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Worksheets7th Grade Language Arts Pre-Test
Total questions: 130
Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins
Read the following excerpt and answer the question.
Michael woke up with a start. Someone was banging at the front door. Heavy footsteps clomped over the bare boards of the hallway. A shouting of voices. Jacko's familiar growl, then the front door slammed shut. Michael shivered and pulled the thin blanket closer around his shoulders. Through the cracked glass of the curtainless window, the sky looked gray and dirty. A groan from the other mattress told him that Toby was awake as well.
What can you infer about the place they are living?
it is bright and colorful
it is dull and uncared for
it is happy and clean
it is brand new
To be successful you would probably need to....
Shuttle Endeavour will thunder into orbit this week with an American flag on its right wing. The ship will carry its most international crew ever launched. The spaceship is headed for the International Space Station. Four Americans are on board, along with Russian, Canadian, and Italian astronauts. This multinational crew will be symbolic of those who will work and live on the growing outpost. The station is a joint project of 16 nations on four continents.
This passage is mostly about?
the American flag on the space shuttle's wing.
the brand new International Space Station.
the Russian aboard the American space shuttle.
the cultural crew aboard the space shuttle.
Which of the following could be the theme of a story?
Fear is more dangerous than any beast.
A brave young girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.
a fear of heights
"I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dogs, too!"
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
All should share with their neighbors.
There is a time for work and a time for play.
Be respectful of others.
Don't be greedy.
Based on the sentence above, what does FAMISHED mean?
inquiring--prying
10. What's the meaning of this simile?
"My mom can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
Her hair is red.
She talks really loudly.
She gets really angry.
She spits when she talks.
The tone is:
The mood is:
Once you have your grill assembled, the next thing to decide is where to put it. A grill puts out a lot of heat, so you should position it several feet away from the side of the house or any plants or shrubbery. You'll have an easier time with a spot that is sheltered from the wind. When positioning a grill on a wooden deck, remember that sparks and live embers can fall from a charcoal grill.
At dawn, Mae Tuck set out on her horse for the wood at the edge of the village of Treegap. She was going there, as she did once every ten years, to meet her two sons, Miles and Jesse, and she was feeling at ease. At noon time, Winnie Foster, whose family owned the Treegap wood, lost her patience at last and decided to think about running away.
Which is the weakest claim and reasoning?
Students should be able to use cell phones in class because it will help them develop 21st century skills.
Teachers should get paid for every hour they work because they will be more likely to work harder.
Small dogs are safer pets for families than big dogs because they won't be able to knock old people down and kill them.
I think people should not eat meat products because they make me happy.
A statement which needs to be proven true is a _____________
Argument
Claim
Evidence
Counter-Claim
Facts, data, or quotes that you provide to prove your argument
Claim
Argument
Evidence
Counter-Claim
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
California is the best state in the USA because it houses important parts of American culture.
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
The school year began in September and will end in June.
July 4th is the best holiday of the year because the celebrations include the whole country.
If I can find it online it must be true?
True
False
When should you be concerned about whether the information you found online is reliable?
Only when I am unfamiliar with a website
Only when information is shared by someone I don't know
Only when the information is unbelieveable
I should always seek to verify the credibility of information I find
objective
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
having the quality of changing one’s belief and/or actions
a word part added to the beginning of a root or base word
a representation or description
Which opinion is more substantial?
a. The worst hurricane in U.S. history hit Galveston in 1900, killing 8,000 to 12,000 people.
b. The 1900 hurricane that hit Galveston was the worst in U.S. history.
A
B
In an argumentative or persuasive essay the student...
Which sentence would be the better thesis statement for the introductory paragraph of an essay?
There is no question that cell phones have changed our lives in a very big way.
While cell phones provide freedom and mobility, they can also become a leash, compelling users to answer them anywhere and at any time.
Why do we use transition words?
they are not necessary
they are funny and cute!
they carry the reader from one idea to the next
my teacher told me to use them, but I don't have a clue.
What is a topic sentence?
it expresses the man idea of your paragraph
it is how you start your essay
How should I know?
it is how you end your essay
What is your last paragraph in an essay called?
introduction
body paragraph
conclusion
The order of paragraphs in an essay is...
introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion
body paragraph(s), introduction, conclusion
thesis, introduction, body paragraph(s), conclusion
introduction, conclusion, body paragraph(s)
What is the author's purpose?
What is the author's purpose?
What is the difference between sentence fluency and sentence variation?
Sentence fluency is about the length of the sentence and variation is about the words in the sentence.
Fluency is about the length of sentences and variation is about the thoughts in the sentence
Fluency is about how the sentences flow and variation is about the word choice in the sentences.
Sentence fluency is about how the sentences sound and flow. Variation is about the length of the sentences.
I need you to pick up the following things at Kroger ___ bananas, strawberries, and cookies.
semicolon
colon
comma
If I don't study for this test, I'm not going to do well __ if I don't do well, I will cry.
Semicolon
Colon
Comma
Choose the correct sentence or sentences.
Even though my brother hates ping pong; I can't get enough of it.
Even though my brother hates ping pong, I can't get enough of it.
Even though my brother hates ping pong. I can't get enough of it.
I can't get enough of ping pong but my brother hates it.
The dog chewed on ( its / it’s ) squeaky toy.
its
it's
Are you faster (then / than) the rest of the players?
then
than
Reading Helen Keller's autobiography had a profound affect/effect on Isabella; she decided to learn sign language and volunteer at a school for children who are deaf.
affect
effect
What is another term for formal style?
Traditional
Academic
Casual
Conversational
Formal language is is more appropriate than informal language in all situations.
True
False
What does the word unwilling mean?
Want to do something.
Don’t want to do something.
Want to do something for the first time.
Don’t need to do something.
The word root "auto," found in words such as 'automobile,' 'auto-correct,' 'automatic,' etc, means:
Write
Self
Life
Break
My sister is like an angel in my life.
Exposition
Setting and background info
Turning point
The end
Events after the climax
The climax MUST involve which character's decision making?
Protagonist
Antagonist
Atmosphere
Physical surroundings
Emotional feeling based on surroundings
Setting
Physical surroundings
Emotional feeling based on surroundings
Nancy is tempted to steal money from her employer to feed her hungry children.
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Society
A husband and wife disagree about where to spend the holiday.
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
Man vs.Man
A police officer writes Dr. Stevens a ticket after he sped through a red light.
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Man
Identify the text feature.
Heading
Title
Caption
Identify the text feature.
Diagram
Map
Graph
"Spring Break is a fun time of year. We gather with our family and eat delicious food. It is usually warm and my cousins and I play tag and swim! I look forward to it every year!"
The author's point of view in this passage is ..
positive feeling about spring break
negative feeling about spring break
has no opinion about spring break
doesn't care about spring break
The author's viewpoint, or point of view, is about the author's feelings, beliefs, or opinion about a certain topic. True of False?
True
False
a(n) ______________ is a position on an issue that is supported with reasons/claims and evidence.
argument
claim
counterclaim
relevant information
Statements that address or recognize opposing viewpoints.
counterclaims
rebuttals
claims
arguments
There can only be one claim in a single piece of writing.
True
False
I was just getting over the flu. ________, I went in to school to take the SAT.
Then
Nevertheless
First
Immediately
Jesse is an animal lover. _______, he adores penguins and pandas.
Simultaneously
Equally important
Specifically
Despite
Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. _____, he was able to attend college for free.
Meanwhile
Nevertheless
Second
Consequently
1. Independent Clauses
2. Dependent/Subordinate Clauses
Dependent/Subordinate clauses will begin with an ON A WHITE BUS word.
Before class ends
The mascot jumped through a flaming hoop
Is the following underlined part a phrase or a clause?
Hiding under the table, the dog knew he was bad.
Phrase
Clause
In the following sentence, what is the underlined part?
I study hard so I get good grades.
Phrase
Clause
Aaron has an unconventional swing, but he manages to drive the ball farther than some professional golfers.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
The vibrant trumpet-shaped blooms of the trumpet vine make it ideal for attracting hummingbirds.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
The maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem, has been associated with the country since the 1700s.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
As cold weather approaches, you must protect your water pipes against freezing, or they can rupture and cause significant damage to your home.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Joshua and Reginald heard that there was a destructive hailstorm on the news.
Mary read that a wasp larva spins a cocoon in the encyclopedia.
Which one is spelled correctly?
emancepat
emancipate
emancipete
emencipate
Which one is spelled correctly?
impede
empede
impead
empead
It is a true fact that the U.S. has more divorces per capital than any country in the world.
Timmy said the UFO he spotted was oblong in shape.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Red velvet cupcakes were Stacy's Achilles's heel when she was trying to eat more healthily.
In the story A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, a penny-pinching and bitter Ebenezer Scrooge values money more than people.
What is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?
Our neighbor has a reputation for being a Scrooge, so we don't even stop at his door any more when we're fundraising.
generous
kind
stingy
jealous
He faced his task with great fortitude.
Kindly delete that statement from the files.
