Tpye 3 ELA Grade 8 (2024-25)

Every day after work, Paul took his muddy boots off on the steps of the front porch. He then took off his dusty overalls. What kind of job does Paul work?

• Farmer

• Teacher

• Cashier

• Chef

Braedon sat in the empty classroom and stared at the floor. It was 4:30pm and school had been over for half an hour, but he still had to sit there. He could overhear his teacher talking to the principal in the hallway about what had happened during class. He put his head in his hands and sighed. What may the reader best infer from the passage?

• The principal is making fun of Braedon

• The Teacher is making fun of Braedon

• Braedon is in detention because he acted out in class.

• Braedon loves football.

Rachel was on her way to volunteer at the animal shelter. She was very excited! She really liked dogs. Her brother was allergic to dogs, however, so she was rarely around them. Rachel had a lot of fun playing with the puppies. But after her shift, itchy bumps appeared on her arms.

• Rachel's brother is there.

• Rachel is allergic to dogs too.

• Rachel hates dogs.

• Rachel hates her job.

Joe was very tired when he got home from school. He decided to take a nap. When he woke up the sun was shining. He could hear roosters crowing and smelled bacon cooking in the kitchen. He walked slowly into the kitchen and asked his mother, "What time is it?" What time did he wake up?

• 5:00 pm in the evening

• at midnight

• 7:00 am in the morning

• 12:00 midnight

Basketball is a fun game. It is played with a ball and a hoop. Players try to score by getting the ball into the hoop. The game is fast and exciting. Many kids love to play basketball. Playing basketball helps you stay fit. Running and jumping are good exercises. It also helps you learn teamwork. You need to work with your friends to win. This makes the game more fun. Basketball can teach you many things. You learn to follow rules. You also learn to be fair. Playing by the rules is important. It makes the game fair for everyone. Watching basketball is fun too. You can learn by watching good players. They show you how to play better. You can see how they pass and shoot. This helps you improve your own game. What is the main objective in playing basketball?

• To score by getting the ball in the hoop

• To learn to be fair

• To learn how high to jump

• To watch others bounce a ball

Basketball is a fun game. It is played with a ball and a hoop. Players try to score by getting the ball into the hoop. The game is fast and exciting. Many kids love to play basketball. Playing basketball helps you stay fit. Running and jumping are good exercises. It also helps you learn teamwork. You need to work with your friends to win. This makes the game more fun. Basketball can teach you many things. You learn to follow rules. You also learn to be fair. Playing by the rules is important. It makes the game fair for everyone. Watching basketball is fun too. You can learn by watching good players. They show you how to play better. You can see how they pass and shoot. This helps you improve your own game. WHICH IS NOT MENTIONED AS A BENEFIT OF PLAYING BASKETBALL?

• Learning to play with rules

• Staying fit

• Winning Prizes

• Improving Teamwork

Basketball is a fun game. It is played with a ball and a hoop. Players try to score by getting the ball into the hoop. The game is fast and exciting. Many kids love to play basketball. Playing basketball helps you stay fit. Running and jumping are good exercises. It also helps you learn teamwork. You need to work with your friends to win. This makes the game more fun. Basketball can teach you many things. You learn to follow rules. You also learn to be fair. Playing by the rules is important. It makes the game fair for everyone. Watching basketball is fun too. You can learn by watching good players. They show you how to play better. You can see how they pass and shoot. This helps you improve your own game. HOW CAN WATCHING BASKETBALL HELP YOU?

• It helps you learn by watching good players.

• It makes you hungry.

• It makes you angry at other players.

• It teaches you how to run and jump.

Why is playing by the rules important in basketball?

• It makes the game fair for everyone involved.

• It helps you to score more points.

• It teaches you how to jump.

• It allows other to cheer for you as you play.

Read the following passage and answer the question: "Technology has revolutionized the way we communicate. With the advent of smartphones and social media, people can now stay connected with friends and family across the globe. However, this constant connectivity also has its downsides, such as reduced face-to-face interactions and increased distractions." What is the main idea of the passage?

• Technology has revolutionized communication but has both positive and negative effects.

• Smartphones are the main cause of reduced face-to-face interactions.

• Technology has only positive effects on communication.

• Social media is the best way to stay connected.

Were you born after 1985? If so, how long do you expect to live? Most people born after 1985 can expect to live more than 70 years. Of course, this is just a guess based on past records. By the way, females can expect to live about six years longer than males. That's taken from past records too! What is the paragraph mostly about?

• How long you might expect to live.

• Health issues in females.

• Why people live to be 70 years old.

• People who live to be 100 years old.