7th Grade MAP Practice Test English Reading : Set 1

Question 1 of 20

1. Question

Read the paragraph.
Some people don’t like to use computers. They think that it is too hard and they break down too often. Don’t they realize that computers save us time and effort? Surely, these anti-computer people are confused.
What assumption is underlying this paragraph?

Everyone should use and appreciate computers.
Most computers don’t break down.
People are breaking the computers.
Computers can help educate students.

Question 2 of 20

2. Question

Read the paragraph.
Cells make up all living things. There are millions of different types of cells in the human body. Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer. Scientists continue their research in laboratories everyday.
Which sentence best describes an assumption in this paragraph?

Cells make up all living things.
Scientists believe that further study of the make-up of cells can lead to a cure for cancer.
There are millions of different types of cells in the human body.
Scientists continue their research in the laboratories everyday.

Question 3 of 20

3. Question

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Fact and Opinion–RIT 201 – 210
Which sentence is not a fact, but an opinion?

There is no school next Monday.
I’m going to a movie with my best friend.
We’re going to see an adventure film.
Adventure films are much better than love stories.

Question 4 of 20

4. Question

Read the passage.
Golf is a great sport. The goal is to hit a ball into eighteen small holes in with least amount of shots as possible. Talented golfers can usually complete each shot with three to five hits, but amateurs like me take nine or ten shots per hole. It’s best to play on a warm, sunny day, but many golfers go out as soon as the snow melts in the spring. It’s unsafe to play golf during a rainstorm because there have been instances where lightning has struck a golfer’s club.
Which of the following is a provable fact based on the preceding paragraph?

Good golfers never hit more than three shots per hole.
There are eighteen holes in a game of golf.
It’s safe to play in the rain if you don’t see lightning.
Golfers get their best scores on warm, sunny days.

Question 5 of 20

5. Question

Read the passage.
Leaves often change color before they fall. As autumn approaches, chlorophyll, the green pigment used in photosynthesis, breaks down. As chlorophyll is lost from leaves, other yellow and orange pigments are revealed. These pigments were always present in the leaves but were hidden by the green chlorophyll. Some leaves also have red pigments, which also become visible when chlorophyll is broken down.Copyright Info: Life Science p. 311. Holt Science and Technology. Holt, Reinhart, and Winston: 2001.
What causes green leaves to change color in the fall?

the amount of orange pigment increases
chlorophyll breaks down
the amount of yellow pigment stays the same
chlorophyll changes into red pigment

Question 6 of 20

6. Question

Literal Reading Comprehension—Compare and Contrast–RIT 201 – 210
Read the passage.
A substance made up of one type of atom is called an element. When two or more atoms join together, they form what is called a molecule.
How do molecules and elements differ?

Molecules contain two or more atoms, and elements contain one atom.
They have the same number of atoms.
Elements do not have atoms.
Molecules are made up of elements.

Question 7 of 20

7. Question

Read the passage.
The difference between day length and night length is an important environmental stimulus for many plants. This stimulus can cause plants to begin reproducing. Some plants flower only in late summer or early autumn, when the night length is long. These plants are called short-day plants. Examples of short-day plants include poinsettias, ragweed, and chrysanthemums. Other
plants flower in spring or early summer, when night length is short. These plants are called longday plants. Clover, spinach, and lettuce are examples of long-day plants.Copyright Info: Life Science p. 309. Holt Science and Technology. Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2001.
Short-day plants flower in the summer or early autumn. Long-day plants:

flower in winter
flower at night
flower in spring or early summer
flower all year round

Question 8 of 20

8. Question

Read the passage.
Wolves are carnivorous, predatory animals. They live together in packs with an alpha male who is the dominant leader. Wolves hunt mostly at dusk, and they prey on elk, deer, coyotes, rabbits, and other animals in their habitat. Sometimes, they even prey on moose.
What is the alpha male?

the pack
the leader
the prey
the elk

Question 9 of 20

9. Question

Read the non-fiction passage.
One difference between insects and all other animals is the number of legs they have. Only insects have six legs in the entire animal kingdom. Adult insects have four wings and two antennae on their heads.
If this is true, you can conclude that:

Spiders have wings; therefore, they are insects.
All animals are insects.
Insects are only found in North America
A grasshopper is an insect.

Question 10 of 20

10. Question

Read the passage.
Mafatu opened one of the green drinking nuts and tilted back his head to let the cool liquid trickle down his parched throat; more refreshing than spring water, cool on the hottest days, and as sustaining as food. The boy scooped out the gelatinous meat for Uri and the dog ate it gratefully.
Copyright Info: Sperry, Armstrong. Call It Courage. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co. 23.
After Mafatu drank, what did he do for his dog?

He gave him a drink.
He petted him.
He fed him.
He played with him.

Question 11 of 20

11. Question

Read the passages.
Thomas practiced his piano Monday through Friday for 45 minutes each day. On Monday, he practiced at 5:30 a.m. On Tuesday, he practiced at 8:00 a.m. On Wednesday, he practiced right before breakfast. On Thursday, he practiced after school, but before soccer. On Friday, he practiced at 6:00 a.m. and then again at 2:30 p.m. Angie practiced her piano Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday for 45 minutes each. On Monday, she practiced after dinner. On Tuesday, she practiced at 6:30 a.m. She skipped Wednesday and practiced on Thursday at 6:00 a.m. and then again at 8:00 a.m. On Friday, she practiced at 3:30 p.m. Then, on Saturday, she practiced at 2:00 p.m.
Who put in the most time practicing in the morning?

Angie practiced three more times.
Thomas practiced one more time.
Thomas practiced less time.
Angie practiced one more time.

Question 12 of 20

12. Question

Read the poem.
Fame is a bee.
It has a song—
It has a sting—
Ah, too, it has a wing.
Copyright Info: Dickinson, Emily. Elements of Literature, Introductory Course. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Harcourt Brace and Company, 1997.
This is an example of:

mood
similie
metaphor
irony

Question 13 of 20

13. Question

Read the passage.
Now, the Star-Belly Sneetches
Had bellies with stars.
The Plain-Belly Sneetches
Had non upon thars.

Those stars weren’t so big. They were really so small
You might think such a thing wouldn’t matter at all.

But because they had stars, all the Star-Belly Sneetches
Would brag. “We’re the best kind of Sneetch on the beaches.”
With their snoots in the air, they would sniff and they’d snort.
“We’ll have nothing to do with the Plain-Belly sort!”
And whenever they met some, when they were out walking,
They’d hike right on past them without even talking.

When the Star-Belly children went out to play ball,
Could a Plain Belly get in the game . . .? Not at all.
You only could play if your bellies had stars
And the Plain-Belly children had none upon thars.
What is the problem and possible resolution for this passage?

The Star-Belly Sneetches don’t like the Plain Belly Sneetches because they are shorter, and they should move to another part of the country to avoid them.
The Plain Belly Sneetches don’t like the Star-Belly Sneetches because they act funny, and they should tell them to leave them alone.
The Star-Belly Sneetches and the Plain Belly Sneetches are good friends, and they should make plans together.
The Star-Belly Sneetches don’t like the Plain Belly Sneetches because they look different, and they should learn to accept them and not judge them.

Question 14 of 20

14. Question

Read the story.
Mary left her pencil case in a classroom. The next day it was in the lost and found. All the pencils were gone.
What does Mary know for sure about her pencil case?

Someone stole it and then returned it.
It was turned in to lost and found.
It was dropped in the hall.
Her pencils are all broken.

Question 15 of 20

15. Question

Read the statement.
Mary wrote, “Everyone should drink milk instead of coffee. My grandfather drank milk at every meal. He lived to be 89. People could live longer by drinking milk.”
What is faulty with Mary’s reasoning?

Not enough evidence to decide what is good for everyone.
Other factors may have been a reason for his long life.
Both 1 and 2.
There is nothing wrong with Mary’s reasoning.

Question 16 of 20

16. Question

Read the following sentences.
Mrs. Smith, who has taught junior high school math for the past 30 years, received a certificate of appreciation honoring her for her years of service.
Which sentence is the most objective, fair, clear, and accurate?

She is the best teacher in junior high school.
Math is a difficult subject to teach.
She should be appreciated for her long career.
She was recognized for her achievement.

Question 17 of 20

17. Question

Interpretive Reading Comprehension—Drawing Conclusions –RIT 211 – 220
Read the passage and answer the question.
Amy opened the door to the bathroom. “What is that dripping sound? Why is the carpet wet and squishy all around the bathtub? The rest of the carpet is dry. Oh no!”
What is the problem?

There is no soap in the bathroom.
the television set is broken.
The bathtub is overflowing.
The stove was left turned on.

Question 18 of 20

18. Question

Jack was planning to run for class president, since this was his senior year. He wanted to print fliers to post around the school building to persuade students to vote for him. Which slogan would be the most persuasive?

Vote for Jack.
Please vote for Jack.
If you want someone who won’t slack, vote Jack!
If you want a good person, vote for me.

Question 19 of 20

19. Question

Evaluative Reading Comprehension—Persuasive Elements–RIT 231 – 240
Which of the following describes the main purpose of persuasive writing?

to describe a scene
to explain a process
to convince someone of a position
to compare two similar items

Question 20 of 20

20. Question

Select the reason below that would best support a writer’s conclusion that teachers are more important than computers.

Teachers can play games with students just as well as computers.
Research shows that students learn 87% more from their teachers than from computers.
Teachers aren’t very proficient with computers, so they seldom use them in class.
Teachers are paid thousands of dollars per year and are therefore more effective than computers.