7th Grade Reading - 2010 Released Items

What does the word adjacent mean in paragraph 2?
1. nearby
2. far behind
3. smoothly paved
4. slightly curving
Which word best describes Sara after her presentation?
1. Relaxed
2. Curious
3. Responsible
4. Confident
What may the reader best conclude about Sara and Kayla’s science presentation?
1. The teacher is surprised by the detail of the project.
2. The other students have already seen the beavers.
3. The other students are fascinated by the information.
4. The teacher will plan a field trip to see the beavers in action.
Based on the last sentence in the story, the reader may best conclude that —
1. Sara will begin to feel comfortable at her new school
2. the beaver dam will become a gathering spot for students
3. the newborn kits will grow into ecosystem engineers
4. Mr. Hoffinger will plan a lesson on beavers
The beavers help Sara by —
1. clearing the forest so she can see more easily
2. making her school appear more inviting
3. giving her an activity to look forward to each day
4. creating a path so she can return home
Willow Creek is important to the plot because Sara —
1. likes to be alone
2. develops a new attitude there
3. is new to the area
4. thinks of ideas for her assignment there
In the story, Sara is best described as —
1. excitable and anxious
2. restless and disappointed
3. stubborn and shy
4. intelligent and adventurous
Which sentence from the story shows why Sara is frustrated?
1. She still had not made a single friend at her new school; arriving late in the term had been challenging.
2. Sara carefully picked her way through the underbrush, snagging her jeans on prickly vines.
3. Sara reached Willow Creek and realized immediately what had happened to the poplar sapling.
4. It did not occur to her that what had changed the most was her own attitude.
Which of these is the best summary of the story?
1. Sara enjoys hiking to her special spot in Willow Creek to observe nature.
2. Sara is assigned a presentation in science class and takes her partner to Willow Creek to prepare.
3. Sara makes a new friend after going to Willow Creek to watch nature at work.
4. Sara teaches her class about what she has observed at Willow Creek and makes a friend in the process.
Which phrase from the story is an example of onomatopoeia?
1. dumped her backpack
2. pencil-shaped stump
3. broken branches
4. whoo-eek, whoo-eek
The word supplement in paragraph 4 means —
1. call up
2. bring out
3. add to
4. start up
Which word best describes the author’s word choice in paragraph 4?
1. Sympathetic
2. Triumphant
3. Humorous
4. Formal
1. new
2. many
3. daily
4. usual
The purpose of paragraph 7 is to suggest that the letter writer is —
1. calm
2. helpful
3. happy
4. relieved
Which Way to the Amazon? is in italics because it is —
1. the name of a book
2. a website about rainforests
3. the title of an article
4. a scientific journal
The writer uses the phrase “the seventh grade” instead of the pronoun “I” to —
1. draw attention to the details of the field trip
2. show that the students are united about the field trip
3. encourage other students to write about the field trip
4. tell that the teachers also support the field trip
Based on the information in the letter, which of these is known?
1. The calendar date of the proposed field trip
2. The cost of the proposed field trip
3. The number of students going on the proposed field trip
4. The length of time for the proposed field trip
Which sentence signals that the letter writer will propose a different class trip?
1. Since the museum is so close, students often go there with their families, with scouting troops, or with other groups.
2. We have enjoyed the many interesting exhibits, but this year we are hoping to learn something new.
3. This information will help when learning about topics such as how food webs work and how plants respond to light.
4. In addition, the field trip supports what we are studying in our English class.
1. Include reasonable educational benefits in the letter.
2. Include the names of supportive teachers in the letter.
3. Include an estimate of the total cost in the letter.
4. Include a student signature list in the letter.
Which sentence about the letter states a fact?
1. Charts are a helpful way to learn about plants.
2. The State History Museum has interesting exhibits.
3. The World Botanical Gardens is located in a different city.
4. A fundraiser is a good idea for benefiting the field trip.
The purpose of the letter is to —
1. compare the two proposed sites for the field trip
2. persuade the principal to change the field trip
3. express feelings about the value of the field trip
4. inform the principal about the new field trip
In paragraph 4, the phrase “but none meant as much as his quarter collection” suggests that the collection —
1. contains many coins
2. has a new design
3. has personal value
4. includes rare coins
Based on paragraphs 6 and 7, the reader may conclude that —
1. Samuel trusts Everett
2. Everett lives near Samuel
3. Samuel works hard
4. Everett will go home
The word misjudged in paragraph 12 means —
1. agreed with
2. been bothered by
3. argued against
4. been wrong about
1. To describe Everett’s guilt
2. To summarize Everett’s bad character
3. To add suspense to the plot
4. To reveal the initiating event
What does paragraph 16 reveal about Everett?
1. He makes quick decisions.
2. He is a good judge of character.
3. He enjoys surprising his friends.
4. He wants to prove his innocence.
1. feelings are hurt
2. eyes are sensitive to light
3. coins are damaged
4. eyes are filling with tears
Based on the ending of the story, the reader can tell that in the future Samuel will —
1. be careful about blaming his friends
2. not want to continue his collection
3. not listen to the advice of his sister
4. find new friends who share his hobby
Where does Samuel learn the truth about his coin collection?
1. His house
2. Everett’s house
3. His aunt’s house
4. Mr. Bates’ house
Why is Samuel’s coin collection important to him?
1. The collection gives him something to talk about with his aunt.
2. The collection helps form a connection with his dad.
3. Replacing the collection would be very expensive.
4. His best friend also has a coin collection.
Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?
1. Sharing interests helps keep families together.
2. Friends should respect each other.
3. Trust is an important part of friendship.
4. Advice from parents solves problems.
What is the main purpose of paragraph 2?
1. To compare ospreys to other birds
2. To discuss the life span of ospreys
3. To describe the appearance of ospreys
4. To tell how ospreys protect their young
The name “the osprey garden” in paragraph 4 gives the reader the impression of —
1. fields of flowers eaten by ospreys
2. colorful ospreys that look like flowers
3. fields filled with flowers and ospreys
4. ospreys living together as thickly as flowers
Which of these best describes the author’s word choice in paragraph 4?
1. Enthusiastic
2. Cautious
3. Factual
4. Cheerful
Paragraph 5 contains the most information about —
1. how ospreys cause power failures
2. how people can help ospreys
3. where ospreys like to build nests
4. why ospreys like tall buildings
In paragraph 6, the phrase “Get away immediately” tells the reader —
1. what people should do when they see an osprey
2. what an osprey should do if it is near an electric pole
3. what an angry bird call from an osprey means
4. what people should do when an osprey nest is discovered
Which word best expresses the author’s view of ospreys?
1. Frightening
2. Disruptive
3. Intelligent
4. Impressive
Which sentence is an opinion?
1. Soaring one hundred feet above the water, their sharp eyes watch the surface carefully for any telltale signs of fish.
2. They live on islands and around bays, such as the Chesapeake Bay between Virginia and Maryland.
3. It will not be long before a new generation of ospreys is ready to imitate their parents and head out for a tasty meal.
4. With their beautiful coloring, threatening size, and natural ability to bolt out of the sky at high speeds, there is little doubt that ospreys are remarkable birds.
Which sentence shows a cause-and-effect relationship?
1. Since their diet is almost entirely fish, ospreys make their homes near water.
2. During the colder months, they stay in warmer places like the Caribbean and Central and South America.
3. The Chesapeake Bay is home to the largest nesting population of ospreys in the world.
4. When ospreys return to their nests, they spend time repairing them before laying their eggs.
Which sentence from the article contains a comparison?
1. Usually, ospreys hit the water feet first, plunging completely underwater to catch their food.
2. Like other birds, ospreys like to build their nests in high locations.
3. When the eggs crack open, the chicks, which weigh only about two ounces, crawl out.
4. In less than two months, these tiny birds will have grown enough to take their first flight.
The main purpose of the article is to —
1. tell how ospreys hunt for food
2. explain how to identify ospreys
3. describe the way ospreys nest
4. provide information about ospreys
Complete the following analogy.

Talon is to grab as —
1. foot is to kick
2. drawing is to illustrate
3. tree is to climb
4. bread is to bake
Which word means “having achieved a victory”?
1. Victorious
2. Victor
3. Victorian
4. Victories
1. thought the song was spectacular
2. wanted to add more rhythm to the song
3. thought the song was too loud
4. wanted to sing along with the song
Which would be the best key words to use in an Internet search for information about the type of soil needed to grow tomato plants in a garden?
1. “soil” and “tomato”
2. “grow” and “garden”
3. “plants” and “soil”
4. “tomato” and “plants”

7th Grade Reading - 2010 Released Items

Multiple-Choice ExerciseContent © 2010 Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education; Permission to Use Granted by VDOE; Author of Activity: Tami Maloney; All rights reserved. No commercial, for-profit use of this material is allowed. E-mail comments and questions to Tami Maloney.

Choose the correct answer for each question.

What does the word adjacent mean in paragraph 2?

Which word best describes Sara after her presentation?

What may the reader best conclude about Sara and Kayla’s science presentation?

Based on the last sentence in the story, the reader may best conclude that —

The beavers help Sara by —

Willow Creek is important to the plot because Sara —

In the story, Sara is best described as —

Which sentence from the story shows why Sara is frustrated?

Which of these is the best summary of the story?

Which phrase from the story is an example of onomatopoeia?

The word supplement in paragraph 4 means —

Which word best describes the author’s word choice in paragraph 4?

The purpose of paragraph 7 is to suggest that the letter writer is —

Which Way to the Amazon? is in italics because it is —

The writer uses the phrase “the seventh grade” instead of the pronoun “I” to —

Based on the information in the letter, which of these is known?

Which sentence signals that the letter writer will propose a different class trip?

Which sentence about the letter states a fact?

The purpose of the letter is to —

In paragraph 4, the phrase “but none meant as much as his quarter collection” suggests that the collection —

Based on paragraphs 6 and 7, the reader may conclude that —

The word misjudged in paragraph 12 means —

What does paragraph 16 reveal about Everett?

Based on the ending of the story, the reader can tell that in the future Samuel will —

Where does Samuel learn the truth about his coin collection?

Why is Samuel’s coin collection important to him?

Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?

What is the main purpose of paragraph 2?

The name “the osprey garden” in paragraph 4 gives the reader the impression of —

Which of these best describes the author’s word choice in paragraph 4?

Paragraph 5 contains the most information about —

In paragraph 6, the phrase “Get away immediately” tells the reader —

Which word best expresses the author’s view of ospreys?

Which sentence is an opinion?

Which sentence shows a cause-and-effect relationship?

Which sentence from the article contains a comparison?

The main purpose of the article is to —

Complete the following analogy.Talon is to grab as —

Which word means “having achieved a victory”?

Which would be the best key words to use in an Internet search for information about the type of soil needed to grow tomato plants in a garden?

Multiple-Choice Exercise
Content © 2010 Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education; Permission to Use Granted by VDOE; Author of Activity: Tami Maloney; All rights reserved.
No commercial, for-profit use of this material is allowed. E-mail comments and questions to Tami Maloney.

**Which word best describes Sara after her presentation?**

**What may the reader best conclude about Sara and Kayla’s science presentation?**

**Based on the last sentence in the story, the reader may best conclude that —**

**In the story, Sara is best described as —**

**Which of these is the best summary of the story?**

**Which word best describes the author’s word choice in paragraph 4?**

**Which sentence about the letter states a fact?**

**Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?**

**Which of these best describes the author’s word choice in paragraph 4?**

**Paragraph 5 contains the most information about —**

**Which word best expresses the author’s view of ospreys?**

**Which sentence is an opinion?**

Complete the following analogy.

Talon is to grab as —

**Which would be the best key words to use in an Internet search for information about the type of soil needed to grow tomato plants in a garden?**