8th Grade ELA Final Exam Review: Sem. 1

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. Common structures include chronological order, problem/solution, compare/contrast, and description.

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur in time.

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What is active voice?

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Active voice is a sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb. Example: 'The dog chased the cat.'

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What is passive voice?

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Passive voice is a sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb. Example: 'The cat was chased by the dog.'

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. Example: 'The running water is cold.'

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to.' Example: 'to run'.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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

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How do you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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To identify the main idea, look for the topic sentence and supporting details that explain or elaborate on it.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text in your own words.