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7th Grade Language Review

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 4hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Help Olivia with her chores!

Olivia has to descend down the basement stairs to do the family laundry. Which word or phrase should she delete to make her task sound less redundant?

a)

descend

b)

down

c)

to do

d)

has too

2.

Which word or phrase should be deleted?

 In my personal opinion, the lines at the Post Office have grown too long.

a)

personal

b)

opinion

c)

my

d)

too long

3.

Which word or phrase should be removed to make the sentence more concise? Samuel and Harper were discussing the mayor's statement: "The root cause of west-side crime is poverty."

a)

root

b)

cause

c)

west-side

d)

to our

4.

Avery and Mia were organizing a treasure hunt, but the other entries were returned back to their owners. What should they do to make the sentence less redundant?

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

put back and returned

c)

sent back and given

d)

OMIT back

5.

Imagine Daniel saying, "I, personally, will not be attending the match." What word could he remove to make his statement less redundant?

a)

I

b)

personally

c)

attending

6.

Zoe and Henry are playing a word game. Can you help them find the word that can be removed?

The house is rectangular in shape.

a)

rectangular

b)

in shape

c)

shape

7.

Avery and Arjun are debating over a game they watched. Can you help them by choosing the sentence that eliminates unnecessary wordiness?

a)

The final outcome of the game was surprising.

b)

The outcome of the game was surprisingly unexpected.

c)

The game ended in a surprising outcome.

d)

The game's outcome was surprising.

8.

Imagine you're in a magical classroom where every student, including Benjamin, Isla, and Lily, needs to bring their own enchanted pencil. Identify the sentence that is free from redundancy.

a)

Each and every student needs to bring his or her own pencil.

b)

Every student needs to bring his or her own pencil.

c)

All students need to bring their own pencils.

d)

Every single student needs to bring their own pencil.

9.

Imagine you're part of a secret committee with Jackson, Nora, and Sophia. Choose the option that revises the sentence to remove redundancy: "The committee will meet together on Wednesday to discuss the issues."

a)

The committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss the issues.

b)

The committee will come together on Wednesday to discuss the issues.

c)

On Wednesday, the committee will meet together to discuss the issues.

d)

The committee, on Wednesday, will meet to discuss together the issues.

10.

Imagine you're a word detective! Refer to the dictionary entry in the photo: Which sentence correctly uses the second definition of rebound? Help Priya solve the mystery!

a)

My grades rebounded after I stayed after school for tutoring.

b)

The game turned on a great rebound.

c)

The softball rebounded off the catcher's mit and hit the batter in the eye.

d)

Every great player must be able to recover a rebound.

11.

Benjamin and Jackson are having a debate! Can you help them figure out the main difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus?

a)

There is no difference.

b)

The dictionary tells me the part of speech but the thesaurus uses the word in a sentence.

c)

The dictionary gives me the word's definition and the thesaurus gives me synonyms for that word.

12.

Imagine you're a word detective! Can you spot which sentence uses the SECOND definition of rebound correctly?

a)

Mia's grades rebounded after she stayed after school for tutoring.

b)

The game turned on a great rebound.

c)

The softball rebounded off the catcher's mit and hit the batter in the eye.

d)

Every great player must be able to recover a rebound.

13.

Help Ethan escape the playful puppy! CHOOSE 3 words that can replace the blue word in the sentence to describe his quick getaway.


Ethan moved quickly down the sidewalk to get away from the dog.

a)

raced

b)

stopped

c)

ran

d)

hustled

14.

Arjun found himself in a bit of a pickle trying to solve the hard puzzle. Can you help him out by choosing 3 words that mean the same as the blue word?

a)

difficult

b)

troublesome

c)

complicated

d)

easy

15.

Emma, Ava, and Ethan were planning a winter adventure. CHOOSE 3 words that can replace the blue word in the sentence to describe their chilly experience.


They wore coats because it was too cold outside.

a)

wintry

b)

hot

c)

chilly

d)

frigid

16.

Help Scarlett and Daniel find 3 synonyms to replace the blue word in the sentence and make their cake adventure successful!


The cake was too big to fit in the box.

a)

small

b)

huge

c)

large

d)

massive

17.

Aria and Kai are on a quest to find the magical word! Which word from the thesaurus above is an adjective that they need?

a)

bathe

b)

cherish

c)

joyful

d)

trip

18.

Benjamin and Zoe are on a word adventure! Can you help them find the noun from the thesaurus above?

a)

adore

b)

cheerful

c)

scrub

d)

trek

19.
Sophie's grandma asked her to go get her spectacles. The root word spec means...
a)
Water
b)
Look, see, watch
c)
Love
d)
Maganize
20.

In a magical land of words, which root word would help Evelyn and Kai find water?

a)

duct

b)

aqua

c)

dict

d)

annu

21.

Biology is the fascinating study of ______ (including plants and animals), exploring what they need to thrive, how they evolve, and their interactions with one another. Imagine you're a scientist like James or Avery, uncovering the secrets of life!

a)

animals

b)

life

c)

science

22.

Maya and Aria are setting up their new aquarium. They need to fill it with ______ to make sure their fishy friends thrive! What does aqua mean?

a)

fish

b)

water

c)

love

d)

fear

23.

Harper and Emma are exploring a magical library where every word has a secret meaning. What does the word bio reveal in this enchanted place?

a)

earth

b)

muscles

c)

life

d)

death

24.
If I am writing a story about my life, what am I writing?
a)
autobiography
b)
biography
c)
geography
d)
automobile
25.

Evelyn and Benjamin are exploring the world of words. Can you help them find the root word that means "give birth"?

a)

auto

b)

bio

c)

geo

d)

gen

26.

Imagine you're an explorer like William, diving into the mysteries of language! What does the root 'aqua' (as in aquarium, aqueduct, aquamarine) mean?

a)

teeth

b)

water

c)

to carry

d)

measure

27.

Join Detective Noah on a mission to look at carefully in search of flaws. What word describes this action?

a)

respect

b)

inspect

c)

perspective

d)

spectator

28.

Aiden and Anika are playing a word association game. Can you help them figure out the type of relationship in this pair?

table: leg

a)

size

b)

type: kind

c)

part:whole

d)

characteristics

29.

Imagine you're a detective like David, trying to unlock a mysterious treasure chest. What type of relationship is this?

key:lock

a)

antonym

b)

part:whole

c)

characteristics

d)

object:function

30.

Aria and Harper are playing a word game. Can you help them find the right relationship?
 up : down 

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Part to whole

d)

Tool

31.

James and Nora are discussing natural phenomena. James says, "When there's a flood, it's usually because of something else. Can you guess what it is?"
flood : rain  

a)

Effect to cause

b)

Cause to effect

c)

Purpose

d)

Tool

32.

Imagine you're on a treasure hunt at school! Choose the right clue to unlock the next level.
 school : classroom

a)

Whole to part

b)

Part to whole 

c)

Synonym

d)

What it does

33.

Evelyn and Noah are playing a word game. Can you help them find the right relationship between these words?
great : wonderful 

a)

Synonym

b)

Antonym

c)

Characteristic

d)

Part to whole 

34.
What kind of figurative language is being used?
Pasqually cried like a baby after he ate too much pasta.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
alliteration
d)
imagery
35.
What kind of figurative language is being used?
Avery ate an amazing apple at Andrew's.
a)
hyperbole
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
imagery
36.
What kind of figurative language is being used?
The rooster smiled and winked at me.
a)
simile
b)
imagery
c)
personification
d)
hyperbole
37.
What kind of figurative language is being used?
The bus hit a tree and went boom as it exploded.
a)
onomatopoeia 
b)
imagery
c)
simile
d)
metaphor
38.
What kind of figurative language is being used?
Avery is a tree.
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
onomatopoeia
d)
alliteration
39.
Treasure Island (an excerpt) 
by Robert Louis Stevenson

I remember him as if it were yesterday, as he came plodding to the inn door, his sea-chest following behind him in a hand-barrow – a tall, strong, heavy, nut-brown man, his tarry pigtail falling over the shoulder of his soiled blue coat, his hands ragged and scarred, with black, broken nails, and the sabre cut across one cheek, a dirty, livid white. I remember him looking round the cover and whistling to himself as he did so, and then breaking out in that old sea-song that he sang so often afterwards.
What does the IMAGERY used in the first paragraph tell the reader about the captain?
a)
He is in need of first aid.
b)
He is likely carrying treasure in his sea-chest.
c)
He has grown frail and tired with old age.
d)
He has had a rough and adventurous life.
40.

Why are those wet muddy shoes in the kitchen?

a)

comma needed

b)

no comma

41.

She is the most sensitive kind student in the seventh grade.

a)

comma needed

b)

no comma

42.

The devastating tragic news filled the crowd with sadness.

a)

comma needed

b)

no comma

43.
Which sentence uses a coordinate adjective correctly?
a)
He was wearing a comfy and soft shirt.
b)
He was wearing a soft, comfy shirt.
c)
He was wearing comfy soft shirt.
d)
He was wearing a shirt that was soft and comfy.
44.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence. While mom makes dinner, I'll do my homework.

a)

While mom makes dinner

b)

I'll do my homework

45.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence. I think the game will be called off because it is raining.

a)

Because it is raining

b)

I think the game will be called off

46.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence. If the game isn't played today, it will be held next Saturday.

a)

It will be held next Saturday

b)

If the game isn't played today

47.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence. Unless it starts raining again, the game will be played as scheduled.

a)

Unless it starts raining again

b)

The game will be played as scheduled

48.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence. After the singing of the national anthem, the game started.

a)

After the singing of the national anthem

b)

The game started.

49.
Read the following group of words and identify it as a phrase, independent clause, or dependent/subordinate clause.

Monday is the worst day of the week
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
50.
Read the following sentence carefully and identify the part in red as a phrase, independent clause, or subordinate/dependent clause.
The dog chased the mailman even though he had dog treats. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
51.
Read the following sentence carefully and identify the part in red as a phrase, independent clause, or subordinate/dependent clause.
The dog chased the mailman even though he had dog treats. 
a)
Phrase
b)
Independent Clause
c)
Dependent/Subordinate Clause
52.
Read the following sentence and identify the DEPENDENT/SUBORDINATE CLAUSE only.
Even though I am thirteen, my parents will not let me see violent movies.
a)
My parents will,
b)
Not let me see,
c)
Even though I am thirteen,
d)
My parents will not let me see violent movies.
53.

Which sentence uses a coordinate adjective correctly?

a)

She wore a dress that was bright and colorful.

b)

She wore a colorful bright dress.

c)

She wore bright colorful dress.

d)

She wore a bright, colorful dress.

54.

Identify the dependent clause in the following sentence. If the weather is nice, we will go for a picnic.

a)

we will go for a picnic

b)

If the weather is nice

55.

Imagine you're a word detective! What does the root 'terra' (as in terrain, territory, terrestrial) mean?

a)

air

b)

water

c)

fire

d)

earth

56.

Select the complete sentence.

a)

The cat gingerly stepped onto the new snow which blanketed the ground.

b)

Laughing and squealing with delight in the winter wonderland.

c)

In the snow up to our knees.

d)

As soon as we lost the feeling in our finger and toes.

57.

Select the complete sentence.

a)

The balloon floated up.

b)

Although I have six dollars.

c)

Running up the street as fast I could.

d)

On the top shelf in the back of the closet.

58.

Sentence or Fragment?


Joined our Girl's Scout troop.

a)

Fragment

b)

Sentence

59.

Sentence or Fragment?


Now, more than thirty thousand.

a)

Sentence

b)

Fragment

60.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

a)

I wanted to buy cookies chips and, candy.

b)

I wanted to buy cookies chips and candy.

c)

I wanted to buy cookies, chips, and candy.

61.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and nice.
b)
Sally is sweet, pretty, and, nice,.
c)
Sally is sweet pretty and nice.
62.

Which of the sentences below, separates the items using commas correctly?

a)

Mrs. Johnson asked us to put away our Chromebooks get out our books and turn to page 109.

b)

Mrs. Johnson asked us to put away, our Chromebooks, get out, our books, and turn to page 109.

c)

Mrs. Tallman asked us to put away our Chromebooks, get out our books, and turn to page 109.

63.

What kind of modifier problem does this sentence have?

The car on the bridge which is green is mine.

a)

Dangling Modifier

b)

Misplaced Modifier

c)

Correct

64.
Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly? 
a)
The poster caught my eye on the wall.
b)
In the tiny bird's nest ,we thought there might be eggs. 
c)
On Monday, our teacher said the class would put on a play.
d)
Don't forget to take the box to the store with the empty bottles. 
65.
Where should the red modifier be placed?
 
She had read that a new restaurant had opened in today's newspaper.
a)
After had
b)
After she
c)
After read
d)
After opened
66.
Which of the following sentences is written with all modifiers placed correctly? 
a)
Quasars fascinate me which many astronomers throughout the world study.
b)
The mail man is a kind guy that delivers our mail.
c)
My son will meet you there which is the most reliable person I know.
d)
The dog that has been running loose in the neighborhood barked at the letter carrier. 
67.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
My mom, with the purple bow, was given a gift by me.
b)
I gave the gift to my mom with the purple bow.
c)
The purple bow, I gave a gift to my mom.
d)
I gave the gift with the purple bow to my mom.
68.
Which sentence is written correctly?
a)
On her way home, Sally found a man's silver watch.
b)
On her way home, Sally found a silver man's watch.
69.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dog is sitting on the couch with floppy ears and barking.
b)
The dog, with floppy ears, is sitting on the couch and barking.
70.

"At a special ceremony, the police chief gave the officer a commendation for bravery." What does the word "commendation" in this sentence?

a)

an award for an outstanding achievement

b)

an object designed to bring good luck

c)

a lecture

d)

a police station

71.

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search for food. What does the word forage mean in this sentence?

a)

sleep

b)

come out at night

c)

search for food

d)

forgettable

72.

My sister loathes broccoli, but she loves spinach. What does the word loathes mean in this sentence?

a)

extreme love of something

b)

eats eagerly

c)

prepares or cooks

d)

extreme dislike

73.

Although I was unable to understand all of the details of the presentation, I did get the gist of it. What does the word gist mean in this sentence?

a)

humor

b)

main point

c)

notes

d)

jokes