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Worksheets8th Grade Semester Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "ways an idea or a problem may be viewed or seen."
a)
Aspects
b)
Cultural
c)
Emphasize
2.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "relating to the customs and beliefs of a group."
a)
Aspects
b)
Cultural
c)
Emphasize
3.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "Stress; give one idea more importance than others."
a)
Aspects
b)
Cultural
c)
Emphasize
4.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "Speak of something as being greater or more important than it is."
a)
Exaggerate
b)
Imitate
c)
Influence
5.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "Copy; follow the example of."
a)
Exaggerate
b)
Imitate
c)
Influence
6.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "affect others' views, habits, plans, and so on."
a)
Exaggerate
b)
Imitate
c)
Influence
7.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "Stand for; take the place of and signify an idea."
a)
Symbolize
b)
Accomplishments
c)
Admirably
8.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "things done successfully or completed."
a)
Symbolize
b)
Accomplishments
c)
Admirably
9.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "In a way deserving of praise."
a)
Symbolize
b)
Accomplishments
c)
Admirably
10.
"Key Ideas and Details focuses on what the text says." In the Close Reading strategy which word best describes this strategy?
a)
Comprehension
b)
Text Analysis
c)
Connections
11.
"Craft and Structure focuses on how the author conveys the text." In the Close Reading strategy which word best describes this strategy?
a)
Comprehension
b)
Text Analysis
c)
Connections
12.
"Integration of Knowledge and Ideas focuses on what the text means and how it changes the reader’s view of the world." In the Close Reading strategy which word best describes this strategy?
a)
Comprehension
b)
Text Analysis
c)
Connections
13.
During the Multidraft Reading strategy what are you supposed to do during the first reading?
a)
Read independently to unlock the basic meaning of the text
b)
Focus on analyzing key ideas and details and the craft and the structure of the text.
c)
Focus on integrating knowledge and ideas by connecting the text to the Big Question. The Essential understanding students gain from making this connection will help them connect the text to other texts and to the world.
14.
During the Multidraft Reading strategy what are you supposed to do during the Second Reading?
a)
Read independently to unlock the basic meaning of the text
b)
Focus on analyzing key ideas and details and the craft and the structure of the text.
c)
Focus on integrating knowledge and ideas by connecting the text to the Big Question. The Essential understanding students gain from making this connection will help them connect the text to other texts and to the world.
15.
During the Multidraft Reading strategy what are you supposed to do during the Third Reading?
a)
Read independently to unlock the basic meaning of the text
b)
Focus on analyzing key ideas and details and the craft and the structure of the text.
c)
Focus on integrating knowledge and ideas by connecting the text to the Big Question. The Essential understanding students gain from making this connection will help them connect the text to other texts and to the world.
16.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "Courage; quality of facing and dealing with danger instead of running away."
a)
Bravery
b)
Courage
c)
Endure
17.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "In a way deserving of praise."Quality of being fearless; bravery."
a)
Bravery
b)
Courage
c)
Endure
18.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "Continue; remain; survive difficulties. Hold up under."
a)
Bravery
b)
Courage
c)
Endure
19.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "No longer made used, or in fashion."
a)
Outdated
b)
Overcome
c)
Suffering
20.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "Conquer or master; as an opponent, an obstacle, or a setback."
a)
Outdated
b)
Overcome
c)
Suffering
21.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "Experience of pain or injury."
a)
Outdated
b)
Overcome
c)
Suffering
22.
Lan Samantha Chang who wrote, "Water Names," grew up in what city and state?
a)
Appleton, Wisconsin
b)
Detroit, Michigan
c)
San Francisco, California
d)
Beijing, China
23.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "Involving perils or risk; dangerous."
a)
Perilous
b)
Rugged
c)
Hazardous
d)
Risky
24.
"Water Names" How does Waipuo feel about the Yangtze River
a)
Great love
b)
Cautious
c)
Great Respect
d)
Fear
25.
"Water Names" What traditional folk element does this plot event include?
a)
Mystical
b)
Mythical
c)
The unexplained
d)
Supernatural force
26.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "Commanded not do something; prohibited."
a)
Forbade
b)
Abruptness
c)
Perilous
d)
Risky
27.
Select the word that best fits the definition, "Curt or gruff quality in behavior or speech."
a)
Forbade
b)
Abruptness
c)
Perilous
d)
Risky
28.
"Water Names" Where does the legend take place?
a)
Heilong River
b)
Ashi River
c)
Xiliao River
d)
Yangtze River
29.
"Water Names" Where does the main story take place?
a)
A skyscraper apartment
b)
House in the suburbs
c)
House on a prairie
d)
In Yangtze China
30.
"from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" What might the theme of this excerpt be?
a)
Life is a game
b)
Life is a gem
c)
Life is like a box of chocolates
d)
Life is plain
31.
"from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" How might his actions be seen as heroic to other kids his age?
a)
Because he completes his chore
b)
Because he completes someone else's chore
c)
Because he completes more than one chore
d)
Because he cleverly avoids his chore
32.
"from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" What does Tom's behavior indicate about his thought process?
a)
He is looking for a way to do more
b)
He is looking for a way out of doing his work
c)
He is looking for a way to get help
d)
He is looking to finish early and play
33.
"from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" What might Tom be planning?
a)
How to pay for the boys for doing his chore
b)
Not pay the boys for painting
c)
How to get the boys drinks
d)
Help the boys paint
34.
Before Ayn Rand left Russia for the United States ___________ settled in.
a)
Disneyland
b)
Democracy
c)
Socialism
d)
Communism
35.
It was Rand’s hatred of _____________ in Russia that inspired her to write Anthem.
a)
French Fries
b)
Collectivism
c)
Democracy
d)
The winters
36.
Select the word that best fits this definition. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions or standards
a)
Conformity
b)
Individuality
c)
Collectivism
d)
Symbolism
37.
Like Mark Twain Kurt Vonnegut used _____________ in his writing to tackle the basic questions.
a)
Hatred
b)
Cynicism
c)
Narcissism
d)
Humor
38.
Reginald Rose was born when?
a)
1920
b)
1925
c)
1930
d)
1915
39.
What is the name of the guy in the poster behind my desk?
a)
Jim Morrison
b)
Jimi Hendrix
c)
Jimmy Vaughn
d)
Jimmy Neutron
40.
Where did the 8th Juror buy his knife?
a)
From the defendant
b)
In a pawnshop
c)
On the street
d)
In a weapons store
41.
What decade does 12 Angry Men take place?
a)
1950s
b)
1940s
c)
1920s
d)
1930s
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