1Which pronoun is correct? The teacher gave ___ extra time.
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Answer: us
Use the object pronoun us.
Use the object pronoun us.
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Archive · October 29, 2026Grade 7 English Language Arts: 10 Free Practice Questions
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2Which source is most reliable for a report on climate science?
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Answer: a peer-reviewed scientific journal
Peer-reviewed journals are checked by experts.
Peer-reviewed journals are checked by experts.
3Which sentence uses the correct homophone?
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Answer: The principal announced the assembly over the loudspeaker.
'Principal,' meaning the head of a school, is the correct word for referring to a person, while 'principle' refers to a fundamental rule or belief. Option A is the only choice that uses 'principal' correctly for a person; the others confuse the homophone or unnecessarily split 'loudspeaker.'
'Principal,' meaning the head of a school, is the correct word for referring to a person, while 'principle' refers to a fundamental rule or belief. Option A is the only choice that uses 'principal' correctly for a person; the others confuse the homophone or unnecessarily split 'loudspeaker.'
4Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
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Answer: Running down the street, the bus passed the boy.
The phrase seems to describe the bus.
The phrase seems to describe the bus.
5Which word choice would best create a formal tone in an essay?
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Answer: utilize
'Utilize' is a more formal synonym for 'use' and is typically found in academic or professional writing. 'Use' is neutral but less formal, while 'grab' and 'whip up' are casual, conversational expressions unsuitable for a formal tone.
'Utilize' is a more formal synonym for 'use' and is typically found in academic or professional writing. 'Use' is neutral but less formal, while 'grab' and 'whip up' are casual, conversational expressions unsuitable for a formal tone.
6The root "spect" means to look. What does "inspect" mean?
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Answer: to look at carefully
In- plus spect means look into.
In- plus spect means look into.
7An author who uses emotional language to persuade is using
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Answer: pathos
Pathos appeals to emotion.
Pathos appeals to emotion.
8An allusion is
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Answer: a reference to a well-known person, event or work
Allusions connect to history or literature.
Allusions connect to history or literature.
9Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?
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Answer: The committee of teachers meets every Tuesday afternoon.
Collective nouns such as 'committee' are treated as singular when the group acts as a single unit, requiring the singular verb 'meets.' Option A incorrectly pairs the singular subject with the plural verb 'meet.' Option C shifts to present perfect without cause, and option D introduces an illogical qualifier.
Collective nouns such as 'committee' are treated as singular when the group acts as a single unit, requiring the singular verb 'meets.' Option A incorrectly pairs the singular subject with the plural verb 'meet.' Option C shifts to present perfect without cause, and option D introduces an illogical qualifier.
10Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
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Answer: Maya loves art; she paints every weekend.
A semicolon joins two related complete sentences.
A semicolon joins two related complete sentences.