Grade 7 English Test Paper

Section A: Types of Sentences

Instructions: Identify the type of sentence (simple, compound, or complex) for each of the following sentences.

1. The cat meowed loudly, but the dog remained silent. Answer: Compound

2. After finishing his homework, John went to play basketball. Answer: Complex

3. She sings beautifully. Answer: Simple

4. I enjoy reading books and watching movies. Answer: Compound

5. Although it was raining, they decided to go for a walk. Answer: Complex

Section B: Direct and Indirect Speech

Instructions: Convert the following direct speech sentences into indirect speech.

1. “I will visit my grandparents tomorrow,” said Sarah. Answer: Sarah said that she would visit her grandparents the next day.

2. “Please turn off the lights,” the teacher told the students. Answer: The teacher asked the students to turn off the lights.

3. “I love chocolate,” exclaimed Tom. Answer: Tom exclaimed that he loved chocolate.

4. “I have finished my homework,” said Emily. Answer: Emily said that she had finished her homework.

5. “Can you help me with this math problem?” asked Mark. Answer: Mark asked if I could help him with that math problem.

Section C: Adverbial Phrases

Instructions: Identify the adverbial phrase in each of the following sentences.

1. She ran quickly to catch the bus. Answer: quickly

2. They went to the park after school. Answer: after school

3. The car stopped suddenly at the red light. Answer: suddenly

4. He always arrives late for class. Answer: always

5. She walked slowly along the beach. Answer: slowly

Note: This test paper is just an example and may not cover all the concepts related to types of sentences, direct and indirect speech, and adverbial phrases.