers on the street.

Kids can encounter strangers when they are walking home from school or playing outside during the day. Instead of a curfew, kids argue that parents should let kids stay outside but require them to be with a larger group of kids. Larger groups are easier to see, which will help prevent traffic accidents. It will also discourage strangers from approaching kids.


Choose the transition sentence that would best improve the link between the two paragraphs.

a)

There are a lot of dangerous situations that kids face during the day.

b)

Even though kids are safer being inside when it's dark, they are not safe during the day.

c)

However, traffic accidents and strangers are not dangers that kids only encounter at night.

d)

Instead of considering safety at night, parents and city council members should consider safety during the day.

64.

A plane crashes on the border of America and Canada. Where do you bury the survivors?

a)

In Canada

b)

In America

c)

You don't bury survivors

65.

What season does Humpty Dumpty hate the most?

a)

The Spring

b)

The Winter

c)

The Summer

d)

The Fall

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