8th Grade RLA STAAR

What is the main purpose of reading comprehension?

• To practice speed reading

• To improve vocabulary

• To memorize information

• To understand and interpret written text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What does the term 'vocabulary' refer to?

• Set of words

• Sequence of numbers

• Group of sentences

• Collection of letters

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following is an example of a grammatically correct sentence?

• D

• C

• B

• A

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the purpose of writing skills?

• The purpose of writing skills is to confuse and mislead readers.

• The purpose of writing skills is to waste time and procrastinate.

• The purpose of writing skills is to communicate effectively and convey information accurately.

• The purpose of writing skills is to impress others with one's vocabulary and grammar.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.8.4

CCSS.W.8.5

What is literary analysis?

• The process of writing a literary work.

• The study of literary devices in poetry.

• The analysis of non-literary texts.

• The examination and interpretation of literary works.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea or topic of the paragraph.

• To provide supporting details for the main idea.

• To conclude the paragraph.

• To summarize the previous paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the meaning of the word 'synonym'?

• word with different spelling

• word with no meaning

• word with similar meaning

• word with opposite meaning

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• I went to the store, but I forgot to buy groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some clothes.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• The purpose of using figurative language in writing is to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth and complexity to the text.

• The purpose of using figurative language in writing is to confuse the reader and make the text difficult to understand.

• The purpose of using figurative language in writing is to make the text boring and uninteresting.

• The purpose of using figurative language in writing is to distract the reader from the main message of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the correct way to use a comma in a sentence?

• The correct way to use a comma in a sentence is to separate adjectives in a series.

• The correct way to use a comma in a sentence is to separate subjects and verbs.

• The correct way to use a comma in a sentence is to indicate a pause in the sentence.

• The correct way to use a comma in a sentence is to separate items in a list, to separate clauses in a compound sentence, and to set off introductory words or phrases.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A