7th Grade Basic Reading Practice Test 2

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Multiple Choice
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Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Evaluate Validity--RIT 201 – 210
If you were writing an essay that argued that summer is a better season than winter, which fact would you include?

a.	Winter snow allows people to ski.	c.	Biking and skating trails are clear of snow in the summer.
b.	Summer heat causes many people to become dehydrated.	d.	Winter temperatures can often be warm and pleasant.

Read the following passage.
The temperature hit 104 degrees. All of the kids were miserable. There was nothing to do. The movies at the theater were all boring. At the pool, the lifeguards were mean and enforced the rules by whistling and yelling at us. Winter would be so much better.
Which phrase from the passage is a fact?

a.	The temperature was 104 degrees.	c.	The lifeguards were mean.
b.	he movies were boring.	d.	Winter would be much better.

Where would you find the best information for a report about Chinese architecture?

a.	your teacher	c.	a person who lived in China with his family for three years
b.	a dictionary	d.	a television show about Chinese buildings and architecture

Read the following reasons for getting good grades in school.
A. Good grades open up doors for the future. A person who earns high marks has a better chance of securing a well-paying, exciting job as an adult.
B. Kids who get good grades are often rewarded. They are honored at academic assemblies and many teachers offer free time or treats to good students,
C. Students with bad grades aren’t allowed to participate in sports teams or student council. They’re left out of a lot of fun opportunities.
D. Smart kids like to eat lunch together. They usually get to the cafeteria first and have the best table.
Which reason would be best in an essay about getting good grades?

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

Read the following paragraph.
My worst camping trip was to Yellowstone Park. While we were hiking, a bear came into our camp, knocked over our tent, and ate most of our food. When we arrived back in camp, we gathered up what we could find and headed back to the car only to find that we had a flat tire. Worst of all, we had locked our keys in the car and it started to rain. The next time we went to Yellowstone we rented a room at the lodge.
Which fact supports the conclusion that the author did not camp in Yellowstone again?

a.	A bear came into our camp.	c.	It started to rain.
b.	Our car had a flat tire.	d.	Next time, we rented a room at the lodge.

Read the paragraph.
Mary loves animals. She has had cats, dogs, horses, hamsters, and even a snake! There is not a pet she doesn’t love. Barbara is allergic to fur and has only one pet: a turtle.
Which sentence do you know is true?

a.	Barbara loves dogs.	c.	Barbara is allergic to snakes.
b.	Mary would like having a pet cat.	d.	Mary is allowed to have any pet she wants.

Read the following paragraph.
It’s been a cold fall. Every morning the grass is covered with frost. Ice hangs off the bottom of cars. As we walk to school, our fingers freeze inside our gloves and our cheeks are bright red when we enter our classrooms. I can’t wait until spring!
Which of the following cannot be proven by the paragraph?

a.	The weather was freezing.	c.	Even with gloves, the cold reached their hands.
b.	Winter would be warmer than it was last year.	d.	The students’ cheeks are red from the cold.

Students must have exceptional qualities in able to join the student council?
Which of the reasons below is the least valued reason for being invited to join the students council?

a.	High grades	c.	Participation in school activities
b.	Good citizenship	d.	Being 10 years old

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Fact and Opinion--RIT 201 – 210
Which sentence is not a fact, but an opinion?

a.	There is no school next Monday.	c.	We’re going to see an adventure film.
b.	I’m going to a movie with my best friend.	d.	Adventure films are much better than love stories.

10.

Read the paragraph.
My parents have been married for 15 years. Last summer we threw them a big surprise party with a cake, presents, and about 20 years. We had games like volleyball and croquet. The best game of all was darts, though. I beat everyone – even my dad! We told them the party would be twice as big on their 20th anniversary.
Which sentence is not a fact, but an opinion?

a.	My parents have been married for 15 years.	c.	We had games like volleyball and croquet.
b.	Last summer we threw them a big surprise party.	d.	The best game of all was darts.

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Read the ad.
FOR SALE: Beautiful, red sailboat. 2 years old, like new. Has been used only 3 times.
Which words in the ad are an opinion?

a.	beautiful sailboat	c.	2 years old
b.	red sailboat	d.	has been used only 3 times

12.

Read the passage.
Golf is a great sport. The goal is to hit a ball into eighteen small holes in with least amount of shots as possible. Talented golfers can usually complete each shot with three to five hits, but amateurs like me take nine or ten shots per hole. It’s best to play on a warm, sunny day, but many golfers go out as soon as the snow melts in the spring. It’s unsafe to play golf during a rainstorm because there have been instances where lightning has struck a golfer’s club.
Which of the following is a provable fact based on the preceding paragraph?

a.	Good golfers never hit more than three shots per hole.	c.	It’s safe to play in the rain if you don’t see lightning.
b.	There are eighteen holes in a game of golf.	d.	Golfers get their best scores on warm, sunny days.

13.

Read the paragraph.
Television shows are great. Some people complain about violence and bad language, but they just don’t understand what makes good entertainment. My friends and I love the sitcoms about teenagers. Those movie stars are just like us and understand how we feel. Television improves our understanding of the real world and makes us better people.
Which statement is true about the paragraph?

a.	The paragraph is mostly fact.	c.	The whole paragraph expresses opinions.
b.	There are no opinions in the paragraph.	d.	The paragraph expresses facts and opinions equally.

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Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Inference--RIT 201 – 210
Read the passage.
“Each [leaf] was shaped like an inverted umbrella spiked on a massive trunk…” from “the Pit of Wings” by Ramsey Campbell
Copyright Info: Not enough information. Campbell, Ramsey. The Pit of Wings, page 60.
(Teacher authors: Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
What can be inferred from this line?

a.	The leaves are cup-shaped with thick stems.	c.	The leaves are large and round.
b.	The leaves protect against the rain.	d.	The leaves are deciduous.

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Read the passage.
“Best of all, perhaps, [Buck] loved to lie near the fire, hind legs crouched under him, forelegs stretched out front, head raised, and eyes blinking dreamily at the flames. Sometimes he thought of Judge Miller’s big house in the sun-kissed Santa Clara Valley, and of the cement swimming tank.” – from “Against Odds”
Copyright Info: Not enough informationL Against Odds, page 392 (Phillips, Blackman, Felts).
What is important to Buck?

a.	the family home	c.	food
b.	safety	d.	protecting himself

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Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Persuasive Elements--RIT 201 – 210

This add makes you want to buy the garbage bags because:

a.	They are cheap.	c.	They are black.
b.	They are thick.	d.	They are made of plastic.

17.

To Whom would this ad appeal?

a.	truck drivers	c.	football fans
b.	cat lovers	d.	bankers

18.

How does this ad catch your attention?

a.	appeal to save money	c.	free computer time
b.	offers great craft ideas	d.	gardening ideas

19.

The girls are excited because:

a.	Education opens doors.	c.	They like their graduation gowns.
b.	They don’t have homework.	d.	Their families are proud.

20.

What does this ad want you to do?

a.	Use your telephone more often.	c.	Buy their medication.
b.	Read to your children.	d.	Buy their magazine.