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Grade 8 1st Quarter- Quiz 2 Part I

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the meaning of the word in blue text? 
Ronald hated the detention room because it was absolutely devoid of warmth and cheer
a)
entirely lacking or free from
b)
covered in 
2.
What is the meaning of the blue word?
John tried to catch his breath for a minute before he attempted the arduous climb up the peak of the mountain.
a)
easy
b)
difficult 
3.
What is the meaning of the word in blue? 
Though Kathy and I are both technically store clerks, Kathy is always trying to tell me what to do because of her imperious nature. 
a)
bossy
b)
easy-going
4.

What is the meaning of the word in blue?

This magical sword is called Everest-Tooth because it was forged on the mountain from which its name is derived.

a)

Broken

b)

Created

5.

What is the meaning of the underlined word?

The mother bathed the baby in the tepid water.

a)

lukewarm

b)

hot

c)

muddy

d)

cold

6.

In a SEQUENCE/CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER text structure, the author...

a)

DESCRIBES a topic and its characteristics.

b)

tells about events in the ORDER they happened.

c)

explains how things are SIMILAR and DIFFERENT.

d)

describes a PROBLEM and then explains how it can be solved.

7.

In a COMPARE and CONTRAST text structure, the author...

a)

explains something that happened and the REASONS WHY.

b)

tells about events in the ORDER they happened.

c)

explains how things are SIMILAR and DIFFERENT.

d)

describes a PROBLEM and then explains how someone solved it.

8.

Which text structure might use these signal words? ISSUE, SOLVE, THEREFORE, AS A RESULT

a)

Main Idea and Details

b)

Problem and Solution

c)

Compare and Contrast

d)

Chronological

9.

Identify the type of Text Structure used in the paragraph below:


The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright, yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.

a)

descriptive

b)

compare & contrast

c)

order & sequence

d)

problem & solution

10.

Identify the type of Text Structure used in the paragraph below:


Before editing your writing, the first step is to revise. Begin by reading each paragraph separately, and then find the topic sentence for each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, look at how the paragraphs work together. Make sure there are transitional words between each paragraph so your writing flows together smoothly.

a)

sequence or chronological order

b)

descriptive

c)

compare & contrast

d)

problem & solution