English 7 Second Quarter Examination

Which of the following is an example of a cliché?

• Break the ice

• Actions speak louder than words

• Once in a blue moon

• Happily ever after

What does the idiom "spill the beans" mean?

• Make a mess

• Share a secret

• Waste food

• Be careless

Which of these search queries would likely yield the most specific results?

• Weather

• Weather today in New York

• Temperature

• Rain or shine

To refine your search results and exclude a term, which operator would you use?

• AND

• OR

• -(minus)

• *(asterisk)

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• A biography of Abraham Lincoln

• A letter written by Abraham Lincoln

• A history textbook

• A documentary about the Civil War

A secondary source is best described as:

• A firsthand account of an event

• A document interpreting or analyzing primary sources

• An original work of art or literature

• A scientific experiment report

Which of the following is a reliable characteristic of a credible online source?

• The use of flashy advertisements

• Frequent grammatical errors

• A clear author and publication date

• Uncited claims

What is the best way to determine if an online source is biased?

• Check the domain name

• Review the author's credentials and affiliations

• Look at the website design

• Count the number of articles on the site

Which of the following is a fact?

• Dogs are the best pets in the world.

• The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France.

• Summer is the most enjoyable season.

• Pizza is the most delicious food.

An opinion is best described as:

• A statement that can be proven true or false

• A personal belief or judgment

• Information supported by evidence

• A universal truth