8th Grade L.8.1.a, b, c; L.8.2.a, c; L.8.3.a; L.8.4.a; L.8.5.a

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What is a gerund?

Back

A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Running is fun.'

Back

Running

Front

What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'certainly' or 'without doubt'?

Back

Definitely

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What is passive voice?

Back

Passive voice is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action rather than performing it.

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Identify the passive voice in this sentence: 'The book was read by the teacher.'

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The book was read by the teacher.

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What does 'innovative' mean?

Back

Innovative means introducing new ideas or methods; creative.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the simile in this sentence: 'Her smile was like the sun.'

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Her smile was like the sun.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify the metaphor in this sentence: 'Time is a thief.'

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Time is a thief.