English Test (Grade 8)

The theme of the story is the order of events.

• True

• False

In the northern part of Austin there once dwelt an honest family by the name of Smothers. The family consisted of John Smothers, his wife, himself, their little daughter, five years of age, and her parents, making six people toward the population of the city when counted for a special write-up, but only three by actual count.

One night after supper the little girl was seized with a severe colic, and John Smothers hurried down town to get some medicine.

He never came back.

The little girl recovered and in time grew up to womanhood.

The mother grieved very much over her husband's disappearance, and it was nearly three months before she married again, and moved to San Antonio.

What is the type of text?

List 3 types of writer's purpose.

The dog is a member of society who likes to have his day's work, and who does it more conscientiously than most human beings.

Using context clues, what does the underlined word mean?

• wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well

• work carelessly and lazily

• feel tired or overwhelmed by work

At the same moment the board he was standing on slipped from under him; he threw out his arms, produced a loud, noisy shriek, and fell overboard.

Using context clues, what does the underlined word mean?

• laugh

• tears

• breathe

• scream

To change this state of things, God so arranged matters that it became impossible for people to live without working. To avoid suffering from cold and hunger, they were now obliged to build dwellings, and to dig the ground, and to grow and gather fruits and grain.

Using context clues, what does the underlined word mean?

• pond

• swimming pool

• home or shelter

• restaurant

Omar has prepared the decorations.

Change the following sentence into passive form.

The phone was being fixed by Sarah.

Change the following sentence from passive to active.

My parents bought a new home.

Change from active to passive.

The lady got a high mark. Her brother is my friend.

Combine the sentences using adjective clause.