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Worksheets8th Grade Advanced Literacy Pre Assessment
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
FACILITATE:
Sometimes topics in school can be difficult. We can't expect students just to walk in and start having conversations about big topics without any guidance. Teachers are there to facilitate the discussion so that everyone can participate and be heard.
Sometimes topics in school can be difficult. We can't expect students just to walk in and start having conversations about big topics without any guidance. Teachers are there to facilitate the discussion so that everyone can participate and be heard.
a)
to make more difficult
b)
to make easier
c)
to ignore
d)
to be in charge
2.
ARTICULATE:
Where some people are shy and not skilled at public speaking, when Brian gave his presentation he was very articulate earning him a good grade in class.
Where some people are shy and not skilled at public speaking, when Brian gave his presentation he was very articulate earning him a good grade in class.
a)
capable of speaking easily and clearly.
b)
confused about the topic
c)
stumbling with ones words
d)
something that is important
3.
CLARIFY:
The instructor in class was very confusing and hard to understand at times. He probably found me annoying because I always asked him to clarify what he was talking about.
The instructor in class was very confusing and hard to understand at times. He probably found me annoying because I always asked him to clarify what he was talking about.
a)
to repeat oneself
b)
to make better or improve
c)
to make clear or easier to understand
d)
to paint a picture literally or in words
4.
EVALUATE:
After weeks of debate the jury evaluated all of the evidence and came up with a verdict. The jury had found the man not guilty.
After weeks of debate the jury evaluated all of the evidence and came up with a verdict. The jury had found the man not guilty.
a)
to guess
b)
to assume
c)
to judge
d)
to know
5.
CLARIFY:
After being stranded on the island for several days things started to get bad. We needed to find a way to clarify the water so that we could survive.
After being stranded on the island for several days things started to get bad. We needed to find a way to clarify the water so that we could survive.
a)
To drink
b)
To filter out impurities
c)
To transport
d)
To make use of
6.
ARTICULATE:
There were so many people in the group with so many different ideas. It was very brave how she stood up and articulated her point before the group.
There were so many people in the group with so many different ideas. It was very brave how she stood up and articulated her point before the group.
a)
To start an argument
b)
To point out wrong doing
c)
To call for a vote
d)
To express and idea clearly
7.
CONVEY:
My job was pretty clear. I was to convey the package without opening it and my debt would be clear.
My job was pretty clear. I was to convey the package without opening it and my debt would be clear.
a)
To hide or disguise
b)
To steal or sneak away with
c)
To transport or carry
d)
To wrap up
8.
PLAUSIBLE:
When you look at the distance between the half court mark and basketball hoop, it is totally plausible that someone can make that shot with one hand.
When you look at the distance between the half court mark and basketball hoop, it is totally plausible that someone can make that shot with one hand.
a)
something that is unbelievable
b)
something that is fake
c)
something that is wrong
d)
something that is believable
9.
DURABLE:
The weather was cold and harsh. The snow kept falling at an incredible rate. It was as if blocks of ice were hitting the truck from the sky. Thank goodness that the truck is very durable or else we might have been in trouble.
The weather was cold and harsh. The snow kept falling at an incredible rate. It was as if blocks of ice were hitting the truck from the sky. Thank goodness that the truck is very durable or else we might have been in trouble.
a)
borrowed from someone
b)
weak or flimsy
c)
strong or long lasting
d)
quick or fast
10.
FEASIBLE:
Over 10,000 people work at the company. It wouldn't be feasible to invite everyone to my birthday party. I only have a two bedroom apartment.
Over 10,000 people work at the company. It wouldn't be feasible to invite everyone to my birthday party. I only have a two bedroom apartment.
a)
something one can achieve
b)
doesn't make sense
c)
to be picky
d)
to be rude
11.
DEVELOP:
When we are children our ideas are very weak. As we get older we can learn new things that help develop our ideas.
When we are children our ideas are very weak. As we get older we can learn new things that help develop our ideas.
a)
to shrink or weaken
b)
to grow or mature
c)
to be wrong all of the time
d)
to change
12.
NEUTRALITY:
Dinner with my family can be very difficult. My Dad is a fan of Barcelona soccer team but my Uncle is a fan of Manchester United soccer team. Sometimes it is best to stay neutral when those two discuss sports.
Dinner with my family can be very difficult. My Dad is a fan of Barcelona soccer team but my Uncle is a fan of Manchester United soccer team. Sometimes it is best to stay neutral when those two discuss sports.
a)
defending a position
b)
thinking about things
c)
being stubborn
d)
not helping or not supporting a side
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