Year 8 English Language Quiz

What is the main purpose of descriptive writing?

• To present arguments

• To create vivid pictures in the reader's mind

• To persuade the reader

• To summarize information

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of descriptive writing?

• Thesis statement

• Sensory details

• Vivid imagery

• Descriptive language

What does the term 'sensory details' refer to?

• Details that are only visual

• Descriptions that appeal to the senses

• Personal opinions

• Facts and statistics

In argumentative writing, what is the purpose of the counterargument?

• To present a stronger argument

• To acknowledge an opposing view and refute it

• To summarize the main points

• To ignore opposing views

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• Chocolate is delicious.

• Soccer is the best sport.

• Math is boring.

What is the first step in summarizing a text?

• Write in your own words

• Read the text carefully

• Pick out the most important details

• Identify the main idea

What is the main idea of the provided rainforest passage?

• Deforestation is beneficial for the economy.

• The rainforest is important for biodiversity and the environment.

• The rainforest is a dangerous place.

• Rainforests are only found in South America.

Which of the following is a characteristic of skimming?

• Quickly looking for the main idea

• Summarizing the text

• Reading for specific details

• Making inferences

What should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay?

• A counterargument

• A summary of the conclusion

• Evidence to support the argument

• A thesis statement

Which of the following best describes the term 'opinion'?

• A personal belief

• A statement that can be proven

• A summary of information

• A fact supported by evidence