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8th ELA Final Review

Total questions: 143

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nate weighs _________ than Joey.

a)

fewer

b)

less

c)

same

d)

big

2.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

"I have money in my pocket," said Mr. Arthur.

b)

I have money in my pocket said Mr. Arthur.

c)

"I got money in my picket, said Mr. Arthur"

d)

"I have money in my pocket" said Mr. Arthur

3.

Dominik _____ a walk around town.

a)

went

b)

took

c)

taken

4.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

"Please quiet down," said Mr. Arthur.

b)

"Please quiet down said Mr. Arthur."

c)

Please quiet down, said Mr. Arthur.

d)

"please quiet down, said Mr. Arthur

5.

The lesson or moral of the story is called the what?

a)

conflict

b)

main character

c)

topic

d)

theme

6.

A person, place, or thing is a ______

a)

Verb

b)

Adjective

c)

Noun

d)

Adverb

7.

Choose the antonym for the word "superb"

a)

Terrible

b)

Awesome

c)

Magnificent

d)

Fantastic

8.

"The girl ran to the gym quickly." Which word in the sentence is an adverb?

a)

girl

b)

gym

c)

quickly

d)

ran

9.

For what 3 purposes do authors write?

a)

enterain, inform, engage

b)

entertain, inform, contain

c)

inform, persuade, entertain

d)

inform, depict, retain

10.
Which of the following is a run-on sentence? 
a)
I'm bored at Grandma's house. She doesn't have a TV.
b)
The animals are fascinating I will try to draw them. 
c)
I like chocolate and vanilla ice cream. 
d)
I have one dog, and she has three dogs. 
11.
Fill in the blank: 
Don't go _____________. 
a)
they're
b)
their
c)
there
12.
Fill in the blank: 
Will the dog find ____________ way home? 
a)
its 
b)
it's
13.
What is a metaphor?
a)
A comparison using "like" or "as"
b)
A comparison without using "like" or "as"
c)
A figure of speech in which the word imitates it's meaning.
d)
An extreme exaggeration
14.
Which is an example of a simile?
a)
His room was a hurricane of a mess.
b)
His room looked as if a hurricane came  through.
c)
A hurricane! AHHH!
d)
The hurricane screamed through the town. 
15.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
“Are you ready,” she asked?
b)
“Are you ready?” she asked?
c)
“Are you ready?” she asked.
d)
“Are you ready” she asked.
16.
The boys left ______ backpacks on the porch.
Which would correctly complete the sentence?
a)
they're
b)
their
c)
there
d)
they are
17.

The problem a character faces in a story is called the ______

a)

climax

b)

resolution

c)

conflict

d)

theme

18.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the subject (plural/singular)...


Katniss (do, does) not want to be the Mockingjay leader.

a)

do

b)

does

19.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the subject (plural/singular)...


The Descendants (was, were) not friends at first.

a)

was

b)

were

20.

Select the correct verb that agrees with the subject (plural/singular)...


The Beauty & the Beast soundtrack (has, have) many beautiful songs.

a)

has

b)

have

21.
Is the following sentence correct?
Even though Antonio has many friends who love their Chevrolets and Buicks, he has always believed that General Motors makes lemons.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
22.
Is the following sentence correct?

The students nor their instructor are happy with the long cafeteria line for squid eyeball stew.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
23.

Identify the CORRECTLY written sentence from those listed below:

a)

Any of the local merchants are willing to support the United Fund.

b)

This CD has been laying on the table all week.

c)

Either of those two congressmen will vote against the President's proposed bill.

d)

None of the sentences are correct.

24.

Identify the underlined part of the following sentence that has an error:

Great men throughout history hardly never avoided some minor scandal.

a)

throughout

b)

hardly

c)

never

d)

scandal

25.

Identify the best way to correct the following underlined portion of the sentence:

The reason that the former soldier would not recognize living conditions in today's army is because the facilities are more home-like and less barracks-like.

a)

The reason is that the former soldier would not recognize living conditions in today's army because

b)

The former soldier would not recognize living conditions in today's armies because

c)

Being that the former soldier would not recognize living conditions in today's army is because

d)

Because the former soldier would not recognize living conditions in today;s army is because

26.

Identify the best way to complete the following sentence:

Many people believed that the recent product "shortages"

a)

were because manufacturers wanted to raise prices.

b)

resulted from manufacturers wanting to raise prices.

c)

happened because of the manufacturers wanted to raise prices.

d)

were because of the manufacturers, they wanted to raise prices.

27.

Identify the INCORRECT word in the following sentence:

Because Ted has frequently fallen asleep on the job, he was not payed the full amount that had been written into his contract.

a)

fallen

b)

payed

c)

amount

d)

written

28.

Identify the underlined section of the following sentence containing an error:

During their first few years on the American continent, the pioneers lived off the animals in the woods, and stole corn from the natives.

a)

continent

b)

,

c)

,

d)

natives.

29.

Identify the INCORRECT sentence from those listed below:

a)

This week's show was more funnier than last week's show.

b)

A tiny, delicate bird flew quietly away.

c)

That loud noise is very irritating.

d)

None of the above are incorrect.

30.

The French term carte blanche refers to which of the following meanings?

a)

free hand, no restrictions

b)

partygoer

c)

good luck

d)

daring, nerve

31.

Identify the tense of the following sentence:

He had played one game yesterday.

a)

past

b)

past perfect

c)

present perfect

d)

present

32.

Identify the following infinitive phrase used as a noun.

a)

To walk is good exercise.

b)

She is the teacher to admire.

c)

Tom practiced to become a better player.

d)

none of the above

33.

Identify the INCORRECT pairing listed below:

a)

I would-I'd

b)

did not-didn't

c)

they had-they'd

d)

cannot-cann't

34.

Words such as above, about, across, and like are all ______.

a)

interjections

b)

conjunctions

c)

prepositions

d)

adverbs

35.

In the sentence, "Leigh and Vivien won Janice a prize at the fair," identify the function of prize.

a)

indirect object

b)

direct object

c)

prepositional object

d)

adjective

36.

Identify the CORRECT way to alphabetize the following list:

a)

sea

sea gull

Sea Side Heights

b)

sea gull

sea

Sea Side Heights

c)

Sea Side Heights

sea

sea gull

d)

sea

Sea Side Heights

sea gull

37.

Identify the type of punctuation mark that may be used to indicate a pause in dialogue or to show omitted words or sentences.

a)

period

b)

ellipsis

c)

comma

d)

hyphen

38.

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

a)

To summarize the conclusion

b)

To list the sources used

c)

To state the main argument or claim

d)

To provide a detailed outline of the essay

39.

Which of the following best describes the role of supporting details in an essay?

a)

To introduce new topics

b)

To provide evidence and examples that back up the main idea

c)

To restate the thesis statement in different words

d)

To offer a counterargument to the thesis

40.

What is the most logical sequence for organizing an essay?

a)

Introduction, Conclusion, Body

b)

Body, Introduction, Conclusion

c)

Introduction, Body, Conclusion

d)

Conclusion, Body, Introduction

41.

Which of the following is an example of a transition word that indicates a contrast?

a)

Furthermore

b)

Similarly

c)

However

d)

Moreover

42.

In the writing process, what is the purpose of the first draft?

a)

To correct grammatical errors

b)

To organize ideas into a clear and logical order

c)

To finalize the thesis statement

d)

To get all of your ideas down on paper without worrying about perfection

43.

Which of the following best defines reasoning in essay writing?

a)

The act of restating the thesis in the conclusion

b)

The process of making clear how your evidence supports your thesis

c)

The selection of transition words

d)

The organization of paragraphs in the body

44.

What is the function of a conclusion in an essay?

a)

To introduce the topic

b)

To list all the sources used

c)

To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way

d)

To present new evidence

45.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the writing process?

a)

Brainstorming

b)

Plagiarizing

c)

Revising

d)

Editing

46.

How does a topic sentence function in a paragraph?

a)

It concludes the argument made in the paragraph.

b)

It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

c)

It provides a transition to the next paragraph.

d)

It lists all the supporting details.

47.

What is the importance of using evidence in an essay?

a)

To make the essay longer

b)

To express personal opinions more strongly

c)

To support the thesis statement with facts, examples, and quotes

d)

To introduce new ideas not related to the thesis

48.

Which of the following transition words indicates addition?

a)

Therefore

b)

On the other hand

c)

Moreover

d)

Despite

49.

What is the role of a counterargument in an essay?

a)

To weaken the essay's main argument

b)

To provide a detailed summary of the essay

c)

To address opposing viewpoints and strengthen the essay's position

d)

To distract the reader with unrelated information

50.

Why is it important to organize ideas logically in an essay?

a)

To ensure that each paragraph has the same number of sentences

b)

To make the essay more difficult to read

c)

To guide the reader through the argument in a clear and coherent manner

d)

To focus solely on the introduction and conclusion

51.

In essay writing, what is the purpose of drafting?

a)

To finalize the essay without any further changes

b)

To create a perfect document on the first try

c)

To develop the essay's ideas and structure through writing and rewriting

d)

To check for spelling and grammar errors only

52.

Which of the following best describes a thesis statement?

a)

A detailed list of all the sources used in the essay

b)

A question that the essay will answer

c)

A brief summary of the essay's conclusion

d)

A sentence that expresses the main idea of the essay

53.

What is the purpose of using transition words in an essay?

a)

To make the essay longer.

b)

To express personal opinions more strongly.

c)

To guide the reader through the argument in a clear and coherent manner.

d)

To introduce new ideas not related to the thesis.

54.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good essay?

a)

Clear and logical organization of ideas.

b)

Use of evidence to support the thesis statement.

c)

Introduction of new topics in the conclusion.

d)

Use of transition words to guide the reader through the argument.

55.

What is the purpose of a body paragraph in an essay?

a)

To introduce the topic and thesis statement

b)

To provide a detailed summary of the essay

c)

To present evidence and details that support the thesis statement

d)

To present the conclusion and restate the thesis statement

56.

Which of the following is an example of a transition word that indicates a cause and effect relationship?

a)

Therefore

b)

Moreover

c)

However

d)

Similarly

57.

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

a)

"Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.

b)

Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.

c)

"Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.

d)

Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.

58.

What is the verb in the sentence, "I love my school!"?

a)

love

b)

school

c)

I

d)

my

59.

What type of figurative language is this: After recess, the kids were monkeys in the classroom.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

personification

d)

hyperbole

60.

What is this an example of? My dad snores like a chainsaw.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

allusion

d)

personification

61.

What is this an example of? The snow is a white blanket.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

allusion

d)

personification

e)

hyperbole

62.

What is this an example of? Lightning danced across the sky.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

allusion

d)

personification

e)

hyperbole

63.

What is this an example of? I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

allusion

d)

personification

e)

hyperbole

64.

What is this an example of? You know, you're being a real Scrooge right now.

a)

simile

b)

metaphor

c)

allusion

d)

personification

e)

hyperbole

65.

A group of lines in poetry is called

a)

a stanza

b)

rhyme scheme

c)

rhyming

d)

verses

66.

The repetition of sounds at the end of words is known as

a)

a stanza

b)

rhyming

c)

rhyme scheme

d)

verses

67.

The pattern of rhyming in poetry is known as

a)

a stanza

b)

rhyming

c)

rhyme scheme

d)

verses

68.

a poem that has no specific rhyme scheme or structure

a)

free verse

b)

haiku

c)

limerick

d)

ballad

69.

A song-like narrative that has a specific rhyme scheme and structure

a)

free verse

b)

haiku

c)

limerick

d)

ballad

70.

This poem is an example of

a)

free verse

b)

haiku

c)

limerick

d)

ballad

71.
What is is called when the author uses description and words to create a mental picture in a reader's mind?
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
hyperbole
d)
imagery
72.
"I'm so hungry I could eat a whole cow" is an example of what type of figurative language?
a)
metaphor
b)
hyperbole
c)
stanza
d)
onomatopoeia
73.
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
a)
Diction
b)
Alliteration
c)
Simile
d)
Theme
74.
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things without using connecting words, such as “like” or “as.” 
a)
Metaphor
b)
Simile
c)
Onomatopoeia
d)
Diction
75.
A figure of speech in which an exaggerated statement is made.
a)
Hyperbole
b)
Enjambment
c)
Assonance
d)
Free Verse
76.
A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things using connecting words, such as “like” or “as.” 
a)
Simile
b)
Metaphor
c)
Rhythm
d)
Stanza
77.
A unified group of lines in poetry. This is often marked by spacing between sections of the poem.
a)
Stanza
b)
Assonance
c)
Hyperbole
d)
Onomatopoeia
78.
The attitude the poem’s narrator (this may or may not be the actual poet) takes towards a subject or character
a)
Tone
b)
Metaphor
c)
Caesura
d)
Allusion
79.
It was July, and the sun
toasted the emerald grass
until it smelled of warmth
and green and life. 
 
It was July, and my heart
soaked up the air warmth 
until it sang of joy
and love and life. 
 
How many stanzas in the poem above?
a)
This poem has 1 stanza
b)
This poem has 2 stanzas
c)
This poem has 4 stanzas
d)
This poem has 8 stanzas
80.
It was July, and the sun
toasted the emerald grass
until it smelled of warmth
and green and life. 
 
It was July, and my heart
soaked up the air warmth 
until it sang of joy
and love and life. 
 
How many lines in the poem above?
a)
This poem has 1 line
b)
This poem has 2 lines
c)
This poem has 4 lines
d)
This poem has 8 lines
81.

Using words that have the same

(or very similar)

ending sound

is called

a)

end rhyme

b)

rhythm

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

82.

The use of

words that vividly describe a sound

(the word mimics the sound)

so that readers can clearly "hear" them

is called

a)

rhyme

b)

rhythm

c)

onomatopoeia

d)

alliteration

83.
"The clock stood up and walked off the wall" is an example of what type of figurative language?
a)
onomatopoeia
b)
hyperbole
c)
personification
d)
stanza
84.
"The sun is a light bulb in the sky" is an example of what type of figurative language?
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
hyperbole
d)
rhyming words
85.
What is is called when the author uses description and words to create a mental picture in a reader's mind?
a)
metaphor
b)
simile
c)
hyperbole
d)
imagery
86.
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is what type of figurative language. 
a)
alliteration
b)
idiom
c)
poetry
d)
repetition
87.
BOOM! CRASH! BANG! What type of figurative language is this?
a)
metaphor
b)
onomatopoeia
c)
simile
d)
hyperbole
88.

Shakespeare's Language= Thy

a)

His

b)

Your

c)

Their

d)

Hers

89.

Shakespeare's Language= Thee

a)

Her

b)

I

c)

We

d)

You

90.

Shakespeare's Language= Hath

a)

Has

b)

Did

c)

Does

d)

Have

91.
What is Shakespeare's first name?
a)
William
b)
James
c)
Walter
d)
Romeo
92.
When did Shakespeare live?
a)
during the Renaissance in the 1500s and 1600s
b)
during the Renaissance in the 1960s and 1970s
c)
During the Medieval rebirth era around 1200
d)
He's still alive.
93.
Where is Shakespeare from?
a)
Stratford-upon-Avon, England
b)
Stratford, Canada
c)
London, England
d)
Verona, Italy
94.

TRUE OR FALSE

Shakespeare adapted older stories in interesting new ways.

a)

True

b)

False

95.
Shakespeare is one of the greatest ___________ in the English language.
a)
playwrights
b)
playrights
c)
playwrites
d)
singers
96.
What makes Shakespeare great?
a)
his accurate portrayal of humans
b)
the length of his novels
c)
his totally original plots
d)
his hairstyle
97.
What makes Shakespeare great?
a)
his inventive and clever use of language
b)
his poor writing style
c)
his wealth
d)
his old, confusing language
98.
plays with a happy ending, usually marriage
a)
comedy
b)
tragedy
c)
drama
d)
sonnet
99.
plays with a sad ending, usually with death
a)
tragedy
b)
comedy
c)
sonnet
d)
drama
100.

Why is the roof of the Globe Theatre open?

a)

to provide light for the plays

b)

to air out the plague

c)

to clean out the theatre after the messy guests

d)

for acoustics

101.
Plays are separated into
a)
acts and scenes
b)
chapters and pages
c)
parts and lines
d)
pages and sections
102.

If Shakespeare didn't have a word to express what he wanted to say, he . . .

a)

made up a new one!

b)

Googled it.

c)

consulted the only dictionary in town.

d)

asked his wife.

103.

TRUE OR FALSE

Many of Shakespeare's words, phrases, and stories are still used today.

a)

True

b)

False

104.

How many children did William Shakespeare and his wife have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

105.

In what year was Shakespeare born?

a)

1564

b)

1616

c)

1758

106.

Who did Shakespeare marry?

a)

Judith Sadler

b)

Susanna Hall

c)

Anne Hathaway

d)

Mary Queen of Scots

107.

The Globe Theater is in what city?

a)

Madrid

b)

London

c)

Rome

d)

Paris

108.

The beat created by pattern of repeated sounds of a poem is called....

a)

rhyme

b)

rhythm

c)

meter

109.

The repeating of sounds. Words that end in the same sound is called...

a)

rhyme

b)

rhythm

c)

meter

110.

The pattern of which lines in the poem rhyme is...

a)

syllable

b)

repetition

c)

graphical element

d)

rhyme scheme

111.

Parts of words. Each part has a vowel sound.

a)

syllable

b)

graphical element

c)

repetition

d)

rhyme scheme

112.

A story that is not true but could have happened

a)

Science Fiction

b)

Realistic Fiction

c)

Fantasy

d)

Historical Fiction

113.

Includes stories, myths, and fables that were orally told over the years that were later written down

a)

Tall Tale

b)

Folktale/Folk Lore

c)

Science Fiction

d)

Fantasy

114.

A fictional (untrue) story that is set during a time in our past such as during the Civil War, etc

a)

Realistic Fiction

b)

Science Fiction

c)

Historical Fiction

d)

Nonfiction/Informational

115.

Stories with magic, monsters, superpowers, or other things that do not exist in reality.

a)

Fantasy

b)

Realistic Fiction

c)

Expository

d)

Science Fiction

116.

Stories with aliens, advanced technology, or futuristic weapons.

a)

Fantasy

b)

Realistic Fiction

c)

Science Fiction

d)

Informational Text

117.

A brief story, usually containing animal characters; teaches a moral or a life lesson

a)

fable

b)

legend

c)

tall tale

d)

myth

118.

Fictional works that explain the actions of gods and goddesses; include explanations of the origins of the elements of nature

a)

myths

b)

fables

c)

legends

d)

essays

119.
A story that involves a detective or some kind of puzzle/scenario that needs to be solved.
a)
Mystery
b)
Fantasy
c)
Traditional Literature 
d)
Historical Fiction
120.
A type of writing written to encourage feeling and create a thoughtful response. This type of writing often uses rhyme and rhythm to convey a message.
a)
Traditional Literature 
b)
Fantasy
c)
Poetry
d)
Mystery
121.

a sequence of events which involves conflict and resolution; usually has a script with characters, a plot and theme

a)

drama

b)

fiction

c)

horror

d)

poetry

122.

a type of fiction which evokes fear or dread

a)

historical fiction

b)

fables

c)

mystery

d)

horror

123.

a type of fiction which includes fun, comedy and excitement written to entertain the reader

a)

horror

b)

comedy

c)

fantasy

d)

legend

124.

a humorous story with extreme exaggeration, too far fetched to be true; American folktales

a)

fables

b)

fantasy

c)

tall tales

d)

legends

125.

a type of folk tale that is usually about a hero with imaginative traits; has some facts and some fiction

a)

fantasy

b)

tall tale

c)

fable

d)

legend

126.

Choose the setting that best represents the Dystopian genre.

a)

1974, The Dominican Republic

b)

2012, The U.S.A

c)

2021, Alternate Realty

d)

2054, The U.S.A

127.

The difference between the terms “utopia” and “dystopia” is

a)

Utopia stands for one imperfect place and dystopia stands for many imperfect places

b)

Utopia stands for places that have really existed, while dystopia stands for imaginative places

c)

Utopia stands for imaginative places that are perfect while dystopian stands for imaginative places

that are horrible

d)

None of these answers

128.

The term “utopia” became popular because of a book that __________ wrote

a)

George Washington

b)

Sir Thomas Moore

c)

Upton Sinclair

d)

B.F Skinner

129.

The term dystopia became popular because

a)

A. There needed to be an opposite term for utopia

b)

B. Many of the utopias that people tried to create turned into the opposite of perfect

c)

C. The term dystopia actually existed first

d)

Both A and B

130.

What is NOT considered a popular motif for dystopian literature?

a)

Good vs. Evil

b)

Evil and Control

c)

Control vs Freedom

d)

Nature vs. Mechanistic World

131.

In a dystopian novel, the protagonist is usually

a)

A special individual with exceptional talents

b)

Part of the government agency

c)

An outsider that comes to the society

d)

A normal citizen of the society

132.

In a dystopian novel, the protagonist is usually driven to

a)

A. become a part of the elite and powerful

b)

B. blend in and not stand cause a commotion

c)

C. dismantle the corrupt society

d)

D. create a better future

e)

E. Both C and D

133.

In a dystopian novel, the antagonist is usually

a)

Part of the elite, powerful, or rich

b)

Another species

c)

None of these responses

134.
The illusion of a perfect society 
a)
Utopia 
b)
Protagonist 
c)
Epiphany 
135.

Greek for the "not good place."

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

c)

Cornucopia

d)

Candytopia

136.

Greek for no place

a)

Utopia

b)

Euphoria

c)

Ureathra

d)

Un-dystopia

137.

Utopia or Dystopia?


A safe and favorable environment

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

138.

Utopia or Dystopia?


Segregated society

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

139.

Utopia or Dystopia?


Underlying message of warning

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

140.

Utopia or Dystopia?


Society full of ideals

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

141.

Utopia or Dystopia?


Society full of oppression and inequality

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

142.

Utopia or Dystopia?


A world in which nothing is perfect.

a)

Utopia

b)

Dystopia

143.

At their heart, dystopias are ___________tales about the very idea that humanity can be molded into an ideal shape.

a)

credible

b)

cautionary

c)

favorable

d)

encouraging

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