8th Grade RLA Revision and Editing Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'perplexed' in the given sentence: 'The complex math problem left the students perplexed.'?

• confused

• understandable

• clear

• enlightened

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences has the correct punctuation?

• I went to the store and I bought some apples oranges and bananas.

• I went to the store and I bought some apples, oranges and bananas.

• I went to the store and I bought some apples, oranges, and, bananas.

• I went to the store, and I bought some apples, oranges, and bananas.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Identify the sentence with the correct capitalization:

• the sun Rises in the east.

• The sun rises in the east.

• the sun rises in the east.

• the Sun rises in the east.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Choose the option that best revises the following sentence for sentence structure and grammar: 'The dog runned quickly to catch the ball.'

• The dog running quickly to catch the ball.

• The dog runned quick to catched the ball.

• The dog ran quickly to catch the ball.

• The dog runs quickly to catching the ball.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the meaning of the word 'ominous' in the given sentence: 'The dark clouds and thunder made the atmosphere feel ominous.'?

• indicating a sense of calm and peace

• suggesting a feeling of excitement and anticipation

• giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

• giving a feeling of joy and happiness

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the sentence with the correct capitalization:

• The sun rises in the east.

• The sun rises in the East.

• the Sun rises in the east.

• the sun rises in the east.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Choose the option that best revises the following sentence for sentence structure and grammar: 'She walk to the park yesterday.'

• She walked to the park yesterday.

• She walked to the park tomorrow.

• She walks to the park yesterday.

• She walking to the park yesterday.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the meaning of the word 'resilient' in the given sentence: 'Despite facing many challenges, the young girl remained resilient.'?

• able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions

• weak-willed

• fragile

• easily discouraged

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following sentences has the correct punctuation?

• I love to read write and draw

• I love to read, write and draw

• I love to read, write, and, draw

• I love to read, write, and draw.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What are the three reasons we write? (Author’s purpose for writing)

• Persuade, Inform, Electrify

• Persuade, Inform, Educate

• Persuade, Infer, Entertain

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6