Log inSign up for FREE
Library

KNOW 7th Grade Language Arts Learning Assessment Test (LAT)

Last updated over 1 year ago
31 questions
Welcome to the 7th Grade Language Arts Learning Assessment Test
This assessment is designed to gauge your current understanding and skills in key areas of 7th grade Language Arts. The test will cover a variety of topics, including reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and writing. Our goal is to identify your strengths and areas where you may need additional support, so we can tailor our tutoring sessions to meet your specific needs.
Please take your time and do your best on each section. Remember, this assessment is not about getting everything perfect, but about helping us understand how we can best support you in your learning journey.

There are five sections in this assessment: Passage 1, Passage 2, Grammar & Usage, Vocabulary, and Short Essay.

Instructions:
  1. Read Carefully: Begin by reading each passage carefully before answering the questions. Pay attention to details, as they will help you answer the questions accurately.
  2. Answer All Questions: For each section, answer all the questions to the best of your ability. If you’re unsure about an answer, make your best guess and move on.
  3. Pace Yourself: You have plenty of time to complete the test, so don’t rush. Take your time to think about each question and respond thoughtfully.
  4. Complete Each Section: Work through each section in the order presented. Be sure to complete the reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and writing sections.
  5. Review Your Answers: If time permits, review your answers to ensure you’ve responded to each question. Make any necessary corrections.
  6. Stay Calm: Remember, this test is designed to help us understand how to best support you. Do your best and stay calm throughout the assessment.
Good luck, and let’s get started!
Passage 1
Required
1

The forest was still as the sun began to set behind the mountains, casting long shadows over the trees. Emily walked along the familiar trail, her footsteps muffled by the thick layer of pine needles that covered the ground. She had always found comfort in the woods, where the scent of pine and earth filled the air, and the only sounds were the rustling of leaves and the distant call of a bird. Tonight, however, something felt different. The usual peace that the forest offered seemed tinged with a sense of unease, as if the trees themselves were holding their breath, waiting for something to happen. Emily quickened her pace, eager to reach the clearing before darkness fell completely. As she neared the edge of the forest, she caught a glimpse of movement out of the corner of her eye—a shadow flitting between the trees, too fast to identify. She paused, her heart racing, but the shadow was gone, leaving her alone in the gathering dusk.

1. What is the main theme of the passage?

Required
1

The forest was still as the sun began to set behind the mountains, casting long shadows over the trees. Emily walked along the familiar trail, her footsteps muffled by the thick layer of pine needles that covered the ground. She had always found comfort in the woods, where the scent of pine and earth filled the air, and the only sounds were the rustling of leaves and the distant call of a bird. Tonight, however, something felt different. The usual peace that the forest offered seemed tinged with a sense of unease, as if the trees themselves were holding their breath, waiting for something to happen. Emily quickened her pace, eager to reach the clearing before darkness fell completely. As she neared the edge of the forest, she caught a glimpse of movement out of the corner of her eye—a shadow flitting between the trees, too fast to identify. She paused, her heart racing, but the shadow was gone, leaving her alone in the gathering dusk.

2. Why does Emily quicken her pace as she walks through the forest?

Required
1

The forest was still as the sun began to set behind the mountains, casting long shadows over the trees. Emily walked along the familiar trail, her footsteps muffled by the thick layer of pine needles that covered the ground. She had always found comfort in the woods, where the scent of pine and earth filled the air, and the only sounds were the rustling of leaves and the distant call of a bird. Tonight, however, something felt different. The usual peace that the forest offered seemed tinged with a sense of unease, as if the trees themselves were holding their breath, waiting for something to happen. Emily quickened her pace, eager to reach the clearing before darkness fell completely. As she neared the edge of the forest, she caught a glimpse of movement out of the corner of her eye—a shadow flitting between the trees, too fast to identify. She paused, her heart racing, but the shadow was gone, leaving her alone in the gathering dusk.

3. What can be inferred about the shadow Emily sees?

Required
1

The forest was still as the sun began to set behind the mountains, casting long shadows over the trees. Emily walked along the familiar trail, her footsteps muffled by the thick layer of pine needles that covered the ground. She had always found comfort in the woods, where the scent of pine and earth filled the air, and the only sounds were the rustling of leaves and the distant call of a bird. Tonight, however, something felt different. The usual peace that the forest offered seemed tinged with a sense of unease, as if the trees themselves were holding their breath, waiting for something to happen. Emily quickened her pace, eager to reach the clearing before darkness fell completely. As she neared the edge of the forest, she caught a glimpse of movement out of the corner of her eye—a shadow flitting between the trees, too fast to identify. She paused, her heart racing, but the shadow was gone, leaving her alone in the gathering dusk.

4. How does the author use imagery to create a sense of unease in the passage?

Required
1

The forest was still as the sun began to set behind the mountains, casting long shadows over the trees. Emily walked along the familiar trail, her footsteps muffled by the thick layer of pine needles that covered the ground. She had always found comfort in the woods, where the scent of pine and earth filled the air, and the only sounds were the rustling of leaves and the distant call of a bird. Tonight, however, something felt different. The usual peace that the forest offered seemed tinged with a sense of unease, as if the trees themselves were holding their breath, waiting for something to happen. Emily quickened her pace, eager to reach the clearing before darkness fell completely. As she neared the edge of the forest, she caught a glimpse of movement out of the corner of her eye—a shadow flitting between the trees, too fast to identify. She paused, her heart racing, but the shadow was gone, leaving her alone in the gathering dusk.

5. How does the mood of the passage change from beginning to end?

Passage 2
Required
1

The waves crashed against the rocky shore as Oliver stood at the edge of the cliff, staring out at the ocean. This spot had always been his refuge, a place where he could think and escape from the pressures of life. But today, the peacefulness of the ocean couldn’t calm the storm inside him.
His family was moving across the country, and the thought of leaving everything behind—his friends, his school, this cliff—felt overwhelming. How could he start over in a new place where he knew no one?
“Oliver!” his younger sister, Lily, called from behind. “Mom says it’s time to go home.”
Oliver nodded but didn’t move. This cliff had always given him a sense of freedom, and now it was a reminder of everything he would lose.
“Don’t worry, Ollie,” Lily said softly. “We’ll find a new place to explore. It won’t be exactly like this, but it’ll be our own special spot.”
Oliver looked at his sister, surprised by her words. Maybe Lily was right. Maybe the new place would have its own adventures and special places. It wouldn’t be the same, but it could still be something good.
With a deep breath, Oliver gave the ocean one last glance before turning away. “Yeah, maybe you’re right,” he said, taking Lily’s hand as they started walking back home.

6. What is the main conflict in the passage?

Required
1

The waves crashed against the rocky shore as Oliver stood at the edge of the cliff, staring out at the ocean. This spot had always been his refuge, a place where he could think and escape from the pressures of life. But today, the peacefulness of the ocean couldn’t calm the storm inside him.
His family was moving across the country, and the thought of leaving everything behind—his friends, his school, this cliff—felt overwhelming. How could he start over in a new place where he knew no one?
“Oliver!” his younger sister, Lily, called from behind. “Mom says it’s time to go home.”
Oliver nodded but didn’t move. This cliff had always given him a sense of freedom, and now it was a reminder of everything he would lose.
“Don’t worry, Ollie,” Lily said softly. “We’ll find a new place to explore. It won’t be exactly like this, but it’ll be our own special spot.”
Oliver looked at his sister, surprised by her words. Maybe Lily was right. Maybe the new place would have its own adventures and special places. It wouldn’t be the same, but it could still be something good.
With a deep breath, Oliver gave the ocean one last glance before turning away. “Yeah, maybe you’re right,” he said, taking Lily’s hand as they started walking back home.

7. What does the ocean symbolize for Oliver in the passage?

Required
1

The waves crashed against the rocky shore as Oliver stood at the edge of the cliff, staring out at the ocean. This spot had always been his refuge, a place where he could think and escape from the pressures of life. But today, the peacefulness of the ocean couldn’t calm the storm inside him.
His family was moving across the country, and the thought of leaving everything behind—his friends, his school, this cliff—felt overwhelming. How could he start over in a new place where he knew no one?
“Oliver!” his younger sister, Lily, called from behind. “Mom says it’s time to go home.”
Oliver nodded but didn’t move. This cliff had always given him a sense of freedom, and now it was a reminder of everything he would lose.
“Don’t worry, Ollie,” Lily said softly. “We’ll find a new place to explore. It won’t be exactly like this, but it’ll be our own special spot.”
Oliver looked at his sister, surprised by her words. Maybe Lily was right. Maybe the new place would have its own adventures and special places. It wouldn’t be the same, but it could still be something good.
With a deep breath, Oliver gave the ocean one last glance before turning away. “Yeah, maybe you’re right,” he said, taking Lily’s hand as they started walking back home.

8. Why does Oliver hesitate to leave the cliff?

Required
1

The waves crashed against the rocky shore as Oliver stood at the edge of the cliff, staring out at the ocean. This spot had always been his refuge, a place where he could think and escape from the pressures of life. But today, the peacefulness of the ocean couldn’t calm the storm inside him.
His family was moving across the country, and the thought of leaving everything behind—his friends, his school, this cliff—felt overwhelming. How could he start over in a new place where he knew no one?
“Oliver!” his younger sister, Lily, called from behind. “Mom says it’s time to go home.”
Oliver nodded but didn’t move. This cliff had always given him a sense of freedom, and now it was a reminder of everything he would lose.
“Don’t worry, Ollie,” Lily said softly. “We’ll find a new place to explore. It won’t be exactly like this, but it’ll be our own special spot.”
Oliver looked at his sister, surprised by her words. Maybe Lily was right. Maybe the new place would have its own adventures and special places. It wouldn’t be the same, but it could still be something good.
With a deep breath, Oliver gave the ocean one last glance before turning away. “Yeah, maybe you’re right,” he said, taking Lily’s hand as they started walking back home.

9. What effect do Lily’s words have on Oliver?

Required
1

The waves crashed against the rocky shore as Oliver stood at the edge of the cliff, staring out at the ocean. This spot had always been his refuge, a place where he could think and escape from the pressures of life. But today, the peacefulness of the ocean couldn’t calm the storm inside him.
His family was moving across the country, and the thought of leaving everything behind—his friends, his school, this cliff—felt overwhelming. How could he start over in a new place where he knew no one?
“Oliver!” his younger sister, Lily, called from behind. “Mom says it’s time to go home.”
Oliver nodded but didn’t move. This cliff had always given him a sense of freedom, and now it was a reminder of everything he would lose.
“Don’t worry, Ollie,” Lily said softly. “We’ll find a new place to explore. It won’t be exactly like this, but it’ll be our own special spot.”
Oliver looked at his sister, surprised by her words. Maybe Lily was right. Maybe the new place would have its own adventures and special places. It wouldn’t be the same, but it could still be something good.
With a deep breath, Oliver gave the ocean one last glance before turning away. “Yeah, maybe you’re right,” he said, taking Lily’s hand as they started walking back home.

10. Which of the following best describes the theme of the passage?

Grammar and Usage
Required
1

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Required
1

Identify the sentence that uses the correct form of “their,” “there,” or “they’re”:

Required
1

Which sentence is correctly punctuated?

Required
1

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
  • "The teacher refreshed the students' knowledge on __________ last lesson on the solar system."

Required
1

Identify the sentence that is a complete sentence:

Required
1

Which sentence uses a comma correctly?

Required
1

Select the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon:

Required
1

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement:

Required
1

Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure correctly?

Required
1

Identify the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe:

Vocabulary
Required
1

What is the meaning of the word “persistent” as used in the sentence below?
Despite numerous setbacks, her persistent attitude helped her achieve her goals.

Required
1

Choose the word that is a synonym for “reliable”:

Required
1

Which word is an antonym for “complex”?

Required
1

What does the word “elated” mean in the sentence below?
After hearing the good news, she felt elated and couldn’t stop smiling.

Required
1

Which word best fits the sentence below?
The teacher’s explanation was so __________ that even the most complex concepts seemed simple.

Required
1

Choose the word that is a synonym for “abundant”:

Required
1

Which word is an antonym for “ancient”?

Required
1

What does the word “cautious” mean in the sentence below?
The hiker was cautious as she made her way down the steep, rocky path.

Required
1

Which word best fits the sentence below?
The __________ of the situation made everyone in the room feel uncomfortable.

Required
1

Choose the word that is a synonym for “fatigue”:

Short Essay
Required
1

Imagine you could have any superpower for one day. What superpower would you choose and why? Describe how you would use this superpower and how it would make a difference in your life or the lives of others.

Instructions:
  • Write a short essay or paragraph in response to the prompt.
  • Your response should be between 100-150 words.
  • Focus on clearly expressing your thoughts and using correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
  • Include specific examples of how you would use your chosen superpower and the impact it would have.