7th Grade English Quiz

7th Grade English Test

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

The author most likely includes “Plastic Bags: By the Numbers” at the end of the article to Telling Plastic to ‘Bag It’

introduce new facts about plastic bags into the argument

compare figures about plastic-bag use across the country

emphasize the figures about plastic bags mentioned in the article

show that plastic-bag bans can cause factory closures and large-scale job loss

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

Which statement is supported by sufficient evidence from the article? Telling Plastic to ‘Bag It’

The petroleum industry is fighting plastic-bottle bans.

A statewide ban on plastic bags is unlikely to happen.

Paying a fee on plastic bags is unappealing to some people.

Many Americans prefer paper or reusable bags to plastic bags.

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

The author of the article balances different points of view on the issue of banning plastic bags by including Telling Plastic to ‘Bag It’

information about plastic-bag bans in Europe and Asia

arguments from environmentalists and businesses on plastic-bag bans

data from scientists concerned with plastic bags in the environment

quotes from people living in American cities where plastic bags are banned

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

Which evidence from the article suggests that plastic-bag bans are effective? Telling Plastic to ‘Bag It’

A city in Texas has eliminated thousands of bags per day

Officials in Seattle have passed a ban on bags.

Many cities now ban the use of plastic bags.

Many people reuse their plastic bags.

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

In lines 52 through 58 of the article, the author explains events surrounding a citywide vote. Based on this information, readers can infer that

Telling Plastic to ‘Bag It’

Seattle voters were familiar with high fees

economic concerns overrode concern for the environment

Seattle city officials knew what the people really wanted

leaders in the plastics industry were helpful in explaining a complex issue

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

Why does the author include the information about plastic bottles in lines 41 through 45? Telling Plastic to ‘Bag It’

to show where the idea for the plastic-bag ban originated

to illustrate the conflict between environmentalists and businesses

to show how the government is concerned with litter in public places

to illustrate a widespread concern with plastic waste in the environment

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

The Seattle activist’s use of the phrase “gut-wrenching” in line 4 suggests that learning about the plastic bags in the whale’s belly was Telling Plastic to ‘Bag It’

physically demanding

emotionally painful

very informative

extremely tense

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Category: 7-Reading Literature

Which statement best expresses a theme of the story? Excerpt from The Mozart Season

Possessions can awaken pleasant memories.

Focus and determination are essential for success.

Imagination can inspire the emotion behind music.

Family bonds require regular effort to remain strong.

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Category: 7-Reading Literature

Read these sentences from lines 62 and 63.

I looked down at the scroll of my violin. It’s like a seashell, as if there’s such a story inside that you could never find out all of it.

The simile suggests that Allegra Excerpt from The Mozart Season

appreciates her violin as full of possibility for the music she creates with it

wishes she could unleash the secrets her violin hides from her

relies on her violin for inspiration during performances

respects her violin’s beauty and craftsmanship

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Category: 7-Reading Literature

The author’s repetition of Allegra taking “a medium-size breath” in lines 30 through 31, 40, and 49 helps to create a feeling of Excerpt from The Mozart Season

agitation before performing

release in finally performing

controlled focus during her performance

patience in persisting through her performance

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Category: 7-Language

In line 41, the narrator compares the musical notes to “flickerings of flame from the candle” to show that the sounds are Excerpt from The Mozart Season

strong and powerful

gentle and delicate

quick and changeable

sad and brief

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Category: 7-Reading Literature

Based on lines 27 through 31, which statement best explains how the photograph helps Allegra? Excerpt from The Mozart Season

It inspires a vision that prepares her for performing the music.

It reminds her that her great-grandmother was a teenage musician like her.

It provides a memory that creates a mood of disappointment.

It prompts her to recall a pleasant time composing music with her great-grandmother.

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Category: 7-Reading Literature

Why does Allegra think of Alice in Wonderland in lines 20 through 23? Excerpt from The Mozart Season

The size of the room makes her feel extremely small.

She is so nervous that she feels as if she might be shrinking.

She feels uncomfortable with the jury behind the line of screens.

The boy before her makes her feel unsure because of his skillful playing.

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Category: 7-Reading Literature

Lines 1 through 8 contribute to the reader’s understanding of the story by Excerpt from The Mozart Season

allowing the reader to immediately understand Allegra’s state of mind

sharing with the reader the frustration Allegra feels before the performance

emphasizing how important it is for Allegra to empty her mind of all thoughts

suggesting that Allegra’s surroundings are less important than her feelings

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

Which statement would be most important to include in a summary of the article? The Great Pumpkin

Growing giant pumpkins requires a combination of time and skill.

Giant pumpkins grow best in regions that have changing seasons.

Giant pumpkin weigh-offs generally take place in the spring.

Growing giant pumpkins requires a background in science.

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

Lines 53 through 66 generate interest in the topic of great pumpkin growing by The Great Pumpkin

providing detailed descriptions of the weigh-offs

describing challenges that growers must overcome

mentioning that people can achieve similar results themselves

suggesting that consumers can benefit from these friendly competitions

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

Which evidence from the article suggests that Werner’s hobby is popular? The Great Pumpkin

Giant pumpkins have tripled in size since the 1980s.

Competitions can earn gardeners thousands of dollars.

Experts predict that a one-ton pumpkin will be grown soon.

There are more than 80 competitions held in a particular area.

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

How do lines 44 through 48 reflect a central idea of the article? The Great Pumpkin

by explaining some of the challenges faced by pumpkin growers

by explaining why pumpkin growers have the time to breed pumpkins

by connecting the efforts of pumpkin growers to the size of giant pumpkins

by showing the recognition that successful pumpkin growers get for their efforts

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

The photograph in the article is most closely related to The Great Pumpkin

lines 27 through 29

lines 30 through 33

lines 34 through 39

lines 40 through 43

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

Read this sentence from lines 16 and 17.

Then he covers them with plastic cups to prevent honeybees from meddling.

The author uses the word “meddling” in line 17 to suggest that honeybees The Great Pumpkin

are sensitive to cooler temperatures

will cause problems in the garden

will leave the garden quickly

are attracted to light sources

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Category: 7-Reading Informational Text

Which idea is introduced in lines 1 through 6? The Great Pumpkin

Werner is focused on his hobby throughout the year.

Werner believes that cooperation is the key to success.

Werner’s seeds are sought after by other growers.

Werner’s location has contributed to his success.

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