ELA 7 CRCT Practice

1. ELA 7 CRCT Practice

2. Sentence Types Identification Identify the sentence type. Label it as one of the following: S, CD, CX, CD-CX. • When Charlene clutched at the brake, the bike finally stopped. • Charlene clutched at the brake to bring the bike to a stop. • As Charlene clutched at the brake, Charlene brought the bike to a stop; she felt relief. • Charlene clutched at the brake, and the bike finally stopped.

3. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. a. Toshi went to the mall on Saturday but Jody stayed home. b. Toshi went to the mall on Saturday, but Jody stayed home. c. Toshi went to the mall on Saturday; but Jody stayed home. d. Toshi went to the mall on Saturday; but, Jody stayed home.

4. Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly. a. If you see Rita please tell her to return my lunch box. b. If you see Rita, please tell her to return my lunch box. c. Tell Rita to return my lunch box; if you see her. d. Tell Rita to return my lunch box, if you see her.

5. Write F (fragment), R (run-on) or C (correct). 1. At the first performance of the new band. 2. A jumping mouse bounced across the field. 3. The train was late, we waited an hour. 4. During the time of volcanic eruptions. 5. Large rocks burst out of volcanoes, these are called bombs.

6. Sentence Skills 1) Even though humans are mostly made of water, we lose moisture every day. (2) Sweating, elimination, and breathing. (3)To stay healthy, that water needs to be replaced a state of dehydration, or lack of water, can hamper the body’s ability tostay healthy. Which sentence is NOT a complete sentence? Sentence 1 Sentence 2 Sentence 3

7. Which of the following is correct? • To stay healthy, that water needs to be replaced; a state of dehydration, or lack of water, can hamper the body’s ability to stay healthy. • To stay healthy, that water needs to be replaced, a state of dehydration, or lack of water, can hamper the body’s ability to stay healthy. • To stay healthy, that water needs to be replaced, until a state of dehydration, or lack of water, can hamper the body’s ability to stay healthy. • To stay healthy, that water needs to be replaced and a state of dehydration, or lack of water, can hamper the body’s ability to stay healthy.

8. Sentence Skills • 10) Some circumstances, though, require a greater intake of fluids to prevent dehydration. (11) Activity and exercise deplete your body’s water supply. (12) Be sure to take frequent water breaks when you are engaged in physical activities. (13) Environment makes a difference, too, people living in areas with high temperatures and humidity levels or in high altitudes need to drink extra fluids. Even routine activity can lead to dehydration. • Which sentence is a run-on sentence? • Sentence 11 • Sentence 12 • Sentence 13 • Sentence 14

9. Sentence Skills 15) Try to pay attention to the cues your body gives you. (16) If you feel thirsty, stop and replenish your fluid levels. (17) There’s really no need to spend money on bottled water, either. (18) Tap water is generally as healthful as bottled water, and it’s free. (19) Plus, tap water contains fluoride, an important mineral for healthy teeth. (20) Should be a staple of your diet. (21) Have eight glasses a day---your body will thank you. Which sentence is a fragment? a. Sentence 18 b. Sentence 19 c. Sentence 20 d. Sentence 21

10. Misplaced Modifiers Once upon a time, there was a wolf that had a bone stuck in his throat. (2) A crane was asked by the wolf to retrieve the bone. (3) The wolf wanted the crane to stick its head into his mouth to get the bone out. (4) The crane did this and then asked for payment for retrieving the bone. (5) The wolf replied that remaining unharmed was all the payment the crane should expect after sticking his head into a wolf’s mouth. (6) A grumble was heard by the crane, who walked away. What was the modifier in sentence 1? a. Once upon a time b. there was a c. that had a bone stuck in his throat d. in his throat

11. Misplaced Modifiers 1)Once upon a time, there was a wolf that had a bone stuck in his throat. (2) A crane was asked by the wolf to retrieve the bone. (3) The wolf wanted the crane to stick its head into his mouth to get the bone out. (4) The crane did this and then asked for payment for retrieving the bone. (5) The wolf replied that remaining unharmed was all the payment the crane should expect after sticking his head into a wolf’s mouth. (6) A grumble was heard by the crane, who walked away. What was the modifier in sentence 1? a. Once upon a time b. there was a c. that had a bone stuck in his throat d. in his throat

12. Misplaced Modifiers 1)Once upon a time, there was a wolf that had a bone stuck in his throat. (2) A crane was asked by the wolf to retrieve the bone. (3) The wolf wanted the crane to stick its head into his mouth to get the bone out. (4) The crane did this and then asked for payment for retrieving the bone. (5) The wolf replied that remaining unharmed was all the payment the crane should expect after sticking his head into a wolf’s mouth. (6) A grumble was heard by the crane, who walked away. Where should the modifier “after sticking his head into a wolf’s mouth” BEST be placed in sentence 5? a. after the word unharmed b. after the word wolf c. after the word remaining d. after the word crane