ELA 8th Grade GA Milestones Review

How does the underlined phrase function in the sentence? Because field trips are educational, the class wanted to visit the museum.

• verb

• predicate nominative

• direct object

• subject

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Read the following sentence:

Illusionist—the word grabbed him. He whispered it quietly, forming the syllables with his lips. Then he said it out loud. “Illusionist.” He loved the way it rolled off his tongue. What does the phrase the word grabbed him express to the reader?What does the phrase the word grabbed him express to the reader?

• Daniel is confused by the word “illusionist.” ng.

• Daniel is fascinated by the word “illusionist.”

• Daniel thinks the word “illusionist” is humorous.

• Daniel thinks the word “illusionist” is surprising

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CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word BEST expresses the meaning of deriving in the sentence? It’s as if these undersea vents have created a unique ecosystem, deriving energy from Earth itself.

• depositing

• emptying

• extracting

• wasting

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4

“Have fun on your field trip, Alma! You may want to pack an umbrella.” My dad’s last-minute advice repeated in my head. I wished I had taken his advice, but I never expected to encounter a drenching downpour of rain during the school hiking trip. Yet here I was, soaked to the bone and unable to see more than a few steps in front of me on the nature trail. For only a moment, I lost sight of the trail guide and my group, but it was enough time to make my stomach somersault with worry. Calmly, I stopped and peered intently through the wall of rain, straining to see someone ahead of me. I saw the orange vest of the guide. What a relief! I raced forward, and when I reached Josie in the back of the group, I grabbed her hand and vowed not to let go until the rain stopped. Which revision of the underlined sentence is the BEST way to add more sensory language to the paragraph?

• A little farther down the trail, I thought I recognized the trail guide wearing orange in the distance.

• Suddenly a flash appeared, and I realized it was the guide’s neon-orange vest glowing through the rain

• I noticed something orange, maybe the trail guide’s vest, moving ahead of me.

• B. Through the falling rain, I caught a glimpse of bright orange ahead of me.

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CCSS.W.8.3B

CCSS.W.8.3D

Amateur chefs seeking to create the perfect omelet or bake a delicious cookie often turn to online recipes or cooking shows for tips on food preparation. 2 Some, though, are taking their cooking skills to a new level by enrolling in science classes. 3 In these classes, people can learn important scientific principles that help them become better chefs. 4 They learn, for example, how mechanical agitation can cause proteins to denature. 5 Additionally, they may learn about the chemical changes that occur when heat is applied to eggs, dairy products, and various types of cooking oils. What should the student do to make the paragraph clearer for the audience while still maintaining the purpose of the report?

• Include a recipe for the cookies described in sentence 1.

• List other reasons a student may take a chemistry class in sentence 2.

• Define and explain the unfamiliar terms included in sentence 4.

• Describe where chefs can purchase the ingredients listed in sentence 5.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.4

Genevieve is working on a research paper. She is interested in the topic of plants that have healing properties. She needs to focus her research more specifically. Which question is BEST for the purpose of focusing her research?

• How have plants been used for medicine throughout history?

• How has one type of plant been used as medicine?

• How can people create recipes that use healthy plants in their diets?

• How have the health benefits of plants been used to sell products?

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CCSS.W.8.7

Which sentence is the BEST way to revise the underlined sentence so that the paragraph is consistently written in the active voice?

We spent many of our summers on the Georgia Sea Islands. The music played by the residents there was inspiring. I would give anything to play that well.

• The music was played by residents, and it was inspiring.

• Music was played that was inspired by the residents.

• Inspiring music was played by the residents. .

• The residents played inspiring music

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CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

What is the function of the underlined word in the sentence?

Reading is my favorite way to spend a quiet afternoon

• adjective

• noun

• verb

• preposition

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Read the sentence.

The Harlem Renaissance an important period of artistic expression allowed for great cultural expression.

Which revision shows the correct use of commas to indicate a pause?

• The Harlem Renaissance, an important period, of artistic expression allowed for great cultural expression.

• The Harlem Renaissance an important period of, artistic expression, allowed for great cultural expression.

• The Harlem Renaissance an important period of artistic expression, allowed for great, cultural expression.

• The Harlem Renaissance, an important period of artistic expression, allowed for great cultural expression.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which underlined word contains a spelling error?

His facial reaction was quite quizical in nature.

• facial

• reaction

• quizical

• nature

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CCSS.L.8.2C