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English 8 SOL Review - Writing

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

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Class
Date
1.

Count Your Steps


Cora writes a letter to encourage participation in the Count-Your-Steps walking program at her school. Her letter will appear in the school's monthly newsletter, Star Rocket News and Notes.


Which key words should Cora use for an internet search about walking programs for middle school students?

a)

students, middle school, exercise

b)

walking, middle school, students

c)

exercise, middle school, programs

d)

walking, programs, middle school

2.

Beginning February 16, 2014 our school will join the Count-Your-Steps walking program.


In this sentence, how is February 16, 2014 our school correctly written?

a)

February 16, 2014, our school

b)

February 16, 2014 our school

c)

February 16, 2014, our school,

d)

As it is

3.

Which word would best replace Besides, in the following sentence?


Besides, the story does not end there.

a)

However,

b)

Therefore,

c)

Finally,

d)

Thus,

4.

Now a team of Count-Your-Steps organizers made up of representatives from the middle schools, has established the program's goal: to increase awareness of the benefits of walking.


In this sentence, how is organizers made up of representatives from the middle schools, has established correctly written?

a)

organizers, made up of representatives from the middle schools has established

b)

organizers, made up of representatives from the middle schools, has established

c)

organizers made up of representatives, from the middle schools, has established

d)

As it is

5.

The program's clear guideline's make participation painless and enjoyable for everyone.


Which correction should be made to this sentence?

a)

Change guideline's to guidelines.

b)

Change make to makes.

c)

Change and to but.

d)

Change for to by.

6.

All participants need to do each day is wear the pedometer, walk as much as possible, and then record the number of steps in your logs.


In this sentence, how is your correctly written?

a)

its

b)

our

c)

their

d)

As it is

7.

Remember that the other middle-schools in the district are doing the Count-Your-Steps thing too, and you know they will try to show us how it is done.


How can Cora best revise this sentence for appropriate tone?

a)

Remember that the other kids from all the area schools are going this challenge too, and we want to take more steps than all of those guys.

b)

Keep in mid that the middle from our district are competing, so, think about how they will try to outdo us.

c)

Do not forget that everybody from the other middle schools are doing this deal too, and they are really going to try to put us to shame.

d)

Remember the other middle schools are signed up for this program too, and each one will try to take more steps than our school.

8.

Amanda looked in many places for her keys, but, she never found them.


In this sentence, how is keys, but, she correctly written?

a)

keys but she

b)

keys but, she

c)

keys, but she

d)

As it is

9.

Melvin gave the free concert tickets to him, her, and me.


In the sentence, how is to him, her, and me correctly written?

a)

to him, her, and I

b)

to he, she, and I

c)

to he, she, and me

d)

As it is

10.

The Tree House


Eli's teacher asks the students to write about a time they had to work hard to accomplish something. Eli decides to write about building a tree house.


Which website would be most helpful for learning how to build a tree house?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

My father assured me the tree was the perfect size to bare the weight of my tree house.


Which word is used incorrectly?

a)

size

b)

to

c)

bare

d)

weight

12.

On the following day Dad sawed and I nailed the boards to the big oak tree.


In this sentence, how is following day Dad sawed and I nailed the boards to correctly written?

a)

following day Dad sawed, and I nailed, the boards to

b)

following day, Dad sawed and I nailed the boards to

c)

following day, Dad sawed and I nailed, the boards to

d)

As it is

13.

Without a doubt, I am certain that building a tree house was worth every bit of planning, hard work, and money I put into it.


How is this sentence best rewritten to eliminate needlessly repeated information?

a)

Without a doubt, I am sure building a tree house was worth every bit of planning, hard work, and money I put into it,

b)

Without a doubt, building a tree house was worth every bit of planning, hard work, and money I put into it.

c)

Without a doubt, building a tree house was unquestionably worth every bit of planning and hard work I put into it.

d)

Without a doubt, building a tree house definitely was worth every bit of planning, hard work, and money I put into it.

14.

In 1880, the Mallory family built one of the first successful playhouses in the area and named it Madison Square Theater.


In this sentence, how is Mallory family built one of the first successful playhouses in the area and named it Madison Square Theater correctly written?

a)

Mallory Family built one of the first successful playhouses in the area and named it Madison Square Theater.

b)

Mallory Family built one of the first successful playhouses in the area and named it Madison Square theater.

c)

Mallory family built one of the first successful playhouses in the area and named it Madison Square theater.

d)

As it is

15.

Booth's style has a notable affect on the theater, and many considered him to be the greatest actor of his time.


Which correction should be made to this sentence?

a)

Change Booth's to Booths

b)

Change had to has

c)

Change affect to effect

d)

Change his to their

16.

For thousands of years people have used gourds. People has used them in many different ways.


How are these sentences best combined?

a)

Even though they can be used in many different ways, people have used gourds for thousands of years.

b)

For thousands of years, people have used gourds in many different ways.

c)

Using them in many different ways, for thousands of years, people have used gourds.

d)

The gourds, which people have used for thousands of years, can be used in many different ways.

17.

A unique orchestra has even recorded compact discs of music played most exclusively on gourds.


In this sentence, how is most exclusively correctly written?

a)

exclusively

b)

more exclusively

c)

much more exclusively

d)

As it is

18.

Many cultures have appreciated gourds for their natural musical properties.


In this sentence, how is have appreciated correctly written?

a)

will be appreciating

b)

will appreciate

c)

have been appreciating

d)

As it is

19.
I have many friends my age in my neighborhood. 
How is neighborhood correctly written? 
a)
It's correct as it is. 
b)
neighberhood
c)
nieghborhood
d)
nieghberhood
20.
Which sentence is written correctly? 
a)
I need to pick up the kids from school, go to the grocery store, make dinner, and give the kids a bath. 
b)
I need to pick up the kids from school, go to the grocery store make dinner, and give the kids a bath. 
c)
I need to pick up the kids from school go, to the grocery store, make, dinner, and give the kids a bath. 
d)
I need to pick the kids up from school go to the grocery store make dinner and give the kids a bath.
21.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
So, you think I'm a bozo asked Jimmy?
b)
"So, you think I'm a bozo?" asked Jimmy.
c)
"So you think I'm a bozo," asked Jimmy?
d)
"So you think I'm a bozo? asked Jimmy?"
22.
It is a privilege to be a member of the basketball team for your school. 
How do you correctly write privilege  in the above sentence? 
a)
privelige
b)
privilage
c)
privalege
d)
it's correct as it is 
23.
Fill in the blank with the  correct word.
To know: Each of us ____ how to play baseball.
a)
knows
b)
know
c)
is knowing
d)
will know
24.
Fill in the blank with the  correct word.
To eat: Everyone at the restaurant _____ the crispy wings. 
a)
will eat
b)
is eating
c)
eat
d)
eats
25.
Fill in the blank with the  correct word.
To run: Ms. Jackson and her sons _____ an arcade in the mall.
a)
will run
b)
ran
c)
are running
d)
run
26.
There going to they're house after eating their by the school. 
How can you correct the sentence above? 
a)
change There to They're; change they're to their; change their to there
b)
change There to Their; change they're to their; change their to there
c)
change There to They're; change they're to there; change their to they're
d)
change There to They're; change they're to there; keep their as it is
27.
According to the calender, your birthday is in just a few weeks! 
How do you correctly write calender? 
a)
calander
b)
calandar
c)
calendar
d)
as it is
28.
The principle of our school wear's a green hat almost every day. 
How do you correctly write the sentence above? 
a)
The principle of our school wears a green hat almost every day. 
b)
The principal of our school wear's a green hat almost every day. 
c)
The principal of our school wears a green hat almost every day. 
d)
as it is
29.
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
a)
According to the map Amy whispered we are very close to the hidden treasure.
b)
"According to the map," Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."
c)
"According to the map" Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."
d)
According to the map, Amy whispered, "we are very close to the hidden treasure."
30.
_________ willing to help us with the project on Wednesday.
 
 Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
a)
their
b)
they're
c)
there
d)
he
31.
When do you use this type of rule: There were 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
32.
We are close friends and has been since first grade. 
How do you correctly write the sentence above? 
a)
We are close friends and have been since first grade. 
b)
We are close friends we have been since first grade. 
c)
We are closer friends and we has been since first grade. 
d)
It's correct as it is. 
33.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
If you, catch on fire, you should, stop, drop, and roll. 
b)
If you catch on fire you should stop, drop and roll. 
c)
If you catch on fire, you should stop, drop, and, roll. 
d)
If you catch on fire, you should stop, drop, and roll. 
34.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I live, in an old, rundown house. 
b)
I live in an old, run­down, house. 
c)
I live in an old, run­down house. 
d)
I live in an old run­down house. 
35.
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. 
36.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
37.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The dogs, and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
b)
The dogs and, cats, ate bowls of pet, food at the shelter.
c)
The dogs and cats ate bowls of pet food at the shelter.
d)
The, dogs, and, cats, ate, bowls of, pet food at, the shelter.
38.
Our day of fun will consist of the mall getting our hair done, having our nails painted and getting groceries. 
Where do you need to add commas in the above sentence? 
a)
after mall and after painted
b)
after mall and after nails
c)
after nails and after painted
d)
after mall 
39.
"Another shared characteristic, a pointy nose, provides a keen sense of smell, allows the lemur to locate its tiny kin in the island forest."
How is "smell, allows the lemur" correctly written?
a)
smell, allowed the lemur
b)
smell, allowing the lemur
c)
smell, to have allowed the lemur
d)
As it is
40.
What sentence uses an apostrophe properly? 
a)
All the cat's resources were used  to get the fish
b)
All the cats resources were used to get the fish
c)
All the cats' resources were used to get the fish
41.
"Consequently, American General George S. Patton led a daring rescue.  He saved the Lipizzaners."
How are these sentences best combined without changing the meaning?
a)
Consequently, American General George S. Patton led a daring rescue because he saved the Lipizzaners.
b)
Consequently, American General George S. Patton led a daring rescue and saved the Lipizzaners.
c)
Consequently, American General George S. Patton led a daring rescue until he saved the Lipizzaners.
d)
Consequently, American General George S. Patton led a daring rescue but saved the Lipizzaners.
42.
My mother and sister often share _____ clothing and jewelry.
a)
her
b)
their
c)
his
d)
them
43.
Which date is written correctly?
a)
Sunday, December 2, 2016
b)
sunday, december 2, 2016
c)
Sunday December 2, 2016
d)
Sunday, December, 2 2016
44.
Her hair was long and pretty. 
How could you rewrite the sentence above so that it is more vivid and descriptive?
a)
Her long, brown hair was very, very pretty. 
b)
She had long, brown hair and it was beautiful. 
c)
Her long brown hair looked very pretty when she shook her head back and forth. 
d)
Her luscious brown locks were shiny and reached all of the way to her waist. 
45.
I can't go with you to Colins house after school. 
a)
There should not be an apostrophe in "can't" 
b)
There should be an apostrophe after the "n" in Colins.
c)
There should be an apostrophe after the "s" in Colins.
d)
There is nothing wrong with this sentence. 
46.
The young girl tightly clasped her mom. 
Which word would be the best part synonym to replace clasped? 
a)
embraced
b)
joined
c)
carried
d)
watched
47.
We went to the basketball, and had dinner afterwards. 
Choose the best answer to correct the sentence above. 
a)
We went to the basketball game and had dinner afterwards. 
b)
We went to the basketball game and we had dinner afterwards. 
c)
We went to the basketball game, and we had dinner afterwards. 
d)
The sentence is correct as is. 
48.
Read the following run-on: 
We can go to the mall after school it will be fun. 
Which of the choices does not correct the run-on? 
a)
We can go to the mall after school. It will be fun. 
b)
We can go to the mall after school, it will be fun. 
c)
We can go to the mall after school; it will be fun. 
d)
We can go to the mall after school, and it will be fun. 
49.
The class has made its decision they're happy with it. 
This sentence is an example of a _________.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on
c)
complete sentence 
d)
x
50.
What is the best definition of a thesis? 
a)
Main idea of topic of the paper
b)
Your three reasons to support the main idea
c)
Your main idea/topic plus three reasons or ideas
d)
Your opinion on a topic 
51.
Which of these would be a thesis for a paper with the following prompt: 
Some people believe owning a pet is important, while others do not. Using specific details and examples to support your position, argue for or against owning a pet. 
a)
Have you ever owned a pet? 
b)
I believe that everyone should own a pet because pets provide comfort, they encourage a healthy lifestyle, and it forces people to learn responsibility. 
c)
Everyone should own a pet and have fun with their dog. Many people don't like pets but I do and I think everyone should have one. 
d)
If you have a pet it will teach you a lot of good lessons like responsibility, a healthy lifestyle, and other stuff. 
52.
What type of hook is used in the following example? 
The water splashes in my face and I let out a giddy scream. My pink polka-dot suit is drenched, and I cannot help but laugh as I continue to climb the ladder of the largest water slide I've ever seen. 
a)
middle of the action/description
b)
simile/metaphor
c)
state a fact
d)
use a quote
53.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly? 
a)
I dont think my dads hat will fit me. 
b)
I don't think my dads hat will fit me. 
c)
I don't think my dad's hat will fit me. 
d)
I don't think my dads' hat will fit me. 
54.
Choose the correctly written sentence. 
a)
Susan is coming with Jon and I to the dance. 
b)
Susan is coming with Jon and me to the dance. 
c)
Susan is coming with Jon and we do the dance. 
d)
x
55.
After going to the park and before we ate dinner. 
This sentence is an example of a _________. 
a)
fragment
b)
run-on
c)
complete sentence
d)
x
56.
Choose the correctly written sentence. 
a)
My sister a wild child can never keep a job for very long. 
b)
My sister, a wild child can never keep a job for very long. 
c)
My sister, a wild child, can never keep a job for very long. 
d)
My sister a wild child, can never keep a job for very long. 
57.
Neither my brother or my parents is going with me to the concert. 
True or false: The sentence above is written correctly. 
a)
True
b)
False
c)
x
d)
x
58.
Choose the correctly written sentence. 
a)
Jon and me went to his house after school to play video games. 
b)
Jon and us went to his house after school to play video games. 
c)
Jon and I went to his house after school to play video games. 
d)
Me and Jon went to his house after school to play video games. 
59.
True or false: An apostrophe followed by an s ('s) means that something is owned by someone or something. 
a)
True
b)
False 
60.
Which sentence is written correctly? 
a)
Bruno Mars was born on October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii. 
b)
Bruno Mars was born on October, 8, 1985 in Honolulu, Hawaii. 
c)
Bruno Mars was born on October 8, 1985 in Honolulu, Hawaii. 
d)
Bruno Mars was born on october 8, 1985, in Honolulu Hawaii. 
61.
My cousin enjoys classical music. She enjoys jazz. She is a music major. 
How can you best combine the sentences above without needlessly repeating information? 
a)
My cousin, who enjoys classical music and jazz, is a music major. 
b)
A music major, my cousin enjoys jazz. And classical music. 
c)
My cousin is a music major and enjoys classical music and jazz. 
d)
My cousin, who enjoys music, is a classical and jazz enthusiast who majors in music. 
62.
Jacob watch out before you trip on the clothes and the big stack of books!
Where are commas needed in the sentence above? 
a)
after Jacob and after clothes
b)
after clothes
c)
after Jacob
d)
after Jacob and after trip
63.
We went to the basketball, and had dinner afterwards. 
Choose the best answer to correct the sentence above. 
a)
We went to the basketball game and had dinner afterwards. 
b)
We went to the basketball game and we had dinner afterwards. 
c)
We went to the basketball game, and we had dinner afterwards. 
d)
The sentence is correct as is. 
64.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly? 
a)
I dont think my dads hat will fit me. 
b)
I don't think my dads hat will fit me. 
c)
I don't think my dad's hat will fit me. 
d)
I don't think my dads' hat will fit me. 
65.
Choose the correctly written sentence. 
a)
Susan is coming with Jon and I to the dance. 
b)
Susan is coming with Jon and me to the dance. 
c)
Susan is coming with Jon and we do the dance. 
d)
x
66.
Choose the correctly written sentence. 
a)
My sister a wild child can never keep a job for very long. 
b)
My sister, a wild child can never keep a job for very long. 
c)
My sister, a wild child, can never keep a job for very long. 
d)
My sister a wild child, can never keep a job for very long. 
67.
Choose the correctly written sentence. 
a)
Jon and me went to his house after school to play video games. 
b)
Jon and us went to his house after school to play video games. 
c)
Jon and I went to his house after school to play video games. 
d)
Me and Jon went to his house after school to play video games. 
68.
Which sentence is written correctly? 
a)
Bruno Mars was born on October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii. 
b)
Bruno Mars was born on October, 8, 1985 in Honolulu, Hawaii. 
c)
Bruno Mars was born on October 8, 1985 in Honolulu, Hawaii. 
d)
Bruno Mars was born on october 8, 1985, in Honolulu Hawaii. 
69.
My cousin enjoys classical music. She enjoys jazz. She is a music major. 
How can you best combine the sentences above without needlessly repeating information? 
a)
My cousin, who enjoys classical music and jazz, is a music major. 
b)
A music major, my cousin enjoys jazz. And classical music. 
c)
My cousin is a music major and enjoys classical music and jazz. 
d)
My cousin, who enjoys music, is a classical and jazz enthusiast who majors in music. 
70.
"Jacob watch out before you trip on the clothes and the big stack of books!"
Where are commas needed in the sentence above? 
a)
after Jacob and after clothes
b)
after clothes
c)
after Jacob
d)
after Jacob and after trip
71.
The class has made its decision they're happy with it. 
This sentence is an example of a _________.
a)
fragment
b)
run-on
c)
complete sentence 
d)
x
72.
Read the following run-on: 
We can go to the mall after school it will be fun. 
Which of the choices does not correct the run-on? 
a)
We can go to the mall after school. It will be fun. 
b)
We can go to the mall after school, it will be fun. 
c)
We can go to the mall after school; it will be fun. 
d)
We can go to the mall after school, and it will be fun. 

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