Grade 8 6 week Language Test Part 1

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The underlined sentence shows which figurative language?

• metaphor

• simile

• alliteration

• personification

• gustatory imagery (sense of taste)

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

(1)The breeze felt like a refreshing drink of lemonade. (2)The night air was fuel for my work, and it was a beautiful night. (3)If I was going to finish writing this test, then it was going to be the longest night of my life. (4)Then like booming thunder, a light bulb went off in my head. (5) I searched for the perfect program where I could peruse several small suggestions swiftly. (6) Sadly, my time on Herculean efforts on Google reminded me of a crazy Spongebob Squarepants episode. (7) Even though I knew what I was searching for, it didn’t go well. (8) It seems that I will be working like a dog for tonight. (9) One good thing did happen, though: I finally discovered what one calls a super articulate dinosaur... a Thesaurus..., and next time a dinosaur drops by for lunch, I'll know how to properly invite him. "Tea, Rex?"

The sentence written and underlined in blue is an example of

• alliteration

• There's no figurative language used here.

• hyperbole

• allusion

• personification

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Based on the image, the sleeping student is not paying ______________.

• exploration

• reaction

• attention

• orientation

Which of the following words is a stage in the process of the water cycle?

• precipitation

• orientation

• concentration

• convention

Select the word the best completes the following sentence:

They did another scan in the morning and found that the ___________ has spread to his lungs.

• version

• extension

• infection

• reaction

Having watched every show in 'My List', I asked my best friend if she could give me any __________________ for something to watch on Netflix.

• versions

• collections

• expressions

• recommendations

The word 'occupation' is a:

• verb

• adjective

• noun

• synonym

This image best depicts which of the following words:

• precipitation

• exploration

• concentration

• administration

Which of the following is the correct definition for the word 'expression'?

Select ALL the correct answers (there may be more than one)

• the action of making known one's thoughts or feelings.

• a look on someone's face that conveys a particular emotion.

• an effect produced on someone.

• prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority.

What is the meaning of the PREFIX bi- ?

• three

• again

• two

• not

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A