English Quiz For Grade 7
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Grade 7 English Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which of the following sentences contains a prepositional phrase?
- A.
I don't know where they went.
- B.
There was a dark stain on my shirt.
- C.
Only the best teams make the tournament.
- D.
Whenever we get hungry, we also get grumpy.
Correct Answer
B. There was a dark stain on my shirt.Explanation
The sentence "There was a dark stain on my shirt" contains a prepositional phrase. The prepositional phrase in this sentence is "on my shirt." The preposition "on" shows the relationship between the noun "stain" and the noun phrase "my shirt."Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?
- A.
We took books, games, and food, with us.
- B.
Whatever was on sale, was a real bargain.
- C.
I really wish, Uncle Tito, that you'd come to visit.
Correct Answer
C. I really wish, Uncle Tito, that you'd come to visit.Explanation
The sentence "I really wish, Uncle Tito, that you'd come to visit" uses commas correctly. The commas are used to set off the name "Uncle Tito" as an appositive, providing additional information about who the speaker is addressing. The commas correctly separate the appositive from the rest of the sentence, indicating a pause in speech and clarifying the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of the following sentences is written as a question?
- A.
Avi has many good books, but my favorite is "Something Upstairs."
- B.
Please read Chapter 5, Life in the Midwest.
- C.
Who starred in the movie Jerry McGuire?
- D.
One of my favorite short stories is The Last Leaf.
Correct Answer
C. Who starred in the movie Jerry McGuire?Explanation
The sentence "Who starred in the movie Jerry McGuire?" is the only sentence that is written as a question and ends with a question mark. The other sentences are statements or titles of books.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
- A.
The poem, written by a senior, is called "Heartbreak."
- B.
Linda dreams of flying on the "Concorde" someday.
- C.
"The HIstory of English" was a fascinating television series.
- D.
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 sentence "The poem, written by a senior, is called 'Heartbreak'" is written correctly because it follows proper punctuation and capitalization rules. The title of the poem is enclosed in quotation marks, and the comma is used to separate the descriptive phrase "written by a senior" from the rest of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 5.
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?"
- A.
Was seriously bothering me
- B.
Was becoming increasingly sore
- C.
Screamed in agony for me to stop
- D.
Hurt more with every passing minute
Correct Answer
C. Screamed in agony for me to stopExplanation
The phrase "screamed in agony for me to stop" adds more vivid language to replace the phrase "hurt really badly" because it conveys a stronger sense of pain and discomfort. It suggests that the pain was so intense that it felt like a scream of agony, emphasizing the speaker's desire to stop. This phrase paints a more vivid picture of the physical discomfort experienced by the speaker.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following choices is a complex sentence?
- A.
Erica's high level of skill came from many hours of practice.
- B.
Erica had to invest many hours of practice and then she could achieve a high level of skill.
- C.
Erica had to invest many hours of practice because she wanted to achieve a high level of skill.
- D.
Erica did not enjoy the; many hours of practice, but they were necessary for her to achieve a high level of skill.
Correct Answer
C. 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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
- A.
On the Friday after New Year's Day, we drove 200 miles to Grandmothers house in Lexington, Kentucky.
- B.
On the Friday after New Years Day, we drove two hundred miles to Grandmothers house in Lexington, Kentucky.
- C.
On the Friday after New Year's Day, we drove two hundred miles to Grandmother's house in Lexington, Kentucky.
- D.
On the Friday after New Years Day, we drove 200 miles to Grandmothers house in Lexington, Kentucky.
Correct Answer
C. On the Friday after New Year's Day, we drove two hundred miles to Grandmother's house in Lexington, Kentucky.Explanation
The correct answer is "On the Friday after New Year's Day, we drove two hundred miles to Grandmother's house in Lexington, Kentucky." The sentence is written correctly because it follows proper capitalization rules. Days of the week, holidays, and proper nouns should be capitalized. In this sentence, "Friday," "New Year's Day," and "Grandmother's" are all capitalized correctly.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following words is spelled correctly?
- A.
Milege
- B.
Expectant
- C.
Oversite
- D.
Aknowledge
Correct Answer
B. ExpectantExplanation
The word "expectant" is spelled correctly. It means having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen. The other options, "milege," "oversite," and "aknowledge," are all misspelled.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which of the following is NOT a compound-complex sentence?
- A.
Lamar decided to sell the horse that he bought from Mr. Sanchez, but Lamar later regretted the decision.
- B.
Mary and Faith worked on the project; however, they did not complete their work, which is a disappointment to us.
- C.
Enrico and Javon stayed behind to clean up after the part; consequently, they were paid generously by the teacher.
- D.
The students who completed their assignments early were dismissed, but they were required to return to class when everyone else finished.
Correct Answer
C. Enrico and Javon stayed behind to clean up after the part; consequently, they were paid generously by the teacher.Explanation
The given sentence "Enrico and Javon stayed behind to clean up after the part; 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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which one of the following sentences presents information in a compound sentence?
- A.
Absorbed in the intricacies of his business for several days, he all but forgot to comb.
- B.
The boy was curious about the commotion, and he, too, came to gaze into the mirror.
- C.
As she lay in bed later, waiting for sleep and gazing out the window, she stared up at the bright new moon.
- D.
It wasn't long, though, before the young farmer was in town and consumed with other things.
Correct Answer
B. The boy was curious about the commotion, and he, too, came to gaze into the mirror.Explanation
The sentence "The boy was curious about the commotion, and he, too, came to gaze into the mirror" presents information in a compound sentence because it contains two independent clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction "and".Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following sentences does NOT use a correlative conjunction correctly?
- A.
Neither Jane nor Elena knew the correct answer.
- B.
The teacher said that we were either to write an essay or to produce a poster about the poem.
- C.
Not only did I read the assignment, but also I read extra articles on the subject.
- D.
Lorena and Louisa completed their assignments but left them at home.
Correct Answer
D. 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.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of the following sentences does NOT use a collective noun?
- A.
The flock of chickens was startled by the pack of dogs.
- B.
The baseball team has been working frantically to raise funds for new uniforms.
- C.
The new school was built after the voters passed the bond issue.
- D.
The hikers tried not to disturb the herd of cows grazing in the meadow.
Correct Answer
C. 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.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which of the following sentences uses abstract nouns?
- A.
Jessica and Jay often discuss their different strategies for studying science.
- B.
Intelligence, wit, and patience make a good combination.
- C.
Carlos and Maria, who live two miles away, make frequent walks to the store.
- D.
The bird, butterfly, and bee, though very different, all possess the ability to fly.
Correct Answer
B. Intelligence, wit, and patience make a good combination.Explanation
This sentence uses the abstract nouns "intelligence," "wit," and "patience" to describe qualities or attributes that cannot be physically seen or touched.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Which of the following does not use the emphatic form of a verb?
- A.
Terry did return the shirts that did not fit after trying them on.
- B.
The principal does not require that each student have a signed permission slip before leaving school.
- C.
My parents do the yard work early each Saturday morning.
- D.
The shrub does need trimming after the long winter.
Correct Answer
C. My parents do the yard work early each Saturday morning.Explanation
The correct answer is "My parents do the yard work early each Saturday morning." This sentence does not use the emphatic form of a verb because the verb "do" is used as a regular verb, indicating an action that is performed regularly. The other sentences use the emphatic form of a verb by using "do" before the main verb to add emphasis or to indicate that the action is being performed.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Which type of sentence is shown below? The baby duckling slowly swam behind its mother.
- A.
Simple
- B.
Complex
- C.
Compound
- D.
Compound-complex
Correct Answer
A. SimpleExplanation
The given sentence is a simple sentence because it consists of only one independent clause (The baby duckling slowly swam behind its mother) and does not have any dependent clauses.Rate this question:
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