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7th Grade ELA Review

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 1hrs 23mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a correctly written hook sentence?

a)

Did you know one of the first known graffiti artists was called Cornbread?

b)

Did you know graffiti is cool?

c)

Did you know according to the Vox Magazine graffiti is also known as street art?

d)

Did you know graffiti is vandalism?

2.

Which of the following is a correctly written hook sentence?

a)

Did you know one of the first known graffiti artists was called Cornbread?

b)

Did you know graffiti is cool?

c)

Did you know according to the Vox Magazine graffiti is also known as street art?

d)

Did you know graffiti is vandalism?

3.

Which of these is a correctly written I.V.F. topic sentence?

a)

In the article "Is urban graffiti a force for good or evil?" the author states that graffiti is beneficial for cities.

b)

In the article by The Guardian the author states that graffiti is beneficial for cities.

c)

In the article "Is urban graffiti a force for good or evil?" by The Guardian the author states that "graffiti is beneficial for cities."

d)

In the article "Is urban graffiti a force for good or evil?" by The Guardian the author states that graffiti is beneficial for cities.

4.

Which of these is a correctly written argument?

a)

Fresno is a city in California.

b)

Some people find Hot Cheetos spicy.

c)

Graffiti brings cities together.

d)

Hot Cheetos to taste better than Takis because they are less spicy.

5.

What is the purpose of the summary in an argumentative essay?

a)

Explain the author's argument to the reader.

b)

Tell the reader what your essay is about.

c)

Restate your claims.

d)

Share information (facts) about the topic.

6.

What is the purpose of claims?

a)

Support the argument.

b)

Restate the argument.

c)

Share facts with the reader.

d)

Share the authors point of view.

7.

Which thesis sentence is written correctly?

a)

In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar. Donald Trump has appointed ineffective people into important positions. He has damaged our relationships with other countries.

b)

First off, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

c)

In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

d)

In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful. He is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

8.

What is the purpose of a hook sentence?

a)

To tell the reader what your essay is going to be about.

b)

To get your reader interested in your essay.

c)

To share the authors opinion with the reader.

d)

To provide facts to the reader.

9.

How many sentences in a summary?

a)

1-2 Sentences

b)

2-3 Sentences

c)

3-4 Sentences

d)

4-5 Sentences

10.

How many claims are in a thesis?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

None

11.

How many sentences in a thesis statement?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

1

12.

What do you need to include in an I.V.F. topic sentence for an argumentative essay?

a)

What you're reading, author, verb, argument

b)

What you're reading, title, author, verb

c)

title, author, verb, argument

d)

What you're reading, title, author, verb, argument

13.

What is the correct structure for a thesis sentence?

a)

Ending transition, argument, because, claims

b)

Beginning transition, argument, because, claims

c)

Ending transition, argument, claims

d)

Ending transition, claims

14.

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

a)

Shows that you are smart.

b)

Shows that you have considered the other side of the argument.

c)

Shows that only your opinion matters.

d)

Shows that you are only discussing one side of the argument.

15.

What is the purpose of a rebuttal?

a)

To write a paragraph about the opposing argument.

b)

To tell the reader that you know more about the topic than they do.

c)

To share claim #3.

d)

To bring your essay back to your argument by sharing claim #3.

16.

What is included in a concluding paragraph?

a)

Restated argument, evidence and call to action.

b)

Restated argument and call to action.

c)

Restated argument, restated claims and call to action.

d)

Summary and call to action

17.

What is the structure of body paragraph #1?

a)

Topic sentence (claim #1), evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

b)

Counterclaim, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

c)

Counterclaim, rebuttal, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

d)

Topic sentence (claim #2), evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

18.

Which piece of evidence is cited correctly?

a)

In the text it states, since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, it helps in reducing air and water pollution.

b)

"Since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, it helps in reducing air and water pollution."

c)

In the text it states, "since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, it helps in reducing air and water pollution.

d)

In the text it states, "since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, it helps in reducing air and water pollution."

19.

How do you start your call to action?

a)

You should know...

b)

Everyone should...

c)

You will...

d)

I want you to know...

20.

What is the purpose of an explanation?

a)

To show how your evidence supports your claim.

b)

To show how your evidence supports the argument.

c)

To show how your evidence is the best.

d)

To restate the evidence in your own words.

21.

What is the structure of body paragraph #3?

a)

Counterclaim, rebuttal, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence.

b)

Claim #3, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence.

c)

Counterclaim, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence.

d)

Counterclaim and rebuttal.

22.
a detailed examination of the parts of a subject to understand its meaning and/or nature as a whole
a)
analysis
b)
text
c)
support
d)
relevant
23.
Examining parts to understand how they work together to create meaning as a whole.
a)
analyze
b)
textual evidence
c)
cite
d)
support
24.
Make reference to; to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.),
a)
cite
b)
analysis
c)
textual evidence
d)
conclusion
25.
to form an opinion after thinking about many things
a)
conclude
b)
explicit
c)
analysis
d)
textual evidence
26.
An opinion formed after thinking about many things. Also means an ending or result.
a)
conclusion
b)
cite
c)
denotation
d)
analysis
27.
an abstract meaning evoked by a work in addition to, or beyond, its literal meaning.
a)
connotation
b)
conclude
c)
cite
d)
analyze
28.
the literal definition of a word; the dictionary meaning of a word
a)
denotation
b)
literal
c)
nuance
d)
cite
29.
facts and/or information (quotes, statistics, graphs, etc.) presented in support of a claim or value statement.
a)
evidence
b)
connotation
c)
conclusion
d)
relevant
30.
Said or written in a clear and direct way; stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or interpretation
a)
explicit
b)
analysis
c)
connotation
d)
conclusion
31.
directly or clearly said or written; stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or interpretation
a)
explicitly
b)
evidence
c)
support
d)
connotation
32.
word meaning that departs from the literal use of words; metaphorical.
a)
figurative
b)
explicit
c)
evidence
d)
denotation
33.
word meaning that is suggested but not plainly expressed in the usage
a)
implicit
b)
analysis
c)
support
d)
evidence
34.
to draw a conclusion based on evidence
a)
infer
b)
cite
c)
literal
d)
explicit
35.
a conclusion reached from logical reasoning and evidence
a)
inference
b)
evidence
c)
figurative
d)
analyze
36.
the definition of a word without emotional or cultural context; the dictionary meaning of a word
a)
literal
b)
infer
c)
implicit
d)
figurative
37.
a subtle difference or variation in a shade of meaning, for example: happy compared to giddy
a)
nuance
b)
text
c)
analyze
d)
denotation
38.
related to or connected with what is being considered, discussed, or analyzed; pertinent.
a)
relevant
b)
literal
c)
inference
d)
analyze
39.
to provide proof or evidence for a claim
a)
support
b)
nuance
c)
literal
d)
inference
40.
anything that one can read, view, listen to, or explore, including books, photographs, films, articles, music, art, and more
a)
text
b)
relevant
c)
nuance
d)
literal
41.
evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain conclusions, opinions, and/or claims about the text itself or something based on the text
a)
textual evidence
b)
support
c)
relevant
d)
nuance
42.
A fuel cell is a kind of battery. It makes electricity. One side of the cell is filled with hydrogen. The other is filled with oxygen that comes from the air. The hydrogen separates into electrons and protons. The electrons supply the power for the motor. The protons mix with the oxygen to make water. The water passes out of the cell.
a)
problem /solution
b)
cause and effect
c)
question & answer
d)
description
43.
Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.
a)
first, next, finally, 8:30, after
b)
cause, effect, as a result of, because
c)
problem, solution, promise, struggle
d)
compare, contrast, similar, different
44.
Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.
a)
therefore, cause, effect, consequently
b)
later, then, next, Monday
c)
similar, different, common, on the other hand
d)
possibility, struggle, hope, problem
45.
Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.
a)
next, after, then, first, last
b)
struggle, promise, problem, solution
c)
consequently, as a result of, so, therefore
d)
similar, common, compare, contrast
46.
Choose the clue words that indicate problem and solution.
a)
first, last, next, after
b)
cause, as a result of, consequently
c)
compare, similar, both, alike
d)
threat, difficulty, possibility, hope
47.
No one knows exactly what causes tornados, but some scientists believe that when warm air meets cold air, a tornado may form.  The reason for this is that the warm air is lighter than the cold air, so it rises up fast and meets different winds moving different directions.  Under the right conditions, this can cause a tornado.  Though there is still much mystery surrounding tornados, many people believe that when warm moist air meets cool dry air, tornados can result.  
a)
problem & solution
b)
cause & effect
c)
compare & contrast
d)
chronological
48.
The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America.  Interestingly, the dodo wasn’t startled by gun shot.  Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting.  Unable to sustain these attacks, the dodo was hunted to extinction.
a)
Problem and Solution
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Sequence
d)
Compare and Contrast
49.
This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
50.
This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.
a)
Chronological
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Problem and Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
51.
Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also contain more acid than apples, but both fruits are delicious.
a)
Problem and solution
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Sequence
d)
Cause and Effect
52.
How to Make Cookies. First, get your materials. Then, make your dough. Lastly, cook your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
a)
Sequence
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Problem & Solution
d)
Compare and Contrast
53.
Beagles are medium-sized members of the hound family. Beagles generally make good pets because they are intelligent, good-natured, and good with children. Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise. 
a)
Problem and Solution
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Description
d)
Sequence
54.
Today more people are connected to the internet than ever before, not only at home, but also on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Many of these people now get their news from the internet rather than reading newspapers. As a consequence, many newspapers have gone out of business. 
a)
Compare and Contrast
b)
Cause and Effect
c)
Description
d)
Chronological Order
55.
The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at bird feeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown.  The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Problem and Solution
c)
Description
d)
Compare and Contrast
56.
            Toad (Frog) Population
      Dr. Knapp doesn’t want people to sit back and let the toad vanish.  He believes that everyone is responsible for restoring the toad species.  One of Dr. Knapp's solution is that we stop mowing parts of our lawns and let the grass grow wild to reserve space for the toad.  He also believes we need to stop using pesticides and fertilizers.  The chemicals kill the insects that toads eat.  If we preserve some spaces in our lawns and stop using fertilizers, Dr. Knapp believes we can save the toads. 
a)
Cause and Effect
b)
Compare and Contrast
c)
Chronological
d)
Problem and Solution
57.
Which text structure includes signal words:
-so that
-question/answer
- puzzle is solved
a)
cause and effect
b)
description
c)
chronological
d)
problem and solution
58.
Which text structure includes signal words:
- for example
- is like
- including
a)
Comparison
b)
Description
c)
Sequence
d)
Cause and Effect
59.

A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because

a)

Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out.

b)

It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements.

c)

It is usually implied, not stated explicitly.

d)

Only complicated, adult stories have themes.

60.

What does theme add to a story?

a)

A sense of location.

b)

An important message.

c)

Motivation for the characters.

d)

Dialogue for the characters.

61.

Which characterization best reinforces the theme of the importance of being prepared?

a)

A hero who spends a great deal of time training to defeat a villain.

b)

The hero lives in a society where every part of your life is planned out in advance.

c)

The hero fight a villain who can control minds.

d)

The hero keeps dreaming about the problems he faces.

62.

What is the best definition of theme?

a)

The events that occur in a story.

b)

The narrators opinion of events.

c)

An underlying message about life.

d)

The author's reason for writing a story.

63.

What is the difference between theme and central idea?

a)

The theme is a summary of the major points of a story. A central idea is an explanation of how characters behave in the story.

b)

The central idea is what a text is mostly about. It is specific to the text. A theme is a message or lesson that the author implies in a text and does not include specific details about the text.

c)

The theme is what a text is mostly about. It is specific to the text. A central idea is a message or lesson that the author implies in a text.

d)

The central idea is what a text is mostly about, but does not include specific details about the text. Theme does include many specific details about the text.

64.

Three flies notice an overturned honey pot. Two of the flies decide to land in the honey and start eating it. But the oldest fly stays back. The two flies tease the older fly, but then get stuck in the honey. What is the theme of this story?

a)

Some prizes are too good to be true.

b)

Overeating leads to illness.

c)

Insects value food over safety.

d)

Always send in a tester.

65.

Which of these shows the theme: being surrounded by the ones you love brings happiness?

a)

When the astronaut landed on the moon, he felt loneliness. Thinking there was no one else, he became a little forlorned, though the view of Earth was stunningly beautiful.

b)

All the family members were dressed in black, with somber faces. They were participating in the funeral ceremony of their deceased relative.

c)

The religious leader was leading a huge congregation of followers, praying with utmost humility.

d)

Their marriage ceremony was taking place in a grand hotel. All the prominent people of the city were invited, the reason that the celebration was excellent.

66.

She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car. After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone. "Thank you," he said.


What is the theme?

a)

Sometimes crying is good for you

b)

It's important to be honest.

c)

Driving a car is a big responsibility.

d)

Experiencing loss is difficult.

67.

Jim was stacking boxes at work. There was a certain height he had to reach. He stretched his body, but could not reach to place the final box at the top. Bill happened to see Jim struggling and came to his rescue, since he was a foot taller.

a)

Teamwork can help accomplish a goal.

b)

Tall people are the best.

c)

People and boxes are more alike than you'd imagine.

d)

Work hard to reach your goals.

68.

Susie was waiting for Tina to arrive in the crowded lunch room. She looked through the crowd to see if she could spot Tina from afar. Tina was standing in an area all by herself. She had a perplexed look on her face, as there were no other seats available. Thankfully, Susie had saved her a seat, and all was well.

a)

Lunch is best when it's crowded.

b)

Susie is nice.

c)

Friends should look out for eachother.

d)

Tina is lonely.

69.

This figure of speech make a direct comparison using two unlike things.

a)

simile

b)

personification

c)

metaphor

d)

hyperbole

70.

A figure of speech is...

a)

what the author literally means

b)

a non-literal way of saying something

c)

a familiar expression

d)

something only writers use

71.

This figure of speech uses exaggeration to make its point.

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

hyperbole

72.

This part of speech give human characteristic to non human entities.

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

73.

A figure of speech has to be interpreted by the reader or listener.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

"It was a piece of cake"

What does it mean?

a)

It was chocolate cake.

b)

It was hard.

c)

It was easy.

75.

"I’m all ears."

What does it mean?

a)

I am listening.

b)

I’m not listening.

c)

I have ears all over my face.

76.

The assignment was a breeze is an example of a ......

a)

Simile

b)

Alliteration

c)

Metaphor

d)

Oxymoron

77.

Figures of speech mean exactly what the words say.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

"Her head is in the clouds."

What does it mean?

a)

She is flying.

b)

She is floating in the clouds.

c)

she is dreaming

d)

She is not paying attention.

79.

What is the figure of speech called when there is a repetition of the same or letter at the beginning of the word?

a)

Oxymoron

b)

Alliteration

c)

Metaphor

d)

Irony

80.

What does the quote below mean?

"Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven't planted."

a)

You should plant crops where you plan to harvest them.

b)

To be successful, you must first work hard.

c)

It is important to strive for success.

d)

It is wrong to work hard for success.

81.

"Pretty Ugly" is an example of which Figure of Speech?

a)

simile

b)

oxymoron

c)

personification

d)

metaphor

82.

"Kara has the heart of a lion."

What does it mean?

a)

She is shy.

b)

She is very brave.

c)

She is very scared.

83.

"My alarm clock yells at me to get out of bed every morning"?


Which figure of speech can we see in the statement?

a)

Irony

b)

Personification

c)

Hyperbole

d)

Metaphor