SBAC Grade 7 ELA

Question 1

What does the term 'central idea' mean in the context of an informational text?

Accepted Answer

The main point the author wants to communicate

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The first sentence of a paragraph

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The conclusion of an essay

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A detail that supports the main argument

Question 2

When analyzing a literary text, which element best helps readers understand a character's motivation?

Accepted Answer

The character's actions, thoughts, and dialogue

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The setting of the story

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The author's biography

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The number of chapters in the book

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a text structure used in informational writing?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

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Rhyme scheme

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Rising action

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Personification

Question 4

In SBAC assessments, what does it mean to 'cite textual evidence'?

Accepted Answer

To use specific quotes or details from the text to support your answer

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To summarize the text in your own words

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To write a personal opinion about the text

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To identify the genre of the text

Question 5

A student reads two passages about climate change — one from a scientific journal and one from a newspaper. What is the BEST reason to compare these sources?

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To understand how different authors present information on the same topic

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To find grammatical errors in each passage

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To determine which passage is longer

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To decide which author is more famous

Question 6

Which literary device involves giving human characteristics to non-human objects or animals?

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Personification

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Simile

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Metaphor

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Alliteration

Question 7

When determining the meaning of an unknown word in a passage, which strategy is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Using context clues from surrounding sentences

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Skipping the word and reading the next sentence

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Replacing the word with a synonym you already know

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Counting the syllables in the word