Free Printable 8th Grade ELA MAP Review

1.

The time and place

a)

Theme

b)

Solution

c)

Plot

d)

Setting

2.

language that contains or uses figures of speech (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification, imagery, alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, idioms)

a)

Phrase

b)

Figurative

c)

Determine

d)

Connotative

3.

What is the difference between connotative and figurative language?

a)

Connotative is emotional while figurative is a comparison.

b)

Connotative is a comparison while figurative is emotional.

c)

Connotative is the literal definition while figurative is not literal.

d)

Connotative is not literal while figurative is the literal definition.

4.

What are connotative word meanings?

a)

refers to the dictionary definition of a word or phrase.

b)

refers to the unusual or creative ways an idea is expressed.

c)

refers to the feelings or ideas associated with a word .

d)

refers to the specific subject are or a word or phrase.

5.

What are figurative word meanings?

a)

refers to the dictionary definition of a word or phrase.

b)

refers to the unusual or creative ways an idea is expressed.

c)

refers to the feelings or ideas associated with a word .

d)

refers to the specific subject are or a word or phrase.

6.

What are literal word meanings?

a)

refers to the dictionary definition of a word or phrase.

b)

refers to the unusual or creative ways an idea is expressed.

c)

refers to the feelings or ideas associated with a word .

d)

refers to the specific subject are or a word or phrase.

7.

"He has a heart of gold" is an example of...

a)

idioms

b)

metaphors

c)

similes

8.

"Face the music" is an example of...

a)

idioms

b)

metaphors

c)

similes

9.

"Time is a thief" is an example of...

a)

idioms

b)

metaphors

c)

similes

10.

"Blind as a bat" is an example of...

a)

idioms

b)

metaphors

c)

similes

11.

"Costs an arm and a leg" is an example of...

a)

idioms

b)

metaphors

c)

similes

12.

The moment the words were out of my mouth, I wished I could take them back. I didn't mean to hurt Keith's feelings. He is such a nice person, and he certainly doesn't deserve to be treated so poorly. I guess the stress from my job has been more than I can handle. Instead of taking my problems out on him, I need to deal directly with the people who create the stress. If only I didn't care so much what people thought of me at work, then this would not have happened.

The tone of the passage is _____.

a)

funny

b)

regretful

c)

admiring

13.

Alonzo winked at his mother's shocked gaze and with a smile he said, "sausage and pepperoni pizza for breakfast makes perfect sense. Allow me to demonstrate. You have your tomato. Tomato is technically a fruit. You have your cheese. Cheese is a dairy product. You have your crust… necessary carbs for quick energy in the morning. And don't forget the sausage and the pepperoni… my protein. If you think about it, it is just like bacon and eggs, toast, and orange juice." Still smiling, he added, "really, it is… well, almost." "Why are you looking at me that way?"

The tone of this passage is ___.

a)

funny/humorous

b)

sad

c)

insulting

14.

The presentation was about to begin. The audience anxiously waited in their metal chairs and talked to one another about what they were going to learn. The presenter walked to the front of the room, introduced herself. The audience clapped for the presenter. The presenter repeated what the audience already knew, that a passing quiz score on the information would be required by the end of the day for continued employment in the company. The audience immediately took out note pads and pens, tablets, and recorders. The presenter, then, pointed to the screen at the front of the room and pushed a button on her laptop. Suddenly, the screen went blank. The audience members shifted uncomfortably in their seats as the presenter worked to solve the problem. Some members of the audience tried to help. Phone calls were made by the presenter as the audience waited while looking nervously at their watches.

The overall feeling of the paragraph can be described as ___.

a)

remorseful

b)

apprehensive

c)

mocking

d)

vindictive

15.

The Red Planet

Look to the eastern sky on a spring evening, and you'll see the reddish orb that is the planet Mars. The red hue is its trademark, distinguishing it from the other close planets. Its color can be attributed to the dusty blanket of rust, or iron oxide, that appears on the surface. The wind carries some of the dust into the atmosphere, making Mars appear red—hence its nickname, the Red Planet.

This answer is too simple for scientists, however. They want to know where the iron oxide came from. One theory has it that it came about early in the planet's evolution when there were rivers of warm water on Mars. The theory suggests that this water carved the long, serpentine channels that can be observed winding throughout the planet. Scientists know that Mars has more iron on its surface than other planets in our solar system. The warm water likely wore away at the iron-rich rocks. The oxygen in the water was then combined with the iron, and they formed iron oxide. As the water naturally evaporated, some of the rust particles would have been picked up. These eventually would have fallen as part of raindrops, spreading the rust all over the planet. Of course, this process would have happened at a glacial pace, over billions of years.

As scientists continue to explore Mars, newer theories arise about how the planet achieved its color. No matter how the planet got its color, the reddish hue makes Mars unique and a real treat for planet watchers.

Why does the author use the word blanket in the first paragraph?

a)

to show that the dust covers the entire planet

b)

to indicate that Mars has very thick soil

c)

to indicate that humans could live on Mars soon

d)

to show that the planet's climate is warm

16.

The Red Planet

Look to the eastern sky on a spring evening, and you'll see the reddish orb that is the planet Mars. The red hue is its trademark, distinguishing it from the other close planets. Its color can be attributed to the dusty blanket of rust, or iron oxide, that appears on the surface. The wind carries some of the dust into the atmosphere, making Mars appear red—hence its nickname, the Red Planet.

This answer is too simple for scientists, however. They want to know where the iron oxide came from. One theory has it that it came about early in the planet's evolution when there were rivers of warm water on Mars. The theory suggests that this water carved the long, serpentine channels that can be observed winding throughout the planet. Scientists know that Mars has more iron on its surface than other planets in our solar system. The warm water likely wore away at the iron-rich rocks. The oxygen in the water was then combined with the iron, and they formed iron oxide. As the water naturally evaporated, some of the rust particles would have been picked up. These eventually would have fallen as part of raindrops, spreading the rust all over the planet. Of course, this process would have happened at a glacial pace, over billions of years.

As scientists continue to explore Mars, newer theories arise about how the planet achieved its color. No matter how the planet got its color, the reddish hue makes Mars unique and a real treat for planet watchers.

Why does the author use the word serpentine in the second paragraph?

a)

to show that the river channels are shaped like a snake

b)

to illustrate how deep the river channels are on Mars

c)

to suggest that snakes once lived in the rivers on Mars

d)

to explain that the rivers are poisonous, like some snakes

17.

Howard Carter

Howard Carter, a British archaeologist, was born in 1874 in London. Carter was raised by his aunts, who hired a private tutor to assist with his home schooling. As a young child, he quickly discovered he shared his father's artistic interest and talent.

One of Carter's first jobs was working as an artist for an archaeologist who needed someone to draw the artifacts that he discovered. When he was 17, Carter left for Egypt and began work on the Egypt Exploration Fund's excavation. He started out by sketching many different sculptures and inscriptions in Thebes. Later, he was hired by Lord Carnarvon, and their excavation work led to the discovery of the Egyptian tombs of Hatshepsut and Thutmose IV. Believing this was the site where King Tutankhamun rested, Carnarvon acquired a license to dig and gave the job to Howard Carter.

In November of 1922, a young boy working for Carter discovered a stone step in the sand. Carter's crew quickly unveiled a staircase that led to a sealed door. Carnarvon and Carter were the first to infiltrate the secret chamber located behind the door, where they discovered gold, treasures, and the tomb of King Tut.

It took a decade to excavate the substantial amount of wealth, treasures, and artifacts found in King Tut's tomb. Carter returned to London in 1932, and then toured the United States, providing lectures about his life as an archaeologist in Egypt and the steps that led to the discovery of King Tut's tomb. Today, most of the treasure from King Tut's tomb are in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

What is the meaning of the word infiltrate as it is used in paragraph 3 of the passage?

a)

return

b)

enter

c)

discuss

d)

climb

18.

The newspaper report of the fire was succinct; that is, it included only the most important information.

What is the meaning of the word succinct in the sentence above?

a)

interesting

b)

to the point

c)

difficult to understand

d)

detailed and involved

19.

Which tone is represented in the following passage?
"Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!"

a)

Annoying

b)

Excited

c)

Calm

d)

Scary

20.

What word would you use to describe the tone of this passage?

a)

Humorous

b)

Persuasive

c)

Anxious

d)

Cheerful

21.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

a)

Skim through the story

b)

Just read the beginning of the story

c)

Think about what the character has learned

d)

Read the ending of the story

22.

What is the difference between a theme of a story and a topic of a story?

a)

They are the same thing.

b)

Theme is a summary and a topic is a life lesson.

c)

Theme is the life lesson you learn and topic is what the story is mostly about.

d)

They both summarize the plot.

23.

Select the theme statement that could be inferred from the paining.

a)

Bombs are blasphemies.

b)

When you're a soldier, you see some stuff.

c)

War often traumatizes those who experience its horrors.

d)

War traumatizes you.

24.

During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?

a)

You should cheat to win.

b)

Always work hard.

c)

It pays to be honest.

d)

Teamwork is best.

25.

What word here means quoting

a)

Sight

b)

Cite

c)

/sīt/

d)

Site

26.

What word here means a website

a)

Sight

b)

Cite

c)

/sīt/

d)

Site

27.

When paraphrasing, you do not want to use the same words as the original author.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

What can you do to avoid plagiarism?

a)

Cite your source at the end of a sentence

b)

Reference and rephrase others work

c)

Use quotation marks

d)

All of the above

29.

What is a citation?

a)

The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, fild, or record work

b)

To present the words and ideas of someone else as your own, without giving credit

c)

A reference to an author of a given work that can include name, title, page number, and date.

d)

To re-work the ideas, words, phrases, and sentence structures of others and retell them in your own words

30.

If I need to copy a sentence, I need to use quotation marks and cite the source.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

31.

Which is the BEST paraphrase of the following sentence?

Deserts cover one fifth of the surface of the Earth.

a)

Deserts cover one fifth of the Earth.

b)

One fifth of the Earth's surface is desert.

c)

Deserts cover one fifth of the Earth.

d)

Deserts cover more than half of the Earth's surface.

32.

Which is the best paraphrase of the following sentence?

Dragonflies have six legs, but they can’t walk.

a)

Dragonflies have six legs but cannot walk, and I think that this is odd.

b)

Dragonflies have six legs.

c)

Even though they have six legs, dragonflies can’t walk.

33.

Paraphrase It: "Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA."

a)

Service animals are also like pets for the people they help. It is often comforting for people with disabilities to have their pets help them with their daily activities.

b)

Service animals are there to work, not to be pets. The job they do must be helpful to the person's disability. If the dog is providing emotional support and comfort they would not be counted as a service dog according to the ADA.

c)

There is a strong connection between a person's disability and the work their service dog performs. The job of a service dog goes beyond emotional support - as required by the ADA, these animals have received specific training that relates to the person's disability.

34.

Alan is curious about the G20 economic summit held in Antalya, Turkey. He has decided to write an essay about the summit, including information on its purpose and achievements.

In which two sources will Alan find the relevant information he needs to write his essay?

a)

an atlas page showing information about Antalya, Turkey

b)

a web site that lists the different destinations where the summits were held

c)

a newspaper article about the economic goals addressed in the summit

d)

a magazine interview of one of the leaders of the G20 summit

35.

Drake has to research the First Opium War for history class. So far he has discovered that the war took place between Great Britain and China's Qing Dynasty between 1839 and 1842. Drake was able find a lot of books when he searched the computer at the library.

Which one of these seems like the most reliable source?

a)

The Qing Dynasty: China's Lasting Legacy

b)

A Historical Viewpoint on the Opium Wars

c)

A History of the Chinese Boxer Rebellion

d)

Opium and Other Drugs People Abuse

36.

Travis is researching information about the Holocaust. His friend Raymond's grandmother was alive during World War II. She remembers reading about what was happening in Germany as well as watching stories on the news. He also checked out The Diary of Anne Frank from the library. The book is a teenage Jewish girl's personal story of hiding from the Germans during the Holocaust.

What is one way for Travis to decide which source is most credible?

a)

Raymond's grandmother is the most credible source because she was alive during the Holocaust.

b)

Raymond's grandmother is the most reliable source because she remembers reading about the Holocaust.

c)

The book is the most credible source because it tells the story of someone who lived during the Holocaust.

d)

The book is the most reliable source because it came from the library and tells the story of hiding in attics.

37.

Pick the evidence that best SUPPORTS this claim: Uniforms make schools safer.

a)

School uniforms keep students focused on their education, not their clothes. A bulletin published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals stated that "When all students are wearing the same outfit, they are less concerned about how they look and how they fit in with their peers; thus, they can concentrate on their schoolwork."

b)

School uniforms do not stop bullying and may increase violent attacks. Tony Volk, PhD, Associate Professor at Brock University, stated, "Overall, there is no evidence in bullying literature that supports a reduction in violence due to school uniforms."

c)

School uniforms may improve attendance and discipline. A 2010 study by researchers at the University of Houston found that the average absence rate for girls in middle and high school decreased by 7% after the introduction of uniforms. The study also found that "behavioral problems shift[ed] towards less severe infractions."

d)

Uniforms may have a detrimental effect on students' self-image. When students have to wear the same outfits, rather than being allowed to select clothes that suit their body types, they can suffer embarrassment at school.

38.

Pick the evidence that makes the best COUNTERCLAIM for this claim: Uniforms make schools safer.

a)

School uniforms keep students focused on their education, not their clothes. A bulletin published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals stated that "When all students are wearing the same outfit, they are less concerned about how they look and how they fit in with their peers; thus, they can concentrate on their schoolwork."

b)

School uniforms do not stop bullying and may increase violent attacks. Tony Volk, PhD, Associate Professor at Brock University, stated, "Overall, there is no evidence in bullying literature that supports a reduction in violence due to school uniforms."

c)

School uniforms may improve attendance and discipline. A 2010 study by researchers at the University of Houston found that the average absence rate for girls in middle and high school decreased by 7% after the introduction of uniforms. The study also found that "behavioral problems shift[ed] towards less severe infractions."

d)

Uniforms may have a detrimental effect on students' self-image. When students have to wear the same outfits, rather than being allowed to select clothes that suit their body types, they can suffer embarrassment at school.

39.

Pick the evidence that best SUPPORTS this claim: Uniforms save time.

a)

Uniforms may have a detrimental effect on students' self-image. When students have to wear the same outfits, rather than being allowed to select clothes that suit their body types, they can suffer embarrassment at school.

b)

School uniforms in public schools undermine the promise of a free education by imposing an extra expense on families. Parents already pay taxes, and they still need to buy regular clothes for their children to wear when they're out of school and for dress-down days. The parent of a third grader told Education World: "My son's an unusual size, so it's hard to find him clothes anyway. Limiting what I buy to certain colors makes shopping for him... more expensive."

c)

School uniforms make getting ready for school easier, which can improve punctuality. When uniforms are mandatory, parents and students do not spend time choosing appropriate outfits for the school day. According to a national 2013 survey, over 90% of US school leaders believe school uniform or formal dress code policies "eliminate wardrobe battles with kids," make it "easier to get kids ready in the morning," and create a "time saving in the morning."

d)

School uniforms can save parents money. Parents can reduce their financial burden when their children are limited to wearing one simple outfit every day.

40.

What mood do the words convey:
Aggravated
Enraged
Violent

a)

Exciting

b)

Angry

c)

Boring

d)

Happy

41.

What mood do the words convey:
Quiet
Serene
Tranquil

a)

boring

b)

fun

c)

calm

d)

happy

42.

What does the verbal irony in this text suggest?

For spring allergy sufferers, the botanical garden is as pleasant as a traffic jam.

a)

The botanical garden is unpleasant for allergy sufferers.

b)

The botanical garden is enjoyable for everyone.

43.

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

a)

An employee

b)

an underling

44.

Which of the following words would serve as the best replacement for the underlined word in the sentence below?

She walked through the mall, looking for the perfect burgundy necklace to match her blouse.

a)

strolled

b)

dashed

c)

zipped

d)

sprinted

45.

We had a SUPERB dinner at the new restaurant. All of us agreed that it was the most delicious food we had ever tasted.
Superb means

a)

dreadful

b)

nutritious

c)

hopeful

d)

excellent

46.

I prefer the occasional disturbance of ear-splitting thunder to the incessant dripping of our kitchen sink.

What does incessant mean?

a)

exciting

b)

harmless

c)

non-stop

d)

sophisticated

47.

Despite the proximity of Ron’s house to his sister’s, he rarely sees her.
Proximity means

a)

strangeness

b)

superiority

c)

superiority

d)

nearness

48.

The dog loves ______ bone.

a)

Its

b)

It's

49.

There are ______ many people in the car.

a)

Two

b)

To

c)

Too

50.

"_______ the oddest person I know."

a)

Your

b)

You're

51.

The writer's position on an issue

a)

claim

b)

counterclaim

c)

rebuttel

d)

thesis

52.

Any information that helps prove a claim.

a)

evidence

b)

argument

c)

counterclaim

d)

thesis

53.

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

a)

counterclaims

b)

rebuttels

c)

claims

d)

arguments

54.

Identify the sentence as a claim or not a claim.

Cats are better than dogs.

a)

Claim

b)

Not a claim

55.

Identify the sentence as a claim or not a claim.

Banning semi-automatic weapons would reduce mass shootings.

a)

Not a claim

b)

Claim

56.

Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?

a)

Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done.

b)

The fines
will encourage parents to
focus on anti-bullying in the home.

c)

Some say it is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school.

d)

Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message.

8th Grade ELA MAP Review

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

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