English Level II (7th Grade) Placement Test

Have your student answer each question independently. After the test has been completed, the student will receive a score and feedback regarding proper placement within our English Program. 
How many parts of speech does the English language have? *
A noun names . . . *
Which sentence below contains a proper noun and a common noun? *
What is a verb? *
How many types of verbs are there? *
What is a pronoun? *
What is an adjective? *
What are the three adjectives in this sentence? "He received a black shirt for his birthday." *
What can an adverb modify? *
Which sentence below contains an adverb? *
In order to create a simple sentence, you need . . . *
A fragment is a group of words that . . . *
Which group of words below is not a complete sentence? *
What are the subject + verb in this sentence? "The mailman delivered the package of books." *
What is a conjunction? *
What are the three types of conjunctions? *
A run-on sentence is two or more complete sentences joined together without proper punctuation. Mark the run-on sentence below. *
Mark the sentence below that uses proper capitalization and punctuation. *
What is the setting of a story? *
What is the conflict in a story? *
Read the following lines from the poem "Block City" by Robert Louis Stevenson. 
 
What are you able to build with your blocks?
Castles and palaces, temples and docks.
Rain may keep raining, and others go roam,
But I can be happy and building at home.
How many syllables are in Line 1 of the poem? *
What is the rhyme scheme seen in this stanza from "Block City"? *
What components do you need to create a composition/essay? *
What is a topic statement/thesis? *
What is the correct order of components in an introduction? *
Each supporting paragraph in a composition should end with what? *
What are the three components of a conclusion? *
Read the following paragraph. 
 

Smoothies are easy to make and perfect for breakfasts on-the-go. First, add about ½ cup of yogurt to the blender. Then, add any combination of fresh or frozen fruit you like. For an extra boost, you can add protein powder or wheat germ. If you want the smoothie to be a bit thinner, you can add some milk, fruit juice, or ice cubes. Finally, put the lid on the blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

What is the main idea of this paragraph? *
Read the following paragraph. 
 

My first spelling bee was a disaster. Actually, I won the first round. However, after I moved on in the competition, I got so nervous that I was not paying attention. I misspelled the very first word, which was so easy. When the judge told me I was incorrect, I actually fainted on the stage. Although I enjoy spelling, I do not think I want to be in a spelling bee ever again.

What type of writing is used in this paragraph? *
Have you written compositions before? *
Powered byFormsite