Benchmark 2 Review

What is the meaning of the word inevitable in the following sentence?
"Despite his best efforts, missing the deadline was inevitable."

• a) Avoidable

• b) Uncertain

• c) Unavoidable

• d) Encouraging

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TEKS.ELA.7.2B

Which sentence uses the correct placement of a comma in a compound sentence?

• I wanted to go to the movies but, I had too much homework.

• I wanted to go to the movies, but I had too much homework.

• I wanted, to go to the movies but I had too much homework.

• I wanted to go to the movies but I, had too much homework.7.11

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TEKS.ELA.7.11D

Arrange the following sentences in the correct order to form a well-organized paragraph.

• The day of the championship game had arrived.

• However, I had never been more excited.

• My team was about to face the toughest opponent of the season.

• I could feel the nerves in my stomach.

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TEKS.ELA.7.10D.I

Which word best completes the analogy?

Courageous is to bravery as timid is to _____

• fear

• strength

• joy

• confidence

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TEKS.ELA.7.2A

Read the following sentence and determine the meaning of the bold word using context clues.

"The athlete was reluctant to join the competition because she had not practiced in weeks."

What does reluctant most likely mean?

• eager

• hesitant

• confident

• thrilled

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TEKS.ELA.7.2B

Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

• The team of players were excited to win.

• Neither of the boys were ready for the test.

• The pack of wolves was running through the forest.

• My friends and I enjoys playing soccer.

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TEKS.ELA.7.11C

Which sentence contains a capitalization error?

• My favorite book is The Giver by Lois Lowry.

• We went to visit my Aunt Linda in Houston.

• I love the holiday season, especially thanksgiving.

• On Saturday, I have a soccer game at the park.

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TEKS.ELA.7.11D

Read the passage and answer the question.

"Lena hesitated before stepping onto the stage. Her hands trembled, and she could hear the pounding of her own heartbeat. Taking a deep breath, she reminded herself of all the hours she had practiced. She lifted her chin and walked to the microphone."

Infer how Lena feels after reading the passage.

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TEKS.ELA.7.6F

What type of text structure is used in the following paragraph? (TEKS 7.9D)

"Coral reefs are essential to marine life. However, pollution and climate change are causing significant damage to these ecosystems. If this continues, many species will lose their habitats, leading to severe consequences for the ocean’s biodiversity."

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the figurative language in the sentence.

"The trees danced in the wind as the storm approached."

This sentence contains __________.

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

• hyperboleTe

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TEKS.ELA.7.9C