Worksheets8th Grade L.8.1.a, b, c; L.8.2.a, c; L.8.3.a; L.8.4.a; L.8.5.a
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Identify the gerund in this sentence: "Swimming is my favorite hobby."
Swimming
Favorite
Hobby
Is
Which sentence contains a participle?
I enjoy reading novels.
The running water overflowed.
She loves to dance.
He needs help.
Identify the infinitive in this sentence: "She likes to cook Italian dishes."
She
Likes
To cook
Italian
Which sentence is in the passive voice?
The cat chased the mouse.
The homework was completed by John.
Maria wrote the letter.
The teacher explains the lesson.
Choose the correct active voice version of this sentence: "The cake was baked by her."
She was baking the cake.
She bakes the cake.
She baked the cake.
The cake was baking.
Identify the passive voice sentence:
He plays the piano.
She was baking the cake.
The cake was baked.
The cat chased the mouse.
Which sentence is in the imperative mood?
If I were you, I would study harder.
Clean your room now!
Do you want to come?
She sings beautifully.
Identify the sentence in the subjunctive mood:
She goes to school.
I wish I were taller.
Is it raining?
Close the door.
Which sentence is in the conditional mood?
If it rains, the game will be canceled.
They are walking to the park.
Please pass the salt.
He runs every morning.
Choose the sentence with the correct comma placement:
After lunch we went for a walk.
After lunch, we went for a walk.
After, lunch we went for a walk.
After lunch we, went for a walk.
Identify the sentence with the correct use of a dash:
She is the best friend—no, the sister I never had.
She is the best—friend no the sister I never had.
She is—the best friend no the sister I never had.
She—is the best friend no the sister I never had.
Which sentence uses an ellipsis correctly?
I have a big test tomorrow... I can't go out tonight.
I have... a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.
Choose the correct spelling:
Definately
Definately
Definitely
Definantely
Identify the misspelled word:
Receive
Acheive
Belief
Relief
Which word is spelled correctly?
Neccessary
Beccesary
Necessary
Nacassary
In which voice is this sentence written: "The cake is being eaten by the children"?
Active
Passive
Change this passive sentence to active: "The book was read by her."
She reads the book.
She read the book.
She is reading the book.
The book reads her.
Choose the active voice sentence:
The homework is being checked by the teacher.
The teacher is checking the homework.
The homework was checked by the teacher.
The homework will be checked by the teacher.
What does "reluctant" most likely mean in this sentence: "She was reluctant to join the game"?
Excited
Unwilling
Prepared
Joyful
Identify the meaning of "frigid" from context: "The frigid air made her shiver."
Warm
Cold
Hot
Windy
What does "innovative" mean in this context: "The company’s innovative products changed the market"?
Outdated
Creative
Expensive
Simple
What type of figurative language is used here: "The wind whispered through the trees"?
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Hyperbole
Identify the irony in this situation: "The fire station burned down."
Situational irony
Dramatic irony
Verbal irony
No irony
What type of figurative language is used in this sentence: "He’s as strong as an ox"?
Metaphor
Simile
Hyperbole
Personification
Which sentence demonstrates verbal irony?
"Oh, great! Another homework assignment," she said, rolling her eyes.
The sun was setting beautifully over the ocean.
He was late because of heavy traffic.
The clock struck midnight, and the room was silent.
