FSA Practice Test (7th Grade: English Language & Arts) 3

Question 1

Which sentence contains a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

Time is a thief.

Answer

A metaphor states one thing is another without using 'like' or 'as.'

Question 2

What is the correct plural of 'analysis'?

Accepted Answer

Analyses

Answer

Words ending in '-is' change to '-es' to form the plural: analyses.

Question 3

In an argument, what is a counterclaim?

Accepted Answer

An opposing point of view

Answer

A counterclaim presents the opposing side that the writer addresses.

Question 4

Which word correctly completes: 'Neither the players nor the coach ___ ready'?

Accepted Answer

is

Answer

With 'neither/nor,' the verb agrees with the nearer subject, 'coach' (singular).

Question 5

What does 'inferring' mean while reading?

Accepted Answer

Drawing conclusions from clues

Answer

Inferring means using textual clues plus reasoning to reach a conclusion.