7th Grade Mastery Test
Block One
Verbs, Nouns and Parts of Speech
Name
Question #1:
Is this statement true or false?
You should not interview to gather
information because the person you
interview might be biased.
A.
true
B.
false
Question #2:
Is this statement true or false?
After the writer has decided on a topic, he
or she must decide who the audience will
be.
A.
false
B.
true
Question #6:
Which answer lists only the nouns in the
sentence?
All maps are drawn to a certain scale.
A.
maps, scale
B.
scale, maps, certain
C.
maps, drawn, scale
D.
drawn, scale
Question #7: Which answer lists only the nouns
in the sentence?
"Great circle" routes are best shown on
maps that are polar projections.
A.
routes, maps, polar
B.
routes, maps, projections
C.
circle, maps, projections
D.
routes, maps, polar, projections
Question #3: Choose the answer that will
correct this sentence.
We search for loose boards in the sidewalk
everyday.
A.
The sentence is correct.
B.
Change everyday to every day.
C.
Change sidewalk to side walk.
D.
Change loose to lose.
Question #8:
Is the word in parentheses a common or proper
noun?
Another map that shows (elevation) is a
choropleth map.
A.
proper
B.
common
Question #4:
Is this statement true or false?
As long as you complete each of the five
steps in the writing process, your work
will be correct.
A.
false
B.
true
Question #9:
Is the word in parentheses a common or proper
noun?
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed
west from (Spain).
A.
common
B.
proper
Question #5:
Write the correct spelling of the capitalized
word.
Scientists try to tie facts together to
explain MYSTERYS of nature.
Question #10:
Are these nouns concrete or abstract?
cup elephant gasoline
A.
abstract
B.
concrete
7th Grade Mastery Test
Block One
Verbs, Nouns and Parts of Speech
Name
Question #11:
Is the verb in parentheses action or linking?
Compound light microscopes (have) more
than one lens.
A.
action
B.
linking
Question #12:
Is the verb in parentheses action or linking?
Magnified objects (appear) much larger.
A.
action
B.
linking
Question #13:
Which group of verbs includes the verb in
parentheses?
I (will) tell you the truth.
A.
be verbs
B.
have verbs
C.
do verbs
D.
miscellaneous verbs
Question #14:
Identify the correct principal form of this verb.
gone
A.
present
B.
past
C.
past participle
D.
present participle
Question #15:
Choose the correct verb form to complete this
sentence.
I'll just _______ here a little longer.
A.
sat
B.
sit
C.
have set
Question #16:
Which of the following is not a principal part of a
verb?
A.
past
B.
future
C.
present
Question #17:
Which tense expresses an action that has not
taken place yet?
A.
future
B.
present
C.
past perfect
D.
present perfect
Question #18:
In what tense is this verb?
describe
A.
present
B.
future
C.
present perfect
D.
past
Question #19:
Identify the verb tense in this sentence.
My family has attended many concerts.
A.
past
B.
present perfect
C.
past perfect
Question #20:
Identify the verb tense in this sentence.
David had scored the winning run.
A.
future
B.
past perfect
C.
past
Question #21:
Is the verb in the ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The door was unlocked by the principal.
A.
passive
B.
active
7th Grade Mastery Test
Block One
Verbs, Nouns and Parts of Speech
Name
Question #22:
Is the verb in the ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The child watched in amazement.
A.
active
B.
passive
Question #23:
Is the verb in the ACTIVE or PASSIVE voice?
The lesson was taught by Mrs. Brown.
A.
passive
B.
active
Question #24:
Is the verb an intransitive, transitive, or linking
verb?
Mary sent me a birthday card.
A.
linking
B.
intransitive
C.
transitive
Question #25:
Is the verb an intransitive, transitive, or linking
verb?
Chuck is my cousin.
A.
linking
B.
intransitive
C.
transitive
Question #26:
Choose the sentence with correct plural forms.
A.
The hungry wolf gobbled the cake.
B.
The hungry wolfes gobbled the cakes.
C.
The hungry wolfs gobbled the cake.
D.
The hungry wolfs' gobbled the cakes.
E.
The hungry wolves gobbled the cakes.
Question #27:
Choose the correct noun form for this sentence.
The _______ movie will be at 2 P.M.
A.
childrens'
B.
children's
C.
children'es
D.
childrenes
Question #28:
Write the plural form of this noun.
wish
Question #29:
Choose the correct noun form for this sentence.
There were four _______ in the pen.
A.
ponies
B.
ponys
C.
pony's
D.
ponys'
Question #30:
Choose the correct noun form for this sentence.
_______ dog is a collie.
A.
Johns'
B.
John'es
C.
John's
D.
Johns
Question #31:
Name the part of speech of the word in capital
letters.
Sam and Joe RODE horses at the ranch.
A.
verb
B.
preposition
C.
noun
Question #32:
Name the part of speech of the word in capital
letters.
Guard YOUR health carefully.
A.
noun
B.
verb
C.
pronoun
7th Grade Mastery Test
Block One
Verbs, Nouns and Parts of Speech
Name
Question #33:
Name the part of speech of the word in capital
letters.
WELL! Where have you been?
A.
interjection
B.
preposition
C.
noun
Question# 34:
Name the part of speech of the word in capital
letters.
What gift did you get FOR your birthday?
A.
adjective
B.
preposition
C.
adverb
Question #35:
Name the part of speech of the word in capital
letters.
George Washington was only twenty-three
years old when HE became a Colonel of
Militia.
A.
pronoun
B.
preposition
7th Grade Mastery Test
Block One
Verbs, Nouns and Parts of Speech
Answer Key
1. B -false
2. B -true
3. B -Change everyday to every day.
4. A -false
5. mysteries
6. A -maps, scale
7. B -routes, maps, projections
8. B -common
9. B -proper
10. B -concrete
11. A -action
12. B -linking
13. D -miscellaneous verbs
14. C -past participle
15. B -sit
16. B -future
17. A -future
18. A -present
19. B -present perfect
20. B -past perfect
21. A -passive
22. A -active
23. A -passive
24. C -transitive
25. A -linking
26. D -The hungry wolves gobbled the cakes.
27. B -children's
28. wishes
29. A -ponies
30. C -John's
31. A -verb
32. C -pronoun
33. A -interjection
34. B -preposition
35. A -pronoun