1. **State the problem:** We have a rectangular array with 2 rows and 5 columns, making a total of $2 \times 5 = 10$ small squares. Out of these, 7 squares are shaded. We need to find the fraction of the shape that is shaded. 2. **Formula:** The fraction of the shape that is shaded is given by: $$\text{Fraction shaded} = \frac{\text{Number of shaded squares}}{\text{Total number of squares}}$$ 3. **Apply the values:** $$\text{Fraction shaded} = \frac{7}{10}$$ 4. **Interpretation:** This means that 7 out of every 10 parts of the shape are shaded, or 70% of the shape is shaded. 5. **Final answer:** $$\boxed{\frac{7}{10}}$$