Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

We went to the park and played games.

We went to the park, and played games.

We went to the park and, played games.

We went to the park, and, played games.

Which of the following compound sentences is punctuated correctly?

She likes to sing, but he prefers to dance.

She likes to sing but he prefers to dance.

She likes to sing but, he prefers to dance.

She likes to sing, but, he prefers to dance.

Which of the following complex sentences is punctuated correctly?

After we finished our homework, we went outside.

After we finished our homework we went outside.

After we finished our homework; we went outside.

After we finished our homework. We went outside.

Which of the following is the best paraphrase of the sentence: "The speedy cheetah quickly caught its prey"?

The fast animal grabbed what it was hunting.

The cheetah ran slowly and missed its meal.

The prey was able to escape the cheetah's grasp.

The cheetah and its prey became friends.

Read the following short passage: "The school bell rang loudly at 3:00 PM. Students quickly packed their bags and rushed out the doors, eager to start their weekend." Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of this passage?

The end of the school day signals the beginning of the weekend for students.

Students enjoy packing their bags.

Imagine you are annotating a story and you highlight the sentence: "Sarah frowned and crossed her arms." What would be a good brief note to write in the margin next to this sentence?

Sarah is showing she is upset or disagreeing.

Sarah is getting ready to leave.

The sentence says: "The detective noticed the muddy footprints leading away from the window." What can you infer from this sentence?

Someone likely entered or left through the window.

The detective was wearing muddy boots.

Read the following: "The sign clearly stated, 'Wet Paint - Do Not Touch.' However, a small child had a blue smudge on their hand." The explicit meaning of the sign is that you should not touch the paint. What is the implicit meaning suggested by the child's hand?

The child carefully read the sign.

Which of the following statements is an explicit detail in the sentence: "Despite the heavy rain, the soccer game continued until the final whistle blew"?

The game ended when the whistle blew.

The players were enjoying the rain.

The rain made it difficult to play.

Which of the following is required in your short answer response about a middle school experience?

At least one simple sentence, one compound sentence, and one complex sentence

A poem about your favorite teacher

A list of your favorite classes

Which sentence uses the underlined word as an adjective?

The computer program fixed the run code easily.

She will run in the 5K race tomorrow.

The horse had a run across the field.

We decided to go on a snack run before the movie.

Which sentence is written correctly?

My friend and I are going to the concert.

Me and my friend are going to the concert.

My friend and me is going to the concert.

I and my friend is going to the concert.

Which sentence avoids a fragment (incomplete sentence)?

The students cheered when they heard the announcement.

Because the storm ruined the roof.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

We brought sandwiches, chips, and drinks for the picnic.

We brought sandwiches chips and drinks for the picnic.

We brought sandwiches, chips, and drinks, for the picnic.

We brought, sandwiches, chips and drinks for the picnic.

Which revision best improves this sentence? She sings good in the school choir:

She sings well in the school choir.

She sings good in the school choir.

She sings beautifully in the school choir.

She sings nicely in the school choir.

Which option corrects the error in this sentence? Neither of the answers are correct.

Change “Neither” to “None.”

Change “answers” to “answer.”

Which revision best combines these sentences? The book was long. It was interesting.

The book was long and it was interesting.

The book was long but interesting.

The book was long it was interesting.

The book was long, it was interesting.

First Six Weeks Test

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English

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8th Grade

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CCSS

L.3.1A, L.2.1F, L.3.1I

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

In the sentence "The dog barked loudly," which word is the subject?

barked

loudly

the

dog

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CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

In the sentence "My sister plays the piano beautifully," which group of words is the predicate?

My sister

the piano beautifully

plays

plays the piano beautifully

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

Which of the following is a simple sentence?

The cat slept soundly, and the birds sang sweetly.

Because it was raining, we stayed inside.

The sun shone brightly.

Although the movie was long, we enjoyed it.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Which of the following is a compound sentence?

She enjoys reading books.

He went to the store, but he didn't buy anything.

After school, they played in the park.

The tall tree swayed in the wind.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

Choose the sentence that correctly combines the two simple sentences: "The rain stopped." and "The sun came out."

The rain stopped, so the sun came out.

The rain stopped the sun came out.

The rain stopped because the sun came out.

The rain stopped, and then the sun came out.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

In the sentence "Because the game was exciting, the fans cheered loudly," which part is the dependent clause?

the fans cheered loudly

Because the game was exciting

the game was exciting, the fans

cheered loudly

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 3 pts

In the sentence "Although it was late, they continued talking," which part is the independent clause?

Although it was late

they continued talking

it was late, they

continued talking, although

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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