Benchmark practice test 1

Choose the word that best completes the sentence.

Most of the candy _____________ missing.

• were

• be

• was

• are

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CCSS.L.8.4A

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Either my aunt or my uncle ___________ on my birthday.

• call

• calls

• has calling

• have calling

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CCSS.L.8.1B

The following sentence contains an error. Which answer would best replace the underlined words in a sentence? The symbols at the top of the sign, which represent freedom and love, is brightly displayed.

• has brightened displayed

• brightly displayed

• are brightly displayed

• brighten displayed

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CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

In which sentence is the passive voice?

• Tommy played that game.

• That game was played by Tommy.

• Devon played pitcher.

• The pitcher played great.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

Which answer choice contains a verb in the active voice?

• The twins prepared this fabulous meant.

• The flowers were arranged by Jill.

• The food was prepared by Sam.

• The pastries will be baked by Phil.

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

These sentences are from Jo's article for the school newspaper. Jo's teacher said each sentence needs to be in the active voice. Which sentence should Jo change?

• The game began immediately after school.

• All the football players were already exhausted from the previous night's game.

• The players were given a lively pep talk by their coach.

• Players promised the school they would do their best.

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CCSS.L.8.1D

Choose the sentence that is in the interrogative mood.

• When will you ever acknowledge the possibility that he's nothing more than a sneaky vandal?

• I couldn't believe the transformation: my poor little cousin was now a prosperous merchant!

• Make sure the tuition is paid promptly.

• We didn't have the stamina to endure yet more precipitation.

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CCSS.L.8.1B

Choose the sentence that is in the imperative mood.

• The acorns were screaming out of the trees and bopping me on the head!

• I have never seen so many of them; they just keep jabbing me as I'm trying to paint the house!

• Watch out for those falling missiles.

• Too late! I am now wearing an acorn crown!

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CCSS.L.8.1B

Which sentence has an inappropriate shift in mood?

• Since you have tests at school today, you will want to eat a healthy breakfast.

• Stay for band practice after school, and then you should call me to come pick you up.

• At home tonight we will have pasta and salad, if that sounds good to you.

• I hope you finish your homework early, because you need more sleep than you've been getting.

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CCSS.L.8.1D

Which statement about the theme of a work is true?

• There is usually just one correct interpretation of a work's theme.

• The theme of a work is usually directly stated at the end.

• The theme of a work is never directly stated but is always implied.

• The theme of a work is often a generalization about life or people.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.9