8th Grade Semester Test

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What are the main parts of a plot?

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The main parts of a plot include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that has two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So, which are coordinating conjunctions.

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What does 'convulse' mean?

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To convulse means to shake uncontrollably.

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How should a direct quote be punctuated?

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A direct quote should be enclosed in quotation marks and the first word should be capitalized if it starts the sentence.

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What is the purpose of exposition in a story?

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Exposition introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation of the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is falling action in a narrative?

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Falling action is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two or more words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses.