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Worksheets8th Grade Language Arts Review
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
Amazingly, the man climbed out of the burning vehicle unharmed.
Diana like many girls her age loves listening to music and attending concerts.
While shopping Rick remembered he still needed to pick up the dog stop at the post office and put air in his tires.
I wish you would tell me when you oh, nevermind.
What does the word "renounced" mean in the text?
I and my Annabel Lee--
With a love that the winged seraphs of Heaven
Coveted her and me
What does the word SERAPHS mean in the text above?
What does the word pulverized mean in the text above?
Ambi, amphi - Both, on both sides, around
bene - Good, well
cert - sure
crypto - Hidden, secret
Use the chart to help you determine the meaning of the colored word.
Because Tim is ambidextrous, he was still able to take notes when he broke his left hand.
Ambi, amphi -Both, on both sides, around
bene - Good, well
cert - sure
crypto - Hidden, secret
Use the chart to determine the meaning of the red word below.
The benevolent man donated his lottery winnings to charity.
It wakes while I am resting in my bed.
It sings its tune of mystery all night long.
When morning comes again the song has fled.
While driving on the road I take to school,
I'm startled by the music that I hear.
To quick, the words are fading now, you fool
The song was being whispered in my ear.
My hearing's blocked, the muse has thwarted me.
The poem inside refuses to break free.
The song that once was whispered by the breeze,
Is pantomimed by the leaves that fall from trees.
The word SONG in line 1 means
It wakes while I am resting in my bed.
It sings its tune of mystery all night long.
When morning comes again the song has fled.
While driving on the road I take to school,
I'm startled by the music that I hear.
To quick, the words are fading now, you fool
The song was being whispered in my ear.
My hearing's blocked, the muse has thwarted me.
The poem inside refuses to break free.
The song that once was whispered by the breeze,
Is pantomimed by the leaves that fall from trees.
As used in the poem, the word WAKES in line 2 most nearly means
It wakes while I am resting in my bed.
It sings its tune of mystery all night long.
When morning comes again the song has fled.
While driving on the road I take to school,
I'm startled by the music that I hear.
To quick, the words are fading now, you fool
The song was being whispered in my ear.
My hearing's blocked, the muse has thwarted me.
The poem inside refuses to break free.
The song that once was whispered by the breeze,
Is pantomimed by the leaves that fall from trees.
Line 8 contains
The phrase fueled the fire as used above means...
Romeo's friend most likely meant that Romeo was
strong
stubborn
pigheaded
determined
surprised
amazed
astonished
dumbfounded
pretty
beautiful
stunning
attractive
absorbed
obsessed
focused
interested
What is an Antonym?
A word OPPOSITE IN MEANING to another.
A passage or quotation taken or selected from a book, document, or film.
A particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice.
An explanatory or documenting note or comment at the bottom of a page, referring to a specific part of the text on the page.
What is a bias?
an explanatory or documenting note or comment at the bottom of a page, referring to a specific part of the text on the page.
A passage or quotation taken or selected from a book, document, or film.
A particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice.
To show or indicate beforehand; prefigure.
What is an excerpt?
An explanatory or documenting note or comment at the bottom of a page, referring to a specific part of the text on the page.
A passage or quotation taken or selected from a book, document, or film.
To show or indicate beforehand; prefigure.
Spelled the same but means something different.
What is a footnote?
An explanatory or documenting note or comment at the bottom of a page, referring to a specific part of the text on the page.
To show or indicate beforehand; prefigure.
Words spelled the same but means something different.
A record of events written by a person having intimate knowledge of them and based on personal observation.
What is foreshadowing?
To show or indicate beforehand; prefigure.
Words spelled the same but means something different.
A record of events written by a person having intimate knowledge of them and based on personal observation.
A device in the narrative of a motion picture, novel, etc., by which an event or scene taking place before the present time in the narrative is inserted into the chronological structure of the work.
What are homonyms.
A device in the narrative of a motion picture, novel, etc., by which an event or scene taking place before the present time in the narrative is inserted into the chronological structure of the work.
A record of events written by a person having intimate knowledge of them and based on personal observation.
Supplementary material at the end of a book, article, document, or other text, usually of an explanatory, statistical, or bibliographic nature.
Words spelled the same but means something different.
What is a memoir?
A device in the narrative of a motion picture, novel, etc., by which an event or scene taking place before the present time in the narrative is inserted into the chronological structure of the work.
A record of events written by a person having intimate knowledge of them and based on personal observation.
Supplementary material at the end of a book, article, document, or other text, usually of an explanatory, statistical, or bibliographic nature.
A figure of speech by which produces a self contradictory effect: Sound words.
What is a flashback?
Supplementary material at the end of a book, article, document, or other text, usually of an explanatory, statistical, or bibliographic nature.
A figure of speech by which produces a self contradictory effect: Sound words.
A device in the narrative of a motion picture, novel, etc., by which an event or scene taking place before the present time in the narrative is inserted into the chronological structure of the work.
A word OPPOSITE IN MEANING to another.
What is the appendix of a book?
Supplementary material at the end of a book, article, document, or other text, usually of an explanatory, statistical, or bibliographic nature.
A word OPPOSITE IN MEANING to another.
A figure of speech by which produces a self contradictory effect: Sound words.
A particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice.
What is an oxymoron?
A word OPPOSITE IN MEANING to another.
A figure of speech by which produces a self contradictory effect: Sound words.
A particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice.
A passage or quotation taken or selected from a book, document, or film.
What is the purpose of an informational writing?
entertain
argue
persuade
inform
Which is NOT a way to know if a source is credible?
expert is providing information
source is within 5 years
source contains an opinion
the source lacks bias
can be backed up with data
Define Reasoning
an educated guess based on the text
a reference to the location of your source
support for your thinking that is logical
facts, information, and data
What does the thesis statement tell the reader
what the central idea of the text is
what will be discussed in the body paragraphs
how much information has been researched
the summary of the writing
What is plagiarism?
using someone's work as if it was your own
collaborating in a group and discussing ideas
paraphrasing information that you cited
giving credit to the author of a source
Which most likely will not be included in the introduction of an informational writing?
hook
thesis statement
background information
citation
Which of the following is considered a citation?
In the text it states that birds derived from reptiles.
According to the article, "Reptiles Today", birds have evolved from reptiles.
The story says that birds and reptiles were once the same.
In lines 3-8, the text explains how birds originated from reptiles.
If you do not cite your evidence, will you receive full credit?
NO
Yes
What should NEVER be included in a thesis statement?
personal pronouns
personal nouns
a hook
topic sentence
What is the minimum amount of sentences required in an introduction paragraph?
two sentences
three sentences
four sentences
five sentences
What is a HOOK? Select the BEST answer choice.
attention-grabbing statement
transition sentence
indention of body paragraphs
what makes the writing connect to the reader.
Which of the following is a good transition for the conclusion paragraph?
In the beginning ...
For example ...
In addition to...
Last but not least...
Which of the following is NOT an accurate citation?
In the text is says...
According to, The Tell-Tale Heart, the main character...
In the text, The Hate You Give, the mother said...
After looking at the article, "Can Birds Swim", the research supports...
Which one of the following topics is the BEST topic for an informational essay?
The Life of Sharks
Should students pick their own Connections classes?
My Summer Vacation
What's better cake or ice cream?
Does informational writing have bias or opinion?
yes
no
What is the meaning of identify?
main topic
to create, make, or write
to recognize or establish
not stated
Main topic of a text.
recite
central idea
restatement
stated
What is the meaning of key details?
important words or phrases
to create, make, or write
to state out loud
not stated
To decide
Objective
Summary
Compose
Determine
To break into smaller parts
Identify
Text
Analyze
Determine
Develop
to decide
a piece of writing
to put in your own words
to cause to grow
Text
a brief restatement of the central ideas & key details
a piece of writing
a problem
main topic
to create, make, or write
Summary
Recite
Compose
Central Idea
a brief restatement of the central idea & key details
Summary
Identify
Analyze
Recite
free of opinion or personal belief
Stated
Text
Objective
Implied
to state out loud
Recite
Implied
Analyze
Objective
Restatement
free of opinion of personal belief
to create, make, or write
to recognize or establish
to put in your own words
Implied
a problem
not stated
main topic
to decide
given directly
Nuisance
Recite
Stated
Objective
We’ve all heard that hard work is the key to success. But a recent study found that the “profoundly gifted” still have an edge over their peers. Write an essay in which you prove whether success comes from natural talent or to those willing to put in the most time and effort.
Argumentative
Informational
Most of us have had teachers will we remember for the rest of our lives, as well as those we would like to forget. Write an essay in which you explain what it means to be a good teacher.
Argumentative
Informational
At a time when tension is growing between communities and local law enforcement, an increasing number of police departments around the country are outfitting their patrol officers with body cameras. Write an essay in which you state and prove whether or not all police officers should be required to wear body cameras.
Argumentative
Informational
Parents seem to love posting videos and photos of their children online, sometimes for the whole world to see. But are children going to grow up regretting being a viral star? Should they somehow have a say in the matter? Write an essay in which you argue whether parents are violating their children’s privacy when they share photos and videos of them online.
Argumentative
Informational
Many people watch the Super Bowl more for the commercials than the game itself, critiquing the best and the worst each year. But what makes a great commercial? Write an essay in which you explain the traits of an effective and memorable television ad.
Argumentative
Informational
Homework is part of school, however, lately there has been public backlash against too much of it. Do teachers give too much homework, or is it a necessary part of learning? Write an essay in which you prove whether or not teachers give too much homework.
Argumentative
Informational
We have become so used to hearing news about layoffs and spending cuts over the past several years that it may be difficult remember what it’s like to have a government surplus — but it does happen. Politicians then have to figure out what to do with that extra money. Write an essay in which you explain the best way to spend a budget surplus in your state.
Argumentative
Informational
In recent years, there has been a national movement to tie teachers’ salaries to standardized testing. Is this a wise practice? Write to your local senator, persuading him or her on whether or not teachers’ salaries should be tied to students’ standardized test scores.
Argumentative
Informational
It’s been said that all is fair in love and war. Yet conventional wisdom tells us there are certain rules to dating and breaking up. Write an essay in which you explain the rules of a “good” break-up, one that is as sensitive as possible to the person being “dumped.”
Argumentative
Informational
Many people volunteer their time to help others, either through non-profit organizations, churches, or other charitable venues. Write an essay describing an organization or cause you believe is worth investing time and effort through volunteering.
Argumentative
Informational
According to the Supreme Court, public school officials have the right to search students and their property when there is reasonable cause to suspect weapons or drugs. Many people feel this is a violation of students’ right to privacy, while others believe it protects students’ safety and well-being. Write an essay in which you argue whether or not student searches are necessary and reasonable.
Argumentative
Informational
Some companies offer a paternity leave that allows fathers to stay home with their newborns for several weeks while still earning partial pay and benefits. Is this a sound policy? Write an essay in which you prove whether or not companies should offer its male employees paternity leave.
Argumentative
Informational
Singer and songwriter Bob Dylan once wrote, “A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do.” Is this an accurate definition of success? Write an essay in which you describe the true meaning of success.
Argumentative
Informational
If someone discovered a formula that would enable humans to live forever, would that be a blessing or a curse? Write an essay in which you show whether this would be the greatest or worst discovery for mankind.
Argumentative
Informational
Many people feel that the use of surveillance cameras in public places, such as parking lots, is a good idea that can help ensure our safety. Others worry that too many cameras violate our right to privacy and give law enforcement officials too much power. Write a letter to the governor convincing him or her whether or not surveillance cameras should be installed in public places within your state.
Argumentative
Informational
Most schools require students to read “old” texts such as ancient Greek tragedies or Shakespearian plays. Many students wonder why they should read these texts instead of more contemporary material. Write an essay in which you argue for or against the reading of classical literature in English classes.
Argumentative
Informational
What does it mean to be a good citizen? Write an essay in which you discuss the the most important qualities of a good citizen.
Argumentative
Informational
A devastating tornado has leveled much of a nearby small town. Write a letter to a local newspaper explaining ways the community can help these families recover from their loss.
Argumentative
Informational
Aristotle once said, “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” Everyone knows the word “happiness,” but most of us have a different idea of what it means to be happy. Write an essay that defines the word “happiness” and support with examples either from your own experience or from literature.
Argumentative
Informational
More than a decade into the 21st century, we would like to think that American parents have similar standards and dreams for their sons and daughters. But studies of search data from Google suggest that contemporary American parents are far more likely to want their boys smart and their girls skinny. What do you think? Write an essay in which you argue whether parents have different hopes and standards based on the gender of their children.
Argumentative
Informational
Parenthood is not easy. Write an essay in which you explain the qualities of an effective parent.
Argumentative
Informational
Which of the following is NOT a strategy for writing a hook?
Writing a quick story
Starting with an interesting statistic or fact
Rephrasing the question you are answering.
Stating a famous quote that relates to the topic.
To start, one of the reasons why I like to vacation there is that they have a lot of cool places to eat, such as Bimini’s and Hard Rock Café. Not only do they have great food here, but they also play cool music. Another reason why I really enjoy the hotel is the fact that the hotel has a swim-up bar. You swim in the giant pool, and if you’re thirsty, you can get a Coke or a Pepsi for free at the bar. Last, but not least, the hotel has a really cool game room. Here you can play ping pong and arcade games like Pac Man. Overall, the Historic Hotel on Marco Island, Florida has a lot of kid-friendly resources, and I hope to go back on vacation there soon.
Camels are among the most interesting animals on the planet. ___________, camels are called the "ships of the desert" because they are used to carrying people and loads from one place to another. ____________, they have a huge hump on their body where they store their fat, which enables them to survive famines and drought. ______________, they are very passive animals and get along well with humans and other animals alike. In conclusion, it would be hard to find an animal much cooler than a camel.
A student has written a topic sentence and now needs to write his first supporting detail. Read his topic sentence. Then determine which answer contains the best TLQ setup for the student’s supporting detail.
Topic Sentence: Pangolins have many qualities that make them interesting to study.
“Pangolins look like reptiles because they have scales, but they are actually mammals,” according to Dr. Jerry Formosa.
First of all, one interesting detail the text states about pangolins is that “pangolins look like reptiles because they have scales, but they are actually mammals."
What makes pangolins interesting is “pangolins look like reptiles because they have scales, but they are actually mammals."
To begin, “pangolins look like reptiles because they have scales, but they are actually mammals."
A student has chosen to use the following sentence as her second supporting detail for her paragraph about cats being great pets.
Supporting detail #2: Cats do not bark or make other loud noises.
Which of the following choices would be the best explanation of how the detail supports the topic sentence?
I love watching hilarious cat clips on YouTube.
Cats generally lead a pretty quiet existence, which makes them peaceful companions to live with.
This is why cats are great.
No one wants a loud, barking dog waking them up all the time. Cats are quiet, but they sometimes do make loud noises from time to time, which can also get very irritating but still not as loud as a dog bark.
Quote: Most cats are natural hunters and will help if you have problems with mice. For some cats, this instinct has, sadly, been bred out of them.
Which of the following answer choices best paraphrases the quote?
Canada is one of the best countries in the world to live in. First, Canada has an excellent health care system. All Canadians have access to medical services at a reasonable price. Second, Canada has a high standard of education. Students are taught by well‐trained teachers and are encouraged to continue studying at university. Finally, Canada's cities are clean and efficiently managed. Canadian cities have many parks and lots of space for people to live.
Read the student’s supporting detail and explanation. Choose the answer that contains the best revision for sentence variety.
The first reason why I like eating in the Student Center Cafeteria is the food. It is excellent. It tastes delicious. There are many different kinds of food. Hamburgers and fries, tacos, and pizza are all on the menu.
The first reason why I like eating in the Student Center Cafeteria is the food. It is excellent. There are many different kinds of food. There are hamburgers and fries, tacos, and pizza.
Eating in the Student Center Cafeteria is excellent because of the food; there are many different kinds of delicious foods on the menu, such as hamburgers, fries, tacos, and pizza.
The first reason why I like eating in the Student Center Cafeteria is the excellent food it tastes delicious there are many different kinds of food, and they all taste delicious.
The first reason why I like eating in the Student Center Cafeteria is the food! It is excellent! It tastes delicious! There are many different kinds of food, too!
Today, giant pumpkins are getting close to 3,000 pounds and can be found internationally. Pumpkin farmers in Europe are growing many of them. The top growers are from Belgium, Switzerland and Britain. Pumpkins like cooler weather. They usually grow well in the New England states. Summers are mild there. The pumpkins get sun but not too much heat. New England also gets more sun in the summer.
Which of the following answer choices would be the best heading for the whole section?
Punctuation Practice: correct the following sentence.
Bradley likes vegetables ___therefore___ he is a healthy person.
: therefore,
; therefore,
, therefore,
Punctuation Practice: correct the following sentence
Shakespeare said it best__ __To thine own self be true.”
best, - To
best; “ To
best: “ To
Punctuation Practice: correct the following sentences.
He got what he worked for __ he really earned that promotion.
for . He
for; he
For, he
Thesis Review: Which of the following statements is the strongest thesis?
The iPad, with its distinct resolution, has one of the most popular configurations still in use across more countries than any other technology tool.
The iPad has helped to revitalize the comic book industry. with its relatively large high-definition screen
The iPad has revolutionized the mobile-computing landscape and created a huge profit stream for Apple.
The iPad has impacted society by revolutionizing the mobile-computing landscape, by creating a huge profit stream for Apple and by revitalizing the comic book industry.
Transition Review: The transition words, on the other hand, would be best suited for which paragraph?
introduction
conclusion
body paragraph
Transition Review: The transition words, in the future people should be urged to, would be best suited for which paragraph?
introduction
body paragraph
conclusion
Where should the thesis statement be placed in an essay?
a. last sentence of the introduction
b. first sentence of the introduction
c. first sentence of the conclusion
d. both a and c
There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that incapacitates victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The platypus is an odd creature indeed.
Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business
This passage is mainly about?
What is the central idea?
What should come first in the introduction of an informational/expository essay?
Hook
Thesis
Reason 1
Three body paragraph ideas
What should come at the end of the introduction for an expository/informational essay?
call to action
Hook
Thesis
3 body paragraphs
What should your body paragraphs contain first?
A topic sentence / main idea
Examples, quotations, and facts.
Elaboration
Citation of research
What is it called when you tell the reader where you got evidence from?
Demonstration
citation
Analysis
memorization
Good writing stays objective avoiding phrases like I believe, I think, I would etc.?
false
true
Which phrase best introduces a quote?
"35% of people ride a bike to work"
One piece of evidence is...
Here is something from the text:
In the article "..." Author's Name states,
SHOW ANSWER
An essay that solely provides facts and evidence on a central idea is what type of essay?
Argumentative essay
Informational essay
Narrative
Literary analysis
What is the best, smoothest way to include a quote into your essay?
"A house divided itself cannot stand" by Abraham Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln's "House Divided" --- "A house divided against itself cannot stand".
In the speech "House Divided", Abraham Lincoln states that, "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
There shouldn't be quotes in an informational essay
Which of the following does NOT need to be in the BODY paragraph of an informational essay?
Facts
Quotes
Thesis
Explanation
What is a transition?
A statement about a central idea
A word or phrase that leads into the next idea
Using the sentence to guess the meaning of a word
The concluding sentence
What should start your body paragraphs?
Transition and topic sentence
Thesis statement
Facts
Topic sentence and facts
When you paraphrase, you are using someone's ideas, and not their exact words. Do you still need to cite your source?
Yes
No
What is the author's purpose for writing?
To make us laugh
To describe
To compare
To inform
What are some of the key words to determine the text structure cause & effect?
In addition
Solution
As well as
As a result
What are some of the key words to determine the text structure description?
For example
Consequently
However
Resolution
Text Structure examples include:
Key details
Problem & solution
Main idea
Inference
What are some of the key words to determine the text structure: chronological?
However
Since
In addition
Next, then, last
Readers gain a deeper understanding of text when authors include details through:
text structures
Inferences
examples
sequence
Authors text features, examples, and anecdotes to _________________________ key information.
Compare
Introduce
Underline
Distinguish
Sometimes in informational text, authors use ___________________, or short stories to explain key information.
Anecdotes
Compare & Contrast
Inferences
Commas
Elaborate means to add _______________ to an explanation or illustration.
quote
order
inference
more detail
Authors tell us information directly without details (define).
List
Text Features
State or identify
Chronological
Authors tell us information & then give us descriptions of its meaning through examples.
Describe/Explain
List
Text Features
State/Identify
Graphs, charts, pictures, captions, and diagrams are examples of_____________________?
Graphics
Text Features
Examples
Quotes
Where is Shanna?
What is the main idea?
