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7th Grade: 5-A-Day Language Assessment: Week 13

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sentence is correctly rewritten without a dangling or misplaced modifier?

a)

Walking down the street, I saw a dog.

b)

Walking down the street, a dog barked at me.

c)

While walking down the street, a dog was seen by me.

d)

Walking down the street, the dog followed me.

2.

Which of the following words can be used to describe someone who is forgiving and not strict?

a)

permissive

b)

strict

c)

harsh

d)

unyielding

3.

Use the context clues that help you understand what torrid means.

During these torrid days, it is best to keep cool in the shade and drink plenty of water. Once the temperature cools in the evening, you can resume outdoor activities.

a)

hot

b)

rainy

c)

windy

d)

cloudy

4.

Choose the antonym for the following word: revel

a)

despair

b)

avenge

c)

rejoice

d)

divulge

5.

compulsory ➔ prefix: ______ base or root: ________________ suffix: ______

a)

co-mpul-sory

b)

comp-uls-ory

c)

com-puls-ory

d)

comp-ulso-ry

6.

Which is the best way to simplify the sentence: "The roads have a tendency to become icy during the winter season"?

a)

The roads become icy in winter.

b)

The roads are sometimes icy in summer.

c)

The roads never become icy in winter.

d)

The roads are always dry in winter.

7.

Choose the misspelled word below.

a)

popular

b)

obviously

c)

weird

d)

irresistable

8.

Which of the following is a simile?

a)

As brave as a lion.

b)

The sun smiled down on us.

c)

He ran with lightning speed.

d)

The classroom was a zoo.

9.

Is the following a phrase or a clause? If it is a clause, indicate if it is independent or dependent.

He will also come

a)

Clause; independent

b)

Clause; dependent

c)

Phrase; prepositional

d)

Phrase; verbal

10.

What the meaning of the root, affix, and its definition.

Concede

a)

con: together;

cede: go;

Definition: to admit or acknowledge something as true, often unwillingly.

b)

con: against;

cede: take;

Definition: curved inward or hollowed.

c)

con: before;

cede: move; Definition: to move forward before others.

d)

con: together;

cede: stop;

Definition: to stop something together.

11.

Dissent in a family might cause...

a)

unity and pride.

b)

hurt feelings.

c)

arguments and fighting.

d)

tension and stress.

12.

Add commas where needed to the sentence below.

If the Eagles win this game they will go on to the championship.

a)

If the Eagles win this game, they will go on to the championship.

b)

If the Eagles win this game they, will go on to the championship.

c)

If the Eagles win, this game they will go on to the championship.

d)

If the Eagles win this game they will, go on to the championship.

13.

Choose the synonym for the following word: rebuff

a)

accept

b)

reject

c)

retreat

d)

obtain

14.

Select a word that has the best connotation to complete this sentence.

She scowled at the ________________ parents, who let their children run around the restaurant.

a)

indulgent

b)

strict

c)

apathetic

d)

distant

15.

Identify if the adjectives in the text below are coordinate. If they are coordinate adjectives, add a comma. If they are not coordinate adjectives, label them n/c for "non-coordinate."

His evil secret plan was coming together.

a)

n/c (non-coordinate)

b)

evil, secret (coordinate)

c)

evil secret, plan (coordinate)

d)

evil, secret, plan (coordinate)

16.

Choose the definition that matches the word used in the sentence below.

maintain

Even if I face a prison sentence, I will forever maintain my innocence.

a)

1. v. To keep in good condition

b)

2. v. To continue in the same way or condition

c)

3. v. To declare something to be true

17.

Identify if the following sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.

Augustine baked the muffins and ate them that day.

a)

simple

b)

compound

c)

complex

d)

compound-complex

18.

Choose a matching analogy. mirror : reflects

a)

nail : divides

b)

rope : holds

c)

lights : candle

d)

key : unlocks

19.

A "belligerent" person is likely to be:

a)

Peaceful

b)

Aggressive

c)

Friendly

d)

Indifferent

20.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

Scarlet Witch can manipulate energy, Quicksilver is super fast.

b)

Scarlet Witch can manipulate energy while Quicksilver is super fast.

c)

Scarlet Witch can manipulate energy Quicksilver is super fast.

d)

Scarlet Witch can. Manipulate energy, Quicksilver, is super fast.