2022: NY Grade 7 - ELA
By Sara Cowley
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Last updated 5 months ago
29 Questions
Note from the author:
From the New York State Education Department. New York State Testing Program Grade 7 English Language Arts Test. Internet. Available from https://www.nysedregents.org/ei/ela/2022/2022-released-items-ela-g7.pdf on State Education Department Website; accessed 17, June, 2024.
From the New York State Education Department. New York State Testing Program Grade 7 English Language Arts Test. Internet. Available from https://www.nysedregents.org/ei/ela/2022/2022-released-items-ela-g7.pdf on State Education Department Website; accessed 17, June, 2024.


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Question 1
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How does Chip change as a result of the way Mr. O’Dell teaches?
How does Chip change as a result of the way Mr. O’Dell teaches?

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Question 2
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Read this sentence from paragraph 8:
"Once when a student pointed out an anthill, Mr. O'Dell put his nose down so close to watch that Chip expected an ant to climb right onto it and march up through the freckles to stare back at him through his gold-rimmed glasses."
What tone does this sentence add to the story?
Read this sentence from paragraph 8:
"Once when a student pointed out an anthill, Mr. O'Dell put his nose down so close to watch that Chip expected an ant to climb right onto it and march up through the freckles to stare back at him through his gold-rimmed glasses."
What tone does this sentence add to the story?
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Question 3
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How do the details about Mr. O’Dell in paragraph 11 support a central idea of the story?
How do the details about Mr. O’Dell in paragraph 11 support a central idea of the story?

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Question 4
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Which word is a synonym for “displace” as it is used in paragraph 14?
Which word is a synonym for “displace” as it is used in paragraph 14?
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Question 5
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In the story, how does the author develop Chip’s point of view of Mr. O’Dell?
In the story, how does the author develop Chip’s point of view of Mr. O’Dell?
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Question 6
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How do Chip’s explorations in the outdoors influence him?
How do Chip’s explorations in the outdoors influence him?
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Question 7
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Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of "Excerpt from The Last Wild Place"?
Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of "Excerpt from The Last Wild Place"?

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Question 8
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What is most likely the author’s purpose in paragraph 1?
What is most likely the author’s purpose in paragraph 1?

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Question 9
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What do the details in paragraph 4 explain about the Iditarod?
What do the details in paragraph 4 explain about the Iditarod?
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Question 10
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What is the effect of the author’s use of the word “must” four times in the sentences at the beginning of paragraph 5?
What is the effect of the author’s use of the word “must” four times in the sentences at the beginning of paragraph 5?

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Question 11
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Which claim by the author is most strongly supported with evidence?
Which claim by the author is most strongly supported with evidence?
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Question 12
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Which quotation best portrays Susan Butcher’s relationship with her dogs?
Which quotation best portrays Susan Butcher’s relationship with her dogs?
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Question 13
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Which statement best expresses the relationship between paragraph 3 and paragraph 8?
Which statement best expresses the relationship between paragraph 3 and paragraph 8?
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Question 14
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Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the article?
Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the article?

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Question 15
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What does the word “precision” mean as it is used in paragraph 3?
What does the word “precision” mean as it is used in paragraph 3?

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Question 16
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What idea do paragraphs 7 and 8 share?
What idea do paragraphs 7 and 8 share?

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Question 17
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What does the word “version” mean as it is used in paragraph 10?
What does the word “version” mean as it is used in paragraph 10?
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Question 18
18.
How is paragraph 10 mainly structured?
How is paragraph 10 mainly structured?
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Question 19
19.
Which quotation best conveys a central idea of the article?
Which quotation best conveys a central idea of the article?
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Question 20
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What point of view is the author most likely expressing in paragraph 11?
What point of view is the author most likely expressing in paragraph 11?
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Question 21
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Which sentence would be most important to include in a summary of the article?
Which sentence would be most important to include in a summary of the article?



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Question 22
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In paragraph 10 of 'Unearthing the Arabia,' why does the author include the information about property owner Norman Sortor? Use two details from the article to support your response.
In paragraph 10 of 'Unearthing the Arabia,' why does the author include the information about property owner Norman Sortor? Use two details from the article to support your response.

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Question 23
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How does the author of 'Unearthing the Arabia' support the claim that treasure hunting was a lifelong interest for the Hawley family? Use two details from the article to support your response.
How does the author of 'Unearthing the Arabia' support the claim that treasure hunting was a lifelong interest for the Hawley family? Use two details from the article to support your response.
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Question 24
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In the article "Unearthing the Arabia," what is the meaning of the final heading "The Real Treasure"? Use two details from the article to support your response.
In the article "Unearthing the Arabia," what is the meaning of the final heading "The Real Treasure"? Use two details from the article to support your response.


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Question 25
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How do Gabby’s feelings change during the course of the poem “Persistent”? Use two details from the poem to support your response.
How do Gabby’s feelings change during the course of the poem “Persistent”? Use two details from the poem to support your response.
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Question 26
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In "Persistent," how do the phrases "carry them away" (line 25) and "bringing daydreams in for a landing" (lines 41–42) relate to each other? Use two details from the poem to support your response.
In "Persistent," how do the phrases "carry them away" (line 25) and "bringing daydreams in for a landing" (lines 41–42) relate to each other? Use two details from the poem to support your response.

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Question 27
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In paragraph 3, what is most likely the author’s purpose for including details about the girls Emmaline knows? Use two details from the story to support your response.
In paragraph 3, what is most likely the author’s purpose for including details about the girls Emmaline knows? Use two details from the story to support your response.

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Question 28
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In “Excerpt from The Strictest School in the World,” how does the shift between paragraphs 6 and 7 contribute to the story? Use two details from the story to support your response.
In “Excerpt from The Strictest School in the World,” how does the shift between paragraphs 6 and 7 contribute to the story? Use two details from the story to support your response.
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Question 29
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The poem 'Persistent' and the story 'Excerpt from The Strictest School in the World' convey a similar theme. What theme is shared in the poem and the story? How do the poet and the author develop this theme in each text? Use details from both the poem and the story to support your response.
In your response, be sure to- identify a theme that is shared in "Persistent" and "Excerpt from The Strictest School in the World"
- explain how the poet and the author develop this theme in each text
- use details from both the poem and the story to support your response
The poem 'Persistent' and the story 'Excerpt from The Strictest School in the World' convey a similar theme. What theme is shared in the poem and the story? How do the poet and the author develop this theme in each text? Use details from both the poem and the story to support your response.
In your response, be sure to
- identify a theme that is shared in "Persistent" and "Excerpt from The Strictest School in the World"
- explain how the poet and the author develop this theme in each text
- use details from both the poem and the story to support your response