SOL Review 7th Grade Language Arts

Author's Purpose: An article where the author argues why an IPhone is better than the Android.

On a dark and dreary night, lightning lit up the sky, followed by the crash of thunder.

The trees whispered to each other through the breeze

Positive or Negative Connotation: My parents argued the entire evening and I couldn't sleep.

Nondairy means:

A criminal breaks out of jail and robs the police station.

Hockey is like reading, you get into it and never want to stop.

What is a negative connotation for request?

Olive Garden is my favorite restaurant because it has great food, dessert, & excellent service.

Root: Chron Means:

Root: Annu Means:

Time, Place, Duration

Her life is a whirlwind that never seems to slow down.

Yesterday was a gorgeous, windy day.

What is a synonym for Punctual?

Phillip phoned Frank from Florida.

A blanket is a large piece of woven material used as a cover.

What is inferred/implied? Kim sat tiredly in the room, coughing and clutching her tissue.

Sam couldn't go because the snow storm buried his house.

Author's Purpose: A story about Halloween that contains ghosts, a haunted house, and costumes.

What is an antonym for Melancholy?

Tracy felt terrible for arguing with her mom last night in the kitchen.

Positive or Negative Connotation: My parents had a verbal disagreement.

Jason was issued a ticket from the police officer for running a red light.

Her smile is the sun, bright and cheerful.

Consent means:

Author's Purpose: An instructional booklet describing how to operate a smartphone

Good triumphs over evil/ Patience is rewarded/ Don't judge a book by its cover

What is a positive connotation for nosy?

Tone/Mood: "That's it! I don't care how great the sale is, not waiting in this line any longer!

Tone/Mood: The fans couldn't wait to watch the Washington Wizards play in the NBA playoffs.