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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, Assessment Office

Grade 7

Grade Level

2023 ND ELA Content Standards

100 Practice Questions

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2023 ND ELA Grade 7 (R, W, L, IR)

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Prepare for the North Dakota A+ ELA Grade 7 test with 100 practice questions on comprehension, text analysis, and writing, featuring original passages and detailed explanations aligned to the 2023 ND ELA Content Standards.

Sample North Dakota A+ ELA Grade 7 Practice Questions

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1Read the passage: Maya had never grown anything in her life, but when her grandmother handed her a packet of tomato seeds, she decided to try. She cleared a small patch of dirt behind the garage, loosened the soil with a fork, and pressed the seeds in gently. Every morning before school she watered them, and every afternoon she checked for signs of green. For two weeks, nothing happened. She almost gave up. Then, on a sunny Wednesday, she spotted a pale green shoot curling up through the dirt. She grinned and ran inside to tell her grandmother. What is the main idea of this passage?

A.Maya does not enjoy gardening because it takes too long.

B.Maya's grandmother gives her a gift she does not want.

C.Maya learns that patience and effort lead to a rewarding result.

D.Maya discovers that tomatoes are difficult to grow in her backyard.

Explanation: The passage shows Maya working patiently over two weeks, nearly giving up, and then being rewarded when the shoot appears. The main idea is that her patience and effort paid off.

2Read the passage: The first day at a new school is always the hardest, Dev thought as he walked through the front doors. His schedule listed Room 204, but the hallway split in three directions and none of the signs mentioned room numbers. He wandered left, then right, passing clusters of students who all seemed to know exactly where they were going. A teacher noticed his lost expression and pointed him toward the science wing. Dev exhaled. Maybe this place would be okay after all. Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Dev feels out of place at first?

A."His schedule listed Room 204, but the hallway split in three directions and none of the signs mentioned room numbers."

B."Dev exhaled."

C."Maybe this place would be okay after all."

D."A teacher noticed his lost expression and pointed him toward the science wing."

Explanation: The detail about the hallway splitting and signs lacking room numbers directly shows the environment is confusing for Dev, supporting the idea that he feels out of place.

3Read the passage: Kwame had trained for the 800-meter race all season. At the city finals, he stumbled on the first lap and fell behind three runners. His coach shouted, "Stay in it!" Kwame gritted his teeth, found his rhythm, and pushed forward. With fifty meters left, he passed one runner, then another. He crossed the finish line in second place, chest heaving, proud of a race he had almost given up on. Which statement best expresses the theme of this passage?

A.Winning is the only thing that matters in sports.

B.Perseverance through setbacks can lead to pride and success.

C.Coaches should always tell athletes what to do during a race.

D.Running is more difficult than any other sport.

Explanation: Kwame falls but keeps going, and even though he does not win first place, he finishes proud. The theme is that pushing through setbacks brings reward and pride.

4Read the passage: The empty lot on Maple Street had been an eyesore for years. Then the neighborhood association proposed turning it into a community garden. Volunteers cleared debris, built raised beds, and brought in topsoil. Families signed up to tend individual plots, growing everything from peppers to sunflowers. By midsummer, the lot was unrecognizable: color bloomed where weeds had been, and neighbors who had never spoken now chatted over the fence, sharing tips and extra zucchini. Which is the best one-sentence summary of the passage?

A.A neighborhood association builds raised beds out of wood.

B.Volunteers grow peppers and sunflowers in their backyards.

C.An empty lot is transformed into a community garden that brings neighbors together.

D.Neighbors who never spoke decide to start chatting over a fence about zucchini.

Explanation: This option captures both parts of the passage: the transformation of the lot into a garden and the social effect of neighbors connecting.

5Read the passage: Every afternoon, CJ walked the same route home from school, and every afternoon the old dog on Birch Avenue barked at him through the fence. CJ assumed the dog was mean. One rainy Tuesday, CJ dropped his lunch bag near the fence. The dog sniffed it, then pushed it back toward CJ with his nose and wagged his tail. CJ laughed. The next day, he brought a dog treat and held it through the fence. The dog licked his hand gently. How does the interaction between CJ and the dog drive the plot?

A.It shows that CJ is afraid of all dogs and avoids the street.

B.It reveals the dog's meanness and causes CJ to change his route.

C.It changes CJ's understanding of the dog and leads to a new friendship.

D.It proves that CJ's first impression was completely correct.

Explanation: The key moment is when the dog returns the lunch bag and wags its tail, which changes CJ's assumption that the dog is mean and leads him to bring a treat the next day.

6Read the passage: The stadium was a beehive on game day. Fans buzzed through the gates, vendors hummed their sales pitches, and the marching band droned from the field. By kickoff, the whole structure hummed with anticipation. In the phrase "the stadium was a beehive," what does the comparison suggest about the stadium?

A.It was shaped like a hexagon.

B.It was full of busy, active movement.

C.It was home to insects.

D.It was quiet and empty.

Explanation: A beehive is a metaphor for a place swarming with busy activity. The surrounding words like 'buzzed' and 'hummed' reinforce this meaning.

7Read the poem: The river runs, the river runs, over pebbles, under suns. The river runs, the river runs, carrying stories, carrying stones. What is the effect of repeating "the river runs" throughout the poem?

A.It makes the poem sound like a list of directions.

B.It creates a flowing rhythm that mirrors the movement of the river.

C.It shows that the river has stopped moving.

D.It tells the reader the river is dangerous.

Explanation: Repeating 'the river runs' mimics the continuous, steady motion of flowing water, giving the poem a rhythmic, flowing feel.

8Read the passage: Homework should be limited to thirty minutes per night. First, students already spend seven hours in school, and adding hours of homework leaves no time for family, exercise, or hobbies. Second, research shows that excessive homework can cause stress and sleep loss, which actually makes it harder to learn. Third, when homework is shorter, students complete it more carefully instead of rushing through it just to finish. What is the main claim of this argument?

A.Students should not have any homework at all.

B.Homework should be limited to thirty minutes per night.

C.Students spend too much time exercising and doing hobbies.

D.Research shows that homework helps students learn more.

Explanation: The first sentence states the main claim directly: 'Homework should be limited to thirty minutes per night.' The rest of the passage provides reasons supporting it.

9Read the passage: In the novel, Captain Torres is described as a tall, stern man who never smiles. In the film version, the actor plays Torres with a quiet sadness, adding scenes where he stares at an old photograph of his family. These added scenes change how the audience sees Torres. How does the film version change the audience's understanding of Captain Torres compared to the written story?

A.The film makes Torres seem more dangerous than in the novel.

B.The film makes Torres seem taller and sterner than in the novel.

C.The film adds emotional depth, making Torres seem sad and human rather than only stern.

D.The film removes the photograph, making Torres seem less connected to his family.

Explanation: The passage says the film adds scenes of Torres staring at a family photograph with 'quiet sadness,' giving him emotional depth that the novel's 'stern' description does not.

10Read the poem: The old oak bends but does not break, through winter wind and stormy shake. Its roots hold tight, its branches wide, it weathers every rising tide. Which theme does this poem express?

A.Trees are more important than animals.

B.Strength and resilience help you endure hardship.

C.Winter is the most difficult season.

D.Old things should be replaced by new ones.

Explanation: The oak 'bends but does not break' and 'weathers every rising tide,' symbolizing resilience and the ability to endure hardship through inner strength.

About the North Dakota A+ ELA Grade 7 Exam

The North Dakota A+ Summative English Language Arts assessment at Grade 7 measures reading and writing proficiency on the 2023 North Dakota ELA Content Standards across Comprehension, Text Analysis, and Writing. It is administered online through TestNav in spring, replacing the former NDSA beginning Spring 2025. This 100-question practice bank uses original passages and four-option MCQs as an English-language study adaptation.

Assessment

Online criterion-referenced assessment delivered through TestNav with Reading and Writing sessions; selected-response, constructed-response, technology-enhanced items, and a short essay scored with an 8-point rubric. This local bank contains 100 English four-option practice MCQs across 3 reporting categories.

Time Limit

Untimed; 2025 average about 65 minutes (Reading) and 80 minutes (Writing)

Passing Score

Four performance levels: Level 1 Novice, Level 2 Approaching Proficient, Level 3 Proficient, Level 4 Advanced. Level 3 and above denotes proficiency. Scale scores range 850-1150.

Exam Fee

No fee to students (North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI))

North Dakota A+ ELA Grade 7 Exam Content Outline

32-33%

Comprehension

Cite several pieces of textual evidence, determine theme and central idea, summarize, analyze how elements of a story or drama interact, and trace how events and ideas develop.

40-41%

Text Analysis

Determine word meaning including figurative and connotative language, analyze how form and structure contribute to meaning, analyze how an author develops and contrasts points of view, and evaluate argument and claims.

27-28%

Writing

Text types (argument, informative, narrative), organization and writing process, and language usage (grammar, capitalization, punctuation, phrases/clauses, style).

How to Pass the North Dakota A+ ELA Grade 7 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Four performance levels: Level 1 Novice, Level 2 Approaching Proficient, Level 3 Proficient, Level 4 Advanced. Level 3 and above denotes proficiency. Scale scores range 850-1150.
Assessment: Online criterion-referenced assessment delivered through TestNav with Reading and Writing sessions; selected-response, constructed-response, technology-enhanced items, and a short essay scored with an 8-point rubric. This local bank contains 100 English four-option practice MCQs across 3 reporting categories.
Time limit: Untimed; 2025 average about 65 minutes (Reading) and 80 minutes (Writing)
Exam fee: No fee to students

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North Dakota A+ ELA Grade 7 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Support inferences with several pieces of textual evidence, not just one detail.

2Distinguish literal, figurative, and connotative meanings when analyzing word choice.

3Analyze how an author develops and contrasts different points of view within and across texts.

4Evaluate whether an author's claims are supported by sufficient relevant evidence.

5For writing items, check for correct phrase and clause construction and consistent style.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ND A+ ELA Grade 7 test?

The North Dakota A+ Summative English Language Arts assessment at Grade 7 measures reading and writing proficiency on the 2023 ND ELA Content Standards. It is an online, criterion-referenced assessment delivered through TestNav with Reading and Writing sessions, including selected-response, constructed-response, technology-enhanced items, and a short essay scored with an 8-point rubric.

What performance levels are reported?

Four levels are reported: Level 1 Novice, Level 2 Approaching Proficient, Level 3 Proficient, and Level 4 Advanced. Level 3 and above denotes grade-level proficiency. Scale scores range from 850 to 1150.

Is this practice bank affiliated with NDDPI?

No. This is an independent study resource aligned to the public 2023 ND ELA Content Standards. It uses original passages and four-option MCQs as a study adaptation; it is not an official ND A+ product or format simulation.