ELA 7th Grade Language Arts Review

Figurative Language

100

This type of figurative language makes a comparison using the words LIKE or AS

What is a simile?

200

This figure of speech makes a direct comparison between two things without using the words LIKE or AS.

What is a metaphor?

300

This type of figurative language gives human characteristics to animals or objects.

What is personification?

400

This type of figurative language is an intentional (and extreme) exaggeration.

What is hyperbole?

500

This is the repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of words.

What is alliteration?

Parts of Speech

100

This is a person, place, thing, or idea. An example is "dog."

What is a noun?

200

This part of speech is an action, occurrence, or state of being. "Stomp" is an example.

What is a verb?

300

This part of speech describes (or modifies) a noun. An example is "awesome."

What is an adjective?

400

This part of speech modifies (describes) any other part of speech, but is usually used to modify a verb. This part of speech usally ends in -ly.

What is an adverb?

500

This part of speech links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. "Under" is an example.

What is a preposition?

Misc.

100

A prefix that means not. 

il-, in-, im-, dis-, mis-...

200

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

What does “esteemed” mean?

Greatly admired.

300

Everybody in the class (has/have) tickets.

What is has.

400

This type of poem makes a "shape" on the page. It usually looks like its subject.

What is pattern poetry?

500

What goes at the end of an exclamatory sentence?

What is exclamation mark?

Inferences

100

You see people standing outside, they are shivering and stomping their feet.

The people are doing this because...

A) they are angry

B) they are cold

C) they are farmers

D) they are hot

What is B?

200

Mr. Nelson, the mailman, walked across a beautiful yard to bring the mail to the Bell's home. Suddenly, the sprinklers went on and Mr. Nelson was all wet. Very angry, Mr. Nelson went to the front of the house and pounded on the door. No one answered.

How did Mr. Nelson get so wet?

A) An automatic timer had been set to start the sprinklers.
B)He fell in a puddle.
C) The kids in the house put the sprinklers on.
D) It started to rain.

What is A?

300

The waiting room was full. Two dogs lay patiently on the floor. A kitten cried in the cat carrier. A man came in the door carrying an injured dog. A white-coated man came out to meet him. Everyone knew they might have a long wait.

Where is this story happening?

A) A vet's office
B) A doctor's office
C) A grocery store
D) A farm

What is A?

400

Something strange was going on. First, Aidan's aunt said, "Top o' the morning to you!" Then she served him green oatmeal with green milk. She was wearing a green top hat. Aidan wondered whether it was April Fool's Day, but his food tasted fine.

When did Aidan first realize that something strange was happening?

A) noon
B) afternoon
C)evening
D) morning

What is D?

500

This man gets up early each morning even when he's been up very late the night before. His office is part of his home, so he has no commute time. He often travels great distances on business. His job is very difficult, because he can never make everyone happy. In spite of this, he keeps on trying to do the best possible job that he can, while feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Who is this man?

A) A business man
B) A CEO
C) The President
D) The Vice President

What is C?

Hodge Podge

100

What is Mrs. Baca's first name?

What is the Kristen?

200

How many sons does Mrs. Baca have?

What is 3?

300

This is Mrs. Baca's favorite book series.

What is Harry Potter?

400

What school did Mrs. Baca teach at before transferring to the middle school?

What is La Merced?

500

Mrs. Baca's birthday month.

What is July?