Practice Test 12 - 7th Grade Reading
20 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- Amir gives a presentation about the history of video games. He talks about the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, but he jumps back and forth between decades, and the audience seems confused about the order of events. He uses no visuals besides a title slide. What multimedia would best help clarify the sequence of information?
- Which choice gives the strongest set of evidence to support the analysis that Mateo begins uncertain but chooses courage and confidence?
- Which option cites multiple pieces of evidence that best support the theme that protecting others can come with personal emotional costs?
- Based on the purposes described, how should Devon adjust his reading fluency for each task?
- Which choice best cites both direct statements and implied clues to support the claim that the district saw learning benefits but also faced logistical drawbacks?
- What type of reasoning error does board member Chen make in her statement?
- During a 7th-grade literature circle, the class discusses the theme of courage in the assigned novel chapters (Chapters 5–6). Emma has the book open with sticky notes and says, "In Chapter 6, when the main character returns to the river even after failing before, it shows courage because she risks getting caught again. I wrote down the line, 'I can't let fear choose for me,' and it connects to the theme we listed yesterday." Jamal says, "Yeah, I agree. It was interesting." Which student is better prepared for the discussion, and how can you tell?
- At a school assembly, a speaker says: "We should install more security cameras in hallways because cameras prevent bullying." Reasons: "Bullies won't bully if they know they're being watched." Evidence: He states, "A famous school in another state added cameras, and bullying disappeared." He does not name the school or provide any report. He also adds, "If you disagree, you probably don't care about victims." Which choice best evaluates the speaker's reasoning and evidence?
- How does the novel's focus differ from the historical account's approach to the same events?
- What would be the most effective compromise for Ava to propose that maintains their shared goal while addressing the scope problem?
- Topic: Class debate—should the school limit phone use during lunch? Discussion excerpt: - Marcus: "Phones make it harder for people to talk face-to-face." - Yuki: "What examples have you noticed at our school that support your point, and are there any exceptions?" - Marcus: "I've seen groups sit together but everyone is scrolling. But if someone is checking homework in the library app, that's different." Which choice best describes the problem with the following alternative question Yuki could have asked: "Do phones ruin lunch?"
- A class is discussing a historical speech they read the night before. The teacher asks students to connect claims to evidence from the speech. Emma says, "The speaker repeats the phrase 'we will not' several times in the middle of the speech to emphasize determination. I highlighted those lines and wrote in my notes that repetition is used as a persuasive technique." Amir says, "The speech was inspiring. The speaker really meant it," but he can't point to any part of the speech. Does Amir come prepared? How can you tell?
- Comparing the fictional passage with the historical account, which element in the fiction is most likely invented, since it could not be verified from historical records?
- Which organizational structure does the author use most?
- What would be the most significant difference in how students construct meaning across these three formats?
- Which sentence correctly punctuates a subordinate clause that begins with a prepositional phrase?
- The crack in Elena's volcano primarily serves to create suspense by suggesting which potential outcome?
- Read the informational passage and answer the question. Canopy The canopy is the top layer of a rainforest, formed by tall trees whose branches create a leafy roof. Many birds, insects, and monkeys live here because food is plentiful. Understory Below the canopy, the understory receives less sunlight. Plants often have large leaves to capture the light that filters down, and animals use the shadows for cover. Forest Floor On the forest floor, little sunlight reaches the ground. Decomposers like fungi and insects break down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil. How does the structure help readers understand the rainforest?
- Which response would best demonstrate collaborative discussion skills in this situation?
- How does this app create the illusion of accuracy while providing essentially meaningless predictions?