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Grade 7 Reading Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best answer.

1. Read this first

   Skate Park Opinion Piece

   Opinion piece by Noah for the town newsletter.

   [1] A skate park would give teenagers a place to practice, a place to gather, and a way to stay out of trouble. [2] Opponents say the park would be noisy, costing too much, and that it would attract crowds. [3] But noise can be reduced by walls, cost can be shared by sponsors, and crowds can be managed by evening hours. [4] Two neighboring towns that built parks report fewer injuries on the street and fewer complaints from shop owners. [5] The council should neither ignore the request nor to delay the vote until summer. [6] Building the park would take less time than the pool. [7] We are not asking for a luxury; we are asking for a fair share.

2. 1.

   Jun rewrites [3]. Which rewrite would NOT keep the three replies in one pattern?

   • But walls can reduce noise, sponsors can share cost, and evening hours can manage crowds.
   • But noise can be reduced by walls, cost can be shared by sponsors, and crowds can be managed by evening hours.
   • But walls can reduce noise, sponsors can share cost, and crowds are managed by evening hours.
   • But walls reduce noise, sponsors share cost, and evening hours manage crowds.
3. 2.

   Bo revises [6]. Which version compares like with like and keeps the idea about building time?

   • Building the park would take less time than building the pool.
   • Building the park would take less time than the pool.
   • Building the park would take less time than the pool would.
   • Building the park would take less time than building the library.

4. Robotics Team Report

   Report by Tala on the robotics team's year.

   [1] This year the robotics team learned to design carefully, to test often, and that mistakes are useful. [2] Coach Ahn asked every member either to write a weekly log or sketch the robot's changes. [3] The first robot was too heavy and too slow, and the wheels were too small. [4] By spring, the robot was lighter than last year's model, faster than any rival, and more reliable at the finish line. [5] The team made the finals not because of luck but because they had practiced. [6] Next year the team hopes to build a smaller robot, to recruit new members, and traveling to a national contest. [7] The students who joined this year came to build, to learn, and to belong.

5. 3.

   Luz revises [1]. Which version puts the three lessons in one form and keeps what the team learned?

   • This year the robotics team learned to design carefully, testing often, and to treat mistakes as useful.
   • This year the robotics team learned to design carefully, to test often, and to treat mistakes as useful.
   • This year the robotics team learned to design carefully, to test often, and to ignore mistakes.
   • This year the robotics team learned to design carefully, to test often, and that mistakes are useful.
6. 4.

   Milo rewrites [2]. Which rewrite would NOT fix the pair “either to write … or sketch”?

   • Coach Ahn asked every member to write a weekly log or to sketch the robot's changes.
   • Coach Ahn asked every member either to write a weekly log or sketching the robot's changes.
   • Coach Ahn asked every member to do one of two things: write a weekly log or sketch the robot's changes.
   • Coach Ahn asked every member either to write a weekly log or to sketch the robot's changes.
7. 5.

   Pia revises [5]. Which version makes the two halves of “not … but” match and keeps the claim?

   • The team made the finals not because of luck nor because of practice.
   • The team made the finals not because of luck but because they had practiced.
   • The team made the finals not because of luck but because of practice.
   • The team made the finals not because of practice but because of luck.
8. 6.

   Kira revises [6], which breaks the pattern. Which version fixes the list and keeps the three plans?

   • Next year the team hopes to build a smaller robot, recruit new members, and traveling to a national contest.
   • Next year the team hopes to build a smaller robot, recruit new members, and travel to a national contest.
   • Next year the team hopes to build a smaller robot, recruit new members, and cancel the national contest.
   • Next year the team hopes to build a smaller robot, to recruit new members, and traveling to a national contest.

9. Cafeteria Survey Findings

   Findings written by Zee for the principal.

   [1] The survey found that students want more fruit, longer lunch periods, and for the lines to move faster. [2] Students in sixth grade ate more fruit than seventh grade. [3] Parents asked the school either to post the menu earlier or for a printed copy to be sent home. [4] The committee reviewed the data, interviewed the staff, and the results were presented to the principal. [5] The committee recommends adding a salad bar, to extend lunch by five minutes, and hiring one more server. [6] This plan will save time, reduce waste, and make lunch more pleasant. [7] Thank you to the cooks, the servers, and the families who answered the survey.

10. 7.

    Tala revises [1]. Which version puts the three wishes in one form and keeps what students want?

    • The survey found that students want more fruit, longer lunch periods, and shorter menus.
    • The survey found that students want more fruit, longer lunch periods, and lines to move faster.
    • The survey found that students want more fruit, longer lunch periods, and for the lines to move faster.
    • The survey found that students want more fruit, longer lunch periods, and faster lines.
11. 8.

    Ari revises [2]. Which version compares like with like and keeps the idea about eating more fruit?

    • Students in sixth grade ate more fruit than students in fifth grade.
    • Students in sixth grade ate more fruit than seventh grade.
    • Students in sixth grade ate more fruit than seventh grade did.
    • Students in sixth grade ate more fruit than students in seventh grade.
12. 9.

    Jun rewrites [3]. Which rewrite would NOT repair the pair “either to post … or …”?

    • Parents asked the school to post the menu earlier or to send a printed copy home.
    • Parents asked the school either to post the menu earlier or for sending a printed copy home.
    • Parents asked the school either to post the menu earlier or to send a printed copy home.
    • Parents asked that the school either post the menu earlier or send a printed copy home.
13. 10.

    Noah revises [4]. Which version puts the committee's three actions in one form and keeps who did them?

    • The committee reviewed the data, interviewed the staff, and presenting the results to the principal.
    • The committee reviewed the data, interviewed the staff, and presented the results to the staff.
    • The committee reviewed the data, interviewed the staff, and presented the results to the principal.
    • The committee reviewed the data, interviewed the staff, and the results were presented to the principal.