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Grade 8-Quadmester 1- revision

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 2hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the COMPOUND SUBJECT in the following sentence?
Mr. Morton and his cat went everywhere together.
a)
There isn't one
b)
Mrs. Morton
c)
Mr. Morton and his cat
d)
Mr. Morton, cat 
2.
What is the COMPOUND PREDICATE in the following sentence?
Mrs. Musto and Mrs. Candler went for a jog but ate pizza afterward.
a)
There isn't one
b)
went, ate
c)
for, but
d)
Mrs. Musto, Mrs. Candler
3.
What is the COMPLETE PREDICATE in the following sentence? 
Take out the garbage before your mom gets home!
a)
Take out the garbage before your mom gets home!
b)
before your mom gets home
c)
"You"
d)
out the garbage 
4.
What is the SIMPLE PREDICATE in the following sentence?
The turtle decided that he would no longer race the hare.
a)
turtle
b)
decided
c)
decided that he would no longer race the hare
d)
The turtle
5.
What is the COMPOUND PREDICATE in the following sentence?
Were they eating pizza and drinking soda for breakfast?
a)
There isn't one
b)
were, they 
c)
eating and drinking 
d)
eating, drinking
6.
Which of the following options are listing all of the FANBOYS?
a)
ferret, ants, not, bird, or, yak, salamander 
b)
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
c)
for, and, nor, by, or, yet, some
d)
for, an, not, because, or, yet, soon
7.
What is the SIMPLE SUBJECT in the following sentence? 
An angry fan was kicked out of the football game for yelling at the ref.
a)
An angry fan
b)
was kicked out of the football game for yelling at the ref
c)
fan
d)
was 
8.
What is the COMPLETE SUBJECT  in the following sentence?
The enormous and powerful Hulk can destroy an entire city within minutes.
a)
can destroy an entire city within minutes
b)
can
c)
The enourmous and powerful Hulk
d)
Hulk
9.
What is the COMPOUND SUBJECT in the following sentence?
Mrs. Musto, Mrs. Candler, and Mrs. Hageman love to have dance parties on Fridays while drinking coffee.
a)
Mrs. Musto, Mrs. Candler, Mrs. Hageman
b)
love to have
c)
and 
d)
Mrs. Musto, Mrs. Candler, and Mrs. Hageman
10.

Which word/words is/are the SIMPLE subject?

The honey bee smelled the sweet nectar from the fragrant flower.

a)

flower

b)

nectar

c)

bee

d)

smelled

11.

Which word/words is/are the SIMPLE predicate?

The honey bee smelled the sweet nectar from the fragrant flower.

a)

fragrant

b)

honey

c)

bee

d)

smelled

12.

Which word/words is/are the COMPLETE subject?

Bees visit and pollinate up to 5,000 flowers per day!

a)

Bees

b)

flowers per day

c)

pollinate

d)

visit

13.

Which word/words is/are the COMPLETE predicate?

Bees visit and pollinate up to 5,000 flowers per day!

a)

Bees visit and pollinate

b)

visit and pollinate

c)

visit and pollinate up to 5,000 flowers per day.

d)

visit

14.

Identify the compound sentence:

a)

He drank milk last night and added protien.

b)

Milk cows are sweet and lovely.

c)

He saw that the milk was curdled, and he threw it away with disgust.

d)

He thought he could drink the whole gallon but could not.

15.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Javier prefers to play soccer with his team at school but his brother likes to play with his friends at the park.

a)

comma after team

b)

comma after but

c)

no comma needed

d)

comma after school

16.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Jim wants to go to the prom with Jenny so he is saving his money to buy a corsage for her.

a)

comma after money

b)

comma after Jenny

c)

comma after so

d)

no comma needed

17.

Punctuate the following sentence correctly.

Should we take the dogs for a walk now or should we wait until it is cooler outside?

a)

comma after now

b)

comma after wait

c)

no comma needed

d)

comma after or

18.

Choose the correct conjunction to complete the compound sentence:

Thaina want to lose weight, ..... she eats chocolate everyday.

a)

And

b)

Nor

c)

But

d)

For

19.

When you're combining two independent clauses, you can use... (select the three that are correct)

a)

a period

b)

a comma + FANBOYS

c)

a comma

d)

a semicolon

20.

A compound sentence is:

a)

two sentences joined together with a comma and a conjunction

b)

two separate complete sentences

c)

a sentence with a single subject and predicate

21.

What comes before the conjunction in a compound sentence?

a)

a period

b)

a comma

c)

the word "and"

d)

a question mark

22.

Fill in the blank.

My mom baked cookies, _______ she had lots of dishes to wash.

a)

so

b)

yet

c)

because

d)

nor

23.

Choose the compound sentence.

a)

Greg's car broke down and stopped in the middle of the road.

b)

Greg needs to get to work, but his car broke down.

c)

Greg and John need to get to work.

d)

Greg needs to get to work. His car broke down.

24.

Choose the compound sentence.

a)

I tasted the soup, and I decided to add more salt.

b)

I tasted the soup and, I decided to add more salt.

c)

I tasted the soup. I decided to add more salt.

d)

I tasted the soup, I decided to add more salt.

25.

Choose the compound sentence.

a)

The children have to share their toys. They will not be able to play together.

b)

The boy and the girl share their toys and have a lot of fun.

c)

The boy and the girl share their toys.

d)

The children have to share their toys, or they will not be able to play together.

26.

Kelly broke her arm, _____ she has to wear a cast for a few weeks.

a)

for

b)

but

c)

so

d)

yet

27.

Read the compound sentence below. What is the conjunction?

Penguins can’t fly, but they can walk on the ground.

a)

penquins

b)

but

c)

fly

d)

walk

28.

Read the two simple sentences below. Choose the compound sentence that joins them with the right punctuation.

She’ll learn to play the piano. She’ll learn to play the trumpet.

a)

She’ll learn to play the piano she’ll learn to play the trumpet.

b)

She’ll learn to play the piano, or she’ll learn to play the trumpet.

c)

She’ll learn to play the piano, she’ll learn to play the trumpet.

d)

She’ll learn to play the piano or she’ll learn to play the trumpet.

29.

Select what type of sentence the following statement is:

I'm helping my grandma make a quilt.

a)

simple sentence

b)

compound sentence

c)

fragment

d)

run on

30.

Read the two simple sentences below. Choose the compound sentence that joins them with the right punctuation.

The big fluffy dog was hungry. He ate two bowls of food.

a)

The big fluffy dog was hungry, yet he ate two bowls of food.

b)

The big fluffy dog was hungry, so he ate two bowls of food.

c)

The big fluffy dog was hungry so he ate two bowls of food.

d)

The big fluffy dog was hungry yet he ate two bowls of food.

31.
In a compound sentence, the comma comes ______________ the coordinating conjunction.
a)
after
b)
before
c)
there is no comma
32.
In a compound sentence with a semicolon, the independent clauses must be __________________.
a)
related
b)
unrelated
c)
different
33.
What sentence structure is created when you join two independent clauses with a comma and coordinating conjunction?
a)
complex sentence
b)
compound sentence
c)
simple sentence
34.
When I join two independent clauses together with a comma, I also need a _________________________.
a)
subordinating conjunction
b)
coordinating conjunction
c)
correlative conjunction
35.
What punctuation is missing in the following sentence?
Kids are a lot of work they are also a ton of fun.
a)
comma
b)
period
c)
semicolon
36.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I wanted to go to the store but I decided to stay home instead.
a)
Yes 
b)
No
37.
Does this sentence need a comma?
I went to dance and then went home.
a)
Yes
b)
No
38.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Should I go to the mall or movies?
a)
Yes
b)
No
39.
Does this sentence need a comma?
She said you were in shock but I think you're just lazy.
a)
Yes
b)
No
40.
Which is the correct complex sentence structure?
a)
One independent clause
b)
One dependent clause
c)
An independent clause and a dependent clause
d)
A simple sentence with a subject and verb
41.
Subordinating conjunctions start which type of clauses?
a)
independent clauses
b)
dependent clauses
c)
both a and b
d)
simple sentences
42.
When a subordinating conjunction starts a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
When a subordinating conjunction is in the middle of a sentence, a comma is required.
a)
True
b)
False
44.
Which word is not a subordinating conjunctions.
a)
If
b)
When
c)
While
d)
Summer
45.
Which sentence is an independent clause?
a)
Jill likes to go to the beach.
b)
Whenever you finish.
c)
If you read The Outsiders.
d)
Before you eat breakfast.
46.
Which of the following are dependent clauses?
a)
While you were outside.
b)
If you don't study.
c)
When you get to the goal.
d)
all of the above
47.
Unless you are going to graduate you will not need to apply for your diploma. 
Where does the comma belong?
a)
Between unless and you
b)
Between graduate and you
c)
Between not and need
d)
This complex sentence does not need a comma
48.
Which are correctly written complex sentences?
a)
When I was a baby, my dad was in the army.
b)
Although I was tired.
c)
An adjective describes a noun.
d)
A proper noun needs to be capitalized.
49.
Identify the Subordinating Conjunction:
If you need more time, I can give you more time.
a)
If
b)
time
c)
I
50.
They couldn't make a cake ________ they did not have any milk.
a)
because
b)
unless
c)
or
51.

Which technique is used in this ad?

a)

Bandwagon

b)

Facts and Figures

c)

Transfer

d)

Avant-Garde

52.

What is the bandwagon strategy?

a)

Advertisers make it seem that everyone is buying this product, so you feel you should buy it, too.

b)

Advertisers make it seem that the product is so new that you will be the first on the block to have it.

c)

Advertisers use both celebrities to endorse products.

d)

Statistics, percentages, and numbers are used to convince you that this product is better or more effective than another product.

53.

Facts and figures refers to..

a)

A technique that wants you to associate the good feelings created in the ad with the product.

b)

Advertisers make it seem that the product is so new that you will be the first on the block to have it.

c)

Statistics, percentages, and numbers are used to convince you that this product is better or more effective than another product.

54.

Social media is expected to be an important part of the development of advertising on mobile devices

a)

True

b)

False

55.

The first step for developing a promotional plan is to

a)

set promotional goals

b)

identify the target customers

c)

select the promotional mix

d)

develop a promotional budget

56.

The endorser must have real experience with the product.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Young people are more likely to use products endorsed by celebrities they identify with

a)

True

b)

False

58.
Today I had to deal with one mishap after another. I couldn’t find my car keys, I dropped a bowl of soup at lunchtime, and my computer crashed twice.
In this sentence "mishap" means...
a)
unlucky accident
b)
event
c)
unexpected question
d)
plan
59.
Since my grandfather retired, he has found a few new avocations. For instance, he now enjoys gardening and chat groups on the Internet.
In this sentence "avocations" means...
a)
jobs
b)
vacations
c)
responsibilities
d)
hobbies
60.
Today was a day of turmoil at work. The phones were constantly ringing, people were running back and forth, and several offices were being painted.
In this sentence "turmoil" means
a)
discussion
b)
harmony
c)
confusion
d)
organization
61.
I asked the instructor to explain a confusing passage in the textbook. She said, “I wish I could, but it’s obscure to me, too.” 
In this sentence "obscure" means
a)
obvious
b)
long
c)
unclear
d)
short
62.

What is the author's purpose?


A magazine article written about JJ Watt's long football career as an offensive lineman with the Houston Texans.

a)

Persuade you to buy tickets to a Texans game.

b)

Describe how to play football like JJ Watt.

c)

Inform you about JJ Watt's experience playing football.

d)

Suggest JJ Watt is the best offensive lineman ever.

63.

What is the author's purpose?


Taylor Swift's new hit song "Cardigan".

a)

Share her feelings about a personal experience.

b)

Encourage you to wear cardigans.

c)

Suggest you wear cardigans.

d)

Explain the purpose of a cardigan.

64.

What is the BEST author purpose verb to explain the graphic feature?

a)

inform

b)

describe

c)

teach

d)

list

65.

What is the BEST author's purpose verb for this graphic feature?

a)

explain

b)

convince

c)

suggest

d)

describe

66.
The faces at the street crossings shine like diamonds.
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
67.

Molly's eyes were as bright as the sun.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

68.

Dad was like a big teddy bear.

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

69.
Free verse poetry does not have...
a)
stanzas
b)
plot or conflict
c)
rhyme or rhythm
d)
serious topic
70.
What structure is poetry written in?
a)
Sentences & paragraphs
b)
Sentences & stanzas
c)
Lines & paragraphs
d)
Lines & stanzas
71.
All poems must rhyme.
a)
True
b)
False
72.
The writer of a poem is called...
a)
poet
b)
illustrator
c)
author
d)
smart person
73.

What is significant about free verse poetry?

a)

it has to rhyme

b)

it has to be a certain length

c)

it does not have to have a certain structure or rhyming pattern

d)

it has to be written with proper punctuation

74.

What is a limerick?

a)

A food

b)

A city

c)

A poem

75.

What 3 lines have to rhyme in a limerick?

a)

1st, 2nd and 3rd lines

b)

1st, 2nd and 4th lines

c)

1st, 2nd and 5th lines

76.

How many lines does a limerick have?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

77.

What 2 lines have to rhyme together?

a)

1 and 2

b)

2 and 3

c)

4 and 5

d)

3 and 4

78.

Is this a fact or an opinion?

1. Sunday is the best day of the week.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

79.

Is this a fact or an opinion?

2. April is a month with 30 days.

a)

fact

b)

opinion

80.

Sharks are very scary animals.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

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