Free Printable Retakes ELA 7 2022

1.

Tim looked out the window. The house looked so lonely. Tim's father put the last suitcase in the trunk and started up the car. Thor, his dog, put his head on Tim's lap, like he understood how Tim was feeling. "It's okay Thor," he said, "Dad says we will like California." What is happening?

a)

Tim is sad because his dog doesn't have a house to live in.

b)

Tim is taking a trip to visit peolpe he doesn't know.

c)

Tim is taking Thor to live with his grandmother.

d)

Tim is moving to California with his family.

2.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing the players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Jason was left. Caitlin said, "Jason."

We can infer that…

a)

Jason was the best player.

b)

Caitlin wanted Jason on her team.

c)

Jason was not a very good player.

d)

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

3.

Themes should be stated as . . .

a)

one word emotions such as revenge

b)

A series of emotions such as love and hate

c)

A complete sentence with a universal truth about life

d)

A complete sentence without an emotional word

4.

Read the passage below:

Although fireworks are usually associated with fun, they can also be dangerous. Most fireworks contain gunpowder, an unstable mixture of chemicals that can explode without warning. If they are not handled properly, fireworks can cause serious injuries. That is why most large fireworks displays are managed by trained professionals called pyrotechnicians.

The main idea of this paragraph is that even though people think fireworks are enjoyable, they can also be harmful.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

The turkey is one of the most famous birds in North America. In fact, Benjamin Franklin wanted to make the wild turkey, not the Bald Eagle, the national bird of the United States! The turkey's popularity comes from the American people's love of eating the bird for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas. The wild turkey we usually see in photos or pictures is not the same as the domestic turkey that many Americans serve at Thanksgiving. Domestic or tame turkeys weigh twice what a wild turkey does and are raised on farms for profit. Most domestic turkeys are so heavy they are unable to fly. Wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) live in woods in parts of North America and are the largest game birds found in this part of the world. They spend their days foraging for food like acorns, seeds, small insects and wild berries. They spend their nights in low branches of trees.

What can the reader infer about domestic turkey farms?

a)

They provide the turkeys with a lot of food.

b)

They must protect the turkeys from hunters.

c)

They can only be located in the woods.

d)

They are covered with acorns.

6.

Pizza is served in many school cafeterias in the United States on a daily basis, but it is actually still relatively new to the country. Pizza first arrived in the United States with Italian immigrants during the late 1800s. It was popular in cities that had a large concentration of citizens that had Italian roots. It remained relatively unpopular nationally for several decades until the end of World War II. Many American soldiers that had been stationed in Italy during the war enjoyed eating pizza on a regular basis there and when they returned to the United States, they wanted to continue to have access to it. Pizza then enjoyed a boost in popularity and soon went from being a food primarily consumed by Italian immigrants to one of the most popular foods in the country.

What is the central idea of the passage?

a)

Pizza came to the United States in the late 1800s and was not very popular.

b)

Pizza was only popular among Italian immigrants.

c)

Pizza was introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800s and became popular after WWII.

7.

Pizza is served in many school cafeterias in the United States on a daily basis, but it is actually still relatively new to the country. Pizza first arrived in the United States with Italian immigrants during the late 1800s. It was popular in cities that had a large concentration of citizens that had Italian roots. It remained relatively unpopular nationally for several decades until the end of World War II. Many American soldiers that had been stationed in Italy during the war enjoyed eating pizza on a regular basis there and when they returned to the United States, they wanted to continue to have access to it. Pizza then enjoyed a boost in popularity and soon went from being a food primarily consumed by Italian immigrants to one of the most popular foods in the country.

Which quote from the passage supports your inference about American soldiers in Italy during World War II?

a)

"Many American soldiers that had been stationed in Italy during the war enjoyed eating pizza on a regular basis there and when they returned to the United States, they wanted to continue to have access to it."

b)

"Pizza then enjoyed a boost in popularity and soon went from being a food primarily consumed by Italian immigrants to one of the most popular foods in the country."

c)

"Pizza is served in many school cafeterias in the United States on a daily basis, but it is actually still relatively new to the country."

d)

"It was popular in cities that had larger concentration of citizens that had Italian roots."

8.

As research continued to emerge about atoms, knowledge about the properties of these small particles grew. Sometimes, two protons and two neutrons shed from the nucleus of an atom. It happens when too many neutrons are in the nucleus and this is known as alpha decay. Once decay occurs, these particles travel slowly in the environment. They tend to gain additional electrons and turn into the element helium. This is often called radioactivity. There are three different types of radioactive decay which includes, alpha, gamma, and beta. Radioactivity comes in a variety of forms and occurs naturally in the environment including radon gas and cosmic rays.

What causes Alpha decay?

a)

The slow movement of particles

b)

the accumulation of too many neutrons

c)

the radioactivity of radon and cosmic gases

9.

As research continued to emerge about atoms, knowledge about the properties of these small particles grew. Sometimes, two protons and two neutrons shed from the nucleus of an atom. It happens when too many neutrons are in the nucleus and this is known as alpha decay. Once decay occurs, these particles travel slowly in the environment. They tend to gain additional electrons and turn into the element helium. This is often called radioactivity. There are three different types of radioactive decay which includes, alpha, gamma, and beta. Radioactivity comes in a variety of forms and occurs naturally in the environment including radon gas and cosmic rays.

According to the author, if there are many neutrons . . .

a)

additional electrons might be gained

b)

there will be a decrease in the number of electrons that are present

c)

different forms of atoms will reduce in size

10.

1)Listen! A girl_________ an English song.

a)

a. is singing

b)

b. are singing

c)

c. sing

d)

d. sang

11.

2)Today, it is not raining. The sun _________ now.

a)

a. shine

b)

b. shone

c)

c. is shining

d)

d. are shining

12.

3) _________ you watching television now?

a)

a. Are

b)

b. Is

c)

c. Be

d)

d. Did

13.

4)They swim every day. Look! They________.

a)

a. swims

b)

b. swam

c)

c. is swimming

d)

d. are swimming

14.

5)Hurry up! It_________late.

a)

a. gets

b)

b. getting

c)

c. is getting

d)

d. got

15.

6) Paul______, but he’s cooking in the kitchen.

a)

a. are reading

b)

b. is not reading

c)

c. reading

d)

d. reads

16.

7)Tom_________ his bike at the moment.

a)

a. cleans

b)

b. clean

c)

c. isn’t cleaning

d)

d. cleaned

17.

8)We ______ for our English test at the moment.

a)

a. study

b)

b. are studying

c)

c. studies

d)

d. studying

18.

9)I’m sorry, _________ to me?

a)

a. You talk

b)

b. Do you talk

c)

c. Are you talking

d)

d. Did you talk

19.

10)Please be quiet. I _______to the news now.

a)

a. listening

b)

b. listen

c)

c. am listening

d)

d. are listening

20.

11)_______ she sleeping in the room?

a)

a. Does

b)

b. Do

c)

c.Are

d)

d. Is

21.

12)We _________ playing the drum. We are dancing.

a)

a. do not

b)

b. not do

c)

c. are not

d)

d. not are

22.

13)He __________ at present.

a)

a. works

b)

b. is working

c)

c. work

d)

d. will work

23.

14)Peter can’t go out. It _________________.

a)

a. is still raining

b)

b. still is raining

c)

c. still rain

d)

d. still raining

24.

15) Tommy : What is Belle doing?

Susan : Belle ____ the piano in her bedroom.

a)

a. plays

b)

b. is playing

c)

c. will play

d)

d. play

25.

16) ____ you _____ the weird sound outside at the moment.

a)

a. Did , hear

b)

b. Do , hear

c)

c. Are , hearing

d)

d. Do , hearing

26.

17) A : Are they running now ?

B : _______________

a)

a. Yes, they are.

b)

b. Yes, they are not running now.

c)

c. No, they are not running now.

d)

d. No, they are running now.

27.

18) A : __________________________

B : They are watching a flower now.

a)

a. What is he doing now ?

b)

b. What are you doing now ?

c)

c. What are they doing now ?

d)

d. What am I doing now ?

28.

19) ______Radha been sleeping?

a)

a. Has

b)

b. Have

c)

c. Is

d)

d. Does

29.

20) A : Is he brushing his teeth right now ?

B : ______________________

a)

a. Yes, he is brushing his teeth right now

b)

b. Yes, he is taking a bath right now.

c)

c. No, he is not brushing his teeth right now.

d)

d. No, he is not taking a bath right now.

30.

1. The ninjas in the back of the lobby drew their swords to attack behind the desk. (Write the Complete Subject below).

4 lines

31.

2. The ninjas in the back of the lobby drew their swords to attack behind the desk. (Identify and label the verbs below).

4 lines

32.

3. The ninjas in the back of the lobby drew their swords to attack behind the desk. (Identify and label the preposition).

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33.

4.Before the class, Malia felt extremely anxious about the test. (Identify the preposition and the adverb below).

4 lines

34.

5. Tom adores biking throughout the winter. (identify what type of verb and label the preposition)

4 lines

35.

6. An adjective modifies a(n) _________________ or ___________________.

4 lines

36.

7. An adverb modifies a _________________, _____________________, or _______________.

4 lines

37.

8. Sandy was tired when she randomly dropped her lunch. (identify linking verb and adverb)

4 lines

38.

9. Martin owns an interesting pen; he bought it carefully himself. (Identify, subject, adjective and adverb)

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39.

10. Claudia often runs around the crowded store, and she stumbles occasionally. (Identify any adjectives and adverbs)

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40.

Write a sentence with… 1 subject + 1 action verb + 1 adjective + prepositional phrase

4 lines

41.

12. Write a sentence with… 1 subject + 1 helping verb + 1 adjective + prepositional phrase.

4 lines

42.

13. Write a sentence using the following preposition as a prepositional phrase. "Under"

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43.

14. Write a sentence using the following preposition as a prepositional phrase. "Between"

4 lines

44.

Adverbs usually end in ________.

4 lines

45.

16. What is the difference between a simple subject and a complete subject?

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46.

17. What is the difference between a linking verb and an action verb?

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47.

18. Write a sentence using an adjective.

4 lines

48.

19. Provide an example of a "complete subject"

4 lines

49.

20. What is the difference between a helping verb and a linking verb?

4 lines

50.

What does Inference mean?

a)

finding details in a story

b)

Use clues and what you already know to come up with an idea

c)

Giving a reason for your answer

d)

Using what I know

51.

To make an inference, we use evidence from the text, and our prior knowledge.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Grandpa sees that his chocolate cake is all gone. Brad has crumbs on his mouth. What do you think happened?

a)

Brad baked his own cake.

b)

Brad needs to brush his teeth better.

c)

Brad ate Grandpa's chocolate cake.

d)

Brad ate Grandpa

53.

Gavin plays baseball and accidentally breaks a window. How do you think he feels?

a)

He is scared of getting in trouble.

b)

He feels happy and excited he threw the ball so hard.

c)

He can't wait to break another window.

d)

He is thinking he should study his spelling words.

54.

The zombie's brain is protruding (sticking out) from his skill.

a)

observation

b)

inference

55.

The Zombie is hungry.

a)

Inference

b)

Observation

56.

“Larry, as your boss, I must say it’s been very interesting working with you,” Miss Valdez said. “However, it seems that our company’s needs and your performance style are not well matched. Therefore, it makes me very sad to have to ask you to resign your position effective today.”
What was Miss Valdez telling Larry?

a)

She would feel really bad if he decided to quit.

b)

He was being fired.

c)

He was getting a raise in pay.

d)

She really enjoyed having him in the office.

57.

Turner almost wished that he hadn’t listened to the radio. He went to the closet and grabbed his umbrella. He would feel silly carrying it to the bus stop on such a sunny morning.
Which probably happened?

a)

Turner realized that he had an unnatural fear of falling radio parts.

b)

Turner had promised himself to do something silly that morning.

c)

Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.

d)

Turner planned to trade his umbrella for a bus ride.

58.

Every four years, February has an extra day. When this happens, it is called Leap Year. But even with the extra day, February is still the shortest month of the year. Some months, like June and November, have 30 days. Other months like March and August, have 31 days.
It is likely that:

a)

February has longer days

b)

February has less than 30 days

c)

February has more than 31 days

59.

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

a)

got her sunglasses

b)

made a sandwich

c)

picked up her umbrella

d)

put on sandals

60.

Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?

a)

The TV is broken.

b)

The bathtub is overflowing.

c)

There is no soap in the bathroom.

d)

The stove was left turned on.

61.

The most accurate and complete inference based on the photo is:

a)

A. The children are participating in a race at school.

b)

B. The children are competing against one another.

c)

C. A boy tries to catch up to a girl as they race on the beach.

d)

D. A little girl expresses her joy as she wins a race against her peers.

62.

Can you infer the cause of this picture?

a)

He was not looking where he was going.

b)

He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.

c)

His backpack was too heavy.

d)

He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.

63.

Which of these is an inference that can be supported by the passage above? Tony was delighted to see the pavement disappearing under the attack of the bulldozers. The more park, the better, he thought. His delight gradually turned to concern, however, when it became clear that the construction workers were also laying the forms for new pavement, much more pavement than had been there before.
Which of the following can you infer from the passage above?

a)

Tony was in the construction business.

b)

Tony enjoyed spending time in the park.

c)

Tony was an avid environmentalist.

d)

Tony was in the construction business.

64.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. It will be the 20th year of the World Cup. Brazil was chosen in October of 2007 to host the 2014 competition. Earlier in the year, South America had been chosen as the continent for the contest. Brazil was the only country to put in a bid. This is the second time Brazil will host the World Cup. The country hosted it in 1950. It is the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978, when Argentina hosted. No other South American country has hosted the World Cup more than once.

The summary of this passage is:

a)

The 20th World Cup will take place in 2014. In 2007, it was decided that the competition would be held in South America. It is the first World Cup in South America since 1978.

b)

In October 2007, Brazil was chosen to host the 20th World Cup. Brazil has already hosted the World Cup before. 1978 was the last time a South American country hosted the World Cup.

c)

The 2014 World Cup will be held in Brazil. It is the second time Brazil has been chosen to host the World Cup. Brazil is the only South American country to host the World Cup twice.

d)

Early in 2007, South America was chosen as the continent for the 20th World Cup. Brazil was the only country that put in a bid. Brazil hosted the World Cup before in 1950.

65.

GameFAQs is a Web site that hosts walkthroughs for video games. It also has answers to many frequently asked questions to popular video games. The website was created in November 1995 by Jeff Veasey. The site has a lot of video game information. It is a place where gamers can get almost any information about games. It covers systems from the Atari to the Xbox 360. The Web site also covers computer games. The information on the Web site is given by volunteer gamers. Then, it is reviewed by the site's two editors, Jeff Veasey and Allen Tyner. The Web site also has a large message board community. Every game listed on the site has a board for discussion or game help.

The summary of this passage is:

a)

GameFAQs has a lot of information about video games. It helps people with questions they have about games. It also gives them information on how to play the games well. Users can post messages on the message boards.

b)

GameFAQs is a good Web site that allows gamers to discuss all kinds of video and computer games. It was started in November 1995. Allen Tyner is one of the two editors who checks the information volunteers put on the Web site.

c)

GameFAQs is a Web site that helps video gamers with their games. It was created in 1995 and covers old and new video and computer games. The site is run by two editors, who check volunteer information before putting it on the site.

d)

GameFAQs has information on old and new video games. It has information for Xbox 360 games like Halo. It also has several message boards where gamers can discuss their favorite computer games. It was created by Jeff Veasey.

66.

Rosa Parks has been called the "mother of the civil rights movement." She is one of the most important people of the 20th century. In December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. The bus driver had her arrested. She was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.

Her act sparked a boycott of the bus system by blacks. Blacks refused to use the buses for more than a year. The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. People all over the country came to know King. Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court made segregation on city buses against the law.

Over the next forty years, Rosa Parks helped make Americans aware of the history of the civil rights struggle. She earned many honors, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. She is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.

The summary of this passage is:

a)

Rosa Parks was arrested for not giving up her seat on a bus to a white passenger. Then, the buses were boycotted, and Martin Luther King, Jr., became very well known. He had a prize named after him.

b)

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a bus. The bus driver had her arrested, and then she was found guilty of breaking the law. She was important to American history.

c)

Rosa Parks boycotted the bus system. This boycott brought Martin Luther King, Jr., to the front of the civil rights movement. People all over the country got to know Martin Luther King, Jr.

d)

Rosa Parks was an important person of the 20th century. She refused to give up her seat on a bus, which led to a boycott of the bus system. She earned many honors for her work in the civil rights movement.

67.

Which line contains an idea that would be most important to include in a summary of this passage?

Rosa Parks has been called the "mother of the civil rights movement." She is one of the most important people of the 20th century. In December of 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger. The bus driver had her arrested. She was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.

Her act sparked a boycott of the bus system by blacks. Blacks refused to use the buses for more than a year. The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. People all over the country came to know King. Soon, the U.S. Supreme Court made segregation on city buses against the law.

Over the next forty years, Rosa Parks helped make Americans aware of the history of the civil rights struggle. She earned many honors, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Nonviolent Peace Prize. She is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.

a)

Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a city bus to a white passenger.

b)

The boycott introduced the country to a man named Martin Luther King, Jr.

c)

Rosa Parks was sent to court. She was found guilty of breaking the law.

d)

Rosa Parks is an example of courage and strength. She inspires all Americans to live free.

68.

April's parents were dog breeders and their kennels were often filled with a litter of puppies. April helped care for the dogs by bathing them and giving them the best food and water.

April's class had also been learning how to care for animals in their science lessons, so she was thrilled when her teacher announced a field trip to an animal shelter. The shelter manager, Rachel, led the class into the kennel area where dogs and cats sat along opposite walls of the building. April was stunned by what she saw. Some dogs looked like they had been starved before coming to the shelter.

"What happened to these dogs?" April asked.

"These dogs are here because their owners did not care for them properly," Rachel replied. "We try to keep the animals healthy so they can go to good homes. If you know someone who wants to adopt a pet, please tell them about our shelter."

April decided to take action and she printed flyers with information about the shelter. April's parents handed them out to people who bought their puppies. The following day April received permission to post a flyer at her school. That afternoon, April received a phone call at home.

"Hi, April, this is Rachel. I wanted to thank you for creating flyers for the shelter. Our adoptions have already started to increase!"

"You're welcome! I just wanted to help rescue the puppies."

Which detail from the second paragraph would be most important to include in a summary of this passage?

a)

The shelter manager named Rachel gave April a tour.

b)

April's class took a field trip to the local animal shelter.

c)

April's class had been learning about animals in their classes.

d)

April received a phone call at home in the afternoon.

69.

Which of the below statements best summarizes the passage?

April's parents were dog breeders and their kennels were often filled with a litter of puppies. April helped care for the dogs by bathing them and giving them the best food and water.

April's class had also been learning how to care for animals in their science lessons, so she was thrilled when her teacher announced a field trip to an animal shelter. The shelter manager, Rachel, led the class into the kennel area where dogs and cats sat along opposite walls of the building. April was stunned by what she saw. Some dogs looked like they had been starved before coming to the shelter.

"What happened to these dogs?" April asked.

"These dogs are here because their owners did not care for them properly," Rachel replied. "We try to keep the animals healthy so they can go to good homes. If you know someone who wants to adopt a pet, please tell them about our shelter."

April decided to take action and she printed flyers with information about the shelter. April's parents handed them out to people who bought their puppies. The following day April received permission to post a flyer at her school. That afternoon, April received a phone call at home.

"Hi, April, this is Rachel. I wanted to thank you for creating flyers for the shelter. Our adoptions have already started to increase!"

"You're welcome! I just wanted to help rescue the puppies."

a)

After a field trip to the animal shelter, April makes flyers to increase animal adoption because she cares about animals.

b)

April's class takes a field trip to an animal shelter, and April learns how to take care of animals with the rest of her class.

c)

The local animal shelter manager tells April that animals come to the shelter because their owners do not care for them.

d)

April's parents have too many dogs to care for, and April works to keep their dogs from being taken to an animal shelter.

70.

Turn over a bag of potato chips. Is the label interesting? A simple food recipe may use several ingredients. These come from the soil and from chemistry labs around the world. Surprises also show up in the labels on clothing and other products. Look at the label on a package of lipstick. The tube seems small and shiny, but inside lipstick there is soap, oil, fish scales, and wax!

Which is the best way to summarize this passage?

a)

A bag of potato chips seems like a simple recipe. There are many ingredients from the soil and from chemistry labs.

b)

Clothes and other products have many ingredients as well. Lipstick alone has soap, oil, wax, and fish scales.

c)

Labels show what goes into food, clothing, and other products. A simple product may have many ingredients.

d)

Lipstick seems small and shiny. Look at the label sometime. It has at least four different ingredients.

71.

When writing a summary, you should ask yourself: "Do you need this information to understand the text?"

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Which one of the following is NOT a part of a summary?

a)

using your own words

b)

summary being shorter than the text

c)

exact words from the text

d)

including main ideas or events only

73.

Tomorrow is Jill's birthday. She is excited because she gets to pick where she will eat dinner. Will it be Mexican food at the Big Enchilada House? Or will it be fried chicken at the Chicken Shack, or a big cheeseburger at Al's Hamburger Palace. She just couldn't decide. Then there was always the Pizza Shop with that great pepperoni pizza. How would she ever decide? Maybe she would just flip a coin.

The summary of this passage is:

a)

Jill has many restaurants to choose from for her birthday.

b)

Jill loves Mexican food.

c)

The Pizza Shop has the best pizza in town.

d)

Jill will choose a place by flipping a coin.

74.

San Francisco is located on the coast of California in an area often called the Bay Area. The weather is generally very mild, seldom getting really cold or really hot. Its mild climate is one reason many people live there. It seldom snows in San Francisco and generally does not get below freezing during the winter. Even in the middle of summer, temperatures may be in the mid 80s with a cool breeze from the bay keeping the weather very comfortable.

The summary of this passage is:

a)

San Francisco has many neat things to do.

b)

It seldom snows in California.

c)

Many people choose to live in California.

d)

The weather in San Francisco is generally very mild.

75.

A summary includes the following:

a)

key people or characters, the central idea, and supporting details

b)

opinions, background, and direct quotes from the text

c)

central idea, supporting details, and text evidence

d)

the point, evidence, and explanation

76.

Picture this: a herd of elephants flies past you at sixty miles perhour, followed by a streak of tigers, a pride of lions, and a bunch of clowns. What do you see? It must be a circus train! One of the first uses of the circus train is credited to W.C. Coup. He partnered with P.T. Barnum in 1871 to expand the reach of their newly combined shows using locomotives. Before circus trains, these operators had to lug around all of their animals, performers, and equipment with a team of more than 600 horses. Since there were no highways, these voyages were rough and took a long time. Circuses would stop at many small towns between the large venues. Performing at many of these small towns was not very profitable. Because of these limitations, circuses could not grow as large as the imaginations of the operators. After they began using circus trains, Barnum and Coup only brought their show to large cities. These performances were much more profitable and the profits went toward creating an even bigger and better circus. Multiple rings were added and the show went on. Today, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus still rely on the circus train to transport their astounding show, but now they use two.

The summary of this passage is:

a)

One of the first uses of the circus train is credited to W.C. Coup. He partnered with P.T. Barnum in 1871 to expand the reach of their newly combined shows using locomotives.

b)

Barnum and Coup only brought their show to large cities. These performances were much more profitable and the profits went toward creating an even bigger and better circus.

c)

Circuses used to have a difficult time traveling and had to stop at many small towns along the way. Trains allowed circuses to travel easily from large city to large city.

d)

Before circus trains, these operators had to lug around all of their animals, performers, and equipment with a team of more than 600 horses.

77.

How do you say "Holy cow" in French? The fastest thing in France may just be the fastest ground transportation in the world. The TGV (Train � Grande Vitesse: French for very high speed) is France's national high speed rail service. On April 3^rd, 2007, a TGV test train set a record for the fastest wheeled train, reaching 357.2 miles per hour. In mid 2011, TGV trains operated at the highest speed in passenger train service in the world, regularly reaching 200 miles per hour. But what you may find most shocking is that TGV trains run on electric power not petrol. Now if you'll excuse me; I have a record to catch.

The summary of this passage is:

a)

The TGV is France's national high speed rail service. On April 3^rd, 2007, a TGV test train set a record for the fastest wheeled train, reaching 357.2 miles per hour.

b)

The TGV is France's national high speed rail service. TGV trains operated at the highest speed in passenger train service in the world, regularly reaching 200 miles per hour.

c)

In mid 2011, TGV trains operated at the highest speed in passenger train service in the world, regularly reaching 200 miles per hour.

d)

The TGV is a French train that set a record for the fastest wheeled train and the fastest passenger train service.

78.

Giddy-up, cowboys and girls! In the Southwest during early half of the 1800s, cows were only worth 2 or 3 dollars a piece. They roamed wild, grazed off of the open range, and were abundant. Midway through the century though, railroads were built and the nation was connected. People could suddenly ship cows in freight trains to the Northeast, where the Yankees had a growing taste for beef. Out of the blue, the same cows that were once worth a couple of bucks were now worth between twenty and forty dollars each, if you could get them to the train station. It became pretty lucrative to wrangle up a drove of cattle and herd them to the nearest train town, but it was at least as dangerous as it was profitable. Cowboys were threatened at every turn. They faced cattle rustlers, stampedes and extreme weather, but kept pushing those steers to the train station. By the turn of the century, barbed wire killed the open range and some may say the cowboy too, but it was the train that birthed him.

The summary of this passage is:

a)

Cows were not worth a lot of money until they could be easily transported to the East after the invention of the train. Many people then became cowboys despite the dangers they faced.

b)

In the Southwest during early half of the 1800s, cows were only worth 2 or 3 dollars a piece.

c)

It became pretty lucrative to wrangle up a drove of cattle and herd them to the nearest train town, but it was at least as dangerous as it was profitable.

d)

People could suddenly ship cows in freight trains to the Northeast, where the Yankees had a growing taste for beef. Out of the blue, the same cows that were once worth a couple of bucks were now worth between twenty and forty dollars each, if you could get them to the train station.

79.

Electric trolley cars or trams were once the chief mode of public transportation in the United States. Though they required tracks and electric cables to run, these trolley cars were clean and comfortable. In 1922, auto manufacturer General Motors created a special unit to replace electric trolleys with cars, trucks, and buses. Over the next decade, this group successfully lobbied for laws and regulations that made operating trams more difficult and less profitable. In 1936 General Motors created several front companies for the purpose of purchasing and dismantling the trolley car system. They received substantial investments from Firestone Tire, Standard Oil of California, Phillips Petroleum, and other parties invested in the automotive industry. Some people suspect that these parties wanted to replace trolley cars with buses to make public transportation less desirable, which would then increase automobile sales. The decline of the tram system in North America could be attributed to many things—labor strikes, the Great Depression, regulations that were unfavorable to operators—but perhaps the primary cause was having a group of powerful men from rival sectors of the auto industry working together to ensure its destruction. Fill it up, please.

The summary of this passage is:

a)

Electric trolley cars or trams were once the chief mode of public transportation in the United States. Though they required tracks and electric cables to run, these trolley cars were clean and comfortable.

b)

Many large companies that served the automotive market conspired to dismantle the electric trolley car system and replace them with less desirable buses.

c)

In 1922, auto manufacturer General Motors created a special unit to replace electric trolleys with cars, trucks, and buses. Over the next decade, this group successfully lobbied for laws and regulations that made operating trams more difficult and less profitable.

d)

The decline of the tram system in North America could be attributed to many things—labor strikes, the Great Depression, regulations that were unfavorable to operators—but perhaps the primary cause was having a group of powerful men.

80.

Summaries should include every detail from a story or passage.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

A written summary should be 3-5 sentences long.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

You should only include the main events or ideas from the passage when writing a summary.

a)

True

b)

False

83.

A summary should be written in your own words.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

A story about a family trying to stick together and survive during the Great Depression

a)

Explain

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Describe

85.

A paragraph telling you about how a piece of candy smells, looks, feels, sounds and tastes.

a)

Describe

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Explain

86.

What is the authors purpose?
"Eating too much cake and not exercising will give us health problems."

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

87.

What are the three reasons we write?

(Authors purpose for writing)

a)

Persuade, Inform, Electrify

b)

Perform, Infer, Entertain

c)

Persuade, Inform, Educate

d)

Persuade, Inform, Entertain

88.

What kind of text structure would be best for this topic?

HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!

a)

cause/effect

b)

problem/solution

c)

descriptive

89.

What text features would serve best for this selection?

HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!

a)

photos of the hamsters for sale

b)

a map of the pet store in the mall

c)

A diagram of a hamster's cage

90.

What is the purpose?

HAMSTERS FOR SALE: Braxton Pet Store, Northwood Mall: We have a large selection of hamsters for sale this week. They are interesting pets and you will enjoy having one. They are only $ 17.99 this week. Come and buy yours today!

a)

to inform

b)

to entertain

c)

to persuade

91.

Rules are very important. They help keep things running smoothly. Rules let you know what you can and cannot do whether you are playing a game or explaining how to act in class. You should follow rules; they help people get along.

What is the author's purpose?

a)

to entertain with a story about people who follow the rules

b)

to inform about the rules of games

c)

to persuade people to follow the rules

d)

to explain the rules of chess

92.

What is the primary purpose of text features?

a)

to inform

b)

to support the reader as they read

c)

to illustrate specific points within an article

93.

An author's purpose is...

a)

the reason an author writes

b)

the reason an author teaches

c)

author's sense of humor

d)

author's way of life.

94.

repetition

a)

author’s decision to repeat an idea, action, behavior, event, word or phrase

b)

adjustment to timing of events an author makes to slow down or pick up the events or ideas

c)

a situation or phrase that provokes laughter or creates amusement

d)

a hint of a future event, which often creates suspense

95.

imagery

a)

conversation between two or more characters

b)

author’s presentation of information about characters (personality, actions, appearance, speech, thoughts, etc)

c)

words or phrases that appeal to the senses and create mental images (sight, smell, taste, touch, sound)

d)

author’s decision to repeat an idea, action, behavior, event, word or phrase

96.

dialogue

a)

a situation or phrase that provokes laughter or creates amusement

b)

conversation between two or more characters

c)

the unique characteristics of the first person narrator’s use of language (ex: y’all)

d)

the perspective from which the story is told

97.

characterization

a)

purposeful use of precise words and phrases in order to capture the action and convey experiences and events

b)

adjustment to timing of events an author makes to slow down or pick up the events or ideas

c)

author’s presentation of information about characters (personality, actions, appearance, speech, thoughts, etc)

d)

a situation or phrase that provokes laughter or creates amusement

98.

word-choice

a)

purposeful use of precise words and phrases in order to capture the action and convey experiences and events

b)

the unique characteristics of the first person narrator’s use of language (ex: y’all)

c)

the perspective from which the story is told

d)

a situation or phrase that provokes laughter or creates amusement

99.

voice

a)

words/expressions with a meaning that differs from the literal interpretation, such as simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, personification, alliteration and symbolism

b)

the perspective from which the story is told

c)

the unique characteristics of the first person narrator’s use of language (ex: y’all)

d)

conversation between two or more characters

100.

pacing

a)

author’s decision to repeat an idea, action, behavior, event, word or phrase

b)

words or phrases that appeal to the senses and create mental images (sight, smell, taste, touch, sound)

c)

adjustment to timing of events an author makes to slow down or pick up the events or ideas

d)

conversation between two or more characters

101.

point of view

a)

the perspective from which the story is told

b)

a situation or phrase that provokes laughter or creates amusement

c)

words/expressions with a meaning that differs from the literal interpretation, such as simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, personification, alliteration and symbolism

d)

a hint of a future event, which often creates suspense

102.

humor

a)

words/expressions with a meaning that differs from the literal interpretation, such as simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, personification, alliteration and symbolism

b)

a situation or phrase that provokes laughter or creates amusement

c)

a transition in a story to an earlier time in order to provide back-story

d)

a hint of a future event, which often creates suspense

103.

figurative language

a)

the perspective from which the story is told

b)

words/expressions with a meaning that differs from the literal interpretation, such as simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, personification, alliteration and symbolism

c)

a situation or phrase that provokes laughter or creates amusement

d)

a transition in a story to an earlier time in order to provide back-story

104.

flashback

a)

adjustment to timing of events an author makes to slow down or pick up the events or ideas

b)

the perspective from which the story is told

c)

a situation or phrase that provokes laughter or creates amusement

d)

a transition in a story to an earlier time in order to provide back-story

105.

foreshadowing

a)

a transition in a story to an earlier time in order to provide back-story

b)

a hint of a future event, which often creates suspense

c)

a situation or phrase that provokes laughter or creates amusement

d)

the perspective from which the story is told

106.

What show is this?

a)

I love Lucy

b)

Friends

c)

The Golden Girls

d)

Family Matters

107.

What show is this?

a)

Little House On The Prairie

b)

Boy Meets World

c)

Mash

d)

Dukes Of Hazzard

108.

What show is this?

a)

Beverly Hillbillies

b)

Gunsmoke

c)

The Brady Bunch

d)

The Rifleman

109.

What show is this?

a)

The bob Newton show

b)

Andy Griffith

c)

Cheers

d)

Batman

110.

What show is this?

a)

Gilmore Girls

b)

Happy Days

c)

Laverne and Shirley

d)

Best Friends Whenever

111.

What Movie is this?

a)

Wizard of Oz

b)

Ferris Beulers Day Off

c)

Meet The Robinson

d)

Back To The Future

112.

What movie is this?

a)

cars

b)

Herbie

c)

cars3

d)

Talledaga Nights

113.

What movie is this?

a)

Swiss Family Robinson

b)

Meet the Robinsons

c)

The Adams Family

d)

Graci Carter Family

114.

What movie is this?

a)

Dirty Dancing

b)

its Professional

c)

This is us

d)

Best friends

115.

What movie is this?

a)

Hairspray

b)

Grease

c)

Footloose

d)

Steel Magnolias

116.

Which woman is known for being a mathemetician who worked for NASA?

a)

Katherine Johnson

b)

Julia Child

c)

Sacagawea

117.

Katherine Johnson was a brilliant student who skipped many gades in school.

a)

true

b)

false

118.

Why did Katherine face challenges when she worked for NASA?

a)

She was unfriendly and didn't get along with her coworkers.

b)

She wasn't as smart as her coworkers and only got her job because she was pretty

c)

She was an African American woman working in a male dominated and segregated work enviromnent

d)

She didn't believe that we should be exploring outer space.

119.

Katherine Johnson didn't finish graduate school because she decided to get married and start a family.

a)

true

b)

false

120.

What agency did Katherine Johnson work for?

a)

The National Mathmetics League

b)

NASA

c)

West Virginia University

d)

NAACP

121.

Why didn't Katherine Johnson get credit for most of her work until much later?

a)

at the time women were often not given credit for their work.

b)

she wanted to remain anonymous

c)

she forgot to write her name on her work.

d)

her name was too hard to spell

122.

Which woman is known for being a famous chef?

a)

Katherine Johnson

b)

Julia Child

c)

Sacagawea

123.

What type of cooking was Julia Child known for?

a)

fried foods

b)

Italian food

c)

vegeterian food

d)

French food

124.

Besides being a chef what is another job that Julia Child did?

a)

teacher

b)

mathemitician

c)

spy

d)

maid

125.

It was stated the the text that there was more to Julia Child than "met the eye." What does that expression mean?

a)

Someone has really pretty eyes.

b)

Someone does more that what you think they do at first.

c)

Someone has a lot of courage

d)

Someone is very kind to others

126.

Why did the publisher think that no one in America would want to read Julia's cookbook called "Mastering the Art of French Cooking"?

a)

It was written in a different language

b)

People did not like her because of her history as a spy

c)

Cookbooks of any kind were not very popular in America

d)

Americans did not usually cook French food because it was perceived as expensive and hard to cook.

127.

Julia Child also had her own television cooking show.

a)

true

b)

false

128.

Which woman is known for leading explorers on an expedition?

a)

Katherine Johnson

b)

Julia Child

c)

Sacagawea

129.

No one knows for sure what Sacagawea looked like because there are no reliable pictures or drawings of her.

a)

true

b)

false

130.

What were the names of the explorers who Sacagawea and her husband guided?

a)

Lowis & Lane

b)

Clark & Griswold

c)

Lewis & Clark

d)

Charbonneau & Baptiste

131.

Sacagawea was paid many riches for her the help she gave on the expedition.

a)

true

b)

false

132.

In what ways did Sacagawea help the explorers?

a)

She was a translator for them

b)

She helped them identify edible plants and herbs

c)

She helped them find the safest routes to travel

d)

she helped them get supplies

133.

Sacagawea was a _______

a)

princess

b)

slave

c)

spy

d)

doctor

Retakes ELA 7 2022

Total questions: 133

Worksheet time: 2hrs 53mins

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