PARCC Grade 7 ELA 2

Question 1

In an argumentative essay, what is the primary purpose of a counterclaim?

Accepted Answer

To acknowledge and address an opposing viewpoint

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To restate the thesis

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To list supporting facts

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To summarize the conclusion

Question 2

Which word in this sentence is a coordinating conjunction: 'She wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'?

Accepted Answer

but

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wanted

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started

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outside

Question 3

What does the word 'analyze' most nearly mean?

Accepted Answer

To examine in detail

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To ignore completely

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To copy exactly

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To memorize quickly

Question 4

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

Accepted Answer

The storm passed; the sun came out.

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I love reading; especially mysteries.

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We need; bread, milk, and eggs.

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She ran fast; and won the race.

Question 5

When citing textual evidence to support an inference, a strong response should include:

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A direct quote or paraphrase from the text

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Only the reader's opinion

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A summary of an unrelated text

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A personal story

Question 6

What is the meaning of the prefix 'mis-' in the word 'misunderstand'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly or badly

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Again

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Before

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Together

Question 7

A theme of a story is best described as:

Accepted Answer

The central message or lesson

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The setting where it takes place

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The list of characters

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The sequence of events