NWEA MAP Language Usage 8th Grade Flashcard

Front

Which part of speech is the word "happy"?

Back

Adjective

Front

What is the correct grammar rule for using a comma?

Back

To separate items in a list, to separate independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction, and to set off introductory elements.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence? Options: I went to the store and bought some clothes., I went to the store, but I forgot to buy groceries., I went to the store, and I bought some groceries., I went to the store and bought some groceries.

Back

I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

Front

Which of the following is a language convention?

• Grammar
• Syntax
• Punctuation
• Vocabulary

Back

Grammar

Front

Identify the correct subject-verb agreement in the sentence: 'The dog __ barking loudly.' Options: was barking, is barking, have been barking, are barking.

Back

is barking.

Front

What is the purpose of a simile in writing?

Back

To make descriptions more vivid and create a stronger impact on the reader.

Front

Which of the following is an example of a preposition? Options: in, on, with, and

Back

in

Front

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

• The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.
• The dog barked loudly; the cat ran away.
• The dog barked loudly, the cat ran away.
• The dog barked loudly the cat ran away.

Back

The dog barked loudly the cat ran away.

Front

What is an example of a coordinating conjunction? Options: and, but, or

Back

and

Front

Which sentence uses correct punctuation?

• She said "Hello" and waved.
• She said, "Hello," and waved.
• She said "Hello," and waved.
• She said, "Hello" and waved.

Back

She said, "Hello," and waved.