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Grade 8 Unit 4 Assessment 2 (2020)
Grade 8 Unit 4 Assessment 2 (2020)
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A quiz to review important terms from Unit 4.
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1
Which of these is not a plural pronoun?
us
them
they
me
2
What is reflective writing?
It describes a long period of the author's life
It tells about events that happened years ago
It focuses on a member of the author's family
It shares the author's feelings and thoughts about events
3
Which sentence uses the possessive pronoun case?
The football team gave her flowers.
He is going on a cruise to the Bahamas.
They went to Basha's after school.
Our car can fit seven people comfortably.
4
Which case of pronouns includes: Her, him, they, it, me, them, us, you?
subjective pronoun
posessive pronoun
objective pronoun
nominative pronoun
5
Which sentence has an objective pronoun?
I gave the ice cream to her.
I like the dress as much as she.
I loved the gift as much as he.
6
Which sentence has a participle or a participle phrase?
Can you swim?
We are swimming just for fun.
The swimming pool is warm in the summer.
Swimming is a fun way to exercise.
7
What is a passage?
a multiple meaning word
all of the above
a portion or section of a written work
a narrow way allowing access between buildings
8
Persuasive Writing
a short nonfiction work that expresses an author's thoughts
uses words to convince people to think or act a certain way
creates a picture in words of a person, place, or thing.
presents information, discusses ideas, or explains a process
9
Which pronoun can act as the object of a sentence in place of a noun?
plural pronoun
objective pronoun
posessive pronoun
subjective pronoun
10
Which sentence shows a subjective pronoun?
The red basket is mine.
He spends ages looking out the window.
What on earth is that?
Take a picture of him, not us!
11
A speech
presents a central idea to an audience
provides facts and details about a topic
all of the above
can be given aloud to an audience
12
All of the following are objective pronouns
EXCEPT:
I
him
us
you
13
Which sentence contains a pronoun in the nominative case?
She is firm but fair.
Mrs. Kowalinski is the principal of SJHS.
People listen to her.
14
Which sentence contains a pronoun in the nominative case?
She can recite all of the U.S. presidents in order.
Her mother will not allow it, however.
TV producers ask her to appear on their shows.
My four-year-old cousin, Meg, truly is a history whiz.
15
a pronoun
can be plural
takes the place of a noun
can be singular
all of the above are true
16
Expository Writing
presents information, discusses ideas, or explains a process
a short nonfiction work expressing an author's thoughts
use words to convince people to think or act a certain way
creates a picture in words of a person, place, or thing
17
Which of these is NOT a posessive pronoun?
it's
its
hers
his
18
Which pronoun is possessive?
hers
it
he
me
19
Which sentence contains an infinitive?
The expanding popularity of the play astounded me.
I hated the play that I saw this weekend.
The play will be boring this weekend.
I want to see the play this weekend.
20
Which of the following sentences contains an infinitive phrase?
We hope to visit the poet's birthplace.
the write paid tribute to his parents.
To jenny, the poem sounded silly.
Eduardo recited the lines to me.
21
Which is an example of reflective writing?
I felt good, too, because I had helped Tim
One day Time asked for my help with a Math assignment he didn't complete
Back when we were kids, my mom would check Tim's grades
Today, Tim designs planes using computers
22
Which sentence contains a participle?
The wind started to blow the leaves everywhere.
The wind made the trees dance.
The wind started to howl through the trees.
The whispering wind blew the leaves all over the yard.
23
Which sentence contains an Infinitive?
The boys jumped when the monster growled behind them.
I want the cookies that are located next to the pies.
The boys were about to jump when their mother arrived.
The basketball player threw the ball to his teammate.
24
What is an autobiography?
a book about someone
a short memory
the story of an author's own life
a story about a car
25
What is the participial phrase in the following sentence? Studying daily, Jim prepared for the test on Monday.
prepared for
the test
on Monday
Studying daily
26
What is autobiographical writing?
An account of someone else's life, not written by that person
A self-written account of the life of oneself
A type of informational texts about cars
an account that writes itself
27
Which sentence uses a subjective pronoun correctly?
Them are fat.
She ate pie fast.
Him likes honey buns
Cinnamon Rolls
28
Which sentence contains a participle?
The student walked in the classroom.
The crumpled paper was left behind.
He sang along to the music.
I laughed at the joke.
29
Which sentence uses a possessive pronoun correctly?
The two team's colors were the same green.
We can use the schools' camera to film.
Sarah borrowed her brother's mittens.
My parrots' beak was a bright yellow.
30
Which sentence has the infinitive?
Oh look it's a bird!
I am learning to speak French.
I am going to the store.
The running man fell into the pond.
31
What is the participial phrase in the following sentence? Scott, feeling contented, walked out the door for home.
for home
the door
walked out
feeling contented
32
What is the central idea?
Answers the Question, "What is this nonfiction text mostly about?"
All of the above
The Theme of a short story
The topic sentence in one body paragraph
33
Which sentence contains a pronoun in the objective case?
I gave the soccer ball to him.
Daniel Tammet likes numbers.
The book was about Daniel Tammet.
34
In the sentence, "Studying daily, Jim prepared for the test on Monday." which word does the participial phrase modify?
Studying daily
the test
Jim
prepared for
35
Which sentence uses a subjective pronoun correctly?
Cinnamon Rolls
She ate pie fast.
Him likes honey buns
Them are fat.
36
Which sentence contains a pronoun in the possessive case?
Other people learn best by moving their bodies.
We all have special kinds of intelligence.
Some of us think best in pictures and images.
Writers and poets use words to share what they know.
37
Which sentence contains a pronoun in the objective case?
It was about famous savants.
Nina gave the book to him.
Savants are known for their rare gifts.
Many are highly skilled in mathematics.
38
Which sentence contains a participle?
No, it's a plane.
The cracked windows have been fixed.
Jogging is my favorite sport.
I want to eat early tonight.
39
Which case of pronouns includes: I, you, he, she, it, we, they?
Second Person Pronoun
nominative pronoun
posessive pronoun
objective pronoun
40
Which sentence contains a participle?
The educated student studies beforehand.
She grabbed the book.
The quarterback passed the ball.
The team won the game.
41
Which sentence does NOT have a participle phrase?
I love fried pickles.
Baked potatoes are tasty with butter, cheese and bacon.
Frozen pizza is often better than delivery pizza.
My hands are frozen.
42
What is a memoir?
focuses on a meaningful time period
a type of autobiography
all of the above
a type of reflective writing
43
Which sentence includes a participle phrase?
He is fond of skating.
He likes playing football.
I saw him playing football.
Swimming is a good exercise.
44
Which sentence uses an objective pronoun
He ate Bobby's cinnamon roll.
Mommy said he can't eat Bobby's cinnamon rolls.
Mommy gave us a cinnamon roll.
He is addicted to cinnamon rolls.
