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Grade 8 Q1 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sentence uses the word acute correctly?

a)
The acute triangle has a right angle.
b)
The acute disease lasted for months.
c)
The acute book was interesting to read.
d)
The acute car was fast.
2.

Which sentence correctly uses the word sagacity?

a)
The sagacity of the cake was delightful.
b)
His sagacity in business matters was impressive.
c)
I was surprised by the sagacity of the weather.
d)
The sagacity of the car was amazing.
3.

What are the five examples of literary elements?

a)

Plot, Setting, Character, Theme, Point of View

b)
Plot, Setting, Character, Theme, Genre
c)
Plot, Setting, Character, Theme, Mood
d)
Plot, Setting, Character, Theme, Tone
4.

Which sentence uses the term "plausible" correctly?

a)
The plausible dog ran across the street.
b)
I ate a plausible sandwich for lunch.
c)
His story about alien abduction was hardly plausible.
d)
The sun is a plausible source of light.
5.

Define logical fallacy.

a)
A flaw in reasoning
b)
A type of computer error
c)
A mathematical concept
d)
A psychological disorder
6.

What are the three types of reasoning?

a)
Inductive, Deductive, Abductive
b)
Logical, Emotional, Rational
c)
Analytical, Critical, Creative
d)
Objective, Subjective, Neutral
7.

When you debunk an idea, what are you doing?

a)
You prove it to be false
b)
You support it
c)
You ignore it
d)
You create it
8.

What is the difference between author's purpose and author's perspective?

a)

Author's purpose is how they view the topic, while author's perspective why they wrote the text,

b)
Author's purpose is the theme of the text, while author's perspective is the main idea
c)

Author's purpose is why they wrote the text, while author's perspective is how they view the topic

d)
Author's purpose is the setting, while author's perspective is the plot
9.

Which is an example of ethos?

a)
An advertisement that uses statistics to show the effectiveness of a product
b)

A doctor who speaks about his personal experiences to connect with his audience

c)
A speaker who uses emotional language and vivid imagery to persuade her audience
d)
A writer who uses logical arguments and factual evidence to convince readers
10.

Which word means having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned?

a)

Indifferent

b)

Incredulous

c)

Keener

d)

Impudent

11.

Which word means unwilling or unable to believe something.?

a)

Indifferent

b)

Incredulous

c)

Keener

d)

Impudent

12.

Which sentence best uses the term perfunctory?

a)
She gave a perfunctory nod.
b)

He perfunctorily wrote his 300-word essay.

c)
The perfunctory bird flew across the sky.
d)
The perfunctory of the situation was clear.
13.

Which is an example of pathos?

a)
A logical argument based on facts and evidence
b)
An appeal to the audience's sense of humor
c)
An appeal to the audience's emotions
d)
A presentation of the speaker's credentials
14.

What is the best example of tradition?

a)
Using a smartphone
b)
Eating fast food
c)
Playing video games
d)
Celebrating Christmas with family
15.

Which would be the best example of paraphernalia?

a)
A set of artist's brushes
b)
A piece of cake
c)
A cup of coffee
d)
A glass of water
16.

Which is an example of a metaphor.

a)
The sun is a golden ball
b)
She is as cute as a kitten
c)

The rock held my heart

d)

It's raining cats and dogs

17.

Which is the best example of someone who is presumptuous?

a)
Someone who assumes they will be invited to a party without being asked
b)
Someone who always asks before making decisions
c)
Someone who never makes assumptions
d)
Someone who always waits for an invitation
18.

Why was there a lack of apathy from the characters in Shirley Jackson's The Lottery?

a)

The characters had performed in the tradition of the lottery too many times before

b)

The characters were extremely excited about the lottery

c)

The characters were indifferent about the black box in the lottery

d)

The characters had never been interested in the lottery

19.

What is a negative connotation?

a)
A positive implication or association attached to a word or phrase
b)
A neutral implication or association attached to a word or phrase
c)
A negative implication or association attached to a word or phrase
d)
A literal meaning of a word or phrase
20.

Which word is best defined by a willingness to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence?

a)

Presumptuous

b)
Intelligent
c)

Credulity

d)
Confident