7th Grade Basic Reading Practice Test 1

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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Bias, Assumptions, Stereotype--RIT 201 – 210
Read the paragraph.
Some people don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often. Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people are confused.
What assumption is underlying this paragraph?

a.	Everyone should use and appreciate computers.	c.	People are breaking the computers.
b.	Most computers don’t break down.	d.	Computers can help educate students.

Read the passage
One is more likely to be killed by another hunter than a bear. You should have fear when out in the wilderness. That is the wildlife’s home, and they did not invite you, that is the risk you take for being out there. I have nothing against hunters; I used to be one myself. But, I am against unnecessary slaughter of wildlife. To me it is the true act of a coward.
Copyright Info: Not given (Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
In the author’s opinion, people should

a.	respect the wilderness as the wildlife’s home	c.	dress warmly while hunting
b.	fear bears more than other hunters	d.	promote unnecessary slaughter of wildlife

Read the statement.
“I am so glad the 1st grade students remembered to clean up their art project before they went home!”
Who would most likely agree with this statement?

a.	a mother	c.	the principal
b.	a student	d.	a janitor

Read the paragraph.
Cells make up all living things. There are millions of different types of cells in the human body. Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer. Scientists continue their research in laboratories everyday.
Which sentence best describes an assumption in this paragraph?

a.	Cells make up all living things.	c.	There are millions of different types of cells in the human body.
b.	Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer.	d.	Scientists continue their research in the laboratories everyday.

Read the paragraph.
Scientific and medical research has improved over the years. Our use of monkeys, rats, mice, rabbits, and other animals has helped us make numerous advances in medicine. We need to continue those practices to find cures and treatments for more illnesses.
Which person would be most likely to disagree with this paragraph?

a.	a scientific researcher	c.	an animal rights activist
b.	a forest ranger	d.	a college professor

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Classify, Thinking Skills--RIT 201 – 210
Read the list of terms.
Baste – to moisten meat with melted drippings while cooking
Darn – to mend by sewing stitches across a gap
Quilt – a bed cover filled with down
Seam – a line that marks joining edges
Given the definitions, which technique is a sewing method?

a.	darn	c.	baste
b.	quilt	d.	seam

Read the passage.
A.) And even though I didn’t agree with her then, I knew that she understood how much I had suffered during the evening’s dinner.
B.) Robert was a star basketball.
C.) It wasn’t until many years later – long after I had gotten over my crush on Robert – that I was able to fully appreciate her lesson and the true purpose behind our particular menu.
D.) For Christmas Eve that year, she had chosen all my favorite foods.

Copyright Info: Not enough information. Fish Cheeks, page 137. (Teacher authors: Phillips, Blackman,
Felts).
Which sentence does not belong?

a.	A	c.	C
b.	B	d.	D

Read the paragraph.
I love to go boating. First of all, rivers are so beautiful. I love watching the trees and green hills as I float by. Next, I love to fish on the boat. There are many kinds of trout in my state and they make a delicious meal.
Match the paragraph to the correct outline below.

a.	Fishing -Trout pretty -Eating delicious	c.	Trees -Green elm trees -Leaves pretty
b.	Boating -Scenery trees and hills -Fishing kinds of trout	d.	Meals -on a boat fried fish -at home broiled fish

Read the list.
Chair      floor         door
Bench     couch       seat
Recliner wall          window
If you were going to split these words into two categories, which words would be in the
‘furniture’ category?

a.	chair, floor, seat, bench	c.	floor, wall, door, window
b.	chair, bench, recliner, couch, seat	d.	seat, couch, floor, door

10.

Read the following definitions.
Banana – A sweet, grainy, yellow fruit with a thick peeling
Orange – A tart, pulpy, orange fruit with a bumpy rind.
Grapes – Sweet, juicy, fruit that can be seedless or have seeds and comes in numerous colors.
Lemon - A sour, yellow fruit used in juices and recipes with a thick peeling.
Which fruit is different from the others?

a.	banana	c.	grape
b.	orange	d.	lemon

11.

Read the paragraph.
Dogs and cats make great pets. They’re both soft, furry, and affectionate. Both can be trained to respect their owner’s property. Cats are lot quieter than dogs, but a dog’s barking is often valued for protecting its owner’s house and valuables.
How are cats and dogs different according to the paragraph?

a.	Cats are more affectionate.	c.	Dogs destroy their owner’s property.
b.	Dogs are louder than cats.	d.	Cats often ruin furniture with their claws.

12.

Read the outline.
My Favorite Classes
I. Art
A. Water Coloring
B. Crayons
C. Painting
II. Computers
A. Typing
B. Creating Presentations
C. Searching the Internet
III. Math
A. Word Problems
B. Measurement
C. ?
Which of the following topics could be added to the outline?

a.	the globe	c.	crafts
b.	using calculators	d.	books

13.

Which object does not belong in the same category as the others?

a.	car	c.	truck
b.	motorcycle	d.	boat

14.

Read the following definitions.
Anger: expressing extreme dislike
Sadness: a feeling of sorrow or gloom
Elation: great happiness or satisfaction
Horror: to be extremely shocked or frightened
Apathy: an attitude of not caring
How are the defined words alike?

a.	They all indicate unhappiness.	c.	They each describe a mood or emotion.
b.	They all begin with different letters.	d.	They are each two syllables long.