Grade 7 ELA Practice Test: Transitions and Concise Writing
- Transitions and Concise Writing
- 10 questions
- 12 minutes
These 10 questions practice choosing the right transition and cutting extra words. Tip: decide how the two ideas relate (cause, contrast, example or order) before you pick the transition.
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Question 1
The city built new bike lanes. ____, the number of people riding bikes to work doubled.
Which transition best fits?
Correct answer: C
The second sentence describes an effect of the first, so a cause-and-effect transition fits. However and In contrast signal opposing ideas.
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Question 2
Which sentence is the most concise?
Correct answer: A
It says everything needed in four words. "Canceled and called off" repeats the same idea twice.
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Question 3
In my opinion, I think the vote was fair.
Which part of the sentence is redundant?
Correct answer: B
"In my opinion" and "I think" say the same thing, so one of them should go. The other parts carry needed meaning.
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Question 4
Many students prefer digital textbooks. ____, some still find printed books easier to read.
Which transition best fits?
Correct answer: D
The second sentence contrasts with the first, so a contrast transition is needed. Furthermore adds a similar idea instead.
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Question 5
At this point in time, we are currently in the process of reviewing applications.
Which revision is the most concise?
Correct answer: C
"Are reviewing" already shows the action is happening now, so "at this point in time," "currently" and "in the process of" can all go.
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Question 6
Some animals change color to hide from predators. ____, the chameleon can blend in with leaves and branches.
Which transition best fits?
Correct answer: B
The chameleon is an example of an animal that changes color, so For instance fits. Nevertheless would wrongly suggest a contrast.
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Question 7
Which wordy phrase can usually be replaced by the single word because?
Correct answer: A
"Due to the fact that" means the same as because. "In order to" can be shortened to to, and "in spite of" means despite.
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Question 8
First, preheat the oven. ____, mix the flour and sugar in a bowl.
Which transition best fits?
Correct answer: D
The steps are in order, and mixing comes right after the first step. Finally would signal the last step, which does not fit the second one.
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Question 9
The large, big dog barked loudly and noisily at the mail carrier.
Which revision removes the unnecessary words?
Correct answer: A
Large and big mean the same thing, and so do loudly and noisily. The correct revision keeps one of each.
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Question 10
Which transition signals a conclusion?
Correct answer: C
In summary tells readers the writer is wrapping up. Likewise shows similarity and However shows contrast.
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