Grammar and Spelling Mastery Quiz

Identify the sentence with the correct spelling.

• The scientist conducted a thorough analisis of the data.

• The scientist conducted a thorough analysis of the data.

• The scientist conducted a thorough analisis of the data.

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'analysis,' which refers to the detailed examination of data. The other options incorrectly spell it as 'analisis,' making the second choice the only correct one.

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CCSS.L.8.2C

Determine the meaning of the word "bark" in the following sentence: "The bark of the tree was rough to the touch."

• The sound a dog makes

• The outer covering of a tree

• A type of boat

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'bark' refers to the outer covering of a tree, which is described as rough to the touch. This meaning is distinct from the sound a dog makes or a type of boat.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Identify the sentence with the correct grammar.

• She don't like to play basketball.

• She doesn't like to play basketball.

• She do not like to play basketball.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She doesn't like to play basketball.' because 'doesn't' is the proper contraction of 'does not' for third-person singular subjects, while the other options use incorrect forms.

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CCSS.L.8.1B

CCSS.L.8.1D

Use context to determine the meaning of the word "novel" in the sentence: "The scientist proposed a novel approach to solving the problem."

• A long written story

• New or original

• A type of music

Answer explanation

In the context of the sentence, 'novel' refers to something that is new or original, as the scientist is suggesting a fresh method to address the issue. The other options do not fit this context.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose the correct spelling.

• Beleive

• Believe

• Beleave

• Belive

Answer explanation

The correct spelling is 'Believe', which means to accept something as true. The other options are incorrect variations and do not represent the correct form of the word.

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CCSS.L.8.2C

What is the plural form of 'fox'?

• Foxs

• Foxes

• Foxies

• Foxe

Answer explanation

The plural form of 'fox' is 'foxes'. In English, most nouns form their plural by adding 'es' when they end in 'x', making 'foxes' the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.8.6

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

• The teacher said, "The exam will cover chapters 2, 3, and 4."

• The teacher said "The exam will cover chapters 2, 3, and 4".

• The teacher said, The exam will cover chapters 2, 3, and 4.

• The teacher said "The exam will cover chapters 2, 3, and 4."

Answer explanation

The correct choice is: 'The teacher said, "The exam will cover chapters 2, 3, and 4."' because it properly uses a comma before the quotation and places the period inside the quotation marks.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence is written correctly?

• The dog barked loud.

• The dog loudly barked.

• The dog barked loudly.

• The dog barked loud.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The dog barked loudly.' because 'loudly' is the proper adverb form to describe how the dog barked, while 'loud' is an adjective and does not fit the context.

Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.

• My brother, who is a doctor, lives in London.

• My brother who is a doctor, lives in London.

• My brother who is a doctor lives in London.

• My brother, who is a doctor lives in London.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'My brother, who is a doctor, lives in London.' It uses commas to set off the non-restrictive clause 'who is a doctor,' which provides additional information about the brother.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence uses the correct punctuation?

• "Can you help me" asked Sarah.

• "Can you help me?" asked Sarah.

• "Can you help me." asked Sarah.

• "Can you help me," asked Sarah.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is "Can you help me?" asked Sarah. It properly uses a question mark to indicate that the sentence is a question, which is essential for correct punctuation in direct speech.

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CCSS.L.8.2A