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Stanford 10 practice test, Grade 7

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Reading Vocabulary

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 7 minutes.

  1. 1.

    The root scope means "look at." What does the word periscope mean?

    1. Aa tool for hearing far sounds
    2. Ba tool for weighing things
    3. Ca tube that carries water
    4. Da tube that lets you see over or around things
  2. 2.

    The guide words on a dictionary page are feasible and ferocious.

    Which word would you find on that page?

    1. Alumber
    2. Bscarcity
    3. Cfeeble
    4. Dhollow
  3. 3.

    Which word means "all the members of one species living in one area"?

    1. Aconvection
    2. Bcensus
    3. Cpopulation
    4. Drepublic
  4. 4.

    Grandpa sat in the old rocking chair on the porch.

    Which word could take the place of old to make the rocking chair sound worse, without changing what the sentence means?

    1. Aantique
    2. Bgarish
    3. Cplodding
    4. Ddecrepit
  5. 5.

    The law can compel a witness to answer questions in court.

    What does the word compel mean in this sentence?

    1. Athank someone warmly
    2. Bask someone politely
    3. Cforget about someone
    4. Dforce someone to do something
  6. 6.

    page
    1. n. one side of a sheet of paper in a book
    2. v. call someone's name over a speaker
    3. n. a boy who served a knight long ago

    Turn to the first page of chapter four.

    Use the entry. Which part of speech is page in the sentence?

    1. Aadverb
    2. Bverb
    3. Cnoun
    4. Dadjective
  7. 7.

    Lucia got to the bookstore the minute it opened and bought the last copy of the new book. Kids who came later went home with nothing.

    Which saying best fits this story?

    1. ADon't put all your eggs in one basket
    2. BMany hands make light work
    3. CHaste makes waste
    4. DThe early bird catches the worm
  8. 8.

    Grandpa says his only fault is that he talks too much.

    Which meaning of fault is used in this sentence?

    1. Athe blame for something that went badly
    2. Ba serve in tennis that lands outside the right area
    3. Ca crack in Earth's crust where rocks can shift
    4. Da weak point in someone's character
  9. 9.

    Which word means almost the same as serious but has a more positive connotation?

    1. Ayouthful
    2. Bgrim
    3. Ccrisp
    4. Dearnest
  10. 10.

    Farmer is to plow as painter is to ______.

    Which word completes the analogy?

    1. Amuseum
    2. Bportrait
    3. Cbrush
    4. Dcanvas

Reading Comprehension

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 9 minutes.

  1. Make a Water Filter from a Bottle

    How do towns clean the water that comes out of a faucet? One important step is filtering, which means passing water through layers that trap dirt. You can build a simple model of a water filter and watch muddy water come out much clearer.

    Materials
    an empty, clean plastic bottle (a large one works best)
    scissors, used by an adult
    a coffee filter or a few cotton balls
    activated charcoal, sold for aquarium filters
    clean sand
    small gravel or pebbles
    a cup of muddy water
    a clear glass or jar

    Steps

    1. Have an adult cut the bottle in half. Keep the top half to use as a funnel.

    2. Rinse the charcoal, sand, and gravel in a strainer until the water runs clear, so their dust does not cloud your results.

    3. Push the coffee filter or cotton balls into the neck of the bottle. Turn the top half upside down and set it in the glass or jar.

    4. Add the layers in this order: about an inch of charcoal first, then about two inches of sand, then about two inches of gravel on top.

    5. Slowly pour the muddy water over the gravel. Watch it trickle through the layers and drip into the glass.

    6. Compare the filtered water with the muddy water you started with.

    How It Works
    Each layer traps something different. The gravel catches large bits, such as leaves and twigs. The sand catches smaller grains of dirt. The charcoal is full of tiny holes that hold on to some of the chemicals that give water a bad color or smell.

    Safety Note
    Your filtered water may look clean, but it is not safe to drink. Germs and some chemicals are far too small for sand and charcoal to catch, and real water treatment plants use other steps to kill germs. Pour your filtered water on a plant instead.

    1.

    What should you do right before you pour the muddy water?

    1. AHave an adult cut the bottle in half.
    2. BCompare the filtered water with the muddy water.
    3. CPour the filtered water on a plant.
    4. DAdd the charcoal, sand, and gravel in layers.
  2. 2.

    Where should a reader look to find out what the sand in the filter catches?

    1. AThe first paragraph
    2. BHow It Works
    3. CStep 4
    4. DThe Safety Note

  3. Why Your Ears Pop

    You are on a plane as it begins to descend for landing, or in a car winding up a mountain road, when suddenly your ears feel stuffed with cotton. Sounds go muffled. Then you swallow, and with a small pop, everything becomes clear again. What just happened inside your head?

    The answer has to do with air pressure, because the air around us is constantly pressing on everything it touches, including your body. At sea level, that pressure is fairly high, because a tall column of air is pressing down from above. At higher elevations, there is less air above you, so the pressure decreases.

    Inside each ear, just behind the eardrum, is a small, air-filled space called the middle ear. The eardrum is a thin sheet of skin stretched like the top of a drum. Normally, the air pressure in the middle ear matches the pressure outside, so the eardrum sits flat and vibrates freely when sound waves strike it.

    When the outside pressure changes quickly, however, the pressure in the middle ear cannot keep up. On the way up a mountain, the outside pressure drops, and the air trapped in your middle ear pushes the eardrum outward. On the way down, the outside pressure rises and pushes the eardrum inward. Either way, a stretched eardrum can't vibrate well, so sounds seem dull, and your ears may even hurt.

    The fix is a narrow passage called the Eustachian tube, which connects the middle ear to the back of the throat. It usually stays closed, but swallowing, yawning or chewing opens it briefly. Air rushes in or out until the pressure on both sides of the eardrum is equal again, and the eardrum snaps back into place. That snap is the pop you hear. It also explains why flying with a cold can be so uncomfortable: a cold can swell the Eustachian tubes shut, trapping the pressure inside.

    3.

    According to the passage, what causes the pop a person hears?

    1. AThe eardrum snaps back into place once the pressure on both sides is equal.
    2. BThe middle ear fills with water during a flight.
    3. CThe Eustachian tube breaks open at high altitude.
    4. DAir bursts out of the ear canal whenever a person yawns.
  4. 4.

    In the passage, what does "muffled" mean in "Sounds go muffled"?

    1. Alouder and much sharper
    2. Bhigher in pitch
    3. Cfull of echoes
    4. Dsofter and less clear
  5. 5.

    Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?

    1. AThe eardrum is a thin sheet of skin stretched like the top of a drum.
    2. BAir pressure is higher at sea level than at the top of a mountain.
    3. CAirplanes and mountain roads can permanently damage the middle ear.
    4. DEars pop when swallowing or yawning lets air even out the pressure on both sides of the eardrum.

  6. The Radiator in 4B

    Every winter morning, before the sun, the radiator under our window clears its iron throat. It knocks once, twice, three times, like an old man rapping his cane on the floor to tell the whole building he is awake. Then it hisses, long and low, grumbling about the cold the way Grandpa grumbles about the weather report, complaining and complaining but never once leaving its post. All day it works without a word of thanks. It dries the mittens we drape across its ribs. It lets the cat sleep along its warm shoulders. It wrestles the drafts that sneak under the door and pins them to the floor. Outside, the wind shakes the fire escape, and snow buries the parked cars to their mirrors. Inside, the radiator stands its ground. At night, when the building goes quiet, I hear it ticking as it cools, muttering to itself in the dark like someone humming a song whose words they have forgotten. Mom says it was already here before she was born, that it knocked and hissed and kept her warm while she did homework at this same table. People who visit call it noisy. I call it loyal. Not everything that grumbles is unkind. Some things complain all winter long and keep you warm anyway.

    6.

    The poem says the radiator "clears its iron throat." What does this personification help the reader understand?

    1. AThe radiator is too cold to give off any heat.
    2. BThe radiator sings loudly whenever it is happy.
    3. CThe radiator makes noises as it starts, like a person about to speak.
    4. DThe radiator is shaped like a person's neck.
  7. 7.

    How is the poem organized?

    1. AIt compares the radiator with each of the other machines in the apartment.
    2. BIt tells the history of the building from the day it was built to the present.
    3. CIt moves through the seasons, from summer to winter, as the heat is turned on.
    4. DIt follows the radiator from morning to night, then reflects on what it means.

  8. The Monkey and the Crocodile

    A fable from the Panchatantra, a collection of animal stories from ancient India

    A rose-apple tree grew on the bank of a wide river. Its fruit was the sweetest for miles, and in its branches lived a monkey.

    One hot afternoon, a crocodile hauled himself out of the water to rest in the tree's shade. The monkey, who enjoyed company, tossed down a handful of fruit and called, "Try these, friend." The crocodile did, and he returned the next day, and the day after that. Soon the two were true friends, talking for hours while the river slid past. Each evening, the crocodile carried some of the fruit home to his wife.

    His wife, however, had been thinking. "If the fruit is so sweet," she said, "imagine how sweet the heart of a monkey who eats it every day must be. Bring me his heart, or don't come home at all."

    The crocodile was miserable, but he could not bring himself to refuse her. The next morning he said to the monkey, "My wife wants to thank you for all the fruit. Come to dinner. Climb on my back, and I'll carry you across."

    The monkey had always wanted to see the far bank, so he jumped onto the crocodile's back, and they set off together. In the middle of the river, where the water was deepest, the crocodile's guilt got the better of him. "Forgive me," he blurted. "My wife wants to eat your heart."

    The monkey's blood ran cold, but his voice stayed light. "Why didn't you tell me before we left? Monkeys never carry their hearts around with them; we keep them hanging safely in the treetops, and mine is back in the rose-apple tree. Take me there, and I'll fetch it."

    The crocodile turned around at once, and the moment they reached the bank, the monkey sprang into the highest branches.

    "Go home, my friend," he called down. "No creature keeps its heart in a tree, and no true friend carries another into deep water to betray him."

    8.

    Which lesson does the fable teach?

    1. ARivers are more dangerous places than trees.
    2. BIt is always wise to accept every invitation to visit a new place.
    3. CSharing food always leads to a lasting friendship.
    4. DStaying calm and thinking quickly can get you out of danger.
  9. 9.

    How is the crocodile different from the monkey?

    1. AThe crocodile is calm, while the monkey panics.
    2. BThe crocodile loves the fruit, while the monkey dislikes it.
    3. CThe crocodile is generous, while the monkey is greedy.
    4. DThe crocodile gives in to pressure, while the monkey keeps a clear head.
  10. 10.

    Why does the crocodile turn back toward the riverbank?

    1. AHis wife calls him back home.
    2. BHe decides that he wants to save the friendship after all.
    3. CHe believes the monkey left his heart in the tree.
    4. DThe monkey threatens to bite him.

Mathematics Problem Solving

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 10 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Hana has 3 red beads and 21 blue beads. All the bracelet kits must be the same, and nothing can be left over. What is the greatest number of bracelet kits that can be made?

    1. A1
    2. B21
    3. C24
    4. D3
  2. 2.

    Point A is at (−4, 2) and point B is at (6, 2). How many units apart are the two points?

    1. A6 units
    2. B10 units
    3. C11 units
    4. D2 units
  3. 3.

    Which inequality is the solution of 3x + 15 ≤ 36?

    1. Ax ≤ 17
    2. Bx ≥ 7
    3. Cx ≤ 7
    4. Dx ≤ −7
  4. 4.

    A science club recorded how many inches each of 8 bean plants grew in a month: 6, 7, 7, 9, 10, 12, 12 and 39. Which measure of center better describes a typical plant, and why?

    1. AThe mean, because 39 is the most important value.
    2. BThe median, because the value 39 pulls the mean up.
    3. CThe median, because the median is always greater than the mean.
    4. DThe mean, because it uses every value in the data.
  5. 5.

    The points on the graph show how y changes with x. Which equation do all the points fit?

    1. Ay = 2x
    2. By = x + 2
    3. Cx = y + 2
    4. Dy = x + 3
  6. 6.

    A store buys a jacket for $30. It marks the price up by 15%. What is the new price?

    1. A$45.00
    2. B$4.50
    3. C$25.50
    4. D$34.50
  7. 7.

    A box holds 6 white, 6 black and 2 gray tiles. One tile is picked without looking. What is the probability that it is gray?

    1. A1/3
    2. B1/6
    3. C1/7
    4. D3/7
  8. 8.

    A garden is a rectangle 14 meters long and 12 meters wide, with a half circle added along one 12-meter side. Use 3.14 for π. What is the area of the garden?

    1. A394.08 square meters
    2. B224.52 square meters
    3. C281.04 square meters
    4. D186.84 square meters
  9. 9.

    Two points on the line are marked. What is the slope of the line?

    1. A−1/4
    2. B4
    3. C−4
    4. D−3
  10. 10.

    In a board game, 5 bronze coins are worth 3 iron coins, and 4 iron coins are worth 5 crystal coins. How many crystal coins are 40 bronze coins worth?

    1. A200
    2. B48
    3. C30
    4. D24

Mathematics Procedures

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 9 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Find the value of x.
    2x + 3 = 17

    1. A6
    2. B7
    3. C14
    4. D10
  2. 2.

    At 7 a.m. the temperature was −8°F. By 1 p.m. it had fallen 16 degrees. What was the temperature at 1 p.m.?

    1. A24°F
    2. B−8°F
    3. C8°F
    4. D−24°F
  3. 3.

    A website's daily visits rose from 60 to 210 in a week. By what percentage did it go up?

    1. A250%
    2. B71%
    3. C150%
    4. D350%
  4. 4.

    Find the value of x.
    9x + 5 = 104

    1. A13
    2. B11
    3. C99
    4. D10
  5. 5.

    Work out 2.04 ÷ 0.12.

    1. A0.17
    2. B1,700
    3. C1.7
    4. D17
  6. 6.

    Dylan works as a dog walker and earns $38.10 for every hour. This week Dylan worked for 1.2 hours. How much did Dylan earn?

    1. A$39.30
    2. B$76.20
    3. C$45.72
    4. D$457.20
  7. 7.

    What is the value of −22 − (−10) × 6?

    1. A−6
    2. B−72
    3. C82
    4. D38
  8. 8.

    A bakery's weekly orders rose from 600 to 1,800 over the summer. By what percentage did it go up?

    1. A1,200%
    2. B300%
    3. C67%
    4. D200%
  9. 9.

    What is the value of −27 − (−14) × 4?

    1. A83
    2. B−83
    3. C−9
    4. D29
  10. 10.

    Which fraction is equal to a repeating decimal?

    1. A5/8
    2. B13/20
    3. C4/7
    4. D7/20

Language

Circle the letter of the best answer. About 9 minutes.

  1. 1.

    Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

    1. AThe Supreme Court meets in a white marble building in our nation's capital.
    2. Bthe Supreme Court meets in a white marble building in our nation's capital.
    3. CThe Supreme court meets in a white marble building in our nation's capital.
    4. DThe Supreme Court meets in a white marble building in our nation's Capital.
  2. 2.

    When the final bell rang, students rushed to their lockers. The hallway filled with noise.

    Which sentence best combines the two sentences without changing what they mean?

    1. AWhen the final bell rang, students rushed to their lockers, the hallway filled with noise.
    2. BWhen the final bell rang, students rushed to their lockers, and the hallway filled with noise.
    3. CWhen the final bell rang, students rushed to their lockers, but the hallway filled with noise.
    4. DWhen the final bell rang, students rushed to their lockers.
  3. 3.

    The bones of the human skeleton do several important jobs that keep the body working. According to the National Institutes of Health, the skeleton supports the body and stores minerals such as calcium. Bones protect soft organs, such as the brain inside the skull and the heart behind the ribs. Furthermore, many bones make new blood cells in the soft marrow at their centers. Muscles pull on bones, which act like levers that let the body walk, run, and lift. In all of these ways, bones do far more than simply hold the body up.

    What is the writer's main purpose in this paragraph?

    1. Ato argue for a claim and support it with reasons and evidence
    2. Bto give facts about a topic
    3. Cto tell a story about something that happened
    4. Dto explain how to do something, step by step
  4. 4.

    Our school should set aside twenty minutes every day for students to read books of their own choice. Many students find it hard to make time for reading at home. For instance, students with sports practice or chores at home may be busy every evening. A quiet reading period would give everyone a calm break in the middle of a busy school day. ______

    Which sentence would be the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?

    1. ABald eagles usually return to the same giant nest year after year.
    2. BStudents who read for fun often learn more words and become stronger writers.
    3. CTwenty minutes of daily reading would be a small change with big benefits for every student.
    4. DMy older brother is saving money to buy a used car next summer.
  5. 5.

    The honking of the geese over the lake ______ loud enough to wake me.

    Which word or words best complete the sentence?

    1. Ahave been
    2. Bare
    3. Cwas
    4. Dwere
  6. 6.

    Which sentence uses commas correctly?

    1. AOur class took a short, easy quiz on, the first day of school.
    2. BOur class took a short, easy quiz on the first day of school.
    3. COur class took a short easy quiz on, the first day of school.
    4. DOur class took a short easy quiz on the first day of school.
  7. 7.

    We trained for months, and by the day of the marathon, you could run twenty miles without stopping.

    The pronoun in bold does not match the word it refers to. Which word should replace it?

    1. Athey
    2. Bit
    3. Cwe
    4. Dhe
  8. 8.

    Which word is spelled correctly?

    1. Asecede
    2. Bsecead
    3. Cseceed
    4. Dsesede
  9. 9.

    When the snow day was announced, the news came as an unexpected surprise to all of the students and teachers alike.

    Which revision says the same thing most clearly and with no extra words?

    1. AThe snow day announcement surprised all the students but not the teachers.
    2. BThe snow day announcement surprised all the students and teachers.
    3. CThe snow day news totally blew everybody's minds, students and teachers too.
    4. DThe snow day announcement came as an unexpected surprise to all the students and teachers.
  10. 10.

    Which group of words is NOT a complete sentence?

    1. AIf the weather stays clear and calm for the overnight camping trip at the state park.
    2. BThe narrow path through the forest led to a quiet pond full of frogs.
    3. CThe old covered bridge across the river was built more than a hundred years ago.
    4. DThe bald eagle became the national symbol of the United States in 1782.

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