2nd FINAL REVISION – ACADEMIC YEAR 2022 - 2023

Subject: WRITING – GRADE 7A

Student’s name: ....................................................... Class: ...........................................................

Date: .....................................................

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the paragraph and answer the questions. You will not use all the
answers.

Plastic Water Bottles: Say No!

In my opinion, single-serve plastic water bottles should be banned. First of all, these
plastic bottles create excessive waste. If plastic bottles are not recycled, they end up in landfills
where they can take many years to break down. Not only do plastic bottles fill landfills, they also
reach our oceans and waterways where they can harm marine life and vegetation. In addition,
bottled water is very expensive. By purchasing a reusable water bottle and refilling it with tap
water, an individual can save over a thousand dollars a year. Cities would also save money by
reducing waste disposal costs. For the important reasons given here, I support a complete ban
on all single-serve plastic water bottles.

a. Some people claim that plastic water bottles are an essential part of
emergency supply kits.
b. to present a strong argument for banning plastic water bottles
c. that we need to find solutions for environmental waste
d. Plastic water bottles create excessive waste.
e. to share the opposing opinion about banning plastic water bottles
f. that plastic water bottles should be banned
g. Plastic water bottles harm the environment.

_f __ 1. What opinion does the writer state in the topic sentence of the paragraph?
_d___ 2. What is the first reason the writer gives to support his opinion?
_g___ 3. What is another reason the writer gives?
_a___ 4. What is a possible reason not to ban plastic water bottles?
_b __ 5. What is the purpose of this paragraph?

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 INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentences with the best word in parentheses.
6. The (beneficial / benefits) of sitting in a sauna include reduced stress and
improved cardiovascular health.
7. The package was (damaged / damaging) in the mail, so I returned it for a
refund.
8. One to find a roommate is by placing an _____________ (advertising / advertisement) in
the local
9. Some common (occupations / occupied) of recent college graduates
are sales associates and research assistants.
10. The concierge ________________ (proposal / proposed) several different restaurants
for the guests to choose from.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. You will
not use all the words.

billions claimed freedom injured interact manage performances

11. Jessica claimed that she returned the library books, but she still received overdue notices.

12. Some buildings were damaged during the storm, but fortunately nobody was injured .

13. Preschoolers learn about sharing and basic problem-solving when they interact_____with their
peers.

14. Amir prefers the ____freedom___________ of traveling independently to traveling with a group.

15. There are _____billions___________ of stars in the Milky Way galaxy.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read each statement. Write “F” if it is a fact or “O” if it is an opinion.

16. The best place to go skiing in Europe is in Chamonix, France. O

17. In a 2014 report, around 1800 giant pandas were found living in the wild in China. F

18. All children should have the opportunity to learn how to play a musical instrument. __O___
19. Some green, leafy vegetables include spinach, arugula, and kale. __F__

20. The Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling have been translated into over 80 different languages.
_F_

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the word or phrase that is most closely related to the underlined
vocabulary word.

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____ 21. Laura hopes to obtain a rare copy of a Beatles’ album at an auction this weekend.
a. get
b. take care of
c. offer service for free

____ 22. Most movie theaters prohibit the use of cell phones in the theater while the movie is playing.
a. not allow
b. not use time wisely
c. say something is true

____ 23. There has been a ban on cars on Mackinac Island in Michigan since the 1890s. People can travel
by foot, bicycle, or horse-drawn carriage.
a. harm to a thing
b. stop or block
c. action of doing or completing something

____ 24. The family enjoyed a great vacation skiing in the mountains.
a. interesting
b. fantastic
c. shocking

____ 25. The food at the restaurant was nice.

a. relaxed
b. empty
c. superb

INSTRUCTIONS: Rewrite these sentences, correcting two errors in each. Look for errors
with verbs and word forms.

26. Some people believes that fear is the most powerful emotional.
Some people believe that fear is the most powerful emotion.

27. Many people were surprising when the Beatles break up.
Many people were surprised when the Beatles broke up.

28. Hamburgers and fries are two of the most popularity foods you can to buy at a fast-food
restaurant.

Hamburgers and fries are two of the most popular foods you can buy at a fast-food restaurant.
29. One of the most important purposes of a government be to ensure the safe of its citizens.

One of the most important purposes of a government is to ensure the safety of its citizens.

INSTRUCTIONS: Write an opinion paragraph that answers the question: Are cars the most important
form of transportation? Write a topic sentence with a controlling idea. Write supporting sentences that
support your opinions. Give your paragraph a title. You must write at least 100 words.

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