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7th Grade English 2nd Semester Final Practice

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Repetition of beginning sounds of words.
a)
Alliteration
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Personification
d)
Metaphor
e)
Idiom
2.
Giving human qualities to animals, objects or ideas.
a)
Personification
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Alliteration
d)
Metaphor
e)
Idiom
3.
Descriptive words that appeal to a reader's senses.
a)
Imagery
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Personification
d)
Alliteration
e)
Metaphor
4.
An exaggeration for effect.
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Personification
c)
Alliteration
d)
Metaphor
e)
Idiom
5.
A phrase that has a special meaning that is different from its literal interpretation.
a)
Idiom
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Personification
d)
Alliteration
e)
Metaphor
6.
A word that imitates the sounds it represents.
a)
Onomatopoeia
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Personification
d)
Alliteration
e)
Metaphor
7.
A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as".
a)
Simile
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Personification
d)
Alliteration
e)
Metaphor
8.
A comparison between two unlike things NOT using "like" or "as".
a)
Metaphor
b)
Hyperbole
c)
Personification
d)
Alliteration
e)
Idiom
9.
A source that comments on, analyzes, or otherwise relies on primary sources
a)
Research
b)
Search Engine
c)
Secondary Source
d)
Source
10.
An alphabetized list of sources, which appears at the end of your research paper
a)
Summarize
b)
Supporting Detail
c)
Thesis
d)
Works Cited Page
11.
Researched data for use in a report
a)
Secondary Source
b)
Source
c)
Source Card
d)
Subjective
12.
Citations to original sources that appear in the text of a paper
a)
Paraphrase
b)
Parenthetical Citation
c)
Periodical
d)
Works Cited Page
13.
An original source, such as a speech, a diary, a novel, a legislative bill, a laboratory study, or an eyewitness account
a)
Primary Source
b)
Research
c)
Search Engine
d)
Secondary Source
14.
To study (something) closely and carefully
a)
Ambiguity
b)
Analyze
c)
Central Idea
d)
Citation
15.
Something which shows that something else exists or is true
a)
Citation
b)
Cite
c)
Evidence
d)
Graphics
16.
Express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words
a)
Keyword
b)
Objective
c)
Paraphrase
d)
Parenthetical Citation
17.
A program that allows users to search for material on the Internet or on a Web site
a)
Primary Source
b)
Research
c)
Search Engine
18.
The activity of getting information about a subject
a)
Plagiarism
b)
Primary Source
c)
Research
d)
Search Engine
19.
Information provided that supports the topic sentence or thesis
a)
Source Card
b)
Subjective
c)
Supporting Detail
d)
Thesis
20.
The unattributed use of a source of information that is not considered common knowledge
a)
Parenthetical Citation
b)
Periodical
c)
Plagiarism
d)
Supporting Detail
21.
Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
a)
Evidence
b)
Graphics
c)
Objective
d)
Subjective
22.
To provide a brief statement of the main points
a)
Ambiguity
b)
Summarize
c)
Supporting Detail
d)
Works Cited Page
23.
Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions
a)
Source
b)
Subjective
c)
Summarize
d)
Works Cited Page
24.
To provide a reference to a source
a)
Central Idea
b)
Cite
c)
Supporting Detail
25.
Which of the following is a primary source?
a)
A textbook summarizing historical events
b)
A diary entry from a soldier during World War II
c)
An article analyzing the impact of World War II on modern politics
d)
A documentary about World War II
26.
Which of the following is a secondary source?
a)
A photograph taken during the Civil Rights Movement
b)
A letter written by Martin Luther King Jr.
c)
A newspaper from the day Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech
d)
A biography of Martin Luther King Jr.
27.
Which statement best describes a primary source?
a)
It is a firsthand account or direct evidence of an event
b)
It is an interpretation or analysis of an event
c)
It is a fictional story set in a historical period
d)
It is a summary of various perspectives on an event
28.
Which of the following sources is least likely to be credible?
a)
An article from a well-known, peer-reviewed journal
b)
A news report from a major, reputable news organization
c)
A research paper published by a recognized academic institution
d)
A sensationalist article from an unknown website with no author information
29.
When conducting research online, which website would be MOST likely to contain credible and reliable information?
a)
.com
b)
.net
c)
.edu
d)
.info
30.
When conducting research online, which website would be LEAST likely to contain credible and reliable information?
a)
.com
b)
.gov
c)
.edu
d)
.org
31.
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a credible source?
a)
It is highly opinionated and biased
b)
It is published on a personal blog
c)
It lacks citations and references
d)
It is authored by someone with expertise in the field
32.
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
a)
"I can't believe it", she said.
b)
"I can't believe it." she said.
c)
"I can't believe it," she said.
d)
"I can't believe it." She said.
33.
Where should the comma be placed in the following sentence? "I'm not sure" he said "if I can make it."
a)
After "I'm not sure"
b)
After "he said"
c)
No comma is needed
d)

there should be TWO commas

1 after "I'm not sure" and another comma after "he said"

34.
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
a)
"Are you coming with us?" She asked.
b)
"Are you coming with us"? she asked.
c)
"Are you coming with us?" she asked.
d)
"Are you coming with us." she asked.
35.
How should the following sentence be punctuated? "Let's go to the park" she suggested.
a)
"Let's go to the park" she suggested.
b)
"Let's go to the park," she suggested.
c)
"Let's go to the park." she suggested.
d)
"Let's go to the park," She suggested.
36.
Where should the question mark be placed in the following sentence? "What time is it" she asked.
a)
After "time"
b)
After "is"
c)
After "it"
d)
After "she"
37.
A word’s connotation is dependent on which of the following?
a)
Its grammatical usage
b)
Its literal definition
c)
The feeling or emotion it gives
d)
The length of the word.
38.
Which of the following best defines 'denotation' of a word?
a)
Its grammatical usage
b)
Its literal definition
c)
The feeling or emotion it gives
d)
The length of the word.
39.
Which option shows a word with a negative connotation?
a)
Confident
b)
Unique
c)
Cheap
d)
Inexpensive
40.
Which describes the difference between denotation and connotation based on the word ‘snake’?
a)
Denotation refers to a type of reptile, while connotation refers to traits like deceit and danger.
b)
Denotation refers to something long and thin, while connotation refers to flexibility.
c)
Denotation refers to a specific color, while connotation refers to life experiences.
d)
Denotation identifies it as a pet, while connotation refers to its habitat.
41.
Which of the following best describes paraphrasing?
a)
Copying the text word for word.
b)
Summarizing the text in fewer words.
c)
Restating the text using different words while keeping the original meaning.
d)
Providing your own opinion of the text.
42.
What is the key characteristic of summarizing?
a)
including all details from the original text.
b)
Using direct quotes from the original text.
c)
Capturing the main ideas of the text in shortened form.
d)
Changing the structure of the text without changing the length.
43.
When paraphrasing, what should be changed?
a)
The main ideas and key concepts.
b)
The specifics and numerical data
c)
The length of the original text.
d)
The wording and sentence structure.
44.
Which of the following is the best example of a paraphrased sentence ? Original: "The cat sat on the mat."
a)
The cat is sitting on the mat.
b)
The feline rested on the floor covering.
c)
The cat was on the mat.
d)
The cat sat down.