Middle School English Praxis
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using punctuation in writing?
To make writing longer
To confuse readers
To convey meaning, indicate pauses, separate ideas, and improve readability.
To annoy grammar enthusiasts
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CCSS.L.1.2B
CCSS.L.4.3B
CCSS.L.K.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain the difference between a synonym and an antonym.
A synonym is a word with a positive connotation, while an antonym is a word with a negative connotation.
A synonym is a word with a similar pronunciation, while an antonym is a word with a different pronunciation.
A synonym is a word with a similar meaning, while an antonym is a word with an opposite meaning.
A synonym is a word with a similar spelling, while an antonym is a word with a different spelling.
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CCSS.L.6.4A
CCSS.L.7.4A
CCSS.L.7.5B
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?
Separates words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence
Indicates the subject of a sentence
Emphasizes the main idea in a sentence
Connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence
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CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Define the term 'personification' and provide an example.
Personification is a cooking technique
Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.
Personification is a form of transportation
Personification is a type of fruit
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CCSS.L.6.5A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the correct way to use 'there', 'their', and 'they're' in a sentence?
Use 'there' when referring to a place, 'their' to show possession, and 'they're' as a contraction for 'they are'.
Use 'they're' when referring to a place, 'their' to show possession, and 'there' as a contraction for 'they are'.
Use 'their' when referring to a place, 'there' to show possession, and 'they're' as a contraction for 'they are'.
Use 'there' to show possession, 'their' when referring to a place, and 'they're' as a contraction for 'they are'.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain the concept of a run-on sentence and how to correct it.
The best way to correct a run-on sentence is to make it longer
To correct a run-on sentence, you can delete all punctuation marks
To correct a run-on sentence, you can separate the clauses into individual sentences, use a semicolon to connect the clauses, or add a coordinating conjunction like 'and', 'but', or 'or'.
A run-on sentence can be corrected by adding more clauses
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CCSS.L.4.1F
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the definition of a verb?
A verb is a word that indicates a feeling or emotion.
A verb is a word that describes a person, place, or thing.
A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.
A verb is a word that modifies a noun.
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