Free Year 7 English Practice Test (10 Questions)

1. Which is a simile?

The moon was like a silver coin. The moon was a silver coin. The moon smiled. The moon moved.

Answer: A simile compares using like or as: The moon was like a silver coin.

2. What is the subject of The children played football.?

The children played football The

Answer: The subject does the action: The children.

3. Which statement is a fact?

London is the capital of England. London is the best city. London is too busy. London is boring.

Answer: A fact can be checked and proved true: London is the capital of England.

4. Which text is written mainly to persuade?

an advert for a holiday a recipe a dictionary entry a train timetable

Answer: an advert for a holiday is trying to convince you to buy.

5. What is the contraction of it is?

its it's its' i'ts

Answer: it's = it is; its (no apostrophe) shows possession.

6. Which word is an abstract noun?

happiness table dog London

Answer: Abstract nouns name ideas or feelings you can't touch: happiness.

7. Which is a compound sentence?

I was tired, so I went to bed. Tired. Although I was tired, I stayed up. Go to bed.

Answer: Two main clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (so): I was tired, so I went to bed.

8. Which word is the verb in She quietly closed the door.?

She quietly closed door

Answer: closed is the action; quietly is the adverb.

9. Which line uses alliteration?

Big bad bears bounce. The bear was big. Bears are animals. A bear sat down.

Answer: Repeated b sounds: Big bad bears bounce.

10. Which word is spelt correctly?

definitely definately definatly definitley

Answer: There is finite in definitely.

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Year 7 English bridges primary grammar and secondary analysis: figurative language, fact and opinion, sentence types and accurate spelling. Strong foundations here make GCSE analysis easier.

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