7th grade writing & editing

Question 1

What relationship does this transition show? finally

• A. cause and effect
• B. example
• C. sequence or time
• D. concession

Question 2

Read the question and choose. Point: "Teenagers need more sleep than adults." Which detail is MOST relevant? • Health experts recommend 8–10 hours a night for teenagers but 7–9 for adults. • Some teenagers have bunk beds. • Many adults drink coffee. • Sleep is important for everyone.

• A. Health experts recommend 8–10 hours a night for teenagers but 7–9 for adults.
• B. Some teenagers have bunk beds.
• C. Many adults drink coffee.
• D. Sleep is important for everyone.

Question 3

Point: "Short breaks during study sessions improve concentration." Which detail best supports this point?

• A. Timers can be bought cheaply.
• B. Students who took a five-minute break every half hour made fewer errors in an experiment than those who studied without stopping.
• C. Breaks are popular with everyone.
• D. Some students study in their bedrooms.

Question 4

Choose the transition that best fits the logic of the text. The bridge was damaged in the flood. ___, it was closed for repairs.

• A. For instance
• B. Moreover
• C. Nevertheless
• D. Consequently

Question 5

Letter to the head teacher about a new club. Which sentence is most appropriate?

• A. Hey! So I've got this cool idea for a club.
• B. Yo, can we get a coding club or what?
• C. Coding club. Need it. Now.
• D. I am writing to propose a new coding club for Year 7 pupils.

Question 6

The scientists worked together collaboratively on a joint project. Which revision is the most concise?

• A. The scientists, working together, collaborated jointly.
• B. The scientists collaborated on a project.
• C. The scientists worked together collaboratively on a project.
• D. The scientists collaborated together on a joint project.

Question 7

What relationship does this transition show? for instance

• A. addition
• B. contrast
• C. cause and effect
• D. example

Question 8

Read the question and choose. Point: "Learning a second language has benefits." Which detail is MOST relevant? • My aunt went to Portugal. • Speaking two languages can open up more job opportunities. • Spanish has many speakers. • Some languages use different alphabets.

• A. My aunt went to Portugal.
• B. Speaking two languages can open up more job opportunities.
• C. Spanish has many speakers.
• D. Some languages use different alphabets.

Question 9

Point: "Reading for pleasure helps young people do better at school." Which detail best supports this point?

• A. Many books have colourful covers.
• B. Research has found that children who read for fun tend to make more progress in vocabulary and maths.
• C. Libraries are quiet places.
• D. Some people prefer audiobooks.

Question 10

Choose the transition that best fits the logic of the text. Exercise improves mood. ___, it can help you sleep better.

• A. Admittedly
• B. However
• C. Moreover
• D. Consequently

Question 11

Letter to the head teacher about a new club. Which sentence is most appropriate?

• A. Yo, can we get a coding club or what?
• B. Hey! So I've got this cool idea for a club.
• C. I am writing to propose a new coding club for Year 7 pupils.
• D. Coding club. Need it. Now.

Question 12

Due to the fact that it was raining, the match was postponed until a later date. Which revision is the most concise?

• A. Owing to the rain that was falling, the match was postponed until a later date in time.
• B. Because it was raining, the match was postponed.
• C. Due to the fact that it was raining, the match was postponed until later.
• D. Because of the fact that it was raining, the match was postponed to a later date.

Question 13

What relationship does this transition show? therefore

• A. addition
• B. contrast
• C. cause and effect
• D. sequence or time

Question 14

Read the question and choose. Point: "Video games can build useful skills." Which detail is MOST relevant? • Puzzle games require players to plan several steps ahead. • Many games have beautiful music. • Some games are very expensive. • The first video game console went on sale in 1972.

• A. Puzzle games require players to plan several steps ahead.
• B. Many games have beautiful music.
• C. Some games are very expensive.
• D. The first video game console went on sale in 1972.

Question 15

Point: "The town needs a pedestrian crossing outside the primary school." Which detail best supports this point?

• A. There have been four near-misses involving children at that spot this year, according to the police.
• B. Many parents drive cars.
• C. The school was built in 1962.
• D. The road is called Station Road.

Question 16

Choose the transition that best fits the logic of the text. The bridge was damaged in the flood. ___, it was closed for repairs.

• A. Nevertheless
• B. For instance
• C. Moreover
• D. Consequently