Seventh Grade English Language Arts Quiz_ Understanding Parts of Speech PDF

Seventh Grade English Language Arts Quiz: Understanding Parts of Speech Instructions: Choose the best answer for each of the following questions related to the impact of specific parts of speech on sentence meaning. This quiz focuses on gerunds, subject and verb agreement, cumulative and coordinate...

Seventh Grade English Language Arts Quiz: Understanding Parts of Speech Instructions: Choose the best answer for each of the following questions related to the impact of specific parts of speech on sentence meaning. This quiz focuses on gerunds, subject and verb agreement, cumulative and coordinate adjectives, demonstrative pronouns, vague pronouns, singular "they/them/their", and correlative conjunctions. Question 1 Which sentence correctly uses a gerund? A) She was running quickly to catch the bus. B) I enjoy swimming in the ocean. C) He quickly walks to the store. D) They were happy to see the movie. Answer: B Question 2 Identify the error in this sentence: "The committee decides on the rules." A) Incorrect subject-verb agreement B) Misuse of gerund C) Incorrect use of demonstrative pronoun D) No error Answer: D Question 3 Choose the sentence where the cumulative adjectives are used correctly. A) The old, charming, small cottage was hidden behind the trees. B) The cottage, old charming small, was hidden behind the trees. C) The small old charming cottage was hidden behind the trees. D) Old small charming, the cottage was hidden behind the trees. Answer: A Question 4 Which sentence demonstrates correct subject and verb agreement? A) The list of items are on the desk. B) Either the students or the teacher have to stay. C) Neither the plates nor the serving bowl has been washed. D) Each of the players have a doctor’s note. Answer: C Question 5 Identify the sentence that correctly uses a demonstrative pronoun. A) These is the best cake I have ever had. B) That are too expensive. C) This tastes amazing! D) Those is my favorite movie. Answer: C Question 6 What is the issue with the pronoun in this sentence: "When the teacher handed the tests back, they did not include a grade." A) Vague pronoun B) Incorrect demonstrative pronoun C) Incorrect gerund use D) No error Answer: A Question 7 Select the sentence that correctly uses the singular "they/them/their." A) Everyone must ensure they lock their doors. B) Each student must write their own notes. C) Somebody left their jacket. D) All of the above. Answer: D Question 8 Which sentence correctly uses correlative conjunctions? A) Both the teacher and the student are correct. B) She not only sings but also dances. C) Either he will start the project, or he will finish the other one. D) All of the above. Answer: D Question 9 Choose the sentence that correctly uses coordinate adjectives. A) She bought a bright, red shirt. B) He is a strong, skilled athlete. C) They lived in a small, peaceful village. D) All of the above. Answer: D Question 10 Identify the vague pronoun in this sentence: "The students told the teacher that they were confused." A) The students B) The teacher C) They D) Were Answer: C Continue with similar questions up to Question 20, ensuring each targets the specified parts of speech. Answer Key 1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. C  6. A 7. D 8. D 9. D 10. C Note: This quiz is designed to evaluate the students' understanding of specific parts of speech and their impact on sentence meaning, aligned with the standard 7.5.R.2. Ensure students read each question carefully and choose their answers based on the grammar rules they have learned.