English Language Arts, Grade 7: Section 2 Semester 1 Exam

Read this sentence from the passage. "Since immigrants could not speak English or understand why they were being examined, Ellis Island was a confusing and terrifying experience." What type of sentence is this?

• complex sentence

• compound sentence

• simple sentence

• compound-complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Read this sentence from the passage. "Poor passengers had to be checked for proper hygiene and contagious diseases, and poor immigrants had to inform government officials if they had a friend or family member in the US who could help them adjust to their new lives in America." What type of sentence is this?

• compound-complex sentence

• compound sentence

• Simple Sentence

• complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Read this sentence. Although fifty children searched the park, they never found all of the hidden Easter eggs. This is which type of sentence?

• simple

• compund

• complex

• compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Marissa is going to shoot basketball and swimming this afternoon. Which sentence type is this?

• simple

• compound

• complex

• compound-complex

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Metabolism refers to how the body burns energy. People with high metabolism burn more calories than people with low metabolisms. consequently, they have an easier time losing weight. One-half of the women and one0fourth of the men in the United States are trying to lose weight and become fit. The sad truth is most of us will regain our original weight in a year or less. What's the real secret to keeping it off? The answer is developing and maintaining a healthy metabolism. Some tips for improving your metabolism and melting away extra fat is 1. Drink plenty of cold water to decrease your appetite. 2. Don't skip meals, especially breakfast. Eat small meals every two to three hours. 3. Eat fat-burning foods, such as raw vegetables, whole grains. fruits, and legumes. 4. Exercise regularly. Aerobic exercises like running and walking are best. Also, try lifting weights-a good muscle builder and fat burner

What is the writer's argument?

• Only people with high metabolisms can lose weight.

• People with low metabolisms will not lose weight.

• People with high metabolisms burn more fat than people who have low metabolisms.

• People can burn more fat by drinking water and exercising.

Metabolism refers to how the body burns energy. People with high metabolism burn more calories than people with low metabolisms. consequently, they have an easier time losing weight. One-half of the women and one0fourth of the men in the United States are trying to lose weight and become fit. The sad truth is most of us will regain our original weight in a year or less. What's the real secret to keeping it off? The answer is developing and maintaining a healthy metabolism. Some tips for improving your metabolism and melting away extra fat is 1. Drink plenty of cold water to decrease your appetite. 2. Don't skip meals, especially breakfast. Eat small meals every two to three hours. 3. Eat fat-burning foods, such as raw vegetables, whole grains. fruits, and legumes. 4. Exercise regularly. Aerobic exercises like running and walking are best. Also, try lifting weights-a good muscle builder and fat burner

The author supports his claim by providing

• expert testimony

• anecdotes

• examples

• statistics

• specialized knowledge

Plott hounds are great hunting dogs because of their determined, aggressive, and fearless personalities. They are excellent trackers, not easily distracted from their tasks. They are courageous enough to play chicken with angry prey. This dog also makes a good family pet is it trained at a young age and has a firm, calm handler. Plott hounds are intelligent, gentle, and affectionate, and they are generally good with children. Whether fulfilling its role as a hunter or as a family pet, a Plott hound is a loyal companion.

Which statement best supports the author's claim?

• Plott hounds are too aggressive around children.

• Plott hounds make good hunting dogs and family pets.

• Plott hounds can only be trained when they are young.

• Plott hounds are courageous and fearless when they hunt.

Plott hounds are great hunting dogs because of their determined, aggressive, and fearless personalities. They are excellent trackers, not easily distracted from their tasks. They are courageous enough to play chicken with angry prey. This dog also makes a good family pet is it trained at a young age and has a firm, calm handler. Plott hounds are intelligent, gentle, and affectionate, and they are generally good with children. Whether fulfilling its role as a hunter or as a family pet, a Plott hound is a loyal companion.

What type of evidence does the author use to support his point of view?

• quotes

• descriptions

• statistics

• examples

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Read the following sentence, and answer the question that follows. It was a sad and haunting strain that met our ears as we entered the old theater. There was a beauty in the voice that we would never forget. This would be a special concert.

Based on the context, what does strain mean?

• effort

• injury

• melody

• filter

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read this sentence. "Some people prefer elaborate cakes and desserts like those you might find in a real bakery.

What does elaborate mean?

• fancy

• modest

• plain

• simple

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4