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Instrucciones para ennegrecer las respuestas de preguntas de selección múltiple
• Usa lápiz núm. 2 solamente.
• No uses lápiz mecánico, tinta ni bolígrafo.
• Llena el círculo por completo.
• Borra por completo cualquier respuesta que desees cambiar.
• No hagas marcas o líneas en esta hoja.
Incorrecto
Incorrecto
Correcto
Instrucciones para contestar las preguntas de respuesta extendida
• Usa lápiz solamente.
• No uses lápiz mecánico, tinta ni bolígrafo.
• Asegúrate de contestar todas las partes de la pregunta.
• Escribe solamente dentro del recuadro.
Instrucciones
Antes de empezar la prueba, tu maestro o maestra te ayudará a contestar unos ejemplos.
Los ejemplos son para que entiendas lo que tienes que hacer una vez comiences la prueba.
También te indicará cómo ennegrecer los círculos de la hoja de contestaciones para que tu
contestación sea válida. Sigue todas las sugerencias y lee con mucha atención.
A continuación verás un ejemplo de la hoja de contestaciones y lo que debes hacer para
contestar.
PARA

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Grade 7 Page 1
E n g l i s h
The test has three sections: Listening, Reading, and Writing. For each question, mark the letter of
the correct answer on your answer sheet. Look at sample question A.
Samples
●A Choose the word that belongs in the blank.
Yesterday, I my backpack
at school.
A leave
B leaves
C leaving
*D left
The correct answer is D, left. On your answer sheet, you can see that D is filled in.
Now do the next sample on your own. Read the question and choose the correct answer.
Then, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
●B Choose the subject of the sentence.
He likes chocolate ice cream.
A He
B likes
C chocolate
D ice cream
The correct answer is A, He. The circle for A should be filled in on your answer sheet.
This is the English Test of the PPAA for Grade 7. On this test, you will show how well you can
understand and use English.

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Page 2 Grade 7 - EnglishLISTENING●●● ●●●
Go on to the next page
Part One
Directions: In this part of the test, you will listen to a short sentence followed by a question and
four answer choices. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
In this section of the test, you will show how well you understand spoken English. The Listening section
has three parts.
●1 According to the sentence, which of the
following options is correct?
A The lawyer broke the law.
B The client was accused of doing
something wrong.
C The lawyer only has one client.
D The lawyer and the client have been
friends for a long time.
●2 Which question does the sentence you
listened to answer?
A Who is Marisa?
B When did Marisa get hurt?
C Why was Marisa swinging?
D How did Marisa get hurt?
●3 Which of the following BEST answers the
question?
A with butter
B after breakfast
C in juice
D before dinner

Grade 7 - English Page 3LISTENING●●● ●●●
●4 What was happening with Susie?
A Susie was far.
B Susie was away.
C Susie was lost in thought.
D Susie was wrong.
●5 What is NOT correct in the sentence?
A The word “take” should be replaced by
the word “took.”
B The words “out of” should be replaced by
the word “in.”
C The word “off” should be replaced by
the word “on.”
D The word “put” should be replaced
by the word “putted.”
●6 When or how does a dream become
reality?
A while sleeping
B by working hard
C during the day
D by working it out

●9 Where does the story take place?
A at a lake
B in a canoe
C at sea
D on a raft
Part Two
Directions: In this part of the test, you will listen to a short paragraph followed by a question and
four answer choices. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
●10 Who is the captain talking about?
A the woman
B the sailors
C the ship
D the storm
●7 According to the paragraph, which of the
following statements is correct?
A Joaquín got only one answer right.
B Joaquín was disappointed with the
grade he got.
C Joaquín had studied for a week.
D Joaquín had been worried about his
grade.
●8 According to the directions you just
listened to, which of the following
statements is correct?
A Mark was driving north.
B Mark is going to get lost.
C Mark is heading out of town.
D Mark is on the wrong street.

Grade 7 - English Page 5LISTENING●●● ●●●
●11 According to the story, when did the sails
get tied down?
A right before the storm
B during the storm
C after the storm
D the day before the storm
●12 Which question can be answered using
the information from the story?
A What car was Susie’s mother driving?
B Why was Luis’s mother with Susie and
Luis?
C How old are Susie and Luis?
D What was Susie going to do at her
house?
●13 Which of the following statements is
TRUE according to the story?
A Luis’s mother told him to be careful
before playing outside.
B Susie went to play at Luis’s house after
dinner.
C Luis chased the ball while Susie shot a
basket.
D Susie went to play at Luis’s house
before her mother arrived.

STOP
Part Three
Directions: In this part of the test, you will listen to two passages. Then, listen to and answer the
questions. Mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
●14 What reflects the light in modern
mirrors?
A the metal
B the glass
C the obsidian
D the prism
●15 What is obsidian?
A black volcanic glass
B lava
C polished metal
D a mirror
●16 Why did Adrian’s little sister win if he
trained so much and she just played?
A Adrian did too many sit-ups before the
competition.
B Adrian’s sister secretly trained.
C Adrian was not as strong as he thought.
D Adrian’s sister jumped rope for fun
during long periods of time.
●17 What should Adrian have done to
prepare himself better?
A Adrian should have played with his
sister.
B Adrian should have eaten food with
more protein.
C Adrian should have gone rock
climbing.
D Adrian should have drunk a lot of
water.
●18 Which word BEST describes Adrian?
A competitive
B jealous
C stubborn
D silly

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Page 8 Grade 7 - English▲▲▲ ▲▲▲READING
Directions: In this section of the test, you will show how well you can read and understand written
English. There are five selections and some questions about each one. For each question, mark the
letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
If I Had a Car
Dear Mom and Dad,
1 I understand that you are worried about allowing me to have a car of my
own. I want you to know that I have thought a lot about the huge
responsibility this means. I realize that driving is a privilege that I can lose
at any time.
2 First of all, I promise to do well in my driver’s education class and
become the best driver you have ever seen. I will also help pay for the
insurance, gas, and other expenses that come up. I will always be home by
curfew so you don’t have to worry about me staying out later than I’m
allowed. AND you will never have to ask me to clean the car. I will always
keep it spotless—inside and out.
3 There are also great benefits to letting me drive. I could take my
brothers and sisters to school so that you wouldn’t have to be rushing to
work all the time. You wouldn’t have to worry about picking me up from
basketball practice, either. If we were to run out of milk or if Mom needs
something for dinner, I would be able to go to the grocery store. Also, Dad
could teach me how to change the oil and do the maintenance on the car,
which would be great father and son quality time.

Grade 7 - English Page 9▲▲▲ ▲▲▲READING
●19 Which sentence from the passage shows
that it would help the family if David had
a car?
A “I want you to know that I have thought a
lot about the huge responsibility this
means.”
B “I will also help pay for the insurance,
gas, and other expenses that come up.”
C “I will always be home by curfew so you
don’t have to worry about me staying out
later than I’m allowed.”
D “I could take my brothers and sisters to
school so that you wouldn’t have to be
rushing to work all the time.”
●20 From the passage, the reader can tell that
David —
A likes to help out at home.
B participates in many school activities.
C has given driving much thought.
D will not take driving seriously.
g q y
4 I think that, after you read this, you will be convinced that I am ready to
have my own car and what a great help this would be to everybody.
Your loving son,
David

●21 Study the diagram below.
Be home by
curfew
Pay for car
expenses
Do well in
driver’s
education
Keep the car
clean
Which of the following BEST completes the diagram?
A David’s privileges
B David’s benefits
C David’s promises
D David’s chores

●22 Read the meanings below for the word
change.
change (chanj) verb
1. to put in a different position
2. to replace with another 3. money
in coins 4. to put fresh clothes or
coverings on
Which meaning BEST fits the way change
is used in paragraph 3?
A meaning 1
B meaning 2
C meaning 3
D meaning 4
●23 Based on David’s letter, will his parents
PROBABLY allow him to have his own
car? Which sentence from the letter is
strong enough to convince his parents?
Write your response in the space provided
on your answer sheet.

Dear Professor Science,
(1) I like reading your column each month. You always seem to have the right answers to everyone’s
questions. This time I have one for you. I hope you know this answer.
(3) My big brother always laughs at me but I think I sound great whenever I sing in the shower. For some
reason, I do not sound nearly as good whenever I am in my room or any other room of the house.
Why is that? Is there something about the shower that is different or is it just my imagination like
my brother keeps telling me?
Nadia Arroyo
Guayama, Puerto Rico
Dear Nadia,
(10) Thanks for the compliment! I am glad you asked this question.
(11) You will be happy to know that this time you are the winner because you really do
sound better when you are scrubbing and getting clean. Part of the reason is that
your voice is bouncing off the hard, smooth walls of the shower and this
makes you sound much louder. The low notes are the most powerful.
Sometimes you can hear them vibrating while you are in there. Since
the sounds are bouncing all over the place, some of them take longer to
reach your ear. This makes them stretch out so they sound fuller and
stronger. When you put it all together, you sound quite fantastic. So
keep singing and don’t worry about your brother. Maybe he’s
just jealous of your voice!
Professor Science
Super Science Magazine

●24 Which of the following BEST summarizes
the author’s purpose for writing this
passage?
A She showed how sisters are usually right
more often than brothers.
B She explained that showers change
musical notes to sound better.
C She pointed out that singers often spend
time practicing in the shower.
D She demonstrated how editors of
magazines often can answer science
questions.
●25 Based on Professor Science’s response,
what is the meaning of the word
vibrating?
A falling
B growing
C shaking
D stretching
●26 Based on the passage, what is one of
Professor Science’s jobs?
A He teaches at Nadia’s school.
B He writes a monthly column.
C He works at a local business.
D He sells special science kits.
●27 According to the passage, what happens
to the musical notes that bounce off the
shower walls?
A The low notes get weaker.
B The high notes become more powerful.
C The notes sound softer.
D The notes stretch out to produce fuller
sounds.
●28 What happened AFTER Nadia sent her
letter to Professor Science?
A She decided to join the school choir.
B It was published in a magazine.
C Professor Science called her on the phone.
D Her brother wrote one to him too.

Weather Station
1 Knowing what the weather will be like is helpful when planning a trip or deciding what to
wear. But knowing when bad weather is going to strike is even more helpful, especially when
you live on an island that is vulnerable to hurricanes. Having advance notice of hurricanes
allows people to prepare for their arrival so they can be safe until the hurricane passes. This very
important job of predicting the weather is done by people called meteorologists. But did you
know that you can assist meteorologists with their forecasts?
2 Making predictions about the weather takes input from many people. Having a weather
station in your backyard can be helpful so that the people in your community can be prepared
for the weather.
3 A weather station is a collection of instruments and equipment used to make observations
of the atmospheric conditions. People with weather stations in their backyards are called weather
watchers. They can use their weather stations to record and provide important information that
the meteorologists rely on.
4 A typical weather station is made up of the following:
A TYPICAL WEATHER STATION
INSTRUMENT
Thermometer
Barometer
WHAT IT READS
Temperature
Barometric pressure
Hygrometer
Anemometer
Humidity
Wind speed and direction
Rain gauge Precipitation
5 All of the instruments, except the anemometer and the rain gauge, are placed inside a
vented box. These are set outside the box. It’s also important to keep direct sunlight off the
thermometer and hygrometer.
6 Historically, postmasters used to take the readings, but they were not paid for this extra
duty. They would record the readings between 7 a.m.–9 a.m. Although postmasters are no longer
expected to do this work, volunteers still take readings between 7 a.m.–9 a.m.

7 With today’s technology, weather data can be sent automatically from a weather watcher to
meteorologists in certain areas. Sensors record the readings, and then the information is sent by
computer. Meteorologists use weather watchers’ reports to assist in their weather forecasting.
8 Thanks to weather watchers and meteorologists, we can enjoy our beautiful sunny days and
be prepared when hurricanes come around.
●29 In paragraph 3, equipment means —
A tools.
B projects.
C backyards.
D hurricane trackers.
●30 In paragraph 6, the word duty means —
A weather.
B instrument.
C assistance.
D responsibility.

●31 Volunteer weather watchers typically take
their readings —
A every morning.
B during hurricane season.
C on sunny days.
D during bad weather.
●32 The main idea of this passage is —
A that meteorologists are good at guessing
weather patterns.
B that backyard weather stations are helpful
in weather forecasting.
C why weather watchers want to be
meteorologists.
D postmasters have many responsibilities,
including delivering weather data.
●33 Which of the following is a FACT?
A Backyard weather stations are fun and a
great help.
B Meteorologists are grateful to weather
watchers.
C Hurricanes are the scariest storms a person
can experience.
D Meteorologists use weather watchers’
reports to assist in weather forecasting.
●34 Can meteorologists be precise in their
forecasts WITHOUT the help of weather
watchers? Use information from the
passage to support your answer.

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Insect World
Volume 3 August 2007
Getting to Know the Hercules Beetle
1 Hercules beetles, also known as rhinoceros and unicorn beetles, are the strongest animals in
the world. Some can lift as much as 850 times their own weight. On the other hand, a huge African
elephant can only carry up to 25% of its own weight on its back. An elephant would have to carry
850 elephants on its back to equal the strength of the Hercules beetle!
Physical Features
2 It is easy to tell the male and female Hercules beetles apart. Adult males have an upper horn
that protrudes forward from the thorax and a lower horn that sticks out from the head. Females do
not have horns at all.
3 Males and females also may have different coloration. Males are gray to olive green.
Females are usually darker and have more brown in their coloring.
4 Both males and females have spot patterns on their wing covers. They are similar to human
fingerprints because no two beetles will have the same markings.
Life Cycle
5 The life cycle of a Hercules beetle is about a year and a half. They live underground as
larvae for 10 to 16 months but only live for three to four months as adults.
6 If you come across one, remember that Hercules beetles are harmless and cannot hurt you
even if they are strong and have a somewhat fierce appearance.

●35 What is the author’s purpose in writing
this passage?
A to provide information to the reader
about the Hercules beetle
B to compare the Hercules beetle to the
African elephant
C to discuss the life cycle of the Hercules
beetle
D to compare the physical features of
Hercules beetles
●36 Which sentence helps define the meaning
of the word coloration as used in
paragraph 3?
A “They are similar to human fingerprints
because no two beetles will have the same
markings.”
B “It is easy to tell the male and female
Hercules beetles apart.”
C “Hercules beetles, also known as
rhinoceros and unicorn beetles, are the
strongest animals in the world.”
D “Males are gray to olive green.”
●37 Which would be the BEST place to find
the meaning of the word protrudes in
paragraph 2?
A a thesaurus
B a dictionary
C an almanac
D an encyclopedia
●38 Which is most important when describing
the strength of Hercules beetles?
A Some beetles can lift up to 850 times their
own weight.
B Males are gray to olive in color, while
females tend to have more brown.
C Hercules beetles are also known as
unicorn beetles.
D The life cycle of Hercules beetles is about
a year and a half.
●39 Why does the author compare the spots
on the Hercules beetle’s wings to human
fingerprints?
A Hercules beetles have fingerprints just like
humans do.
B The spots on the Hercules beetle’s wings
and human fingerprints are both unique.
C Hercules beetles and humans use spots for
protection.
D Humans have spots on their fingerprints
like Hercules beetles have on their wings.
●40 Write one FACT and one OPINION about
the passage.

A Day to Remember
1 The García family had won a trip to Walt Disney World™ in a radio contest. As they
approached the park, Alex’s parents reminded him and his sister how important it was to stay
together. “If we get separated, go to the Cinderella Castle,” said his father. “That will be our
meeting place. Make sure you don’t lose your map!”
2 As the García family walked into the main park, the Magic Kingdom, Alex’s eyes grew
wider and wider. It was much better than he had ever imagined! It was fabulous but very
crowded. There were hundreds of people walking all around. But Alex wasn’t going to allow
this multitude of people to ruin his vacation!
3 As Alex made his way through the crowd, he was able to spot Mickey Mouse signing
autographs. “Look! I see Mickey!” Alex cried. When he turned around to ask his parents if he
could get an autograph, he realized they were not behind him. He looked all around, but could
not find his family. “I’m lost!” he thought.
4 Alex took a deep breath and tried not to panic. He remembered what his parents had said.
He dug through his backpack and pulled out his map. He studied it for a minute and found the
entrance, where he was. Then he found the Cinderella Castle and followed the path with his
finger. Luckily for him, it was straight ahead! He put his map back in his backpack and couldn’t
help chuckling as he looked up. The castle was right in front of him! He laughed some more and
started on his way.
5 When Alex reached the castle, he heard his name. He turned and saw his family running
toward him. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to get lost!” Alex explained. “I’m glad you remembered our
meeting spot,” said his father. “Now, let’s have some fun!”

●41 The word “very” in paragraph 2 is written
in italics to —
A point out that Walt Disney World was
nicer than Alex thought.
B emphasize that there were many people at
the park.
C note that Alex’s opinion was not very
important.
D express that the park would be more fun if
there were fewer people.
●42 Read the following meanings of the word
spot.
1. a mark made of dirt
2. a dark area on the face of the moon
3. a drop of liquid
4. to notice
Which meaning is used for the word spot
in paragraph 3?
A meaning 1
B meaning 2
C meaning 3
D meaning 4
●43 This story is MAINLY about —
A Mickey Mouse.
B Alex.
C Cinderella.
D Alex’s father.
●44 Alex can be BEST described as —
A stubborn.
B obedient.
C lazy.
D funny.

STOP
●45 Which sentence is an OPINION?
A Mickey Mouse gives visitors his
autograph.
B Radio stations give prizes.
C Cinderella’s Castle is marked on the map.
D Being lost is a scary feeling.
●46 Name TWO practical ways Alex could
have found his way to his family’s meeting
place if he had lost his map.

Page 24 Grade 7 - EnglishWRITING■■■ ■■■
Directions: In this section of the test, you will show how well you understand how to write English.
For each question, mark the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
●47 Choose the word that belongs in the blank.
I want to go to the dance; , I
don’t know if my parents will let me.
A however
B since
C maybe
D also
●48 Which of the following is NOT a complete
sentence?
A I am shocked!
B Do not walk on the grass.
C I can’t believe it!
D Because I like you so much.
●49 Choose the sentence that is correct.
A You, can have it, unless you don’t like it.
B You can have it, unless you don’t like it.
C You can have it, unless you don’t, like it.
D You, can have it unless you don’t like it.
●50 Choose the sentence that means the SAME
as:
Pat is going to play ball.
A Pat is going to play them.
B He is going to play ball.
C Pat is going to it.
D It is going to play ball.
My friends and ________ like gum.
A they
B me
C I
D us

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●52 Choose the sentence that means the
SAME as:
The children played in the sandbox even
though it was wet.
A Even though it was wet, them played in
the sandbox.
B Even though it was wet, there played in
the sandbox.
C Even though it was wet, these played in
the sandbox.
D Even though it was wet, they played in the
sandbox.
●53 Choose the word that is the SUBJECT in
the sentence.
Charles waved to his cousins as they left
the house.
A cousins
B waved
C house
D Charles
●54 Which is a FRAGMENT?
A I take my sister out on weekends.
B My car needs to be repaired.
C Builds houses close to the lake.
D You can see the train from here.
●55 After cleaning his room, he threw away
the trash.
What is the word threw in this sentence?
A a verb
B an adverb
C a noun
D an adjective
The calendar in classroom showed
how many days until summer vacation
began.
A they’re
B theirs
C there
D their

●57 Lewis wrote this poem for his English
class.
Black and white sphere
Sometimes enemy
Other times friend
Spins out of control today
Which SENSE has Lewis used MOST to
describe his soccer ball?
A hear
B touch
C taste
D sight
●58 Jackie is writing a paragraph on how to
bake cupcakes. Choose the sentence that
she should NOT use.
A Since cupcakes are smaller than cakes,
you need a different pan.
B Try the greatest cupcakes ever!
C Grease the pan so the cupcakes don’t
stick.
D Using vanilla adds flavor, even if you are
baking chocolate cupcakes.
●59 Ramiro is writing a paragraph about his
new tennis shoes. Choose the sentence that
he should NOT include.
A They are white with red stripes on the
side.
B Pull the laces evenly through the holes.
C The soles are made from a special anti-slip
material.
D The leather is water-resistant.
●60 Marina wanted to convince her friends to
start playing tennis with her. What type of
writing should she use?
A persuasive
B expository
C narrative
D descriptive
●61 Karina is finished writing her paragraph.
What should she do BEFORE printing it?
A take notes
B make an outline
C check for errors
D make paragraphs

●62 Choose the question that is correct.
A Were dinasours big or small?
B Were dinosaurs big or small?
C Were dinosours big or small?
D Were dinasaurs big or small?
A Alaska is the largest state in the United
States of America.
B Alaska is the largest state in the United
states of america.
C Alaska is the largest State in the United
States of America.
D Alaska is the largest state in The United
States of America.
A Austin is the capitol of Texas.
B Austin is the capitle of Texas.
C Austin is the capital of Texas.
D Austin is the capitall of Texas.
●65 Choose the punctuation mark that belongs
in the blank.
What did you make for dinner __
A .
B !
C ?
D ,
A That recipe is easy to make.
B That recepie is easy to make.
C That recipie is easy to make.
D That recepi is easy to make.

●67
A Finally, we had left.
B Then, we got in the car and left.
C First, we had to eat.
D After all, she made it.
●68
A eggs are a good source of protein
B orange juice has vitamin C which helps
the body’s immune system
C butter is a by-product of milk
D breakfast is the most important meal of the
day
For questions 67 and 68, choose the sentence or words that belong in each blank and answer
the questions.
We had packed the night before for our big camping trip. It was still dark when Dad
woke us up. I jumped right out of bed and got dressed in a flash. Mom had breakfast on
the table. _________________________ According to her, ____________________________.●68●67

●70 Rafael is writing a paper about eagles for science class.
The eagle is a type of bird known as a raptor. It has very sharp eyes and sharp
claws. ______________________ The wingspan of some eagles can be as
wide as eight feet across. The eagle uses its strong wings to swoop down and
catch ﬁsh and small mammals to eat.
Choose the sentence that belongs in the blank.
A There are 280 species of raptors.
B Hawks are a type of raptor also.
C Birds of prey are strong fliers.
D It also has a hooked beak.
going to the ice cream parlor.
A Were
B We’re
C Where
D Were’

STOP
●71 Which of the following has a plot?
A a cookbook
B a catalog
C a novel
D a menu

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