Grade 7 English Quiz: Test Your Language Skills!

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    Which of the following sentences contains a prepositional phrase?

    • I don't know where they went.
    • There was a dark stain on my shirt.
    • Only the best teams make the tournament.
    • Whenever we get hungry, we also get grumpy.
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  • 2. 

    Which type of sentence is this? The baby duckling slowly swam behind its mother.

    • Simple

    • Complex

    • Compound

    • Compound-complex

    Correct Answer
    A. Simple
    Explanation
    A simple sentence contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses. The sentence "The baby duckling slowly swam behind its mother" has one independent clause with a subject ("baby duckling") and a verb ("swam"). It does not contain any dependent clauses.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following words is spelled correctly?

    • Milege

    • Expectant

    • Oversite

    • Aknowledge

    Correct Answer
    A. Expectant
    Explanation
    The correctly spelled word is expectant, which means having or showing an eager anticipation or waiting for something to happen. The other words in the list are misspelled: milege should be mileage, oversite should be oversight, and aknowledge should be acknowledge.

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following sentences uses abstract nouns?

    • Jessica and Jay often discuss their different strategies for studying science.

    • Intelligence, wit, and patience make a good combination.

    • Carlos and Maria, who live two miles away, make frequent walks to the store.

    • The bird, butterfly, and bee, though very different, all possess the ability to fly.

    Correct Answer
    A. Intelligence, wit, and patience make a good combination.
    Explanation
    The sentence that uses abstract nouns is:
    Intelligence, wit, and patience make a good combination.

    Abstract nouns refer to ideas, qualities, or states that cannot be perceived by the five senses. In this sentence, intelligence, wit, and patience are all abstract nouns because they describe qualities or concepts rather than physical objects that can be touched, seen, or heard.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

    • We took books, games, and food with us. 

    • Whatever, was on sale was a real bargain. 

    • I really wish, Uncle Tito, that you'd come, to visit.  

    Correct Answer
    A. We took books, games, and food with us. 
    Explanation
    Commas are used to separate items in a list, but there should not be a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'and' in a list. The first sentence correctly uses commas to separate the items in the list: books, games, and food. The other sentences incorrectly use commas. There should not be a comma after 'whatever' or before and after 'to visit'.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following sentences does NOT use a collective noun?

    • The flock of chickens was startled by the pack of dogs.

    • The baseball team has been working frantically to raise funds for new uniforms.

    • The new school was built after the voters passed the bond issue.

    • The hikers tried not to disturb the herd of cows grazing in the meadow.

    Correct Answer
    A. The new school was built after the voters passed the bond issue.
    Explanation
    The sentence that does NOT use a collective noun is:
    C. The new school was built after the voters passed the bond issue.
    Here's why:
    A. The flock of chickens uses "flock" to refer to a group of chickens.
    B. The baseball team uses "team" to refer to a group of players.
    D. The herd of cows uses "herd" to refer to a group of cows.
    "Voters" in sentence C, while referring to a group of people, does not use a specific collective noun to do so. It simply uses the plural form of the word "voter."
    Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following choices is a complex sentence?

    • Erica's high level of skill came from many hours of practice.

    • Erica had to invest many hours of practice and then she could achieve a high level of skill.

    • Erica had to invest many hours of practice because she wanted to achieve a high level of skill.

    • Erica did not enjoy the; many hours of practice, but they were necessary for her to achieve a high level of skill.

    Correct Answer
    A. Erica had to invest many hours of practice because she wanted to achieve a high level of skill.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Erica had to invest many hours of practice because she wanted to achieve a high level of skill." This sentence is a complex sentence because it contains both an independent clause ("Erica had to invest many hours of practice") and a dependent clause ("because she wanted to achieve a high level of skill"). The dependent clause cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, so it relies on the independent clause for meaning.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following sentences is written as a question?

    • Avi has many good books, but my favorite is "Something Upstairs."

    • Please read Chapter 5, Life in the Midwest.

    • Who starred in the movie Jerry McGuire?

    • One of my favorite short stories is The Last Leaf.

    Correct Answer
    A. Who starred in the movie Jerry McGuire?
    Explanation
    The sentence "Who starred in the movie Jerry McGuire?" is written as a question because it begins with an interrogative word, "Who," which is used to inquire about a person or group. It ends with a question mark (?), signaling that the sentence is asking for information.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

    • On the Friday after New Year's Day, we drove 200 miles to grandmothers house in Lexington, Kentucky.

    • On the Friday after New Years Day, we drove two hundred miles to Grandmothers house in Lexington, Kentucky.

    • On the Friday after New Year's Day, we drove two hundred miles to grandmother's house in Lexington, Kentucky.

    • On the Friday after New Years Day, we drove 200 miles to Grandmothers house in Lexington, Kentucky.

    Correct Answer
    A. On the Friday after New Year's Day, we drove two hundred miles to grandmother's house in Lexington, Kentucky.
    Explanation
    The correct sentence is the only one that is written correctly. The other sentences contain errors in capitalization, possessives, or number usage. The first sentence should be "New Year's Day" and "Grandmother's house". The second sentence should be "New Year's Day" and "Grandmother's house". The fourth sentence should be "New Year's Day" and "Grandmother's house".

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

    • The poem, written by a senior, is called "Heartbreak."

    • Linda dreams of flying on the "Concorde" someday.

    • "The HIstory of English" was a fascinating television series.

    • Her first book was called sleep Late, and it was recently published.

    Correct Answer
    A. The poem, written by a senior, is called "Heartbreak."
    Explanation
    The first sentence is the only one that is written correctly. The second sentence should not capitalize "Concorde" because it is not a proper noun. The third sentence should capitalize "The History of English" because it is the title of a television series. The fourth sentence should capitalize "Sleep Late" because it is the title of a book.

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  • 11. 

    At first, digging the hole was fun. With each thrust of the shovel, I could see progress. However, before long my back hurt really badly; and I longed for the day to end.  Which of the following phrases adds more vivid language to replace the phrase "hurt really badly?"

    • Was seriously bothering me

    • Was becoming increasingly sore

    • Screamed in agony for me to stop

    • Hurt more with every passing minute

    Correct Answer
    A. Screamed in agony for me to stop
    Explanation
    This phrase uses strong verbs and imagery to convey the intensity of the pain, making it more vivid and engaging for the reader. It also adds a sense of personification to the back, as if it is actively protesting against the continued digging.

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  • 12. 

    Which one of the following sentences presents information in a compound sentence?

    • Absorbed in the intricacies of his business for several days, he all but forgot to comb.

    • The boy was curious about the commotion, and he, too, came to gaze into the mirror.

    • As she lay in bed later, waiting for sleep and gazing out the window, she stared up at the bright new moon.

    • It wasn't long, though, before the young farmer was in town and consumed with other things.

    Correct Answer
    A. The boy was curious about the commotion, and he, too, came to gaze into the mirror.
    Explanation
    The sentence that presents information in a compound sentence is:

    The boy was curious about the commotion, and he, too, came to gaze into the mirror.

    A compound sentence is formed when two independent clauses (complete thoughts) are connected by a coordinating conjunction like 'and', 'but', or 'or'. In this case, the two independent clauses are: "The boy was curious about the commotion" and "he, too, came to gaze into the mirror," joined by the conjunction and.

    The other options are either simple or complex sentences but do not meet the criteria for a compound sentence.

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  • 13. 

    Which of the following is NOT a compound-complex sentence?

    • Lamar decided to sell the horse that he bought from Mr. Sanchez, but Lamar later regretted the decision.

    • Mary and Faith worked on the project; however, they did not complete their work, which is a disappointment to us.

    • Enrico and Javon stayed behind to clean up after the party; consequently, they were paid generously by the teacher.

    • The students who completed their assignments early were dismissed, but they were required to return to class when everyone else finished.

    Correct Answer
    A. Enrico and Javon stayed behind to clean up after the party; consequently, they were paid generously by the teacher.
    Explanation
    The given sentence "Enrico and Javon stayed behind to clean up after the party; consequently, they were paid generously by the teacher." is not a compound-complex sentence because it consists of only one independent clause ("Enrico and Javon stayed behind to clean up after the party") and one dependent clause ("consequently, they were paid generously by the teacher"). A compound-complex sentence must have at least two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

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  • 14. 

    Which of the following does not use the emphatic form of a verb?

    • Terry did return the shirts that did not fit after trying them on.

    • The principal does not require that each student have a signed permission slip before leaving school.

    • My parents do the yard work early each Saturday morning.

    • The shrub does need trimming after the long winter.

    Correct Answer
    A. My parents do the yard work early each Saturday morning.
    Explanation
    The emphatic form of a verb uses the auxiliary verb "do" (or "does" or "did") to add emphasis to the main verb. The sentence "My parents do the yard work early each Saturday morning" is a simple sentence that does not use the emphatic form. The other sentences use the emphatic form to emphasize the actions of returning, requiring, and needing.

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  • 15. 

    Which of the following sentences does NOT use a correlative conjunction correctly?

    • Neither Jane nor Elena knew the correct answer.

    • The teacher said that we were either to write an essay or to produce a poster about the poem.

    • Not only did I read the assignment, but also I read extra articles on the subject.

    • Lorena and Louisa completed their assignments but left them at home.

    Correct Answer
    A. Lorena and Louisa completed their assignments but left them at home.
    Explanation
    The sentence "Lorena and Louisa completed their assignments but left them at home" does not use a correlative conjunction correctly. The conjunction "but" is not a correlative conjunction. A correlative conjunction is a pair of conjunctions that work together, such as "either...or" or "not only...but also." In this sentence, "but" is used as a coordinating conjunction, not a correlative conjunction.

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Heather is an educator, with four years of teaching experience. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Teaching. She is skilled in Teaching English as a Second Language and currently works as an Elementary School Teacher at Pinellas County Schools. She made a career transition one year ago to explore a new path in writing and copy editing. Heather's specialization lies in curriculum development and educational materials, but she maintains versatility to work across various industries. Known for her keen attention to detail and a deep passion for language, she possesses a sharp eye for precision.

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