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WorksheetsReview 8th grade
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Carl has a paper due tomorrow. She has no idea what to write. He goes to the internet to find information, how can he be sure to avoid plagiarism?
a)
Summarize the author's ideas and provide an accurate citation.
b)
write the summary of the book
c)
summarize author's ideas and don't tell where you got your information
d)
go into class without a paper
2.
Which internet source will have the most credibility in your research presentation?
a)
http://history.com
b)
http://www.universityofbuffalo.edu
c)
http://history.org
3.
If you are in a class discussion and someone says something you are sure is incorrect, which approach would best support your opposing view?
a)
by using references from the text as part of the evidence supporting your opinion
b)
by telling them they are wrong and can't prove it
c)
yell that they are so wrong
d)
don't say anything
4.
What is the first step in preparing for a class meeting or discussion on a specific topic?
a)
prepare a draft of possible comments or timeline
b)
read any materials or texts assigned
c)
be ready to talk about what happen last night
d)
get notes from a friend
5.
When working in a small group, why should participants have defined roles?
a)
So that the smart one does the hard work
b)
It shows participants how their responsibilities fit into the larger group project
c)
so you can get the easy A
d)
so you don't have to do all the work
6.
When watching a news story for research purposes, why is it important to investigate who is producing and broadcasting the story?
a)
everyone who watches it should have the same information
b)
It may reveal bias that can be used in a counter-claim
c)
It will only show one side of the story.
7.
When preparing for a debate or to present a counter claim, the BEST reason to listen for specific claims and evidence is
a)
to find information with which you agree
b)
to find errors or irrelevant information from the speaker
c)
to find information with which you disagree
d)
so you don't get in troubl
8.
Why is critiquing an opponent's position a valuable strategy when forming a rebuttal?
a)
It shows you are aware of others' viewpoints, not your own.
b)
It shows you are aware of what is the same in the argument
c)
Just to show you how smart you are.
d)
Just to find errors in
9.
Which of the following statements has correct subject-verb agreement?
a)
The class of girls is Mrs. Smith's favorite.
b)
The class of girls are Mrs. Smith's favorite.
c)
The classes of girls are Mrs. Smith's favorite.
10.
Which of the following sentences correctly use commas?
a)
Mrs. Jones who taught piano at our school, moved to Florida.
b)
Mrs. Jones, who taught piano at our school moved to Florida.
c)
Mrs. Jones, who taught piano at our school, moved to Florida.
11.
Which type of figurative language is "like a raisin in the sun"
a)
metaphor
b)
alliteration
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
12.
Which type of figurative language is "Life is a broken-winged bird"
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
alliteration
d)
hyperbole
13.
Which punctuation belongs in the sentence above to show that Nidal is not going to finish his thought?
There's nothing left to say," said Nidal. "I don't __________"
There's nothing left to say," said Nidal. "I don't __________"
a)
.......
b)
;
c)
:
d)
___
14.
Choose the sentence that uses a comma correctly to indicate a pause.
a)
Far from being angry Paula was just worn out, from an afternoon of field hockey practice.
b)
Far from being angry, Paula was just worn out from an afternoon of field hockey practice.
c)
Far from being angry Paula, was just worn out from an afternoon of field hockey practice.
d)
Far from being, angry Paula was just worn out from an afternoon of field hockey practice.
15.
Which punctuation should be added in the blank line?
I packed everything I needed for my trip __________ or at least I thought I did!
I packed everything I needed for my trip __________ or at least I thought I did!
a)
,
b)
:
c)
___
d)
;
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