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7th Grade Language Basic Practice Test 8



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Composing and Writing Process—Drafting and Revising Skills—RIT 191-200
Identify the best word to complete the following sentence.
My friends planned a _________________ party.
a.
flood
c.
surprise
b.
brave
d.
wind
 

 2. 

Which sentence uses figurative language to describe a visit at a beach?
a.
The beach was hot and sandy.
c.
Quiet clouds moved in.
b.
The rain splashed on my umbrella.
d.
Smooth purple shells washed in with the waves.
 

 3. 

The students ironed out their problems.
What does ironed out mean in this sentence?
a.
solved
c.
walked
b.
put out
d.
sang
 

 4. 

Read the following group of sentences. Which sentence does NOT describe uses of seaweed?
1. Did you know that you have probably eaten seaweed?
2. Different kinds of ice cream and hot fudge have seaweed in them.
3. We need to prevent water pollution.
4. Some people also eat seaweed as a vegetable. It can be served with rice.
a.
Sentence 1
c.
Sentence 3
b.
Sentence 2
d.
Sentence 4
 

 5. 

The stubborn nail refused to move.
What does the underline word mean in this sentence?
a.
jumped
c.
failed
b.
went
d.
begged
 

 6. 

The baby opened the cabinet. She took out all the cans. She smiled and giggled.
Which is the best way to combine the 3 sentences listed above?
a.
The baby opened the cabinet and took out all the cans and smiled.
c.
The baby took out all the cans and smiled then giggled.
b.
After the baby took all the cans out of the cabinet, she smiled and giggled.
d.
The baby opened a cabinet and took out all the cans from the cabinet.
 

 7. 

Snow hung on all the icy tree limbs after the storm.
Which phrases or modifiers enhance details?
a.
on
c.
icy
b.
all
d.
after
 

 8. 

“Lightening Storm”
Which of the following would be a strong sentence starter for the above topic?
a.
The lights went out.
c.
The room was dark.
b.
Maria shivered.
d.
Suddenly, there was a flash of lightening.
 

 9. 

Composing and Writing Process—Use Editing and Proofreading Processes—RIT 191-200
Which titles are capitalized correctly?
a.
Senator Stamper
c.
mayor Jones
b.
Dr. martin Luther King jr.
d.
professor Walton
 

 10. 

Identify the best example of a comparison.
a.
The shadow followed me.
c.
The water is as smooth as glass.
b.
The wind whipped at my face.
d.
The rain pounded the roof.
 

 11. 

Before Sheila recycles her aluminum cans, she crush___ all of them.
Which suffix best completes this sentence?
a.
ing
c.
est
b.
es
d.
er
 

 12. 

The alley cat was hanging around with another cat in the neighborhood.
Select the best definition for the underlined words.
a.
sleeping
c.
organizing
b.
befriending
d.
shouting
 

 13. 

Many ships and plains have disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle for unknown reasons.
Which of the above underlined words is used incorrectly?
a.
many
c.
unknown
b.
plains
d.
reasons
 

 14. 

My best friend moved to Denver Colorado.
Identify where there should be a comma.
a.
My, best
c.
moved, to
b.
friend, moved
d.
Denver, Colorado
 

 15. 

The room with the high ceiling.
Which is the best way to edit this fragmented sentence?
a.
The room with the high ceiling is.
c.
The room with the high ceiling clean.
b.
The room with the high ceiling is white.
d.
he room with the high ceiling white.
 

 16. 

Which return address on an envelope is correctly written?
a.
Mr. Cody Reid
911 Ranger Road
New York, Albany
c.
Mr. Cody Reid
911 Ranger Road
Albany, NY 20004
b.
Mr. Cody Reid
911 Ranger Road
New York 20004
d.
Mr. Reid
911 Ranger
Albany, NY, 20004
 

 17. 

Which group of words would need capital letters?
a.
car, truck, van
c.
congress, senate, supreme court
b.
basketball, baseball, soccer
d.
green, blue, yellow
 

 18. 

Which sentence uses parallelism?
a.
After Todd answered the phone, the doorbell rang.
c.
Todd is my nephew who answered the phone.
b.
Todd answered the phone, scratched his head, and sipped his cola.
d.
Todd is a tall boy and he loves to talk.
 

 19. 

Which sentence includes an appositive?
a.
The principal thanked the members of the Art Club.
c.
We cast members have a dress rehearsal tonight.
b.
Our class went on a field trip on Monday.
d.
We met after school to decorate the gym.
 

 20. 

Composing and Writing Process—Prewriting Skills—RIT 191-200
1. Mrs. Porter, my fourth grade teacher, is helpful. ________ spends extra time with me to make sure I understand.
Identify the correct missing word.
a.
Her
c.
He
b.
I
d.
She
 

 21. 

If you enjoy a book of poems, and you want to share your opinions and thoughts about the
book, which would you most likely want to write?
a.
a persuasive argument
c.
a narrative
b.
a review
d.
a description
 

 22. 

Waves of ________________ grass shimmered in the sun.
Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
a.
green
c.
eaten
b.
buried
d.
morning
 

 23. 

Which outline would help you write a report about a passenger pigeon?
a.
I. Passenger pigeon
A. Description of bird
B. Food choices
C. Extinction-1914
c.
I. Passenger Pigeon
A. Description of bird
B. Herbivore relatives
C. Food choices
b.
I. Passenger Pigeon
A. Description of bird
B. Arctic regions
C. Penguin relatives
d.
I. Passenger Pigeon
A. Food
B. Extinction-1914
C. Flying creatures
 

 24. 

Which sentence best describes the mood “cheerfulness”?
a.
The lilacs are nice.
c.
The lilacs are purple.
b.
The lilacs will die and loose their petals.
d.
The lilacs danced with the gentle breezes.
 

 25. 

If you were writing a letter to the editor, which sentence would you most likely use to persuade the town council to save a tree that was about to be cut down?
a.
The tree is an oak tree and a landmark.
c.
That tree has Nathan Hale’s initials carved in it, who was a Revolutionary
War hero.
b.
My dad and uncle used to climb that tree.
d.
If that old oak is cut down, a piece of history will disappear, too.
 

 26. 

Identify the underlined word that is a good descriptor in the following passage.
“Cress Creek” is an exciting story. It is about two boys who went fishing and got lost.
The adventures they have will keep you on the edge of your seat.
a.
your
c.
exciting
b.
two
d.
The
 

 27. 

Identify the correct order of sentences in this paragraph.
1. Then she called her family to the table.
2. Everyone had a great time.
3. Maureen made a special birthday dinner for Sam.
4. She baked a cake and cooked a roast.
a.
1, 2, 3, 4
c.
3, 4, 1, 2
b.
4, 3, 1, 2
d.
2, 1, 4, 3
 

 28. 

Which list of words would best describe a kitten?
a.
nice, small, good
c.
black-eared, playful eyes
b.
cute, nice, warm
d.
pretty, small, cute, nice
 

 29. 

I. _________________________
  A. pheasants
  B. ducks
  C. doves
  D. grouse
II. Fish
  A. trout
  B. bass
Select the best heading for Part I of the outline.
a.
Fish
c.
Snakes
b.
Birds
d.
Amphibians
 

 30. 

Read the passage. Identify the appropriate genre.
Clouds of cotton
Fill the air
Skies of beauty
Everywhere.
a.
fables
c.
fiction
b.
poetry
d.
autobiography
 



 
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