Final Exam 8th Grade ELAR/Reading Test A

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What do bold and italicized words emphasize?

Back

Bold and italicized words emphasize words that are important.

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Which sentence is correct?

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Tom, Jana, and Terry like animal fables.

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What is the text structure of a description?

Back

Descriptive text structure provides details about a subject.

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What text structure explains the relationship between events?

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Cause and Effect explains how one event leads to another.

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What is the correct form of 'there', 'their', or 'they're' in this sentence: 'Jackson and Jillian found ________ children playing at the park.'?

Back

The correct form is 'their'.

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What is the purpose of a glossary in a text?

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A glossary provides definitions of key terms used in the text.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare and contrast means to identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a fable?

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A fable is a short story that typically features animals and conveys a moral lesson.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a footnote?

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A footnote is a reference or explanation at the bottom of a page that provides additional information.