Free Printable Question Bank for Grade 8 English

1.

Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Instruct

e)

Criticize

2.

Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle.

a)

Perdusade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Instruct

e)

Criticize

3.

Despite the panda being voiced by Black, the humorous moments are few. If you're going to cast someone as singularly quirky as Black, then take advantage of his eccentric persona. The role is so straightforward, it could have been played by anyone. And the supporting characters—a tiger voiced by Angelina Jolie, a crane played by David Cross, Lucy Liu as a viper and Jackie Chan as an agile monkey — are so lacking personality that you wonder why the filmmakers bothered to get such a cross section of talent.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Explain

d)

Instruct

e)

Criticize

4.

Driving west from Capital Park, turn left onto Maple Avenue. Continue for three blocks until you come to Trumbull Street, and then turn right. The library will be on your left.

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Instruct

d)

Inform

e)

Criticize

5.

“Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!”

a)

Instruct

b)

Persuade

c)

Entertain

d)

Inform

e)

Criticize

6.

What is the purpose of a narrative written by another student about the first time she tried to ice skate?

a)

Entertain

b)

Inform

c)

Persuade

d)

Instruct

e)

Criticize

7.

This place is great! Atmosphere is chill and cool but the staff is also really friendly. They know what they’re doing and what they’re talking about, and you can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. Food is pretty good, some italian classics and some twists, and for their prices it’s 100% worth it.

a)

Persuade

b)

Instruct

c)

Entertain

d)

Criticize

e)

Inform

8.

Building a bird house is a relatively simple task. Begin by cutting your wood to size, according to the pattern you’ve chosen. Before cutting, be sure to measure each pattern twice to ensure you are cutting the wood to the correct length.

a)

Instruct

b)

Inform

c)

Persuade

d)

Entertain

e)

Criticize

9.

Many people buy vegetables in the grocery store without knowing where they were grown or how they arrived at the store. Supermarkets should be required to label each fruit or vegetable with a sign telling shoppers where and when the food was grown and how far it traveled to the supermarket.

a)

Inform

b)

Entertain

c)

Persuade

d)

Criticize

e)

Instruct

10.

What is the purpose of a book of jokes about being in the fourth grade?

a)

Instruct

b)

Entertain

c)

Persuade

d)

Inform

e)

Criticize

11.

Since it was getting late, the band decided to go home and get some rest. The lead singer decided he wanted to stay a little longer and practice some of the new songs. What can be a piece of implicit information in this story?

a)

The band needed rest.

b)

The lead singer has great dedication.

c)

It was getting late.

d)

The band has some new songs.

12.

Every winter, North Dakota gets an average of twelve feet of snow. Road and school closures are sure to follow. Many people state that the snow causes many dollars of damage to their property. What is a piece of explicit information taken from the paragraph?

a)

Snow is devastating.

b)

The people of North Dakota should move.

c)

South Dakota is a lot nicer state to live in.

d)

Schools and roads will be closed in winter time.

13.

Eric's mother told him that he had to take out the trash. He put on his coat and mittens and flipped on the porch light and headed out to put the trash bags at the curb.

What information can be inferred from the passage?

a)

It is winter.

b)

Eric's mom is mean.

c)

Eric's mom told him he had to take out the trash.

d)

Eric put the trash bags at the curb.

14.

Identify the implicit information in the following paragraph.

Omar hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”

a)

Omar hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work

b)

Omar has a red truck.

c)

Omar is a plumber.

d)

Omar enjoys his job.

15.

The Greedy Dog

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
According to the text, what happened right after the Dog jumped into the river?

a)

The dog managed to get out

b)

The dog realized he was foolish

c)

The dog had to swim to the shore

d)

The dog looked into the water

16.

Which is an example of repetition?

(a)

17.

Words that show sound: Snap! Crackle! Pop!

a)

alliteration

b)

repetition

c)

rhyme

d)

onomatopoeia

18.

This is Just to Say

by William Carlos Williams

I have eaten

the plums

that were in the icebox

and which

you are probably

saving for breakfast

Forgive me

they were delicious

so sweet and so cold!

How many stanzas does this poem have?

(a)

19.

A comparison of two different things using the words "like" or "as".

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

20.

When a poet repeats sounds, words, phrases, or whole lines in a poem.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

repetition

c)

theme

21.

Creating a picture in the reader's mind using the 5 senses.

a)

personification

b)

imagery

c)

theme

22.

Giving things that are not human the personalities and actions of humans.

a)

personification

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

rhyme

23.

The pattern of rhymes. A letter is assigned to each end of the line. If it rhymes with another end line, it has the same letter.

a)

Meter

b)

Rhyme Scheme

c)

Alliteration

24.

Comparing two different things without using "like" or "as".

a)

rhyme

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

25.

The use of words whose sounds suggest the sounds or actions described

a)

Personification

b)

Repetition

c)

Onomatopoeia

26.

The Repetition of the beginning consonant sounds in words

a)

Repetition

b)

Alliteration

c)

Personification

27.

Slimy slugs slither

slowly on the

sidewalk.

What is this an example of?

(a)

28.

What is this an example of ?

Bang!

Ding!

Pop!

Pow!

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

personification

29.

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

What is the speaker's main purpose in the poem?

a)

to persuade the reader to fly a kite

b)

to express his feelings about the wind

c)

to teach readers about the importance of wind

d)

to explain how the wind blows

30.

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

You can conclude the speaker in the poem is most likely who?

a)

a child

b)

a tree

c)

an old man

d)

the wind

31.

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

Which of these lines from the poem rhyme?

a)

Lines 4 and 5

b)

Lines 6 and 8

c)

Lines 14 and 16

d)

Lines 11 and 12

32.

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

According to the poem the wind is what?

a)

whistling

b)

chirping

c)

screaming

d)

singing

33.

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

These lines are important to the poem because they-

a)

describe the wind

b)

describe the setting

c)

describe the problem

d)

introduce the speaker

34.

Read this dictionary entry.

Which meaning is the best match for the word blower as it is used in line 14 of the poem?

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

a)

Meaning 1

b)

Meaning 2

c)

Meaning 3

d)

Meaning 4

35.

Which line from the poem helps the reader imagine how the wind feels and sounds?

a)

And blow the birds about the sky

b)

But always you yourself hid

c)

I felt you push, I heard you call

d)

Are you a best of field and tree

36.

What is a FACT?

a)

something that is a lie

b)

an acronym for something that can't be pronounced

c)

a thing that is known or proved to be true with evidence

37.

what is an OPINION

a)

what you believe, feel, or think about a topic with no evidence backing up your statement. It is personal

b)

a statement backed up with evidence

c)

talking to someone and saying lies

38.

What is the Spanish translation of FACT?

a)

mentira

b)

hecho

c)

facil

d)

derecho

39.

What is the Spanish translation for OPINION?

a)

derecho

b)

mentira

c)

evidencia

d)

opinion

40.

A giant turtle can live to be over 150 years.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

41.

Yellow is the prettiest color.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

42.

Puerto Rico is an island.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

43.

Koalas usually sleep during the day.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

44.

Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

45.

Cats are the nicest pets to have.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

46.

The students have to have breakfast or they'll do bad in school.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

47.

People should not have tattoos.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

48.

Daddy Yankee is the best singer, better than most.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

49.

Mileisha is a girl.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

50.

The windows are open.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

51.

Alana has the best bookbag.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

52.

iPhone is the best cellphone

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

53.

We speak English in the English Class.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

54.

The 8th grade classroom has 21 students in total.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

55.

If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail?

a)

Kayla is 13 years old.

b)

Kayla goes to a Catholic School.

c)

Kayla enjoys reading, and does her work to her full potential.

56.

The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?

a)

She lost her first game.

b)

Her head was hanging down.

c)

She walked down the street.

57.

The water felt so good on such a hot day! I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.

This is at a public pool: what detail from the text best proves this?

a)

The water felt so good...

b)

I heard the children laughing...

c)

The lifeguard watched closely...

58.

I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see Earth below.

Who am I?

a)

An astronaut

b)

A scuba diver

c)

A brain surgeon

59.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you can infer that:

a)

Sheepdogs are not very smart.

b)

There are many breeds of dogs.

c)

Sheepdogs are trusted because of their loyalty.

d)

Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

60.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Robert was left. Caitlin said, "Robert."

We can infer that:

a)

Robert was the best player.

b)

Caitlin wanted Robert on her team.

c)

Robert was not a very good player.

d)

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

61.

To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers.

Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

a)

Speaking to a local journalist, one student said, "Student assessments of teachers are necessary for quality instruction. I'm grateful that the administration adopted this much-needed program."

b)

In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working.

c)

Several students surveyed about their teachers' effectiveness said that they questioned the anonymity of the survey and therefore were not completely truthful.

62.

What evidence best supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

a)

Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

b)

Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

c)

Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

63.

It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit!

Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened?

a)

A family was on a road trip and hit a pothole.

b)

A boat went over some waves.

c)

A plane had gone through a storm.

d)

There are not enough details to answer the question.

64.

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

a)

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

b)

A student replied, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

c)

School uniforms can be ordered online.

d)

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

65.

They weren't on the hook by the door and they weren't by her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she'd worn the day before, but they weren't there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn't leave soon.

What is Alison looking for?

a)

Her phone

b)

Her wallet

c)

Her keys

d)

Her charger

66.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

a)

Joanna's hair was a little messy when she got to school.

b)

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

c)

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

d)

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

67.

Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.

It is likely that:

a)

Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test.

b)

Tiffany is tired from staying up late.

c)

Tiffany received a good grade on the test.

d)

Tiffany is angry at her teacher.

68.

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling.

a)

Nervous

b)

Discouraged

c)

Excited

d)

Relieved

69.

Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.

a)

color

b)

add

c)

find

d)

delete

70.

Based on context clues in the sentence below, migrate means ______.

Many Northern birds migrate for the winter. They return in the spring.

a)

Lay eggs

b)

Move away

c)

Eat

d)

Sing

71.

Read the passage below. Which words best help you understand the meaning on the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.

a)

Followed her mother's requests.

b)

Brushed her teeth.

c)

Folded her clothes .

d)

Went to bed.

72.

Select the supporting detail that does not fit:

My cat is afraid of everything.

a)

He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

b)

He runs away when you sweep the floor.

c)

He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

d)

He sleeps all day long.

73.

"Of all the chores Michael had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine; doing the dishes was alright too. But he could not stand hauling the large bags over to the giant silver canisters. He hated the smell and the possibility of rats. It was disgusting."

What chore does Michael hate?

a)

Folding the laundry

b)

Cleaning his room

c)

Doing the dishes

d)

Taking out the garbage

74.

"The night was very dark. Charlie and Ted were sitting by the fire and toasting marshmallows. They had set-up their tent that afternoon. Suddenly, Ted heard a noise. Charlie heard it, too. It said, "Hoot, hoot!" It was coming from the tree over the tent. The boys threw down their marshmallows and ran all the way home."

Why did the boys run home?

a)

They needed to get more marshmallows.

b)

They needed to get batteries for a flashlight.

c)

It was going to rain and they didn't want to get wet.

d)

They were afraid of the noise they heard.

75.

A grouped set of lines in a poem, set apart from others with a space is a (this is like the paragraph of poetry)...

a)

stanza

b)

refrain

c)

ballad

d)

chorus

76.

Poems that tell a story are called...

a)

free verse poems

b)

lyrical poems

c)

narrative poems

d)

humorous poems

77.

the people, animals, or other beings in a story that take part in the action

a)

plot

b)

characters

c)

setting

d)

conflict

78.

what happens in a story: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

a)

plot

b)

characters

c)

setting

d)

conflict

79.

where and when a story takes place

a)

plot

b)

characters

c)

setting

d)

conflict

80.

True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.

a)

True

b)

False

81.

True or False. A narrative must have characters.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict

a)

the climax

b)

the theme

c)

the resolution

d)

the introduction

83.

In this element of plot, the author introduces the characters and setting...

a)

Resolution

b)

Climax

c)

Exposition

d)

Rising Action

84.

A struggle between two or more opposing forces.

a)

climax

b)

conflict

c)

character

d)

chapter

85.

Climax is...

a)

Events that make up a story

b)

The turning point for the protagonist

c)

setting and characters

d)

the solution to the problem

86.

A literary device that creates a state of tension or uncertainty, with an emotional pull that keeps readers going:

a)

Hook

b)

Resolution

c)

Suspense

d)

IDK

87.

True or False. It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story.

a)

False

b)

True

88.

The author describes how the problem is solved.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Setting

c)

Rising ACtion

d)

Conflict

89.

True or false:

A narrative piece of writing must always be written in first person.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

The turning point of the story where the main conflict is decided one way or another.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Climax

c)

Conflict

d)

Exposition

91.

The person telling the story.

a)

Narrator

b)

First Person Point of View

c)

Third Person Point of View

d)

Narrative Writing

92.

The end of the story that brings it to a satisfactory close.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Resolution

c)

Climax

d)

Exposition

93.

The author describes the conflict or problem the characters must face; tensions rise.

a)

Climax

b)

Conflict

c)

Falling Action

d)

Rising Action

94.

Poems are arranged in lines. Lines can be ___________.

a)

A single word

b)

A sentence

c)

A part of sentence

d)

All of the above

95.

The narrator of a poem is called the ____________.

a)

Speaker

b)

Narrator

c)

Talker

d)

Poet

96.

__________ is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Pattern

c)

Meter

d)

Beat

97.

_________ is the musical quality created by the meter.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Rhyme

c)

The beat

d)

The pattern

98.

Which of the following is NOT a famous example of narrative poetry?

a)

Alfred Tennyson, "Charge of the Light Brigade"

b)

Homer, The Odyssey

c)

Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales

d)

John Keats, "Ode on a Grecian Urn"

99.

Which of the following IS an example of narrative poetry?

a)

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

b)

"Dear Mama" by Tupac Shakur

c)

"Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac

d)

"Kubla Khan" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

100.

Cite

a)

Talking about the author

b)

To put facts in your essay

c)

A page at the end of an essay

d)

To give credit to an author, book, or article

101.

Textual Evidence

a)

A piece of proof that shows something is true found within in a text

b)

A piece of proof that shows something is true

c)

Things discovered by a detective

d)

Texts that have evidence

102.

Support

a)

Facts within in an essay

b)

Facts that back up the claim

c)

To hold something up

d)

To give assistance

103.

Analysis

a)

A detailed explanation of a researched topic

b)

The process of separating things

c)

The structure of a text

d)

Deep thinking

104.

Explicit

a)

When someone uses bad words

b)

Stated unclearly, causing confusion

c)

Stated clearly, in detail

d)

Something inappropriate

105.

Inference

a)

Eliminating information based on facts

b)

Jumping to conclusions

c)

An educated guest

d)

Coming to the correct answer based on information given by the author

106.

Theme

a)

The type of decorations at a birthday party

b)

The way words sound within a text

c)

The message, or underlying meaning of a text

d)

The way the author makes you feel while reading a text

107.

Analyze

a)

To look at a piece of writing

b)

Careful evaluation and examination of details within a text

c)

To talk about the details within a text

d)

The details within a text

108.

Character

a)

The type of person that you are

b)

A person, animal, or figure represented in a story

c)

Where a story takes place

d)

How people act in a story

109.

Setting

a)

The thought process behind writing

b)

How the author writes a story

c)

The characters within a story

d)

Where and when a story takes place

110.

Plot

a)

Where and when the story takes place

b)

How the story takes place

c)

The events that make up a story

d)

The feelings of the characters

111.

Objective Summary

a)

A short statement influenced by personal feelings

b)

A short statement that is not influenced by personal feelings

c)

A long statement that is not influenced by personal feelings

d)

A long statement influenced by personal feelings

112.

Dialogue

a)

When someone talks in a story

b)

Characters doing things within a story

c)

The theme of the story

d)

A conversation between two or more people in a text

113.

Story

a)

Something your parents and grandparents tell you about

b)

A report about incidents

c)

An recount of events that may be real or fake

d)

Something that is false

114.

Drama

a)

When you and your friend get in a fight

b)

A type of story that involves a big event or action

c)

A sad story

d)

A funny story

115.

Propel

a)

How the story unfolds

b)

Events in a story

c)

A sports drink

d)

An action that pushes the story forward

116.

Aspects of a Character

a)

A person, animal, or object within a story

b)

The traits of a character, both good and bad

c)

How a character looks

d)

How a character acts

117.

The generous people fed the emaciated lost dog.

a)

fierce

b)

calm

c)

thin

d)

lost

118.

She invariably leaves her homework at home and must turn it in late.

a)

purposefully

b)

hated

c)

happily

d)

always

119.

The mother bathed the baby in the tepid water.

a)

lukewarm

b)

hot

c)

muddy

d)

cold

120.

Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.

a)

rude

b)

crazy

c)

tired

d)

outgrabe

121.

Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.

a)

becoming

b)

sleeping

c)

galumphing

d)

faking

122.

The music teacher had difficulty tolerating the discordant noises produced by her kindergarten class.

a)

clashing

b)

pleasant

c)

silent

d)

impolite

123.

The dogs were so hungry that they would have fought one another for a morsel of meat.

a)

crumb

b)

ton

c)

tove

d)

torch

124.

John had seen horror movies before, but when he saw Zombies on the Boat, he was so appalled by the violence that he wrote the newspapers warning parents not to allow their children to see this movie.

a)

proud

b)

outraged

c)

gimbled

d)

stoked

125.

It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you, even if that person is penitent and expresses regret for their decisions.

a)

manxome

b)

apologetic

c)

happy

d)

sly

126.

The lady decided it was tea time and so, by jingling a tiny silver bell, she beckoned her servants to attend.

a)

ate

b)

shunned

c)

pushed

d)

called

127.

Again they searched meticulously, but no keys. Where could they be? They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-

a)

feeling silly.

b)

working very carefully.

c)

trying to finish quickly.

d)

trying to find something.

128.

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-

a)

happy

b)

unsure

c)

nervous

d)

stubborn

129.

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

a)

hungry

b)

thirsty

c)

sleepy

130.

Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.

a)

talk

b)

hardly

c)

men

131.

Because the conflagration was aided by wind, it was so destructive that every building in the area was completely burned to the ground.

What is the meaning of conflagration?

a)

earthquake

b)

massive fire

c)

hurricane

132.

Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.

a)

Finished

b)

Cut short

c)

Boring

d)

Too long

133.

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.

What does garrulous mean?

a)

Quiet

b)

Secretive

c)

talkative

d)

Exhausted

134.

"The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest." what is the best synonym for "injunction?"

a)

official command

b)

question

c)

crime

d)

guilty verdict

135.

Which word or phrase below could best replace the word in red?
John was so hungry that he consumed the cranberry muffin and went back for a donut.

a)

ate

b)

bought

c)

saved

d)

threw away

136.

Which option offers the best possible definition for the word in red.
Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.

a)

biological

b)

of or relating to the sea

c)

of or relating to fish

d)

warm-blooded

137.

What is textual evidence?

a)

My opinion after reading.

b)

Proof in the article.

c)

A word for word quote from the article/story

d)

A made-up quote I add to my answer.

138.

When answering a question using textual evidence, what does my support look like?

a)

It is another answer.

b)

It is proof from a text.

c)

It is a citation.

d)

It is a concluding statement.

139.

Before I can include my textual evidence, what do I need to add?

a)

A citation.

b)

My opinion.

c)

A concluding statement.

d)

A transition or lead.

140.

What is another way to think of textual evidence?

a)

An answer to the question.

b)

My paraphrased version of the article.

c)

A word-for-word quote from the article.

d)

My opinion of the article.

141.

What does every quote need to have?

a)

Two sentences.

b)

Quotation marks

c)

A capital letter.

d)

Long words that make it sound complex.

142.

What do I include at the end of the quote/textual evidence?

a)

A period

b)

Parenthesis

c)

Author

d)

Citation

143.

What does the citation need to include?

a)

Author's first and last name.

b)

The page number.

c)

The website.

d)

The author's last name and page number.

144.

Which paragraph is written correctly to respond to this question: Why do people feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner?

a)

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

b)

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone." This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

c)

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6).

d)

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

145.

Which of the following is NOT a way to introduce a quote?

a)

Verb + comma

b)

Sentence + Colon

c)

Using "that"

d)

Noun + Comma

146.

Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?

"June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2).

a)

Eric heard "June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2).

b)

Eric heard, "June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2).

147.

Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?

a)

The teacher said that, “She was my favorite student” (Wetherly 67).

b)

The teacher said that “She was my favorite student” (Wetherly 67).

148.

Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?

a)

The Speaker hates the Raven when he repeats the word “never more” (Poe 27).

b)

The Speaker hates the Raven when he repeats the word: “never more” (Poe 27).

149.

Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?

a)

The narrator claims the heavens were jealous of his and Annabel Lee’s love: “The angels, not so happy in heaven, / went envying her and me” (Poe 21-22).

b)

The narrator claims the heavens were jealous of his and Annabel Lee’s love. “The angels, not so happy in heaven, / went envying her and me” (Poe 21-22).

150.

Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?

a)

Tiny Tim exclaims, “Merry Christmas to all” (Poe page 235).

b)

Tiny Tim exclaims, “Merry Christmas to all” (Poe 235).

151.

Do you carpool to school? Do you take a bus? It should be a requirement for everyone to either share a ride or walk to school every day. If we are serious about saving the planet, we must take steps to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Instruct

e)

Criticize

152.

Today, it is not uncommon to see women wearing high-heeled shoes. However, the first high-heeled shoes were actually made for men back in the 1500s. The heels helped soldiers keep their feet in the stirrups of their saddles as they rode into battle.

a)

Perdusade

b)

Inform

c)

Entertain

d)

Instruct

e)

Criticize

153.

Despite the panda being voiced by Black, the humorous moments are few. If you're going to cast someone as singularly quirky as Black, then take advantage of his eccentric persona. The role is so straightforward, it could have been played by anyone. And the supporting characters—a tiger voiced by Angelina Jolie, a crane played by David Cross, Lucy Liu as a viper and Jackie Chan as an agile monkey — are so lacking personality that you wonder why the filmmakers bothered to get such a cross section of talent.

a)

Persuade

b)

Inform

c)

Explain

d)

Instruct

e)

Criticize

154.

Driving west from Capital Park, turn left onto Maple Avenue. Continue for three blocks until you come to Trumbull Street, and then turn right. The library will be on your left.

a)

Persuade

b)

Entertain

c)

Instruct

d)

Inform

e)

Criticize

155.

“Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there lived a great hero. He was about to set out on a dangerous quest!”

a)

Instruct

b)

Persuade

c)

Entertain

d)

Inform

e)

Criticize

156.

What is the purpose of a narrative written by another student about the first time she tried to ice skate?

a)

Entertain

b)

Inform

c)

Persuade

d)

Instruct

e)

Criticize

157.

This place is great! Atmosphere is chill and cool but the staff is also really friendly. They know what they’re doing and what they’re talking about, and you can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. Food is pretty good, some italian classics and some twists, and for their prices it’s 100% worth it.

a)

Persuade

b)

Instruct

c)

Entertain

d)

Criticize

e)

Inform

158.

Building a bird house is a relatively simple task. Begin by cutting your wood to size, according to the pattern you’ve chosen. Before cutting, be sure to measure each pattern twice to ensure you are cutting the wood to the correct length.

a)

Instruct

b)

Inform

c)

Persuade

d)

Entertain

e)

Criticize

159.

Many people buy vegetables in the grocery store without knowing where they were grown or how they arrived at the store. Supermarkets should be required to label each fruit or vegetable with a sign telling shoppers where and when the food was grown and how far it traveled to the supermarket.

a)

Inform

b)

Entertain

c)

Persuade

d)

Criticize

e)

Instruct

160.

What is the purpose of a book of jokes about being in the fourth grade?

a)

Instruct

b)

Entertain

c)

Persuade

d)

Inform

e)

Criticize

161.

Since it was getting late, the band decided to go home and get some rest. The lead singer decided he wanted to stay a little longer and practice some of the new songs. What can be a piece of implicit information in this story?

a)

The band needed rest.

b)

The lead singer has great dedication.

c)

It was getting late.

d)

The band has some new songs.

162.

Every winter, North Dakota gets an average of twelve feet of snow. Road and school closures are sure to follow. Many people state that the snow causes many dollars of damage to their property. What is a piece of explicit information taken from the paragraph?

a)

Snow is devastating.

b)

The people of North Dakota should move.

c)

South Dakota is a lot nicer state to live in.

d)

Schools and roads will be closed in winter time.

163.

Eric's mother told him that he had to take out the trash. He put on his coat and mittens and flipped on the porch light and headed out to put the trash bags at the curb.

What information can be inferred from the passage?

a)

It is winter.

b)

Eric's mom is mean.

c)

Eric's mom told him he had to take out the trash.

d)

Eric put the trash bags at the curb.

164.

Identify the implicit information in the following paragraph.

Omar hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.”

a)

Omar hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work

b)

Omar has a red truck.

c)

Omar is a plumber.

d)

Omar enjoys his job.

165.

The Greedy Dog

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow bridge, he looked down and saw his reflection in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a foolish Dog he had been.
According to the text, what happened right after the Dog jumped into the river?

a)

The dog managed to get out

b)

The dog realized he was foolish

c)

The dog had to swim to the shore

d)

The dog looked into the water

166.

Which is an example of repetition?

(a)

167.

Words that show sound: Snap! Crackle! Pop!

a)

alliteration

b)

repetition

c)

rhyme

d)

onomatopoeia

168.

This is Just to Say

by William Carlos Williams

I have eaten

the plums

that were in the icebox

and which

you are probably

saving for breakfast

Forgive me

they were delicious

so sweet and so cold!

How many stanzas does this poem have?

(a)

169.

A comparison of two different things using the words "like" or "as".

a)

metaphor

b)

simile

c)

personification

170.

When a poet repeats sounds, words, phrases, or whole lines in a poem.

a)

onomatopoeia

b)

repetition

c)

theme

171.

Creating a picture in the reader's mind using the 5 senses.

a)

personification

b)

imagery

c)

theme

172.

Giving things that are not human the personalities and actions of humans.

a)

personification

b)

onomatopoeia

c)

rhyme

173.

The pattern of rhymes. A letter is assigned to each end of the line. If it rhymes with another end line, it has the same letter.

a)

Meter

b)

Rhyme Scheme

c)

Alliteration

174.

Comparing two different things without using "like" or "as".

a)

rhyme

b)

simile

c)

metaphor

175.

The use of words whose sounds suggest the sounds or actions described

a)

Personification

b)

Repetition

c)

Onomatopoeia

176.

The Repetition of the beginning consonant sounds in words

a)

Repetition

b)

Alliteration

c)

Personification

177.

Slimy slugs slither

slowly on the

sidewalk.

What is this an example of?

(a)

178.

What is this an example of ?

Bang!

Ding!

Pop!

Pow!

a)

Onomatopoeia

b)

personification

179.

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

What is the speaker's main purpose in the poem?

a)

to persuade the reader to fly a kite

b)

to express his feelings about the wind

c)

to teach readers about the importance of wind

d)

to explain how the wind blows

180.

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

You can conclude the speaker in the poem is most likely who?

a)

a child

b)

a tree

c)

an old man

d)

the wind

181.

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

Which of these lines from the poem rhyme?

a)

Lines 4 and 5

b)

Lines 6 and 8

c)

Lines 14 and 16

d)

Lines 11 and 12

182.

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

According to the poem the wind is what?

a)

whistling

b)

chirping

c)

screaming

d)

singing

183.

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

These lines are important to the poem because they-

a)

describe the wind

b)

describe the setting

c)

describe the problem

d)

introduce the speaker

184.

Read this dictionary entry.

Which meaning is the best match for the word blower as it is used in line 14 of the poem?

The Wind

by Robert Louis Stevenson

1 I saw you toss the kites on high

2 And blow the birds about the sky;

3 And all around I heard you pass,

4 Like ladies' skirts across the grass-

5 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

6 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

7 I saw the different things you did,

8 But always you yourself you hid.

9 I felt you push, I heard you call,

10 I could not see yourself at all-

11 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

12 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

13 O you that are so strong and cold,

14 O blower, are you young or old?

15 Are you a beast of field and tree,

16 Or just a stronger child than me?

17 O wind, a-blowing all day long,

18 O wind, that sings so loud a song!

a)

Meaning 1

b)

Meaning 2

c)

Meaning 3

d)

Meaning 4

185.

Which line from the poem helps the reader imagine how the wind feels and sounds?

a)

And blow the birds about the sky

b)

But always you yourself hid

c)

I felt you push, I heard you call

d)

Are you a best of field and tree

186.

What is a FACT?

a)

something that is a lie

b)

an acronym for something that can't be pronounced

c)

a thing that is known or proved to be true with evidence

187.

what is an OPINION

a)

what you believe, feel, or think about a topic with no evidence backing up your statement. It is personal

b)

a statement backed up with evidence

c)

talking to someone and saying lies

188.

What is the Spanish translation of FACT?

a)

mentira

b)

hecho

c)

facil

d)

derecho

189.

What is the Spanish translation for OPINION?

a)

derecho

b)

mentira

c)

evidencia

d)

opinion

190.

A giant turtle can live to be over 150 years.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

191.

Yellow is the prettiest color.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

192.

Puerto Rico is an island.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

193.

Koalas usually sleep during the day.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

194.

Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

195.

Cats are the nicest pets to have.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

196.

The students have to have breakfast or they'll do bad in school.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

197.

People should not have tattoos.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

198.

Daddy Yankee is the best singer, better than most.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

199.

Mileisha is a girl.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

200.

The windows are open.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

201.

Alana has the best bookbag.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

202.

iPhone is the best cellphone

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

203.

We speak English in the English Class.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

204.

The 8th grade classroom has 21 students in total.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

205.

If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail?

a)

Kayla is 13 years old.

b)

Kayla goes to a Catholic School.

c)

Kayla enjoys reading, and does her work to her full potential.

206.

The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?

a)

She lost her first game.

b)

Her head was hanging down.

c)

She walked down the street.

207.

The water felt so good on such a hot day! I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.

This is at a public pool: what detail from the text best proves this?

a)

The water felt so good...

b)

I heard the children laughing...

c)

The lifeguard watched closely...

208.

I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see Earth below.

Who am I?

a)

An astronaut

b)

A scuba diver

c)

A brain surgeon

209.

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you can infer that:

a)

Sheepdogs are not very smart.

b)

There are many breeds of dogs.

c)

Sheepdogs are trusted because of their loyalty.

d)

Wolves are afraid of sheepdogs.

210.

Joseph and Caitlin were choosing players for their teams. It was Caitlin's turn to choose, and only Robert was left. Caitlin said, "Robert."

We can infer that:

a)

Robert was the best player.

b)

Caitlin wanted Robert on her team.

c)

Robert was not a very good player.

d)

Caitlin had a hard time choosing a team member.

211.

To improve the quality of instruction, students should be able to grade their teachers.

Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

a)

Speaking to a local journalist, one student said, "Student assessments of teachers are necessary for quality instruction. I'm grateful that the administration adopted this much-needed program."

b)

In one school, almost all teachers reported that they would change their approach if student feedback indicated that it was not working.

c)

Several students surveyed about their teachers' effectiveness said that they questioned the anonymity of the survey and therefore were not completely truthful.

212.

What evidence best supports the idea: best friends are always there for you?

a)

Jessica and Jennifer always talk about Michelle when she isn't around.

b)

Jessica always makes sure to help Jennifer and Michelle when they ask for support.

c)

Jennifer and Michelle make sure to copy off Jessica's homework.

213.

It's a good thing we were all wearing seat belts when the turbulence hit!

Based on the text, which of the following most likely happened?

a)

A family was on a road trip and hit a pothole.

b)

A boat went over some waves.

c)

A plane had gone through a storm.

d)

There are not enough details to answer the question.

214.

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

a)

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

b)

A student replied, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

c)

School uniforms can be ordered online.

d)

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

215.

They weren't on the hook by the door and they weren't by her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she'd worn the day before, but they weren't there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn't leave soon.

What is Alison looking for?

a)

Her phone

b)

Her wallet

c)

Her keys

d)

Her charger

216.

Which sentence suggests that Joanna rode her bike to school?

a)

Joanna's hair was a little messy when she got to school.

b)

Joanna went four blocks on her way to school.

c)

Joanna crossed three streets on her way to school.

d)

Joanna had to put her helmet inside the classroom closet.

217.

Tiffany held her breath as her teacher returned the math test the class had taken last week. Tiffany had not studied very hard for the test, and she was worried about her grade. Her teacher handed Tiffany her test. Tiffany groaned and put her head down on her desk.

It is likely that:

a)

Tiffany earned a bad grade on the test.

b)

Tiffany is tired from staying up late.

c)

Tiffany received a good grade on the test.

d)

Tiffany is angry at her teacher.

218.

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means:

They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby. They couldn't stop smiling.

a)

Nervous

b)

Discouraged

c)

Excited

d)

Relieved

219.

Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.

Please eliminate the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.

a)

color

b)

add

c)

find

d)

delete

220.

Based on context clues in the sentence below, migrate means ______.

Many Northern birds migrate for the winter. They return in the spring.

a)

Lay eggs

b)

Move away

c)

Eat

d)

Sing

221.

Read the passage below. Which words best help you understand the meaning on the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests. That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.

a)

Followed her mother's requests.

b)

Brushed her teeth.

c)

Folded her clothes .

d)

Went to bed.

222.

Select the supporting detail that does not fit:

My cat is afraid of everything.

a)

He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

b)

He runs away when you sweep the floor.

c)

He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

d)

He sleeps all day long.

223.

"Of all the chores Michael had around the house, it was his least favorite. Folding the laundry was fine; doing the dishes was alright too. But he could not stand hauling the large bags over to the giant silver canisters. He hated the smell and the possibility of rats. It was disgusting."

What chore does Michael hate?

a)

Folding the laundry

b)

Cleaning his room

c)

Doing the dishes

d)

Taking out the garbage

224.

"The night was very dark. Charlie and Ted were sitting by the fire and toasting marshmallows. They had set-up their tent that afternoon. Suddenly, Ted heard a noise. Charlie heard it, too. It said, "Hoot, hoot!" It was coming from the tree over the tent. The boys threw down their marshmallows and ran all the way home."

Why did the boys run home?

a)

They needed to get more marshmallows.

b)

They needed to get batteries for a flashlight.

c)

It was going to rain and they didn't want to get wet.

d)

They were afraid of the noise they heard.

225.

A grouped set of lines in a poem, set apart from others with a space is a (this is like the paragraph of poetry)...

a)

stanza

b)

refrain

c)

ballad

d)

chorus

226.

Poems that tell a story are called...

a)

free verse poems

b)

lyrical poems

c)

narrative poems

d)

humorous poems

227.

the people, animals, or other beings in a story that take part in the action

a)

plot

b)

characters

c)

setting

d)

conflict

228.

what happens in a story: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

a)

plot

b)

characters

c)

setting

d)

conflict

229.

where and when a story takes place

a)

plot

b)

characters

c)

setting

d)

conflict

230.

True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.

a)

True

b)

False

231.

True or False. A narrative must have characters.

a)

True

b)

False

232.

The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict

a)

the climax

b)

the theme

c)

the resolution

d)

the introduction

233.

In this element of plot, the author introduces the characters and setting...

a)

Resolution

b)

Climax

c)

Exposition

d)

Rising Action

234.

A struggle between two or more opposing forces.

a)

climax

b)

conflict

c)

character

d)

chapter

235.

Climax is...

a)

Events that make up a story

b)

The turning point for the protagonist

c)

setting and characters

d)

the solution to the problem

236.

A literary device that creates a state of tension or uncertainty, with an emotional pull that keeps readers going:

a)

Hook

b)

Resolution

c)

Suspense

d)

IDK

237.

True or False. It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story.

a)

False

b)

True

238.

The author describes how the problem is solved.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Setting

c)

Rising ACtion

d)

Conflict

239.

True or false:

A narrative piece of writing must always be written in first person.

a)

True

b)

False

240.

The turning point of the story where the main conflict is decided one way or another.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Climax

c)

Conflict

d)

Exposition

241.

The person telling the story.

a)

Narrator

b)

First Person Point of View

c)

Third Person Point of View

d)

Narrative Writing

242.

The end of the story that brings it to a satisfactory close.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Resolution

c)

Climax

d)

Exposition

243.

The author describes the conflict or problem the characters must face; tensions rise.

a)

Climax

b)

Conflict

c)

Falling Action

d)

Rising Action

244.

Poems are arranged in lines. Lines can be ___________.

a)

A single word

b)

A sentence

c)

A part of sentence

d)

All of the above

245.

The narrator of a poem is called the ____________.

a)

Speaker

b)

Narrator

c)

Talker

d)

Poet

246.

__________ is the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Pattern

c)

Meter

d)

Beat

247.

_________ is the musical quality created by the meter.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Rhyme

c)

The beat

d)

The pattern

248.

Which of the following is NOT a famous example of narrative poetry?

a)

Alfred Tennyson, "Charge of the Light Brigade"

b)

Homer, The Odyssey

c)

Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales

d)

John Keats, "Ode on a Grecian Urn"

249.

Which of the following IS an example of narrative poetry?

a)

Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

b)

"Dear Mama" by Tupac Shakur

c)

"Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac

d)

"Kubla Khan" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

250.

Cite

a)

Talking about the author

b)

To put facts in your essay

c)

A page at the end of an essay

d)

To give credit to an author, book, or article

251.

Textual Evidence

a)

A piece of proof that shows something is true found within in a text

b)

A piece of proof that shows something is true

c)

Things discovered by a detective

d)

Texts that have evidence

252.

Support

a)

Facts within in an essay

b)

Facts that back up the claim

c)

To hold something up

d)

To give assistance

253.

Analysis

a)

A detailed explanation of a researched topic

b)

The process of separating things

c)

The structure of a text

d)

Deep thinking

254.

Explicit

a)

When someone uses bad words

b)

Stated unclearly, causing confusion

c)

Stated clearly, in detail

d)

Something inappropriate

255.

Inference

a)

Eliminating information based on facts

b)

Jumping to conclusions

c)

An educated guest

d)

Coming to the correct answer based on information given by the author

256.

Theme

a)

The type of decorations at a birthday party

b)

The way words sound within a text

c)

The message, or underlying meaning of a text

d)

The way the author makes you feel while reading a text

257.

Analyze

a)

To look at a piece of writing

b)

Careful evaluation and examination of details within a text

c)

To talk about the details within a text

d)

The details within a text

258.

Character

a)

The type of person that you are

b)

A person, animal, or figure represented in a story

c)

Where a story takes place

d)

How people act in a story

259.

Setting

a)

The thought process behind writing

b)

How the author writes a story

c)

The characters within a story

d)

Where and when a story takes place

260.

Plot

a)

Where and when the story takes place

b)

How the story takes place

c)

The events that make up a story

d)

The feelings of the characters

261.

Objective Summary

a)

A short statement influenced by personal feelings

b)

A short statement that is not influenced by personal feelings

c)

A long statement that is not influenced by personal feelings

d)

A long statement influenced by personal feelings

262.

Dialogue

a)

When someone talks in a story

b)

Characters doing things within a story

c)

The theme of the story

d)

A conversation between two or more people in a text

263.

Story

a)

Something your parents and grandparents tell you about

b)

A report about incidents

c)

An recount of events that may be real or fake

d)

Something that is false

264.

Drama

a)

When you and your friend get in a fight

b)

A type of story that involves a big event or action

c)

A sad story

d)

A funny story

265.

Propel

a)

How the story unfolds

b)

Events in a story

c)

A sports drink

d)

An action that pushes the story forward

266.

Aspects of a Character

a)

A person, animal, or object within a story

b)

The traits of a character, both good and bad

c)

How a character looks

d)

How a character acts

267.

The generous people fed the emaciated lost dog.

a)

fierce

b)

calm

c)

thin

d)

lost

268.

She invariably leaves her homework at home and must turn it in late.

a)

purposefully

b)

hated

c)

happily

d)

always

269.

The mother bathed the baby in the tepid water.

a)

lukewarm

b)

hot

c)

muddy

d)

cold

270.

Ladies, please stop the name calling. There is no reason to act uncivil.

a)

rude

b)

crazy

c)

tired

d)

outgrabe

271.

Jane got it into her mind that she could get out of studying for any test just by feigning illness the night before the exam.

a)

becoming

b)

sleeping

c)

galumphing

d)

faking

272.

The music teacher had difficulty tolerating the discordant noises produced by her kindergarten class.

a)

clashing

b)

pleasant

c)

silent

d)

impolite

273.

The dogs were so hungry that they would have fought one another for a morsel of meat.

a)

crumb

b)

ton

c)

tove

d)

torch

274.

John had seen horror movies before, but when he saw Zombies on the Boat, he was so appalled by the violence that he wrote the newspapers warning parents not to allow their children to see this movie.

a)

proud

b)

outraged

c)

gimbled

d)

stoked

275.

It is difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you, even if that person is penitent and expresses regret for their decisions.

a)

manxome

b)

apologetic

c)

happy

d)

sly

276.

The lady decided it was tea time and so, by jingling a tiny silver bell, she beckoned her servants to attend.

a)

ate

b)

shunned

c)

pushed

d)

called

277.

Again they searched meticulously, but no keys. Where could they be? They've looked EVERYWHERE! If you did something meticulously, you would be-

a)

feeling silly.

b)

working very carefully.

c)

trying to finish quickly.

d)

trying to find something.

278.

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-

a)

happy

b)

unsure

c)

nervous

d)

stubborn

279.

I was so parched, I drank an entire glass of water in one gulp.

a)

hungry

b)

thirsty

c)

sleepy

280.

Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.

a)

talk

b)

hardly

c)

men

281.

Because the conflagration was aided by wind, it was so destructive that every building in the area was completely burned to the ground.

What is the meaning of conflagration?

a)

earthquake

b)

massive fire

c)

hurricane

282.

Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.

I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.

a)

Finished

b)

Cut short

c)

Boring

d)

Too long

283.

The garrulous boy rambled on continuously as he told his mother about his day at school.

What does garrulous mean?

a)

Quiet

b)

Secretive

c)

talkative

d)

Exhausted

284.

"The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest." what is the best synonym for "injunction?"

a)

official command

b)

question

c)

crime

d)

guilty verdict

285.

Which word or phrase below could best replace the word in red?
John was so hungry that he consumed the cranberry muffin and went back for a donut.

a)

ate

b)

bought

c)

saved

d)

threw away

286.

Which option offers the best possible definition for the word in red.
Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean.

a)

biological

b)

of or relating to the sea

c)

of or relating to fish

d)

warm-blooded

287.

What is textual evidence?

a)

My opinion after reading.

b)

Proof in the article.

c)

A word for word quote from the article/story

d)

A made-up quote I add to my answer.

288.

When answering a question using textual evidence, what does my support look like?

a)

It is another answer.

b)

It is proof from a text.

c)

It is a citation.

d)

It is a concluding statement.

289.

Before I can include my textual evidence, what do I need to add?

a)

A citation.

b)

My opinion.

c)

A concluding statement.

d)

A transition or lead.

290.

What is another way to think of textual evidence?

a)

An answer to the question.

b)

My paraphrased version of the article.

c)

A word-for-word quote from the article.

d)

My opinion of the article.

291.

What does every quote need to have?

a)

Two sentences.

b)

Quotation marks

c)

A capital letter.

d)

Long words that make it sound complex.

292.

What do I include at the end of the quote/textual evidence?

a)

A period

b)

Parenthesis

c)

Author

d)

Citation

293.

What does the citation need to include?

a)

Author's first and last name.

b)

The page number.

c)

The website.

d)

The author's last name and page number.

294.

Which paragraph is written correctly to respond to this question: Why do people feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner?

a)

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

b)

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone." This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

c)

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6).

d)

People feel cell phones should be turned off during dinner to give people more freedom. In the text it states, "Franchesca had an even happier result when she put away her phone" (Smith 6). This shows that turning cell phones off during meal times made people feel happy and less tied to a device.

295.

Which of the following is NOT a way to introduce a quote?

a)

Verb + comma

b)

Sentence + Colon

c)

Using "that"

d)

Noun + Comma

296.

Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?

"June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2).

a)

Eric heard "June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2).

b)

Eric heard, "June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2).

297.

Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?

a)

The teacher said that, “She was my favorite student” (Wetherly 67).

b)

The teacher said that “She was my favorite student” (Wetherly 67).

298.

Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?

a)

The Speaker hates the Raven when he repeats the word “never more” (Poe 27).

b)

The Speaker hates the Raven when he repeats the word: “never more” (Poe 27).

299.

Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?

a)

The narrator claims the heavens were jealous of his and Annabel Lee’s love: “The angels, not so happy in heaven, / went envying her and me” (Poe 21-22).

b)

The narrator claims the heavens were jealous of his and Annabel Lee’s love. “The angels, not so happy in heaven, / went envying her and me” (Poe 21-22).

300.

Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?

a)

Tiny Tim exclaims, “Merry Christmas to all” (Poe page 235).

b)

Tiny Tim exclaims, “Merry Christmas to all” (Poe 235).

Question Bank for Grade 8 English

Total questions: 300

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