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WorksheetsWriting & Comprehension exam Grade 8
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
1. What is a claim?
a statement used to support or prove the thesis
the analysis explaining the meaning of evidence
quotations from a source
a sentence that grabs your reader's attention
2. What is a evidence?
a statement used to support or prove the thesis
quotations from a source
the analysis explaining the meaning of evidence
a sentence that grabs your reader's attention
3. What is analysis?
a sentence that grabs your reader's attention
quotations from a source
a statement used to support or prove the thesis
the explanation of the meaning of evidence
What is true of the introductory paragraph?
ends with the thesis
starts with a hook
introduces the big idea of the essay
all of these
What order do essays go in?
Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph, Conclusion
Body Paragraph, Introduction, Conclusion, Body Paragraph
Introduction, Body Paragraph, Conclusion, Body Paragraph
Conclusion, Introduction, Body Paragraph, Body Paragraph
What order to the sentences in a body paragraphs go in?
Evidence, Explanation, Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation
Explanation, Topic Sentence, Evidence
Thesis, Evidence, Explanation
Formal or Informal?
Went to Hawaii for the weekend. Lots to tell you.
informal
formal
Formal or Informal?
I feel quite well, thank you.
formal
informal
When do you use formal language?
In an academic essay.
When you talk to a friend.
When you write a text message.
A writer who uses persuasion attempts to:
teach you how to make or do something
influence you to do or believe something
tell a story
inform you about historic or current events
A fact is:
an opinion
use of numbers as evidence
a statement
something that can be proven true
Which two paragraphs are the most similar?
No paragraphs are similar
Conclusion and Body paragraphs
Introduction and Body paragraphs
Introduction and Conclusion paragraphs
What are the components of a persuasive writing?
Argument, Details, Thesis
Topic sentence, Details, Concluding, Sentence
Introduction, Thesis Statement, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
Who cares?
What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
To inform
To persuade
What type of sentence always starts a body paragraph?
Topic Sentence
Restated Thesis
Supporting Detail
What is a hook, or lead?
The sentence that is the main idea of an essay
The sentence that ends the paper
A sentence that gets the reader's attention
As with any other kind of writing, the first step to writing directions is to
edit
revise
brainstorm
draft
Style considerations for writing instructions include
vague terms for measurements
make sentences long and convoluted
number the steps for ease of use and verbs in present tense, active voice
The following are examples of instruction text except one
cake recipes
instruction manuals
handouts
political speeches
We do not use time connectives in instruction texts, true or false?
True
False
We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk
We're racing, racing down the walk,
Over the pavement and round the block.
We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-
Felicia and I and half our friends.
Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!
She roars at me and I shout at her
As past the porches and garden gates
We rattle and rock
On our roller skates.
1) What makes a rumbling sound in the poem?
skates
train
dog
We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk
We're racing, racing down the walk,
Over the pavement and round the block.
We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-
Felicia and I and half our friends.
Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!
She roars at me and I shout at her
As past the porches and garden gates
We rattle and rock
On our roller skates.
2) What happens as the children roller skate?
Their hair flies backwards
A lion roars
People wave to them
We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk
We're racing, racing down the walk,
Over the pavement and round the block.
We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-
Felicia and I and half our friends.
Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!
She roars at me and I shout at her
As past the porches and garden gates
We rattle and rock
On our roller skates.
3) What makes the sound of whish and whirr?
clapping hands
turning skates
flying hair
We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk
We're racing, racing down the walk,
Over the pavement and round the block.
We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-
Felicia and I and half our friends.
Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!
She roars at me and I shout at her
As past the porches and garden gates
We rattle and rock
On our roller skates.
4) What do you know about the girl in the poem?
She does her homework
She likes sports
She likes to skate fast
We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk
We're racing, racing down the walk,
Over the pavement and round the block.
We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-
Felicia and I and half our friends.
Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!
She roars at me and I shout at her
As past the porches and garden gates
We rattle and rock
On our roller skates.
5) In what kind of place does the girl live?
city
beach
farm
We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk
We're racing, racing down the walk,
Over the pavement and round the block.
We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-
Felicia and I and half our friends.
Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!
She roars at me and I shout at her
As past the porches and garden gates
We rattle and rock
On our roller skates.
6) The poem is mostly about
children roller skating
playing in a park
many kinds of races
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theatre an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theatre such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.
1. It is pointed out in the reading that opera ----.
is the most complex of all the performing arts
is not a high-budget production
is often performed in Europe
is a drama sung with the accompaniment of an orchestra
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theatre an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theatre such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.
2.We can understand from the reading that ----
people are captivated more by opera than musical theatre
drama in opera is more important than the music
orchestras in operas can vary considerably in size
there is argument over whether the music is important or the words in opera
Opera refers to a dramatic art form, originating in Europe, in which the emotional content is conveyed to the audience as much through music, both vocal and instrumental, as it is through the lyrics. By contrast, in musical theatre an actor's dramatic performance is primary, and the music plays a lesser role. The drama in opera is presented using the primary elements of theatre such as scenery, costumes, and acting. However, the words of the opera, or libretto, are sung rather than spoken. The singers are accompanied by a musical ensemble ranging from a small instrumental ensemble to a full symphonic orchestra.
3.It is stated in the reading that ----
acting and costumes are secondary to music in musical theatre
music in musical theatre is not as important as it is in opera
an opera requires a huge orchestra as well as a large choir
many people find musical theatre more captivating than opera
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we learn about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex than people previously imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without needing words. Could any of these mammals be more intelligent than man? Certainly the most common argument in favour of man's superiority over them that we can kill them more easily than they can kill us is the least satisfactory. On the contrary, the more we discover about these remarkable creatures, the less we appear superior when we destroy them.
4.It is clear from the passage that dolphins ----.
don't want to be with us as much as we want to be with them
are proven to be less intelligent than once thought
are the most powerful creatures that live in the oceans
have a reputation for being friendly to humans
Erosion of America's farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and grasslands under the plough in the nineteenth century. By the 1930's, more than 282 million acres of farmland were damaged by erosion. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due to new demands placed on the land by heavy crop production. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the nation's most critical natural resource problem.
As we understand from the reading, today, soil erosion in America ----.
causes humans to place new demands on the land
is worse than it was in the nineteenth century
happens so slowly that it is hardly noticed
is the most critical problem that the nation faces
Erosion of America's farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and grasslands under the plough in the nineteenth century. By the 1930's, more than 282 million acres of farmland were damaged by erosion. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due to new demands placed on the land by heavy crop production. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the nation's most critical natural resource problem.
The author points out in the passage that erosion in America ----.
has damaged 282 million acres ever since settlers first put the prairies and grasslands under the plough
was on the decline before 1930's
can become a more serious problem in the future
occurs only in areas with no vegetation
Erosion of America's farmland by wind and water has been a problem since settlers first put the prairies and grasslands under the plough in the nineteenth century. By the 1930's, more than 282 million acres of farmland were damaged by erosion. After 40 years of conservation efforts, soil erosion has accelerated due to new demands placed on the land by heavy crop production. In the years ahead, soil erosion and the pollution problems it causes are likely to replace petroleum scarcity as the nation's most critical natural resource problem.
It is pointed out in the reading that in America ----.
there are many ways to reduce erosion
soil erosion has been hastened due to the overuse of farming lands
water is undoubtedly the largest cause of erosion
petroleum is causing heavy soil erosion and pollution problems
The Kentucky Derby is a horse race. It happens on the first Saturday in May. It is one of the most famous horse races in the world. It is part of the “Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Races” in the United States. The Triple Crown also includes the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes.
When does the Kentucky Derby take place?
In the Spring
On a two mile track
In Kentucky
none of the above
The Kentucky Derby takes place on a one and a quarter mile (two kilometers) dirt track. The horses must run around the dirt track. The first horse to run around the dirt track is covered in a blanket of roses. For this reason, the Kentucky Derby is also called the “Run for the Roses”.
A Racetrack is:
a building for the lodging and feeding of horses
The place where people watch the horse race
a plot of ground, usually oval, laid out for horse racing.
Our football players were sick of being kicked by the other team, so they decided to fight fire with fire and they
tried to win by playing fair
had the other team's manager fired
kicked them back
I'd better make hay while the sun shines and do some work on my book
while I have a bit of free time
despite having so much else to do
even though I don't feel like writing
When he decided not to go to the party he was cutting off his nose to spite his face. This means
He enjoyed sitting at home and do his work
He was the one who lost out on a good opportunity to meet many new people
He punished his friends by not attending the party
None of the above
The person who is the loudest or most persistent will often get what he or she wants......
cut off his nose to spite his face
the squeaky wheel gets the grease
the bigger they are, the harder they fall
Famous, wealthy, or powerful people have more to loose when they fail.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease
where there's a will, there's a way
the bigger they are, the harder they fall
