Mastering 7th Grade Writing Skills

What is a complete sentence? Provide an example.

• A complete sentence is a fragment. Example: 'When we went to the store.'

• A complete sentence is a single word. Example: 'Run.'

• A complete sentence is a question. Example: 'What time is it?'

• A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. Example: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

Identify the main idea in the following paragraph: 'The sun set behind the mountains, casting a golden glow over the valley.'

• The scientific explanation of sunsets.

• The beauty of a sunset over the valley.

• The history of mountain formations.

• The impact of sunlight on plant growth.

What punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?

• ;

• ...

• ?

• !

Rewrite the following sentence to correct the grammar: 'He go to the store yesterday.'

• He goes to the store yesterday.

• He going to the store yesterday.

• He gone to the store yesterday.

• He went to the store yesterday.

List three descriptive words that could enhance the sentence: 'The dog ran.'

• bored

• quietly

• slowly

• swiftly, playful, excitedly

What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?

• The purpose of using transition words in writing is to enhance coherence and clarity by linking ideas and guiding the reader.

• To confuse the reader by adding unnecessary complexity.

• To make the writing longer without adding value.

• To replace all punctuation in a sentence.

In a story, what is the sequence of events called?

• character development

• setting

• plot

• theme

Identify a simile in this sentence: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

• like sunshine

• her smile was a ray of light

• smiling like a flower

• as bright as a star

What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

• A fragment is always longer than a complete sentence; a complete sentence is shorter.

• A fragment contains a subject and a verb; a complete sentence does not.

• A fragment is a complete thought; a complete sentence is a part of a thought.

• A fragment is incomplete; a complete sentence is whole.

Construct a sentence using at least one adjective and one adverb.

• She sings beautifully every morning.

• The cat sleeps soundly on the couch.

• The tall tree grows quickly in the garden.

• The quick fox jumps swiftly over the fence.