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Worksheets7th Grade Unit 2 Review (ELA)
Total questions: 117
Worksheet time: 3hrs 14mins
Identify the misplaced modifier in the following sentence: "Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by Hayden."
Running quickly
the finish line
was crossed
by Hayden
Choose the sentence with correctly placed modifiers.
Khloe laughed loudly at the joke in the classroom.
Laughed loudly, Khloe at the joke in the classroom.
At the joke, Khloe laughed loudly in the classroom.
Khloe in the classroom laughed at the joke loudly.
Kendall was describing her new car to Alyssa. Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate coordinate adjectives?
It was a long, boring, movie.
She wore a bright, red dress.
He drove a fast, new car.
The cake was delicious, and moist.
Kendall and Jalen are editing a story. Select the sentence that correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives.
The tall, dark, and handsome man entered the room.
The old, wooden chair creaked.
She had a small, cute puppy.
It was a cold, windy day.
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
The group of students are going on a trip.
The team play their best every game.
The teacher, along with Amiyah and Bryson, is attending the conference.
The books on the shelf needs to be organized.
Identify the sentence with correct verb tense usage.
Amiyah was walking to school when she sees her friend.
Hayden will finish his homework before he went to bed.
They are playing soccer when it started to rain.
I have finished my project and will submit it tomorrow.
Khloe and Amiyah are discussing their plans for the weekend. Which sentence uses language conventions correctly?
Their going to the park later.
You're the best player on the team.
Its a beautiful day outside.
There going to the movies tonight.
Choose the sentence that demonstrates proper use of language conventions in the context of planning a surprise party for Kendall.
The cat chased it's tail around the room.
Your going to love this movie.
They're planning a surprise party for her.
Its time to go to bed.
What is the meaning of the word "ambiguous" in the following scenario? "Justin and Khloe found the project guidelines ambiguous, leading to confusion about what was expected."
Clear
Vague
Detailed
Simple
Determine the meaning of the word "resilient" in this context: "Despite the challenges, Jesse remained resilient and continued to pursue his goals."
Fragile
Persistent
Weak
Indifferent
Identify the dangling modifier in the following sentence: "After reading the book, Alyssa found the movie disappointing."
After reading
the book
Alyssa found
the movie disappointing
Choose the sentence that corrects the dangling modifier: "Walking through the park, the flowers were beautiful."
Walking through the park, beautiful flowers were seen.
The flowers were beautiful, walking through the park.
Walking through the park, Emma saw beautiful flowers.
The park was beautiful, walking through the flowers.
Emma was describing her new car to Khloe. Which sentence uses commas correctly to separate coordinate adjectives?
It was a long, tiring, journey.
She wore a bright, yellow, dress.
He drove a sleek, new car.
The cake was sweet, and delicious.
Jesse and Kendall are editing a story. Select the sentence that correctly uses commas to separate coordinate adjectives.
The tall, dark, and mysterious stranger entered the room.
The old, rickety chair creaked.
She had a fluffy, white kitten.
It was a hot, sunny day.
What is the meaning of the word "meticulous" in the following sentence? "Alyssa's meticulous attention to detail ensured the project was flawless."
Careless
Thorough
Quick
Indifferent
Simile or Metaphor:
Hayden is a bear in the morning.
simile
metaphor
Simile or Metaphor:
Kendall is like an angel in my life.
simile
metaphor
Simile or Metaphor:
Kendall says that learning history is like exploring a never-ending story.
simile
metaphor
Simile or Metaphor:
Hayden's life is a dream.
simile
metaphor
Simile or Metaphor:
When Kendall looked at the city, it was a sea of sadness.
simile
metaphor
Simile or Metaphor:
Emma's hair is as soft as a cloud.
simile
metaphor
Simile or Metaphor:
Amiyah's life is a flower that grows more beautiful every day.
simile
metaphor
What is being personified:
The moon guided Jalen through the forest.
moon
forest
What is being personified:
During the night, the rain yelled at Wylder and Alyssa.
night
rain
What is being personified:
The wind sang a sad song as Emma walked home.
wind
song
Which is an example of a simile?
Emma's room was a hurricane of a mess.
Emma's room looked as if a hurricane came through.
A hurricane! AHHH!
The hurricane screamed through the town.
Jesse and Alyssa were discussing poetry in class. Jesse asked, "What is a metaphor in poetry?"
A comparison using "like" or "as"
A comparison of two unlike things without using, "like, as or than"
A figure of speech in which the word imitates it's meaning.
An extreme exaggeration
Which of the following is an example of personification?
Alyssa is as beautiful as a flower.
The trees danced in the wind.
I waited in line for 10 years!
Kendall is an encyclopedia of knowledge.
What is this is an example of: The clock on the wall laughed at Khloe as she tried to finish her test before class ended.
personification
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
What's the meaning of this simile?
"Kendall can be as fiery as a volcano when I don't do my chores on time."
Her hair is red.
She talks really loudly.
She gets really angry.
She spits when she talks.
What type of figurative language is shown?
Jake ran like a cheetah in the race.
metaphor
oxymoron
simile
hyperbole
What type of figurative language is shown?
Emma's long hair is an ocean of waves.
personification
onomatopoeia
hyperbole
metaphor
Shyanne and Jalen are discussing different expressions. Check all responses that ARE similes.
Watching this movie is like watching grass grow.
Those kids are fighting like cats and dogs.
I like to eat steak and potatoes.
He should have threw it away as he walked by the trash can.
He is as fast as a cheetah.
Which phrase is NOT a simile?
Wylder is a workhorse.
Wylder is as strong as an ox.
This is a simile:
Jalen slept like a log.
True
False
Hayden and Amiyah are preparing for a debate competition. They need to understand the 5 elements of argument writing to build a strong case. What are these elements?
opinions, facts, transition words, refute, reasons
Claim, evidence, explanation, counterclaim, rebut
Claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, rebuttal
Facts, statistics, quotes, expert opinions, examples
During a debate, Alyssa is trying to convince her classmates about the benefits of renewable energy. The point she is making or trying to prove is the.....
reason
opinion
counterclaim
claim
During a debate, Emma presented an argument, and Jalen responded with an opposing point. This opposing point is known as the....
counter reason
counterclaim
rebuttal
evidence
When Jalen explains why he believes his team will win the championship, the logic/support for his belief is called.....
Evidence
Claim
Rebuttal
Reasons
Emma and Justin are discussing a book. Emma asks, "What is the proof for why the author thinks what they do?"
Reasons
Evidence
Claim
Facts, statistics, quotes, expert opinions, examples
During a class discussion, Emma and Jake were asked to identify types of evidence used in research papers. What types of evidence did they mention?
Different opinions
Facts, statistics, quotes, expert opinions, examples
Personal stories, examples etc....
Facts, reasons, claims
Jalen is explaining why the counterclaim to his claim is incorrect in some way
Refusal
Rebuttal
Counterclaim reason
Evidence
After Jalen uses a piece of evidence in his research paper, he should.....
move onto the next piece of evidence
Cite it (give the author credit)
Cite it AND explain how it supports his claim
Give his next reason
When Ryland uses an author’s words or ideas in his own words, it is called.....
Paraphrase
direct quote
citing evidence
copying
During a class discussion, Alyssa shared a passage from a book by repeating exactly what the author wrote. This is an example of......
direct quote
paraphrase
paraquote
copying
Jesse is writing a claim for his debate team. A strongly (well) written claim is.....
Correct
Specific
Long
Your opinion
During a class debate, Justin presented a claim that was strongly written. What characteristic did his claim have?
Short and to the point
Correct
Arguable / debatable
One clear answer
Wylder and Alyssa are working on a project, and they need to write a strong claim. A strongly (well) written claim additionally....
can be proven by evidence
not be proven by evidence
apply to many situations
is a good opinion
Emma is writing an essay and wants to make a strong claim. A strongly (well) written claim is NOT....
a provable statement
too general
an obvious statement
too general AND not an obvious statement
Emma is writing an essay for her class. How should she show her reasons effectively in her argument?
Write them in order
by using FANBOYS
by using transition words (first, second, third)
using a numbered list
The following are example of which part of an argument:
Because the text states….. For instance in the text it says…. The author stated….. For example…..
Reasons
Evidence
Claims
Rebuttal
Other people may say….. Some people might think…... Are example of which part of an argument?
Claim
Counterclaim
Rebuttal
opposing views
Words like "however" and "but" introduce which part of the argument?
Refusal
Rebuttal
Counterclaim
Reasons
To have a preference either for or against something; to be one-sided based on personal life experiences is called....
bad evidence
credible
counterclaim
bias
The be a credible source means....
to have the same opinion as mine
to have experience, expertise, to be believable and trustworthy
not to be biased
use personal examples to prove a point
Is the verb action or linking?
My new game is awesome.
action
linking
Is the verb action or linking?
The dog chased the squirrel up the tree.
action
linking
My father made a bookshelf for me.
Identify the linking verb:
The refrigerator was new.
the
refrigerator
was
new
What is the Linking Verb in the following sentence?
She appears happy in her new home.
appears
happy
new
home
What is the Linking Verb in the following Sentence?
The house is brown and white.
brown
white
house
is
What is the Linking Verb in the following sentence?
Lou and Gina look different somehow.
different
look
somehow
Lou
Find the linking verb in the sentence.
The students were tired after gym class today.
tired
were
after
students
Linking Verbs are used to link the subject to the predicate noun and adjective later in the sentence.
True
False
Is the following verb a Linking Verb or an Action Verb?
I locked my keys in my car this morning!
action
linking
Is the verb in the following sentence an Action Verb or a Linking Verb?
I was a pumpkin last year for Halloween.
action
linking
What is the Linking Verb in the following sentence?
Are you going to the pep rally today?
you
going
are
pep rally
Action Verbs do not express an action.
True
False
Where is the Linking Verb in the following sentence?
The flowers grow beautifully in the garden each summer.
beautifully
flowers
garden
grow
Each member of the team scored in last night's game.
sentence
simple subject
complete subject
verb
Bianca filled the colorful pinata with fruit, nuts, and small toys.
verb
simple subject
compound verb
complete predicate
Either the rubber duck or the mobile would be a good gift for the baby.
compound subject
compound verb
complete subject
complete predicate
Jana caught the ball, faked to her left, and dribbled around the guard.
simple subject
complete predicate
compound subject
compound verb
In many of his writings, Abioseh Nicol describes life in rural African villages.
complete subject
complete predicate
verb
compound verb
Does your salad have onions in it?
simple subject
verb
complete subject
compound verb
Listen carefully to the flute solo in this song.
exclamatory
declarative
imperative
interrogative
Have you ever tasted Portuguese vegetable stew?
imperative
interrogative
declarative
exclamatory
I read that the jigsaw puzzle was invented as a game for teaching geography.
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
imperative
What a great time we had at the amusement park!
imperative
declarative
interrogative
exclamatory
The brown horse appeared at the starting line.
simple predicate
simple subject
complete subject
complete predicate
Pedro finished all of his math homework this afternoon.
simple subject
compound subject
simple predicate
compound verb
John's little brother is playing on the soccer team.
complete subject
complete predicate
compound subject
compound verb
Choose the complete predicate of the sentence.
The computer began to make funny noises.
funny noises
The computer
began to make funny noises.
The computer began to
What two parts of speech can a simple subject be?
verb or adverb
noun or pronoun
adjective or preposition
What part of speech is a simple predicate?
Verb
Adverb
Noun
Jake and his brother started school today.
compound subject
compound predicate
"Kareem gave the crowd a big smile."
"The eager salesperson sold the couple a new car."
"The company promises its employees annual pay increases."
"Ms. Nishimura served her guest a traditional meal."
Friday is the best day of the week.
What is the Simple PREDICATE of this sentence:
Tornados damage many homes each year.
damage
damage many homes each year
Tornados
Tornados damage
The wolves chased and caught the deer.
compound subject
compound predicate
The teachers and students need to use an electronic device every day.
compound subject
compound predicate
When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.
remove
call
explain
stop
What does gloomy mean?
What is the meaning of the word "skeptical"?
