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1 PRTIE EXERISES MET-PR 2018 English Grade 7 Student Name:

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5 Grade 7 Page 1 English Samples These are the Practice Questions of the MET-PR for Grade 7. With these questions, you will show how well you can understand and use English. The practice questions include the following sections: Listening, Reading, and Writing/Language. For each question, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet. Now look at Sample. hoose the word that belongs in the blank. Yesterday, I my backpack at school. * leaving leaves leave left The correct answer is, left. On your answer sheet, you can see that is filled in. Now do the next sample on your own. Read the question and choose the correct answer. Then, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet. The baseball game was very exciting. My brother and I lost our voices from yelling. The game was decided in the final inning. Our team won by a score of 5-4! Which sentence from this paragraph is an OPINION? The baseball game was very exciting. My brother and I lost our voices from yelling. The game was decided in the final inning. Our team won by a score of 5-4! The correct answer is, The baseball game was very exciting. The circle for should be filled in on your answer sheet. PRI18-OP7-R STOP

6 Page 2 LISTENING Grade 7 - English irections: In this section, you will show how well you understand spoken English. Listen carefully. Then, choose the correct answer. 1 Which word best describes Mrs. Rodríguez? 3 Read this list of topics arlos and his mother talk about. selfish helpful clumsy beautiful 1. making a list 2. reading books ahead of time 3. learning how to study better 4. not planning ahead In which order are these talked about? 2 What is arlos s MIN problem in this passage? writing essays in an hour reading books too quickly studying too much in the evenings 1, 4, 2, 3 3, 2, 4, 1 2, 3, 4, 1 4, 1, 2, 3 waiting until the last minute to do things 4 Why are arlos and his mother talking about making a list? so arlos won t forget to do his homework so arlos can remember his teachers names so arlos s mother won t forget about his homework so arlos s mother can remember which household chores to do PRI18-OP7-R

7 Grade 7 - English LISTENING Page 3 5 How does arlos decide to fix his problem of forgetting to do things? 8 Which sentence is correct according to the passage? by studying better by studying every night by beginning to read a book ahead of time Paola s sister wants to watch TV instead of playing on the computer. Paola s sister wants to watch TV and never play on the computer. by taping a list of things to do on his wall each week Paola s sister wants to watch TV after playing on the computer. Paola s sister wants to watch TV and play on the computer. 6 What is this passage MINLY about? Reading books on time will improve arlos s grades. Writing better essays will improve arlos s grades. 9 When can Paola and her sister play on the computer? after Paola watches TV Studying more will help arlos improve his grades. Making a plan will help arlos improve his grades. after the girls clean their rooms after both girls finish their chores after Paola s sister finishes on the computer 7 How is arlos going to remember to do things ahead of time? by writing essays early 10 hoose the question that can be answered correctly with the information from the passage. by studying every night by putting lists on his wall by making lists of books to read Which girl is older? Is Paola s sister s room clean? What is Paola s sister s name? Who wants to play on the computer? PRI18-OP7-R STOP

8 Page 4 REING Grade 7 - English irections: In this section, you will show how well you can read and understand written English. For each question, choose the correct answer. The Pyramid s Song 1 I stand with pride in the sand. nd here I mean to stand, s long as the Nile flows along, s long as the waters flow strong. 2 When I was young and gleamed bright boat sailed by me one night. It had a square and finely made sail That the starlight showed shadowy pale. 3 beaming captain stood singing a song. He sang, I have sailed far and sailed long, nd never have seen such a sight s I see on the Nile tonight. 4 nd a young boy with eyes opened wide Stood laughing by his bold father s side. Oh, father, teach me your song! Is this why you brought me along? PRI18-OP7-R

9 Grade 7 - English REING Page 5 5 For this pyramid stands proud in the sand. nd here it always will stand, s long as the Sun rises strong, s long as the Nile flows along. 11 Which word EST describes the boy? serious curious 13 Read these lines from stanza 1 of the poem. nd here I mean to stand, / s long as the Nile flows along, comical stubborn The author repeats s long as the Nile flows along in stanza 5 to emphasize the location of the pyramid. the fact that the Nile is a river. 12 Who is the narrator of the poem? the long existence of the pyramid. the continuous movement of the river. a boy a river a captain a pyramid 14 Which detail EST suggests that the father is an experienced captain? He has a square sail on his boat. He is sailing with his young son. He is singing about what he sees. He has traveled to faraway places. PRI18-OP7-R

10 Page 6 REING Grade 7 - English 15 What is the author s purpose for writing this poem? to encourage readers to travel on the Nile River to entertain readers with a story about a pyramid 17. What is the main idea of stanza 1?. Write one example from the poem to support your answer. Remember to answer all parts of the question in the space provided. to inform readers about why pyramids were built to teach readers about the importance of the Nile River 16 Which word EST describes how the boy feels about his father? admiring accepting concerned sympathetic PRI18-OP7-R

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12 Page 8 REING Grade 7 - English Zebra Stripes o you know what zebras, fingerprints, and snowflakes all have in common? Just like no two snowflakes or fingerprints are exactly the same, no two zebras have the same stripe pattern. Why do zebras have stripes anyway? Scientists are not quite certain, but they have several theories. Some suspect the stripes help the zebras hide from predators such as lions and hyenas. Other experts believe that the patterns make it harder for other animals to tell how far away the zebras are or how many are in a herd. Some think the stripes act as a type of sunscreen or protection from the sun s rays. Others wonder if the patterns help zebras recognize each other. re zebras white with black stripes or black with white stripes? That is a good question and the answer is both! Most zebras have white coats with black stripes, but some are just the opposite and are born with black coats and white stripes! Either way, they all have black skin hiding underneath their coats. Zebra stripes also vary in size from narrow to wide. They live throughout eastern and southern frica and, strangely enough, the farther south of the plains they live, the farther apart the stripes get! PRI18-OP7-R

13 Grade 7 - English REING Page 9 18 Which of the following entries EST matches how herd is used in paragraph 2? 19 What does theories mean as it is used in paragraph 2? Herd n. 1. a number of animals together 2. a large group of people verb to unite or get together synonym crowd instructions similarities problems ideas 1 2 verb synonym PRI18-OP7-R

14 Page 10 REING Grade 7 - English 20 Read the chart below. ause Effect They have different ideas about why zebras have stripes. Which sentence completes the chart? Some scientists think the stripes act as a type of sunscreen. Scientists are not certain of the purpose of zebra stripes. Zebra stripes are different sizes, from narrow to wide. Zebra stripe patterns are different, like fingerprints. 21 Which theory about why zebras have stripes is NOT included in the reading 22 Which sentence is an OPINION? selection? No two zebras have the same stripe pattern. The stripes help zebras hide from predators. The stripes help keep zebras cool in frica. The stripes make it harder for animals to tell how far zebras are. ll zebras have black skin under their coat. Zebras live in eastern and southern frica. Zebras look beautiful with their stripes. The stripes help zebras use the patterns to recognize each other. PRI18-OP7-R

15 Grade 7 - English REING Page What is the author s MIN purpose for 24. Why did the author include a picture of writing this reading selection? a zebra in this reading selection? to inform to describe to persuade to entertain. Explain your answer using details from the reading selection. Remember to answer all parts of the question in the space provided. PRI18-OP7-R

16 Page 12 REING Grade 7 - English uilding an Igloo The Inuit, who are native people of laska, northern anada, and Greenland, are known for living in cold, harsh climates. The Inuit people of northern anada sometimes build igloos, which are winter shelters made of snow and ice. Today the Inuit live mostly in wooden houses, but when traveling far from home, they may still build igloos to live in temporarily. Usually, two people work together to cut blocks of snow to make an igloo. They choose a firm, smooth place on the snow-covered ground to build on. They cut packed snow with a long knife and begin placing the blocks in a circle. The first blocks are cut at an angle to create a base that allows the igloos to be built with a spiral shape. The second row of snow blocks goes on top of the first row. The blocks are slightly tilted inward so that they lean toward the center. s the igloo builders continue, they place each row of blocks a little farther in. The blocks begin to arch, forming a dome-shaped structure. Skilled builders know how to keep the blocks from falling as they work. Finally, they put one last block of packed snow at the top, and the igloo is complete. They may cut a hole in this last block to let smoke out. PRI18-OP7-R

17 Grade 7 - English REING Page 13 3 How can a home built of snow keep people warm? Snow and ice are good at keeping in heat. They trap body heat inside the igloo. If the people inside an igloo light a candle or use a small oil lamp, the heat from the candle or lamp is trapped inside as well. The heat may start to melt the inside of the igloo walls, but the snow closer to the outside causes the melting snow to freeze again. Refreezing makes the walls icy, and ice is stronger than snow. Thus, with a little use, the igloo becomes stronger. The igloo is an example of how creative the Inuit are. They know how to use available materials to protect themselves in cold weather. 25 Which word from paragraph 1 EST describes the environmental conditions in which the Inuit live? native harsh climates igloos 27 What is the last step when building an igloo? cutting a hole at the top stacking blocks in rows leaning blocks inward setting a spiral base 26 Which sentence from the reading selection EST describes the setting? 28 Which statement is NOT true according to the information provided in the reading selection? The Inuit, who are native people of laska, northern anada and Greenland... The Inuit people of northern anada sometimes build igloos.... Today the Inuit live mostly in wooden houses.... Two people work together to cut the blocks. long knife is used to cut the packed snow. The angled blocks allow the spiral shape. Melting snow causes the blocks to arch. The igloo is an example of how creative the Inuit are. PRI18-OP7-R

18 Page 14 REING Grade 7 - English 29 Which sentence EST summarizes the 30 ased on the reading selection, the reader reading selection? can conclude that The Inuit make igloos with blocks of snow for shelter. Two people work together to cut blocks of snow to make an igloo. igloos make good winter shelters. northern anada is easy to live in. wood is stronger than snow and ice. locks of snow are cut at an angle to build igloos in a certain shape. natives enjoy traveling far from home. Skilled builders know how to keep blocks from falling as they work. PRI18-OP7-R

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20 Page 16 REING Grade 7 - English Sled ogs in Greenland The Thule people are ancestors of the modern-day Inuit people. etween 1200 and 1300, they settled in Greenland, an island near anada between the rctic and tlantic Oceans. The Thule survived in this cold place due to their knowledge of the weather, landscape, and animal behavior. They knew how to adapt to a challenging environment with long, unforgiving winters and short, cool summers. Their dogs adapted as well. The Thule were probably the first to bring dogs and the practice of dogsledding to Greenland. The Thule relied on sled dogs as a means of transportation. They built sleds of driftwood and leather straps, or lines, and tied 10 to 14 dogs to one sled. Each dog had a separate line, and the lead dog had a line longer than all the others. The dogs pulled heavy loads on long journeys. They pulled the Thule across sea ice. The dogs lived through cold and hunger. These dogs, now known as Greenland dogs, developed into a strong, tireless, and fierce breed. Sled dogs remain a part of the culture of Greenland to this day. In fact, current laws forbid people from bringing any other breed of dogs to northern Greenland. That remote area has become a safe place for the Greenland dog. This working dog breed has become an important part of the adventure tourism industry on the island. People who want to experience firsthand the thrill of humans and dogs working together will enjoy visiting Greenland and its unique dogs. PRI18-OP7-R

21 Grade 7 - English REING Page Read this sentence from the reading selection. 33 Which sentence from the reading selection shows cause and effect? The Thule survived in this cold place due to their knowledge of the weather, landscape, and animal behavior. Which word from the sentence EST contributes to the setting of the reading selection? Thule cold The Thule people are ancestors of the modern-day Inuit people. The Thule survived in this cold place due to their knowledge of the weather, landscape, and animal behavior. Their dogs adapted as well. The Thule relied on sled dogs as a means of transportation. knowledge behavior 34 Read the sentence from the reading selection. 32 The author MINLY wants the reader to know about how dogs adapt to climate. The dogs pulled heavy loads on long journeys. What information is EST understood from this sentence? countries that protect dogs. Sled dogs work hard. a special dog breed in a special place. Sled dogs can save lives. how many kinds of dogs work for humans. Sled dogs can resist the cold. Sled dogs are protected by law. PRI18-OP7-R

22 Page 18 REING Grade 7 - English 35 Read the sentences from the reading selection. The dogs pulled heavy loads on long journeys. They pulled the Thule across sea ice. The dogs lived through cold and hunger. These dogs, now known as Greenland dogs, developed into a strong, tireless, and fierce breed. Which claim do these sentences EST support? The dogs were protected by Thule law. The dogs were well trained by the Thule. The dogs helped the Thule with transportation. The dogs made a strong economy possible for the Thule. PRI18-OP7-R

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24 Page 20 REING Grade 7 - English irections: Read the reading selections again. Then answer questions 36 and 37 about both reading selections. uilding an Igloo The Inuit, who are native people of laska, northern anada, and Greenland, are known for living in cold, harsh climates. The Inuit people of northern anada sometimes build igloos, which are winter shelters made of snow and ice. Today the Inuit live mostly in wooden houses, but when traveling far from home, they may still build igloos to live in temporarily. Usually, two people work together to cut blocks of snow to make an igloo. They choose a firm, smooth place on the snow-covered ground to build on. They cut packed snow with a long knife and begin placing the blocks in a circle. The first blocks are cut at an angle to create a base that allows the igloos to be built with a spiral shape. The second row of snow blocks goes on top of the first row. The blocks are slightly tilted inward so that they lean toward the center. s the igloo builders continue, they place each row of blocks a little farther in. The blocks begin to arch, forming a dome-shaped structure. Skilled builders know how to keep the blocks from falling as they work. Finally, they put one last block of packed snow at the top, and the igloo is complete. They may cut a hole in this last block to let smoke out. PRI18-OP7-R

25 Grade 7 - English REING Page 21 3 How can a home built of snow keep people warm? Snow and ice are good at keeping in heat. They trap body heat inside the igloo. If the people inside an igloo light a candle or use a small oil lamp, the heat from the candle or lamp is trapped inside as well. The heat may start to melt the inside of the igloo walls, but the snow closer to the outside causes the melting snow to freeze again. Refreezing makes the walls icy, and ice is stronger than snow. Thus, with a little use, the igloo becomes stronger. The igloo is an example of how creative the Inuit are. They know how to use available materials to protect themselves in cold weather. PRI18-OP7-R

26 Page 22 REING Grade 7 - English Sled ogs in Greenland The Thule people are ancestors of the modern-day Inuit people. etween 1200 and 1300, they settled in Greenland, an island near anada between the rctic and tlantic Oceans. The Thule survived in this cold place due to their knowledge of the weather, landscape, and animal behavior. They knew how to adapt to a challenging environment with long, unforgiving winters and short, cool summers. Their dogs adapted as well. The Thule were probably the first to bring dogs and the practice of dogsledding to Greenland. The Thule relied on sled dogs as a means of transportation. They built sleds of driftwood and leather straps, or lines, and tied 10 to 14 dogs to one sled. Each dog had a separate line, and the lead dog had a line longer than all the others. The dogs pulled heavy loads on long journeys. They pulled the Thule across sea ice. The dogs lived through cold and hunger. These dogs, now known as Greenland dogs, developed into a strong, tireless, and fierce breed. Sled dogs remain a part of the culture of Greenland to this day. In fact, current laws forbid people from bringing any other breed of dogs to northern Greenland. That remote area has become a safe place for the Greenland dog. This working dog breed has become an important part of the adventure tourism industry on the island. People who want to experience firsthand the thrill of humans and dogs working together will enjoy visiting Greenland and its unique dogs. PRI18-OP7-R

27 Grade 7 - English REING Page ccording to the reading selections, what helped the people in OTH uilding an Igloo and Sled ogs in Greenland survive the challenges of living in cold 37 ccording to the information in uilding an Igloo and Sled ogs in Greenland, both Thule and Inuit people environments? build igloos for protection. They learned strategies to adapt. They started the construction of igloos. They followed the laws in remote areas. adjust to the cold weather. train dogs for transportation. develop strong breeds of dogs. They used work animals for transportation. PRI18-OP7-R STOP

28 Page 24 WRITING/LNGUGE Grade 7 - English irections: In this section, you will show how well you understand how to write in English. For each question, choose the correct answer. 38 Which statement shows the correct use of a comma? 40 Sam wants to write an essay about how noisy cities make him nervous. He needs glue, paper, crayons, and scissors. Mark has books, and toys in his room. It will be ready, when the paint dries. We are ready, what time is it? Which words will EST help him express his nervousness in his essay? peaceful, imaginative, modern, complete blaring, honking, clattering, screeching towering, attractive, lively, interesting enormous, alive, friendly, inspired 39 Read the sentence. Salvador and I have chores every weekend. Which sentence EST follows the one above? When we feel like it, I wash the dishes and he sweeps the floor. On the other hand, I wash the dishes and he sweeps the floor. For example, I wash the dishes and he sweeps the floor. However, I wash the dishes and he sweeps the floor. 41 Read this sentence. The three-course dinner was the fanciest meal that Jennifer had ever eaten. What is the word fanciest in this sentence? an adjective a noun an adverb a verb PRI18-OP7-R

29 Grade 7 - English WRITING/LNGUGE Page Read the sentence. 43 Read these sentences. Rebecca went to San Juan to work to oquerón to sightsee to Rincón to surf. What is the correct way to write this sentence? Rebecca went to San Juan to work and to oquerón to sightsee to Rincón to surf. Rebecca went to San Juan oquerón Rincón to work, and to sightsee and to surf. Rebecca went to San Juan to work, to oquerón to sightsee, and then to Rincón to surf. Rebecca went to San Juan to work, to oquerón to sightsee; and then to Rincón to surf. First, Eduardo washes some fruit. Next, he cuts the fruit into pieces and puts the pieces in a bowl. fter that, he adds a splash of orange juice to the fruit salad. Which word EST replaces the underlined phrase? Finally Second However Therefore PRI18-OP7-R

30 Page 26 WRITING/LNGUGE Grade 7 - English Read the following selection and answer questions 44 through 46. (1) Today was an odd day because I thought I lost a goldfish! (2) The goldfish are not even mine. (3) I am feeding them for my neighbors while are on vacation. (4) This morning, when I started to feed Goldie and Sunshine, I panicked when I saw only one fish. (5) I put my face up to the fishbowl and stared in disbelief! (6) Then Sunshine casually swam out from behind the castle where she had been hiding. 44 Which pronoun correctly completes 45 Which sentence EST concludes the sentence 3? selection? they I told Sunshine to stop doing that. their I breathed a great big sigh of relief! them they re I was so surprised that I dropped the fishbowl! I quickly called my neighbors to tell them Sunshine was okay. PRI18-OP7-R

31 Grade 7 - English WRITING/LNGUGE Page Which title goes EST with the selection? My Vacation Storm the astle! loudy Fishbowl Tricked by a Goldfish! PRI18-OP7-R

32 Page 28 WRITING/LNGUGE Grade 7 - English 47 You are writing an article for your school s newsletter about ONE of the many school events that occurred this semester: a talent show, a book fair, and an intramural basketball tournament. hoose only one of the events to write about. Use the pictures and your own experience to write a paragraph of at least FOUR sentences to inform the community about what happened at the event you chose. Use this checklist to help you think about and organize your response. Remember to write about what you see in the pictures. Use details and complete sentences in your writing. Use appropriate capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Write your response in the space provided. PRI18-OP7-R

33 Grade 7 - English WRITING/LNGUGE Page 29 Read the following selection and answer questions 48 through 51. Precious Resource (1) Every living thing needs water to survive. (2) We use water in agriculture and power plants, we use it in cooking and cleaning. (3) We are using fresh water, faster than Earth can supply it. (4) We must start conserving water right away. (5) eing careful about how much water we use will help ensure that there will always be enough for all their needs. 48 Which sentence is persuasive? sentence 1 sentence 2 50 What is the correct way to write sentence 3? We are using fresh water, faster, than Earth can supply it. sentence 3 sentence 4 We are using fresh water faster than Earth, can supply it. We are using fresh water faster, than Earth can supply it. We are using fresh water faster than Earth can supply it. 49 What is the correct way to punctuate sentence 2? We use water in agriculture and power plants we use it in cooking and cleaning. We use water in agriculture and power plants; we use it in cooking and cleaning. We use water, in agriculture and power plants, we use it in cooking and cleaning. We use water in agriculture and power plants, we use it; in cooking and cleaning. PRI18-OP7-R

34 Page 30 WRITING/LNGUGE Grade 7 - English 51 What is the EST way to correct sentence 5? eing careful about how much water we use will help ensure that there will always be enough for all our needs. eing careful about how much water we use will help ensure that there will always be enough for all his needs. eing careful about how much water we use will help ensure that there will always be enough for all her needs. eing careful about how much water we use will help ensure that there will always be enough for all your needs. PRI18-OP7-R

35 Grade 7 - English WRITING/LNGUGE Page 31 Read the following selection and answer questions 52 through 56. n ll-purpose Tool (1) omputers have made daily life easier. (2) These machines store large amounts of information in a small space. (3) omputer games provide hours of amusement for users of all ages. (4) Provides access to data on a wide range of topics. (5) orrespondence threw social media sites and enables people to keep in touch with friends all over the globe. (6) Shopping by computer limits driving, which saves gas and reduces air pollution. 52 What kind of writing is used in 53 Which word is the direct object in sentence 2? sentence 2? narrative machines expository amounts persuasive information descriptive space PRI18-OP7-R

36 Page 32 WRITING/LNGUGE Grade 7 - English 54 Which sentence is a fragment? sentence 1 sentence 2 sentence 4 sentence 6 56 Which sentence EST completes the selection? Some computers are faster than others. I use one of the computers at the library. We have probably begun to rely too much on computers. It is easy to see why computers are now a big part of our lives. 55 Which word is spelled incorrectly in sentence 5? threw enables touch friends PRI18-OP7-R STOP

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