8th Grade Unit 1 Test

From your knowledge of the suffix -ous, what is the most likely meaning of the word disastrous?

• the quality of disaster

• characterized by disaster

• similar to disaster

• unlike a disaster

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the following sentence:

After 15 minutes of circling, it was clear that we were in the wrong place, but Diana refused to stop and ask for directions or even admit that we were lost. Sometimes she can be so bullheaded.

The word bullheaded takes its meaning from qualities associated with an animal, the bull. Which of the following is the best meaning of bullheaded in these sentences?

• disorganized

• stubborn

• strong

• angry

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

Read the following sentence:

When Doctor Masden stepped to the stage to accept the award, he stopped to appreciate the moment, knowing that he had reached the pinnacle of his career.

The word pinnacle comes from the Latin word referring to part of the roof of a house or other building. Given this information, choose the most likely meaning of pinnacle in the sentence.

• high point

• structure

• path home

• shelter

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RL.8.4

From your knowledge of the Greek root psych- what is the most likely meaning of psychobiology?

• field of biology related to the body

• field of biology related to the mind

• field of biology related to social groups

• field of biology related to chemistry

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following sentences use verbs in the active voice? Choose all that apply.

• He begged her to accept the gift

• The test was passed by most of the class

• The lights were turned off before the movie

• She didn't think her day could get any worse

• She rode as fast as she could so she wouldn't be late

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Which of the following sentences use verbs in the passive voice? Choose all that apply.

• The rain damaged your books

• The cake was baked by my grandmother

• I am certain that the pop quiz will be easy

• New maps will be presented at the end of the month

• The are deciding whether or not to close the restaurant

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

The following sentences are from Ronald Reagan's Remarks on East-West Relations at the Brandenburg Gate. Which answer correctly categorizes the mood of the verb in each sentence?

I. Some economic enterprises have been permitted to operate with greater freedom from state control.

II. Are these the beginnings of profound changes in the Soviet state?

III. Or are they token gestures, intended to raise false hopes in the West, or to strengthen the Soviet system without changing it?

IV. We welcome change and openness; for we believe that freedom and security go together, that the advance of human liberty can only strengthen the cause of world peace.

• Interrogative: I and IV

  Indicative: II and III

• Interrogative: II and III

  Indicative: I and IV

• Interrogative: I, II, III

  Indicative: IV

• Interrogative: II and IV

  Indicative: I and III

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CCSS.L.8.1B

Read the following sentence:

Place your baggage securely on the rack. Upon arrival, passengers should check to make sure they have not left anything behind.

Which revision of these sentences corrects an improper mood shift between the imperative mood and the indicative mood?

• Place your baggage securely on the rack! Upon arrival, passengers should check to make sure they have left nothing behind!

• Passengers should place their baggage securely on the rack. Up arrival, check to make sure you have not left anything behind.

• Place you baggage securely on the rack. Upon arrival, check to make sure you have not left anything behind.

• Passengers should place their baggage securely on the rack. Upon arrival, check to make sure passengers have not left anything behind.

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CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

Which of the sentences is in the indicative mood?

• That was a great goal!

• Soccer is a popular sport.

• Do you like playing soccer often?

• Go get your ball, your shoes, and your shin guards.

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CCSS.L.8.1B

Which of the following sentences uses verbs in the subjunctive mood?

• I would like to go to the pool today.

• Are you and my sister going to the pool today?

• I wanted to go to the pool today, but it was too cold outside.

• I wish I were going to the pool today, but I must stay at home.

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CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1C