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8th grade Quarter 3 Benchmark review

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What's the theme? My best friend was having a party Friday night, but I also had a baseball game.  This was going to be a tough decision.  If I do not go to the game, I will let my team down.

a)
It's important to be loyal
b)
Your friends are the most important things in life
c)
Being good at sports is the best way to get friends
d)
it's important to never give up
2.

What's the theme? She sobbed for hours trying to think of a way out of having to tell her father she wrecked her new car.  After stewing over it for quite some time, she called her father on his cell phone.  "Thank you," he said.

a)

Sometimes crying is good for you

b)

it's important to be honest

c)

Driving a car is a big responsibility

d)

experiencing loss/grief is difficult

3.

What's the theme? Kim had gone through her closet with her mom over the weekend.  She remembered a new girl at school who always seemed to wear the same pants over and over.  Kim wondered what she could do with the clothes.  She handed the new girl a bag as she passed her in the hallway.

a)
sacrifice is difficult sometimes
b)
it's better to give than to receive
c)
friendship is the most important thing in life
d)
it's important to be honest
4.
"The assignment was a breeze!" is an example of a(n)...
a)
Metaphor 
b)
Simile 
c)
Alliteration
d)
Onomatopoeia 
5.
What is a simile? 
a)
Comparing two things without  using  like and as
b)
Comparing two things in a text
c)
Comparing two things using  like and as
d)
None of the above
6.
What is a metaphor?
a)
Comparing two things in a text
b)
Comparing two things using like and as
c)
An exaggeration 
d)
Comparing two things without using like and as
7.
What is a hyperbole?
a)
An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally. 
b)
a comparison using like or as
c)
repeating the beginning consonant sounds
d)
none of the above
8.
"The water well is as dry as a bone."
is an example of a(n)...
a)
Alliteration
b)
Metaphor
c)
Simile 
d)
Personification
9.
What is an example of an alliteration?
a)
The vase flew off of the shelf. 
b)
Powerful pandas punch parrots.
c)
The plant liked to fly.
d)
I like to eat pie.
10.
What's the meaning of this personification?
"The camera loves me!"
a)
Photography is one of my hobbies.
b)
I own an expensive camera.
c)
Photos of me are always really good. 
d)
I like to visit art museums.
11.
"The stars will cry." 
The kind of figurative language used here is _______ 
a)
Metaphor
b)
Personification
c)
Alliteration
d)
Onomatopoeia
12.
The car is a dinosaur so we better buy a new one.
a)
The car is very old.
b)
The car was truly made in prehistoric times.
c)
The car is very new.
13.
What is being personified? 
The moon guided me through the forest.
a)
moon
b)
forest
c)
me
14.
An extreme exaggeration used for effect
a)
metaphor
b)
personification
c)
hyperbole
d)
simile
15.
After you get home, I want you to clean your room.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
16.
The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
17.
The girls will go to the gym, but the boys will stay in the cafeteria for the meetings.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
18.
The popcorn comes in 4 different flavors like caramel, cheese, butter, and extra butter.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
19.
The people in back will not be able to see the presentation if you do not re-arrange the chairs differently.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
20.
You will stay here until the storm ends!
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
21.
Because Bear Creek Middle School is one of the best schools in the south area, it gets good comments, and most parents want their child to attend the school.
a)
simple
b)
compound
c)
complex
d)
compound-complex
22.
Which of the following is correct?
a)
This, Brunhilda, is not your best effort.
b)
This Brunhilda, is not your best effort.
c)
This Brunhilda is not your best, effort.
d)
This, Brunhilda is not your best effort.
23.

When do you use this type of rule: There was punch, cookies, and cake at the party.

a)
When you are trying to do stuff
b)
When separating a quote from a clause
c)
When stating an introductory phrase
d)
When you have a list of things
24.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest dance moves.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction (,and)
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction (and,)
c)
No comma needed
25.
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
a)
Insert comma before the conjunction
b)
Insert comma after the conjunction
c)
No comma needed
26.
Harold is going to the prom with Kendra or Olivia.
a)
nsert comma after the word prom
b)
Insert comma before the conjunction
c)
Insert comma after the conjunction
d)
No comma needed
27.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people. 
28.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas. 
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas. 
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas. 
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas. 
29.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do. 
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do. 
30.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
31.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Amanda can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
b)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener and a piece of paper?
c)
Amanda, can you please bring me the pencil sharpener, and a piece of paper?
d)
Amanda can you please bring me the, pencil, sharpener and a piece of paper?
32.
Is this sentence correct or incorrect?
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
33.

Where does the comma go in this sentence?

Carol let's go to the mall after dinner.

a)
Carol, 
b)
go,
c)
mall,
d)
As it is
34.

My mother baked some chocolate chip cookies for our family.

a)

active

b)

passive

35.

A touchdown was scored by the Cowboys, and there was much crying done by the Patriots.

a)

active

b)

passive

36.

Our family plans to open presents Christmas Eve.

a)

active

b)

passive

37.

Which of the following sentences is NOT written in active voice?

a)

Many scientists are studying the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.

b)

Experiments were conducted by scientists on Lake Winnipeg, Canada.

c)

Scientists have questioned some reports about the monster.

38.

We each purchased several new outfits for winter.

a)

active

b)

passive

39.

Rudolph was called names by some of the other reindeer.

a)

active

b)

passive

40.

How could I write the following sentence in active voice?

The homework was completed by Matt.

a)

Matt has completed the homework.

b)

The homework belongs to Matt.

c)

It is already in active voice.

41.

Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

a)

Mom is fixing dinner right now.

b)

Paul made that model airplane.

c)

A grand slam home run was hit by the catcher.

42.

The house was built.

a)

Active

b)

Passive

43.
The exhausted children napped on the floor.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
44.
Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
45.
He enjoys riding his scooter to school in the morning.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
46.
I have no one to decorate the tree with me this evening.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
47.
Do you like writing in the summertime?
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
48.
He ate the remainder of the melting ice cream cake.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
49.
All he ever wanted to do with his life was to teach.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
50.
Denotation is a word's ____________.
a)
Literal, dictionary definition
b)
Emotional meaning
c)
synonym
d)
antonym
51.
Referring to someone's house as a "shack" would have a __________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
52.
The word scrawny, as in "Jason appeared scrawny," has a _________ connotation.
a)
positive
b)
negative
53.
Writers use this to communicate positive or negative feelings in their writing.
a)
connotation
b)
denotation
54.
Choose the word with the positive connotation.
gossip--chat
a)
gossip
b)
chat
55.

What is the function of the infinitive phrase in this sentence?

To finish her shift without spilling a drink onto a customer's lap is Michelle's only goal tonight.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

noun

d)

verb

56.

How does the infinitive function in this sentence?

Wherever Melissa goes, she always brings a book to read in anticipation of boring conversation or a long wait.

a)

Adverb

b)

Adjective

c)

Verb

d)

Noun

57.

Running is my favorite exercise to do.

The word running is a gerund because it is an -ing word that is functioning as a noun.

It also does not have a helping verb with it. What is the function of this gerund?

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of the preposition

e)

predicate noun

58.

My grandma loves baking cakes.

The word baking is a gerund because it is an -ing word that is functioning as a noun.

It also does not have a helping verb with it. What is the function of this gerund?

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of the preposition

e)

predicate noun

59.

I am tired of trying.

The word trying is a gerund because it is an -ing word that is functioning as a noun.

It also does not have a helping verb with it. What is the function of this gerund?

a)

subject

b)

direct object

c)

indirect object

d)

object of the preposition

e)

predicate noun

60.

In the following sentence, which word(s) is/are acting as participle: "Sweating and shaking, Mary stood up to give her presentation in front of the whole class."

a)

sweating

b)

stood

c)

shaking

d)

sweating, shaking

e)

None

61.

Identify the word being modified by the participle.

The dog wearing the red collar is very kind.

a)

Dog

b)

Red collar

c)

Kind

d)

None of the above

62.

Identify the word being modified by the participle.

Jim was a trained guide for the national park.

a)

Guide

b)

Jim

c)

Park

d)

None of the above

63.

If Jane were our friend, she would not have spoken so callously to us.

a)

conditional

b)

subjunctive

c)

imperative

d)

indicative

e)

interrogative

64.

My grandmother will take me to a movie and out to eat if I help her clean out her garage

a)

conditional

b)

subjunctive

c)

imperative

d)

indicative

e)

interrogative

65.

The angry mob was analogous to a pack of fierce wolves.

a)

conditional

b)

subjunctive

c)

imperative

d)

indicative

e)

interrogative

66.

If we prove that we are responsible, our parents will give us more autonomy.

a)

conditional

b)

subjunctive

c)

imperative

d)

indicative

e)

interrogative

67.

Did you cajole your parents into letting you go on the camping trip?

a)

conditional

b)

subjunctive

c)

imperative

d)

indicative

e)

interrogative

68.

Do not make me finish my dinner since I have an aversion to seafood.

a)

conditional

b)

subjunctive

c)

imperative

d)

indicative

e)

interrogative

69.

The new coach did not have any animosity toward the team members.

a)

conditional

b)

subjunctive

c)

imperative

d)

indicative

e)

interrogative

70.

We would have been happier this winter if we had experienced more snow!

a)

conditional

b)

subjunctive

c)

imperative

d)

indicative

e)

interrogative

71.

Is the dash used correctly in this sentence?

I had one goal this year to earn honor-roll.

a)

Yes

b)

No

72.

What is the dash being used for in this sentence?

“Look out for the swarm of—” was all Dr. Montgomery managed, before the termites overtook them.

a)

it's acting as parentheses

b)

it's showing an interruption in dialogue

c)

it's used to help people find termites

73.

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

"Watch out for that-" WHAM!

a)

Yes

b)

No

74.

Does this sentence use the dash correctly?

I have only ever wanted one thing-SNACKS!

a)

Yes

b)

No

75.
An ellipsis is used to ___.
a)
shorten a quoted passage by omitting  words or phrases
b)
pause or hesitate in the middle of a sentence
c)
indicate an incomplete thought
d)
all answers are correct
76.
A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote?
a)
A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . ."
b)
A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . . and beautifully performed."
c)
A  critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully . . . performed."
d)
A critic wrote that . . . the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed."
77.

Which quotation used ellipses in a correct way?

a)

I should not have said that.

..I’m sorry.

b)

I should not have said that ...I'm sorry.

78.
Place a dash after:  It’s not only our lives on the line it’s the lives of thousands of Allied soldiers.
a)
NOT
b)
ONLY
c)
LINE
d)
ALLIED
79.
Which quotation uses an ellipsis correctly to indicate Olive's incomplete thought?  
a)
“I can't stand . . . Olive."
b)
“I can’t stand that . . . girl." 
c)
“I can’t stand          that girl . . ."
d)
“I can’t stand that girl,” Olive said. “She’s so . . . I hate her.”

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