WorksheetsTN ELA Standards Review Grades 6-8
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following is NOT a "case" of pronouns?
nominative/ subjective
objective
possessive
correlative
What is the "voice" of the verb phrase in the following sentence?
The schools have been closed for two months.
active
passive
Which type of "clause" is this?
when we return to school
dependent
independent
What is wrong with the following sentence?
we will appreciate being together, when we return to school.
"We" needs to be capitalized.
"We" needs to be capitalized and there should not be a comma between "together" and "when".
"We" needs to be capitalized, there should not be a comma between "together" and "when", and there should be a question mark at the end of the sentence.
The sentence is fine the way it is.
Which word best completes the following sentence?
I am becoming a bit ______ with watching shows on Hulu.
indifferent
hooked
possessed
obsessed
Read the following sentence and select the best meaning of the underlined word according to how it is used:
I've never been great with words, so it is difficult for me to articulate how I am feeling at this moment.
having joints or jointed segments
to be connected by joints
to pronounce something clearly
to express an idea fluently
What is the "connotation" of the underlined word according to its use in the following sentence?
The aroma of my grandmother's cooking makes me feel at home.
positive
negative
neutral
What can be "implied" according to the following information?
When you are hanging out with your friends at home, it's usually okay to be silly and to be loud. However, when you are in a public place, it is important to be mindful of those around you and to keep the sound of your voice at a respectable level.
Mostly hang out with friends at home.
Don't hang out with your friends at a public place.
Moderate your behavior according to where you are.
You can be silly and loud with friends.
What is the "central idea" of a text?
the universal message about life in general that the author usually implies in a text
a one-sentence summary of the text
an idea that must be stated somewhere in the text
a paragraph that explains what is happening in the text or what the text is about
What is the "summary" of a text?
the universal message about life in general that the author usually implies in a text
a one-sentence summary of the text
an idea that must be stated somewhere in the text
a paragraph that explains what is happening in the text or what the text is about
What is the "theme" of a text?
the universal message about life in general that the author usually implies in a text
a one-sentence summary of the text
an idea that must be stated somewhere in the text
a paragraph that explains what is happening in the text or what the text is about
The "plot" of a story can be presented through which of the following?
events
episodes
incidents
all of the answers presented
"Reading information" requires looking closely at which of the following?
ideas presented in the text
setting of the story
speaker in the poem
none of the answers presented
Which type(s) of "figurative language" is/are used in the following sentence? Choose all that apply.
Her thoughts were as wide and as deep as the Pacific ocean.
metaphor
simile
allusion
hyperbole
Which of the following are ways that forms of literature are "structured"? Choose all that apply.
cause/effect
lines and/or stanzas
classification
plot line
problem/ solution
Which of the following are ways that forms of information are "structured"? Choose all that apply.
cause/effect
lines and/or stanzas
classification
plot line
problem/ solution
Which of the following are examples of "narrator's point of view"? Choose all that apply.
first-person
character thoughts
character feelings
character beliefs
third-person omniscient
Which of the following are examples of "character's point of view"? Choose all that apply.
first-person
thoughts
feelings
beliefs
third-person omniscient
True or False: In informational texts, an "author's point of view" often contains some form of bias.
True
False
True or False: An argumentative text should only contain information to support the argument.
True
False
Which of the following type of writing is fundamentally based upon making a "claim"?
informational
argumentative
narrative
Which of the following type of writing is fundamentally based upon telling a story?
informational
argumentative
narrative
Which of the following type of writing is fundamentally based upon presenting information?
informational
argumentative
narrative
True or False: When paraphrasing information, there is no need for a writer to cite his/her source.
True
False
What are the elements often found in a video version of a story as opposed to a written version? Choose all that apply.
color
characters
setting
sound
direction
True or False: Using a table to present information is effective if it reinforces understanding of a topic or issue.
True
False
Which components validate an argument? Choose the three best components.
relevant evidence
descriptive examples
sufficient evidence
sound reasoning
appropriate transitions
Which are the components of an effective collaborative discussion? Choose all that apply.
engage with varied partners
build on the ideas of others
express ideas clearly
take turns speaking and listening
tune out ideas that do not match yours
True or False: When evaluating a text, it is not important to look at the motives, which include social, political, and/or commercial.
True
False
When gathering research from the internet, it is important to use search terms effectively.
Which is NOT an effective use of search terms?
Focus on nouns.
Enclose phrases in double quotations.
Use AND to glue search terms together.
Write sentences.
Use key words.
