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CCS 8 English Language Quiz

Total questions: 78

Worksheet time: 20hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
I (visit) ________ lots of interesting places. I was with two friends of mine .
a)
visits
b)
visiting
c)
visited
d)
visit
2.
It (not / rain) ______________ a lot.
a)
does not rain
b)
don't rain
c)
did not rain
d)
dont rain rain
3.
Where (spend / you) ________________ your last holiday?
a)
did you spend
b)
does you spent
c)
did your spend
d)
do your spent
4.

Find the synonym for the underlined word the dog gave a yelp of agony.

a)

Welcome

b)

Delight

c)

Pain

d)

Fear

5.

The definition of a suffix is

a)

A letter or letters that you add to the beginning of a base word that changes its meaning

b)

A letter or letters that change a word

c)

A letter or letters that you add to the end of a base word that changes its meaning

d)

A word that has meaning

6.

Spring is a good example of the suffix "ing"

a)

true

b)

false

7.

What type of comment is an opinion?

a)

A fact.

b)

A comment that is false.

c)

A personal viewpoint.

d)

An argument.

8.

Where _________ you last night?

a)

was

b)

were

9.

when we have a plural s will it be:

a)

's

b)

s'

c)

s

10.
 She ______ to bed at 10 o'clock yesterday. 
a)
go
b)
goes
c)
went
d)
going
11.
What is the word given to a describing word?
a)
Verb
b)
Adjective
c)
Noun
d)
Pronoun
12.
A comparison using like or as is a...
a)
Metaphor
b)
Alliteration
c)
Conjuction 
d)
Simile
13.
When objects are given human characteristics...
a)
Metaphor
b)
Personification 
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Transience 
14.
Whether the text is written to “you” as “I” or about “he/she/it”
a)
1st/2nd/3rd Person
b)
Figurative Language
c)
Focus
d)
Theme
15.
The chunks of focus a text is split into... 
a)
Focus
b)
Theme
c)
Sections 
d)
Paragraphs
16.
Words that describe actions are...
a)
Verbs
b)
Modal verbs
c)
Adverbs
d)
Adjectives
17.
The overall mood or feeling of a piece is...
a)
Attitude
b)
Vibe
c)
Tone
d)
Focus
18.
A direct comparison that does not use like or as...
a)
Simile
b)
Analogy
c)
Connection
d)
Metaphor
19.
The name given to an ambiguous ending or an ending that invites further questions.
a)
Cliff-hanger
b)
Resolution 
c)
Finale
d)
Climax
20.
When an aspect of a text is emphasised by being used more than once...
a)
Underlining
b)
Emphasis
c)
Rewind
d)
Repetition
21.
The marks or signs in writing used to separate ideas, organise sentences and clarify meanings...
a)
Dots
b)
Commas
c)
Punctuation
d)
Stains
22.
The word given to a specific point of view
a)
Perspective
b)
Aim
c)
Focus
d)
Theme
23.
What is the word given to a describing word?
a)
Verb
b)
Adjective
c)
Noun
d)
Pronoun
24.
What is tone?
a)
the author's attitude toward the subject and the audience
b)
word choice
c)
dictionary definition of a word
d)
an exaggeration
25.
What is hyperbole?
a)
an exaggeration
b)
the author's attitude toward the subject and the audience
c)
a comparison that is not directly stated, but the two things being compared are understood
d)
comparison between two different things using like or as
26.
Identify the main literary device used here: The snow covered the ground like blanket of wool.  The chilly wind burned the tips of my nose and ears.  I tasted the icy snowflakes as they drifted down from the sky.
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Rhythm
c)
Imagery
27.
What is simile?
a)
the dictionary definition of a word
b)
comparison between two different things using like or as
c)
use of hints and clues in a narrative to suggest a future action
d)
a comparison that is not directly stated, but the two things being compared are understood
28.
What is metaphor?
a)
a comparison that is not directly stated, but the two things being compared are understood
b)
word choice
c)
comparison between two different things using like or as
d)
use of hints and clues in a narrative to suggest a future action
29.
What is imagery?
a)
language that is not mean to be literally, but meant to add richness and color to literature
b)
the use of vivid descriptions on figures of the speech that appeal to sensory experiences
c)
use of hints and clues in a narrative to suggest a future action
d)
type of metaphor that gives inanimate objects or abstract ideas human characteristics
30.
What is personification?
a)
the dictionary definition of a word
b)
comparison between two different things using like or as
c)
type of metaphor that gives inanimate objects or abstract ideas human characteristics
d)
type of metaphor that gives inanimate objects or abstract ideas human characteristics
31.
What is foreshadow?
a)
language that is not mean to be literally, but meant to add richness and color to literature
b)
an exaggeration
c)
use of hints and clues in a narrative to suggest a future action
d)
the dictionary meaning of a word
32.
The following line features which literary device:
"He possessed a cold fire in his eyes."
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
personification
d)
oxymoron
33.
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
a)
"Ask not what your country can do for you," said Kennedy, "ask what you can do for your country."
b)
"Ask not what your country can do for you" said Kennedy "ask what you can do for your country."
c)
"Ask not what your country can do for you," said Kennedy, "Ask what you can do for your country."
d)
"Ask not what your country can do for you" said Kennedy "ask what you can do for your country."
34.
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
a)
The cloud sung a beautiful song in the wind.
b)
It is raining cats and dogs.
c)
I am so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.
d)
Peter piper picked a pickled pepper.
35.
What is the BEST transition word to complete this sentence?
The movie didn't make me laugh, _______ it was a comedy.
a)
additionally
b)
therefore
c)
although
d)
then
36.
What is the BEST transition word to complete this sentence?
I finished all of my homework for Science class, ________ the essay question.
a)
additionally
b)
therefore
c)
besides
d)
then
37.
a)
I
b)
A
c)
O
d)
U
38.

Prepositions, choose the best option:

a)

The boy is in front of the television.

b)

The boy is behind the television.

c)

The boy is next to the television.

39.

Prepositions, choose the best option:

a)

The dog is under the table.

b)

The dog is on the table.

c)

The dog is next the table

40.
What does it mean to make an inference?
a)
locate the information
b)
tell what book you are reading
c)
make an educated guess
d)
summarize the text
41.
When a question asks you to explain the theme, what information is it asking for?
Select the BEST answer choice.
a)
main idea of the text
b)
central idea or lesson learned in the text
c)
exposition: characters, setting, and conflict
d)
how to conflict is resolved.
42.
What is a claim?
Select the BEST answer choice.
a)
a claim is the same as a thesis statement
b)
the statement explaining whether you agree or disagree
c)
support and details
d)
the conclusion of an essay
43.
What is a counter-claim?
a)
the writer's opinion on a subject
b)
whether the writer agrees or disagrees
c)
opposition to the writer's claim
d)
the opposite of a chronological claim
44.
Which sentence is written incorrectly?
a)
It was made at the McPherson's quilting party.
b)
It was the only multicolored quilt they owned.
c)
It was a gift from the special friends, so it held a special meaning, and they kept it forever.
d)
It was a good covering for all their boxes and barrels.
45.
Select the BEST answer choice.
A thesis statement:
a)
explains what will be discussed in each body paragraph
b)
supports to writing prompt
c)
makes a average paper a great paper
d)
includes a claim and hook
46.
What is plagiarism?
a)
citing your source
b)
using someone else's ideas as your own
c)
following the steps of the writing process
d)
giving credit using italics instead of quotation marks
47.
What parts of speech do adverbs modify?
a)
adjectives, verbs, adverbs
b)
nouns, pronouns, prepositions
c)
adjectives, verbs, nouns
d)
adverbs, conjunctions, nouns
48.
What part of speech is highlighted?
The Reading test was difficult this time.
a)
adjective
b)
adverb
c)
conjunction
d)
interjection
49.
What part of speech is highlighted?
Samantha decided she did not want to run track anymore.
a)
noun
b)
pronoun
c)
verb
d)
adjective
50.

What is verbal in the sentence below?


The exhausted children napped on the floor.

a)

Participle

b)

Gerund

c)

Infinitive

d)

None of the above

51.

When the reader sees all perspectives in the text, the text is written in...?

a)

1st person point of view

b)

2nd person point of view

c)

3rd person omniscient point of view

d)

3rd person limited point of view

e)

3rd person objective point of view

52.

What voice is the sentence below using?


The cake was made by the mothers on the team.

a)

Active voice

b)

Passive Voice

c)

No Voice

d)

None of the above

53.

Choose the PREPOSITION in the following sentence.


The children stopped their games to watch the old man.

a)

the

b)

their

c)

to

d)

watch

54.

Choose the PREPOSITION in the following sentence.


They found the old man waiting for them.

a)

the

b)

their

c)

to

d)

for

55.

Fill in the PUNCTUATION


sennit lives in the far-away land of japan

a)

Sennit lives in the far-away land of Japan.

b)

sennit lives in the far-away land of japan.

c)

Sennit lives in the far-away of japan.

56.

Choose a COMPLEX SENTENCES using the conjuction in brackets.


The children continued to play. The old man was kind. (because)

a)

The children continued to play the old man was kind.

b)

The children continued to play because the old man was kind.

57.

Identify the VERB in the following sentence.


The children clapped their hands.

a)

The children

b)

clapped

c)

their hands

58.

Identify the SUBJECT in the following sentence.


The children clapped their hands.

a)

The children

b)

clapped

c)

their hands

59.

Identify the OBJECT in the following sentence.


The children clapped their hands.

a)

The children

b)

clapped

c)

their hands

60.

Identify the type of NOUN of the words in brackets.


Sennit the Hermit lives in a (cave).

a)

abstract noun

b)

common noun

c)

proper noun

d)

collective noun

61.

Identify the type of NOUN of the words in brackets.


A (Company of Monkeys) came leaping on the rock.

a)

abstract noun

b)

common noun

c)

proper noun

d)

collective noun

62.

Identify the type of NOUN of the words in brackets.


(Karen) came to school today.

a)

abstract noun

b)

common noun

c)

proper noun

d)

collective noun

63.
"Abby ate a green apple."
Which word is an adjective?
a)
Abby
b)
green
c)
ate
d)
apple
64.
Find the noun: The tiny dog jumped.
a)
the
b)
tiny
c)
dog
d)
jumped
65.
What words need to be capitalized?
"my dog, david, likes to eat sandwiches for breakfast."
a)
My, David,
b)
My, Dog, David, 
c)
My, David, Sandwiches
d)
My, 
66.
There __________ be a talent show in the school hall tonight. 
a)
was
b)
will
c)
is
d)
am
67.
Which word means not safe?
a)
untied
b)
unsafe
c)
untie
68.

Mammals _________ warm-blooded animals.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

am

69.
The students _____ many questions about rain forests.
a)
ask
b)
asking
c)
asks
d)
askes
70.

A category used to classify types of literary work.

a)

anecdote

b)

genre

c)

point of view

d)

plot

71.

The author's attitude, either positive or negative, toward a subject.

a)

genre

b)

setting

c)

bias

d)

generalization

72.

An author's attitude toward a subject. Examples include sarcasm, enthusiasm, or pessimism.

a)

genre

b)

point of view

c)

tone

d)

plot

73.

The main idea of underlying meaning of a literary work. The reader can determine this by finding evidence that is supportable and covers the greatest percentage of the story.

a)

tone

b)

theme

c)

plot

d)

chronological order

74.

All of the following are part of plot except __________________________.

a)

rising action

b)

bias

c)

climax

d)

resolution

75.

The author's reason for creating a specific piece of work. The author may be writing to educate, entertain, or persuade.

a)

anecdote

b)

genre

c)

author's purpose

d)

inference

76.

What does 'Bias' mean?

a)

When you have two opinions about something

b)

When you are behaving like a stereotype

c)

When you have an inclination or prejudice for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.

d)

When you believe that there can only be two answers to any given question

77.

What does 'Stereotype' mean?

a)

When your stereo doesn't work

b)

You have multiple types of channels on something

c)

A widely agreed upon but oversimplified image or idea about a group, person or thing

d)

A comparison between a simile and a metaphor

78.

'Culture,' when talking about people refers to:

a)

The many different countries that people come from

b)

The ideas, customs, and social behaviour of a particular group of people or society.

c)

The artwork that stays in the museums and galleries

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