8th Grade ELA Round 3 March Madness GMAS Competition

ELAGSE8L2b.

Jordan wants to use a quotation from the school principal in an article she is writing for the school newspaper about the sale of food on campus.

“We’ve explored a number of different options, from outside vendors to clubs that want to hold food sales, and we think there are some ways we can make this work.” —Principal Gonzalez Jordan has a strict word limit for her article, so she needs to omit a few words from the quotation.

Which sentence shows the BEST way to punctuate the omission?

DOK 2

• “We’ve explored a number of different options, ... and we think there are some ways we can make this work.”

• “We’ve explored a number of different options. And we think there are some ways we can make this work.”

• “We’ve explored a number of different options, and we think there are some ways we can make this work.”

• “We’ve explored a number of different options! And we think there are some ways we can make this work.”

ELAGSE8L1c.

Read the sentence.

We to go to the store again if we out of milk.

Which words correctly complete the sentence with the appropriate verb mood?

DOK 2

• might have/run

• may have/ran

• could have/had run

• will have/were running

ELAGSE8RI1.

How does the author organize the information about the Emerald Ash Borer?

DOK 2

• by providing general facts followed by a statement of a problem

• by defining the problem in scientific terms followed by an argument for proposed action

• by presenting a problem followed by a suggested solution

• by listing facts in order of importance followed by causes of a problem

ELAGSE8RI5.

How does paragraph 3 contribute to the organizational pattern of the passage?

DOK 2

• by showing why some facts about EABs are of greater significance than others

• by explaining what course of action should be taken to prevent borer infestations

• by providing the scientific names of various species of borer insects

• by contrasting the food sources of the mature and immature EABs

ELAGSE8RI6.

What is one reason why the author includes the explanation about the EAB in paragraph 5?

DOK 2

• to help the reader understand the types of damage the EAB causes

• to help the reader understand why the EAB issue did not exist in the previous century

• to help the reader understand how the EAB exists in ash trees

• to help the reader understand where the EAB will mostly likely travel next

ELAGSE8RI4.

What is the meaning of established as it is used in paragraph 5 of the passage?

DOK 2

• in a strong position permitting growth

• proven beyond a doubt

• well known and respected

• accepted as a rule or law

ELAGSE8RI2.

Based on the information in the passage, what is one conclusion that can be drawn about the emerald ash borer?

DOK 2

• The habits of the emerald ash borer are harmful to ash trees.

• The emerald ash borer is the most destructive of the buprestids in North America.

• The buprestids, including the emerald ash borer, cause problems for Connecticut homeowners.

• Additional laws are needed in North America to protect the ash trees from the emerald ash borer.

ELAGSE8RI1.

Which evidence from the passage supports the statement "The habits of the Emerald Ash Borer"?

DOK 2

• “The larvae feed on the phloem and cambium, while the adults feed on leaves.” (paragraph 3)

• “Two other buprestids are well-known to those in Connecticut. . . .” (paragraph 4)

• “The two-lined chestnut borer often attacks stressed oak trees. . . .” (paragraph 4)

• “More recently, strict regulations have been initiated to prevent the movement of these materials from infested areas.” (paragraph 5)

ELAGSE8RI1.

Which phrase from paragraph 5 helps the reader understand the meaning of established?

DOK 2

• “. . . not native . . .”

• “. . . first found . . .”

• “. . . several years previous . . .”

• “. . . found in 12 states.”

ELAGSE8L3.

Which revision of the sentence BEST expresses the ideas clearly and concisely?

The first thing that we need to take care of when we meet during club time for the Spanish Club is figuring out when we will have elections and also finding out who can be available to be working at the booth for the club fair at school.

DOK 2

• Finding a date for elections and then also finding someone who can work at the Spanish Club booth at the club fair are both things that we need to take care of when we meet during club time.

• During the time we meet for Spanish club, our most urgent first thing that we should try to take care of is a date for elections and club fair stuff.

• A thing we may want to take care of in Spanish Club is elections and who can be on hand for the Spanish Club booth at the club fair at school when it happens

• During our Spanish Club meeting, we most urgently need to decide on a date for elections and who can work at the Spanish Club booth at the school’s club fair.