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Question Bank for Grade 7 English

Total questions: 162

Worksheet time: 2hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

outline

list in steps

go over

follow

give me the sequence

a)

trace

b)

order

c)

directions

d)

describe

2.

What does it mean to "analyze" something?

a)

list in steps

b)

break apart and study the pieces

c)

put in your own words

d)

put together

3.

What does "infer" mean?

a)

look closer

b)

tell all the ways something is different

c)

make a good guess or read between the lines

d)

short and sweet

4.

Evaluate an argument

a)

create

b)

judge

c)

summarize

d)

outline

5.

put together

create

design

come up with

a)

compare

b)

infer

c)

trace

d)

formulate

6.

Paint a picture with words

Tell about

Use details

a)

summarize

b)

trace

c)

describe

d)

contrast

7.

Support your answer with details

a)

outline

b)

back up with details

c)

break apart

d)

judge

8.

Explain your reasoning

a)

go over

b)

study the pieces

c)

put in your own words

d)

make a guess

9.

Tell the highlights

Sum it up

Give the short version

a)

summarize

b)

contrast

c)

compare

d)

evaluate

10.

"Compare" means to:

a)

tell ALL the ways they are different

b)

sum it up

c)

tell ALL the ways they are alike

d)

judge

11.

Tell all the ways they are different:

a)

infer

b)

compare

c)

trace

d)

contrast

12.

What does it mean to "predict" the outcome?

a)

create a design

b)

tell what will happen next

c)

break apart

d)

list steps

13.

True or False: A modifier can be more than one word.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

Which of these is considered a modifier?

a)

adjective

b)

verb

c)

pronoun

d)

noun

15.

Which word does “accidentally” modify?

Theo accidentally told Kate about her upcoming surprise party.

a)

Theo

b)

told

c)

Kate

d)

upcoming

16.

Read the following sentence. Does it contain a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier?

I made cookies for Nicky with extra chocolate chips.

a)

misplaced modifier

b)

dangling modifier

c)

both

d)

neither

17.

Which word does “having finished the test” modify?

Having finished the test, Kenez turned his paper over and fell asleep.

a)

Kenez

b)

turned

c)

paper

d)

asleep

18.

Which of these is the modifier in the sentence?

My favorite class is social studies because I like to read about events throughout history.

a)

favorite

b)

class

c)

read

d)

events

19.

Which of these best describes a dangling modifier?

a)

a modifier that only modifies a verb or adjective

b)

a modifier that modifies a word that is not in the sentence

c)

a modifier that modifies a word it is next to

d)

a modifier that modifies a word it is not next to

20.

Which of these best describes a misplaced modifier?

a)

a modifier that only modifies a verb or adjective

b)

a modifier that modifies a word that is not in the sentence

c)

a modifier that modifies a word it is next to

d)

a modifier that modifies a word it is not next to

21.

a word that describes a verb

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

modifier

d)

phrase

22.

Which of these is the modifier in the sentence?

The tourist excitedly snapped pictures of the ocean.

a)

tourist

b)

excitedly

c)

ocean

d)

snapped

23.

Read the following sentence. Does it contain a misplaced modifier or dangling modifier?

Running on the track, a soccer ball hit her head.

a)

misplaced modifier

b)

dangling modifier

c)

both

d)

neither

24.

describes another word or phrase

a)

phrase

b)

modifier

c)

grammar

25.

group of words (not a sentence)

a)

adjective

b)

phrase

c)

adverb

26.

a word that describes a noun

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

grammar

d)

modifier

e)

phrase

27.

rules of how sentences are put together

a)

modifier

b)

grammar

c)

adjective

d)

phrase

28.

What is a stanza?

a)

an Italian horse

b)

a poetry "paragraph" or group of lines

c)

a sentence in poetry

d)

the rhyme scheme

29.

What is poetry?

a)

writing that uses words, sound, and structure in a special way to express meaning

b)

rhyming words

c)

long, old fashioned stories about love

d)

factual stories about science

30.

What is free verse?

a)

when every line rhymes

b)

an intense rap battle

c)

the arrangement of lines with no rhyme scheme

d)

when every other line rhyme

31.

Why might a poet use a rhyme scheme?

a)

to make it easier to read

b)

it sounds cool and exciting

c)

to ruin your life

d)

to make it sound musical and create rhythm

32.

What is a line in poetry?

a)

like a poetry sentence

b)

a compound complex sentence

c)

irrelevant

d)

a song

33.

Why would a poet use repetition?

a)

emphasize a particular point

b)

to be annoying

c)

to sound like a bird crowing

d)

they like the word, so they use it a lot

34.

Which is a couplet?

a)

whopper whopper whopper whopper

b)

I love eggs, but they smell bad.

c)

I kneel and blow, the fire flickers and glows

d)

I eat cheese. I am a rat.

35.

What is the purpose of an ode in poetry?

a)

to celebrate something

b)

to tell about someone dead

c)

to explain something complicated

d)

to express anger

36.

I am as cuddly as a cactus

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

onomatopoeia

e)

alliteration

37.

MEOW MEOW MEOW

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

onomatopoeia

e)

alliteration

38.

the ocean wrapped its arms around me and took me away

a)

personification

b)

metaphor

c)

simile

d)

onomatopoeia

e)

alliteration

39.

How does the structure contribute to the poem's meaning?

"And send a small child back to sleep at night

Not listening for the sound of stealthy flight

Or dreaming of some small thing in a claw

Borne up to some dark branch and eaten raw"

a)

the rhyme scheme is similar to a lullaby

b)

the rhyme makes is sound horrifying

c)

the stanza has an irregular pattern

d)

the structure creates the shape of a child

40.

What does the repeated pattern add to the poem?

"I rise in the dawn, and I kneel and blow

Till the seed of the fire flicker and glow;

And then I must scrub and bake and sweep

Till stars are beginning to blink and peep..."

-from "Song of the Old Mother"

a)

"I" is used to show first person

b)

using "till" twice shows that the speaker is impatient

c)

ending lines with verbs suggest the day in/day out nature of work

d)

there is no repeated pattern

41.

The writer's position on an issue

a)

claim

b)

counterclaim

c)

rebuttel

d)

thesis

42.

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

a)

evidence

b)

claims

c)

arguments

d)

counterclaims

43.

the argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)

a)

counterclaim

b)

fallacy

c)

author's purpose

d)

argument

44.

Background information is important, because...

a)

explains the author's perspective

b)

provides evidence that will support the claim.

c)

provides context the reader may not know.

d)

it gives the author some time to gather their thoughts.

45.

Reasoning is used to...

a)

explain why evidence is important to a claim.

b)

explain why a counterclaim is incorrect.

c)

provide insight into the author's thoughts.

46.

Claims need to be able to be refuted (argued against).

a)

False

b)

True

47.

What should you do after presenting text evidence?

a)

Move on to another reason

b)

Transition to another paragraph

c)

Summarize that evidence

d)

Explain how that evidence proves your point.

48.
How do you know evidence is taken from the text? 
a)
You capitalize it 
b)
It is in all CAPS 
c)
You use quotes 
d)
You simply state it is from the text, but do not use quotes 
49.
What is the purpose of an argument?
a)
TO EXPLAIN
b)
TO PERSUADE
c)
TO ENTERTAIN
d)
TO INFORM
50.

The author's purpose is to convince us that the ________________ is true.

a)

evidence

b)

claim

c)

counterclaim

d)

clues

51.

A counterargument for the claim: Students Should Be Allowed to Chew Gum in School is ...

a)

Some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction.

b)

Chewing gum helps students concentrate.

c)

Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, it actually helps some students concentrate and focus.

d)

Chewing gum is beneficial for everyone.

52.

Which would be a STRONG rebuttal to the counterclaim: Some teachers may believe that chewing gum is a distraction for students.

In other words, which statement would help to prove it wrong.

a)

Chewing gum can lead to headaches.

b)

Chewing gum leads to a dirty campus.

c)

On the other hand, chewing gum is a distecation for students.

d)

Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, reasearch shows that it actually helps some students concentrate and focus.

53.

A student's essay makes this claim: People should not spend time on social networking sites because such activity can make them feel more isolated.

Which sentence acknowledges a more appropriate counterclaim?

a)
Some might respond that social networking sites provide the opportunity to stay in touch with friends and family who are not nearby
b)
Some might respond that millions of people use social networking sites, so the activity must not cause feelings of isolation
54.

What is textual evidence?

a)

Your claim.

b)

Proof from the text to support your answer.

c)

What the author thinks about a topic.

d)

An explanation in your own words about your claim.

55.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
a)
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
b)
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
c)
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
d)
School uniforms can be ordered online .
56.
Why do we have textual evidence 
a)
To prove a claim
b)
unicorn
c)
because your teacher says so
d)
to express an opinion
57.

Claim or evidence? A recent study proved that some dogs are able to sniff out cancer cells in patients.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

58.

Claim or evidence? Recycling is beneficial for the environment.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

59.

Claim or evidence? Homemade oatmeal cookies are not only a better snack option than a candy bar or pack of crackers, they are actually good for you.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

60.

What would be a good piece of evidence to support this claim (check all that apply)? Strong reading skills are essential for all students.

a)

Reading is just as important as math.

b)

According to DoSomething.org, 85% of juveniles in the court system are unable to read.

c)

Reading helps to develop the mind and imagination and the creative side of a student.

d)

You'll never get a job if you can't read well.

61.

Is this a claim or evidence? Strong reading skills are essential for all students.

a)

Claim

b)

Evidence

62.

What type of sentence is this in the RACES format:

In the passage it says that the children had to rebuild their school.

a)

R-Restate the Question

b)

A-Answer the Question

c)

C-Cite Evidence

d)

E-Explain Evidence

e)

S-Sum it up

63.

Which part of RACES requires you to use part of the question to begin your paragraph?

a)

Restate

b)

Answer

c)

Cite

d)

Explain

e)

Summarize

64.

How would you RESTATE the following question:


Why was Ryan motivated to get a good grade?

a)

So he would get on the A honor roll.

b)

Ryan was motivated to get a good grade because...

c)

He was motivated to get a good grade because...

d)

Ryan was motivated...

65.

Which sentence would be the best for a SUMMARIZE sentence?

a)

In the end, pandas are a rare bear.

b)

Pandas are one of the weirder creatures you'll see.

c)

Pandas are just plain weird.

d)

In conclusion, pandas are considered one of the more unusual examples of bears by scientists.

66.

The EXPLAIN section ___________________.

a)

gives an example from the text.

b)

proves why the example you cited answers the question.

c)

sums up your answer.

d)

restates the question in an answer.

67.

Which two parts of RACES can be combined in the same sentence?

a)

R and A

b)

C and E

c)

A and C

d)

E and S

68.

What does the "R" stand for in RACES?

a)

Repeat

b)

Restate

c)

Read

d)

Rewrite

69.

What does the "A" stand for in RACES?

a)

Ask

b)

Annotate

c)

Answer

d)

Analyze

70.

What does the "C" stand for in RACES?

a)

Cite

b)

Create

c)

Connect

d)

Compare

71.

What does the "E" stand for in RACES?

a)

Explain

b)

Evidence

c)

Extend

d)

Event

72.

What does the "S" stand for in RACES?

a)

Synthesize

b)

Show

c)

Separate

d)

Summarize

73.

Which THREE of the following types of sentences should begin with a transitional phrase (sentence starter)?

a)

Topic sentence

b)

Evidence sentence

c)

Explanation sentence

d)

Summary sentence

74.

The following transitional phrases would be used to introduce ______.


This evidence proves...

This evidence supports the claim because...

This means that...

a)

Evidence

b)

Explanations

c)

The topic sentence

d)

The summary sentence

75.

True or False: Transitional phrases such as "The text states" and "This evidence proves" are optional.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

What part of this topic sentence should be deleted?

Many people enjoy owning pets. Read on to find out why.

a)

Read on to find out why.

b)

Many people

c)

Find out why.

d)

The punctuation is wrong.

77.

What is wrong with these evidence and explanation sentences?


Evidence from the text says "The first celebrity to endorse a pair of sneakers was Chuck Taylor, a basketball player, who helped catapult the Converse sneaker to fame. Later, NBA star Michael Jordan designed his own pair of performance sneakers, and his line is still popular today. The shoes became popular in hip-hop culture, and as hip-hop became more popular, so did sneakers." This evidence proves that many people want celebrities' sneakers.

a)

The evidence is not written exactly as it is in the text.

b)

The explanation isn't on topic.

c)

It's too evidence heavy (too much evidence)

d)

There are not any transitional phrases.

78.

What part of this explanation sentence needs to be deleted? This evidence supports my point because...

a)

My point

b)

Because

c)

This evidence

d)

Supports

79.

The RACES strategy helps you to write ____ paragraphs.

a)

Introduction

b)

Body

c)

Conclusion

d)

Summary

80.

After your topic sentence, the next part of the RACES strategy is C. In this part you should...

a)

Cite (use) the author's name

b)

Cite (use) your resources

c)

Cite (use) evidence

d)

Cite (use) explanations

81.

After you give evidence, you should _____ explain how it connects to the topic of the paragraph.

a)

Sometimes

b)

Never

c)

Often

d)

Always

82.

The following transitional phrases would be used to introduce ______.


This evidence proves...

This evidence supports the claim because...

This means that...

a)

Evidence

b)

Explanations

c)

The topic sentence

d)

The summary sentence

83.

True or False: Transitional phrases such as "The text states" and "This evidence proves" are optional.

a)

True

b)

False

84.

What is wrong with this topic sentence: Do you like to go on field trips?

a)

It's too short.

b)

It is a question.

c)

It uses a weak topic.

d)

It uses improper grammar.

85.

Which two parts of RACES can be combined in the same sentence?

a)

R and A

b)

C and E

c)

A and C

d)

E and S

86.

What do you do after you Restate and Answer the question?

a)

Summarize your answer

b)

Cite evidence

c)

Explain evidence

d)

Move on to the next question

87.

After you EXPLAIN your evidence, you should...

a)

Summarize your answer

b)

Sum up your evidence

c)

Summarize your explanation

d)

State your claim

88.

What does the "R" stand for in RACES?

a)

Repeat

b)

Restate

c)

Read

d)

Rewrite

89.

What does the "A" stand for in RACES?

a)

Ask

b)

Annotate

c)

Answer

d)

Analyze

90.

What does the "C" stand for in RACES?

a)

Cite

b)

Create

c)

Connect

d)

Compare

91.

What does the "E" stand for in RACES?

a)

Explain

b)

Evidence

c)

Extend

d)

Event

92.

What does the "S" stand for in RACES?

a)

Synthesize

b)

Show

c)

Separate

d)

Summarize

93.

A structured paragraph written to address a writing prompt.

a)

evidence

b)

strategy

c)

constructed response

d)

support

94.

A question or statement that gives the topic for a written response.

a)

answer

b)

cite

c)

elaboration

d)

prompt

95.

Turn the question of the prompt into a statement.

a)

restate

b)

respond

c)

lead-in

d)

answer

96.

A is for _____________

a)

Address the topic.

b)

Ask a question.

c)

Analyze the question in the prompt.

d)

Answer the question posed by the prompt.

97.

When providing evidence from the text, the writer must ____________ the source of the information.

a)

remember

b)

cite

c)

summarize

d)

answer

98.

The conclusion of the constructed response.

a)

explanation

b)

restate

c)

cite

d)

summary

99.

Details that explain, define or prove the main idea of a writing piece.

a)

support

b)

evidence

c)

transitions

d)

answer

100.

Adding more specific details to an explanation or an example to help the reader understand the writer’s ideas.

a)

explain

b)

restate

c)

summary

d)

elaborate

101.

Words or phrases that link ideas to help writing flow more smoothly.

a)

verbs

b)

support

c)

transitions

d)

lead-in

102.

In the article, the author states, "Always do your best". The underlined words are an example of ______________.

a)

transitions

b)

constructed response

c)

lead-in

d)

statement

103.

List the five steps in the RACES strategy.

(a)  

104.

An adjective describes which part of speech?

a)

Verb

b)

Noun

c)

Adverb

105.

What is the purpose of using adjectives?

a)

To make a sentence longer

b)

To describe a verb

c)

To describe a noun

d)

To make a sentence more difficult

106.

Identify the adjective: Harry picked up his yellow pencil off the floor.

a)

yellow

b)

off

c)

picked

d)

floor

107.

Identify the adjective: The small baby crawled to his mother.

a)

The

b)

mother

c)

his

d)

small

108.

Identify the adjective: The happy kids ran out the door to recess.

a)

happy

b)

ran

c)

recess

d)

door

109.

Identify the adjectives: The bright yellow sun shined down on the earth.

a)

The and earth

b)

bright and yellow

c)

down and earth

d)

sun and on

110.

Identify the adjectives: The large elephant chased the quick cheetah across the field.

a)

elephant and cheetah

b)

The and field

c)

large and quick

d)

field and cheetah

111.

Identify the adjective: How do you like my new glasses?

a)

How

b)

you

c)

new

d)

glasses

112.
John was a nice helpful student.
a)
Coordinate
b)
Not coordinate
113.
Texas longhorns are rugged adaptable cattle that are known to be intelligent creatures. 
a)
Coordinate
b)
Not coordinate
114.
Identify the adjective: 
I heard a funny joke yesterday. 
a)
funny
b)
joke
c)
heard
115.
Where should a comma be added in this sentence?
Megan, a bold resourceful photographer, recently published breathtaking photographs of the Grand Canyon.
a)
between bold and resourceful 
b)
between breathtaking and photographs
c)
between recently and published
d)
between photographs and of
116.

Where should a comma be added in this sentence?

The frustrated overwhelmed writer sat at his antique desk for hours attempting to complete the final draft of his novel.

a)

between antique and mahogany

b)

between overwhelmed and writer

c)

no comma needed

d)

between frustrated and overwhelmed

117.

The quiet respectful class listened to the guest speaker.

a)

Coordinating

b)

Non-coordinating

118.

He added two black shirts to the cleaning pile.

a)

Coordinating

b)

Non-coordinating

119.

Do coordinating adjectives get a comma or no comma?

a)

comma

b)

no comma

120.

Does the sentence make sense if the adjectives are ________?

a)

flip-flopped

b)

nouns

c)

are anywhere in the sentence

121.

Do non-coordinating adjectives get a comma or no comma?

a)

comma

b)

no comma

122.

What is the ordering of adjectives? (Give the acronym)

(a)  

123.

In this sentence, which word should replace get to be most specific?


Her cheerful smile and positive attitude help get people to agree with her ideas.

a)

bring

b)

cause

c)

persuade

d)

assure

124.
Can I come to the game, _____.
a)
to
b)
two
c)
too
125.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
We stopped at the grocery store but we forgot to buy milk.
b)
we stopped at the grocery store, but we forgot to buy milk.
c)
We stopped at the grocery store, but we forgot to buy milk.
d)
We stopped at the grocery store but, we forgot to buy milk.
126.
If they were in the same room, all there things could be in one place.
What change should be made?
a)
Change they to we
b)
Delete the comma
c)
Change there to their
d)
No change needed
127.

Beginning February 16, 2018 our school will join the Count-Your-Steps walking program.


In this sentence, how is February 16, 2018 our school correctly written?

a)

February 16, 2018, our school

b)

February 16, 2018 our school,

c)

February 16, 2018, our school,

d)

As it is

128.

All participants need to do each day is wear the pedometer, walk as much as possible, and then record the number of steps in your logs.


In this sentence, how is your correctly written?

a)

its

b)

our

c)

their

d)

As it is

129.

The program's clear guideline's make participation painless and enjoyable for everyone.


Which word is written incorrectly?

a)

program's

b)

guideline's

c)

make

d)

enjoyable

130.

In 1880, the Mallory Family built one of the first successful playhouses in the area and named it Madison Square Theater.


Which word is incorrectly written?

a)

Family

b)

built

c)

successful

d)

it

131.

Emily Dickinson is considered one of Americas most iconic poets.


How should this sentence be corrected?

a)

Changing is considered to was considered

b)

Changing Americas to America’s

c)

Changing poets to poets'

d)

Changing is considered to considers

132.

Which FANBOYS would best be used in the following sentence?


I enjoy watching fun Halloween movies, like Hocus Pocus, _______ I really dislike watching scary Halloween movies.

a)

yet

b)

nor

c)

so

d)

for

133.

Punctuate the following text correctly.


I was overjoyed to receive my acceptance letter ____ from Hogwarts yesterday____ however ____ my uncle was very unhappy and my aunt began to cry.

a)

colon after yesterday and a comma after however

b)

period after letter and a comma after however

c)

semicolon after yesterday and a comma after however

d)

no punctuation is necessary

134.

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

a)

"Hi," Shelly replied, "my name is Shelly Rutt."

b)

Hi Shelly replied. My name is Shelly Rutt.

c)

"hi" Shelly replied "my name is Shelly Rutt

d)

Hi, Shelly replied "my name is Shelly Rutt."

135.

I went to _______ house last night; ________ a really nice family. You should go over ______ sometime.

a)

there, they're, their

b)

their, they're, there

c)

they're, there, there

d)

their, there, they're

136.
The bad weather sometimes has a bad (affect/effect) on my mood.
a)
affect
b)
effect
137.

Amanda looked in many places for her keys, but, she never found them.


In this sentence, how is keys, but, she correctly written?

a)

keys but, she

b)

keys, but she

c)

keys but she

d)

As it is

138.
Mr. Silva is my teacher.____ teaches art.
a)
He
b)
She
c)
You
d)
They
139.
(Unless, Although) my cats are lazy, they are affectionate.
a)
Unless
b)
Although
140.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
Some siblings, if they have the chance, will pester you.
b)
Some siblings if they have the chance will pester you.
c)
Some siblings if, they have the chance, will pester you.
d)
Some siblings if, they have the chance will pester you.
141.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
After we lost, our team tried not to cry.
b)
After we lost our team tried not to cry.
c)
After, we lost our team tried not to cry.
d)
After, we lost, our team tried not to cry.
142.
I had ________ of ice cream for dessert. 
a)
a lot
b)
allot
c)
alot
d)
alott
143.
Read this sentence:
The throb of their alien-sounding, high-pitched screeches filled the air.
What does the author's word choice suggest about the sound the cicadas make?
a)
It is so fascinating that everyone should hear it.
b)
The sounds are rhythmic and musical.
c)
The noise is both awful and annoying
d)
The screeches are dangerous enough to lead to hearing loss.
144.
Read this sentence:
Cicadas appear only in this part of the world, and they appear every 17 years, ON THE DOT.
Why does the author choose the figurative phrase ON THE DOT?
a)
To describe the small holes made by cicadas when they hatch.
b)
To highlight their extraordinary life cycles
c)
To highlight the precise location where they can be seen
d)
To suggest the regularity of when they will emerge
145.
Read this sentence:
The park's ISOLATION is part of the allure.
What does the word ISOLATION mean in the sentence?
a)
beauty
b)
popularity
c)
vastness
d)
separatness
146.
Read the sentences below:
And because there was only daylight, it was hot, so hot that sleep was impossible. The people, already tired from long hours of work, became short tempered and irritable. Everyone was ON EDGE.
What does the phrase ON EDGE mean in the last sentence?
a)
touchy & grumpy
b)
hot & sweaty
c)
tired & overworked
d)
scared & worried
147.
Read the sentences below:
And because there was only daylight, it was hot, so hot that sleep was impossible. The people, already tired from long hours of work, became short tempered and irritable. Everyone was ON EDGE.
What context clues in the sentences helped you determine the meaning of the phrase ON EDGE? 
a)
it was so hot
b)
so hot that sleep was impossible
c)
tired from long hours of work
d)
tempered and irritable
148.
Read this sentence:
From the age of nine through her teens, she was employed as a worker in a textile mill in Manchester, New Hampshire.
What phrase can be taken out of the sentence without changing the meaning?
a)
through her teens
b)
as a worker
c)
in a textile mill
d)
in Manchester, New Hampshire
149.
Read this sentence:
Here, Mattie put her creative resources to work again, discovered a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.
What is the best revision of the sentence?
a)
Here, Mattie put her creative resources to work again and, she discovered a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.
b)
Here. Mattie put her creative resources to work again. And she discovered a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.
c)
Mattie put her creative resources to work again, here discovering a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.
d)
Here, Mattie put her creative resources to work again, and she discovered a new way to make paper bags that wouldn't be flimsy.
150.
What sentence below is evidence of author bias?
a)
Horses are the most magnificent animals to own.
b)
Horses have 205 bones in their skeleton.
c)
Horses can sleep both lying down and standing up.
d)
Domestic horses have a lifespan of around 25 years.
151.
Read the sentence below:
Women's suffrage organizations faced determined resistance from groups who argued that a woman's place was in the home, not in the political arena.
What does the word resistance mean?
a)
opposition
b)
agreement
c)
question
d)
approval
152.
Read the sentences below:
Women's suffrage organizations faced determined resistance from groups who argued that a woman's place was in the home, not in the political arena.
Which words provide a clue to the meaning of resistance?
a)
in the political arena
b)
in the home
c)
groups who argued
d)
in the government
153.
Read the sentences below:
Plenty of women strongly agreed that they deserved more rights. Yet many of them still deplored the idea of having a voice in the government.
What does the word deplored mean?
a)
failed to understand
b)
disapproved of
c)
agreed with
d)
investigated
154.
Read the sentences below:
Plenty of women strongly agreed that they deserved more rights. Yet many of them still deplored the idea of having a voice in the government.
Which words provide a contrast clue to the meaning of deplored?
a)
plenty of women
b)
strongly agreed
c)
deserved more rights
d)
having a voice
155.
A bold wind grabbed Mia's cap as she and her parents hiked down the trail.
What does the bolded figure of speech mean in the sentence?
a)
The wind was bold an pushy.
b)
The wind blew Mia's cap off her head.
The wind blew Mia's cap off her head.
c)
Mia took her cap off her head because of the wind.
d)
Someone took Mia's cap.
156.
When they reached the pond, Mia exclaimed, "There must be a million ducks here!"
What does the bolded figure of speech mean in the sentence?
a)
There are one million ducks at the pond.
b)
I've never seen ducks before.
c)
There are a lot of ducks.
d)
I can guess the number of ducks.
157.
Suddenly, clouds gathered and chased the sun out of the sky.
What does the bolded figure of speech mean in the sentence?
a)
The clouds were faster than the sun.
b)
The clouds pushed the sun out of the sky forever.
c)
The clouds had an important meeting.
d)
The sun disappeared quickly when clouds filled the sky.
158.
The rain ignored Mia and her family's plans to go out on a rowboat.
What does the bolded figure of speech mean in the sentence?
a)
The rain did not affect the plans Mia and her family had.
b)
Mia and her family enjoyed their time out in a rowboat.
c)
Other people enjoyed rowboats, but not Mia's family.
d)
Mia's family had made plans, but now it was raining.
159.
Mia thought, "I'd better get back to the tent before I drown!"
What does the bolded figure of speech mean in the sentence?
a)
I don't know how to swim so I better get back.
b)
I must swim incredibly fast in order to survive.
c)
I better get back to the tent fast, or I'll get really wet.
d)
I'll really drown if I don't get to the tent fast.
160.
 Stephen and Joseph Montgolfier were papermakers, but they had been interested in flying for many years. One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea. He was sitting in front of the fire when he saw some small pieces of scorched paper being carried up the chimney.Soon afterwards, the brothers conducted an experiment. They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once, the bag rose to the ceiling. After this, Stephen and Joseph conducted many more experiments, both indoors and in the open air. Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper. On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay. 
Which sentence in this article provides text evidence for the inference that the Montgolfier brothers used hot air to lift their balloon?
a)
Eventually, they built a huge balloon of linen and paper.
b)
They lit a fire under a small silk bag, which was open at the bottom; at once the bag rose to the ceiling.
c)
On June 5th, 1783, they launched their balloon in the village of Annonay.
d)
One night, in 1782, Joseph noticed something that gave him an idea.
161.

Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat. He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning. On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed. He would eat dinner with her after he was

"presentable," as Alice had often said.


What type of work does Paul do?

a)

A lawyer

b)

a doctor

c)

a construction worker

d)

a garbage man

162.
Every day after work Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch.  Alice would have a fit if the boots made it so far as the welcome mat.  He then took off his dusty overalls and threw them into a plastic garbage bag; Alice left a new garbage bag tied to the porch railing for him every morning.  On his way in the house, he dropped the garbage bag off at the washing machine and went straight up the stairs to the shower as he was instructed.  He would eat dinner with her after he was "presentable," as Alice had often said.  
Based on the text, how do you know Paul works in construction?
a)
He has tools.
b)
He goes straight up the stairs to shower.
c)
He wears a hat.
d)
His boots are muddy and his overalls are dusty.

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