8th Grade MAP Prep

Question 1

Which thesis statement is written correctly?

Accepted Answer

Cell phones must be banned in class since phones distract.

Question 2

How can you determine the definition of an unknown word?

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All of the choices

Question 3

The term, "Love" can be described as a...

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topic , subject, abstract noun

Question 4

Which literary element is portrayed in: Her aunt was old and wrinkly, and...evil.

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direct characterization

Question 5

Terms for: 1. an argument against your point of view; 2. a comeback 3. prejudice toward topic

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1. counterclaim 2. rebuttal 3. bias

Question 6

The ocean heaved a sigh of relief once the storm finally dissipated.

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personification

Question 7

Audience must infer or make an educated guess about a character's personality because

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author uses indirect characterization

Question 8

When writing an essay, each paragraph MUST only include

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one central idea (main idea) with supporting details

Question 9

Identify the author's purpose when writing a selection...

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

Question 10

POV in "The bike handle felt loose in my hand."

Accepted Answer

First person POV

Question 11

Which sentence has the correct capitalization and punctuation?

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My favorite pizza includes: bacon, onions, and olives.

Question 12

Which example follows dialogue rules correctly?

Accepted Answer

"One thing I like," replied Sarah, "is recess!"

Question 13

Correct in-text citation by Tillie Moser for: "Medea was a dark-haired princess."

Accepted Answer

"Medea was a dark-haired princess" (Moser 19).

Question 14

Which literary element includes the who, what, when, where, why, and how?

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summary

Question 15

Which word is spelled incorrectly?

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unbelievabley hard

Question 16

The phrase, "I was down in the dumps when he left." is an example of an

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idiom

Question 17

What does the word hang connote in, "I really needed to hang with him.

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to spend time

Question 18

The words used by authors to show their attitude toward characters, conflicts, or events.

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tone

Question 19

How do you punctuate the appositive below?

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Everyone in my family, including my grandparents, sing well.

Question 20

Text feature found at the end of a book showing page numbers of specific concepts

Accepted Answer

index

Question 21

A struggle within a character's mind is an:

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internal conflict

Question 22

The 1904 Olympic marathon took place on a blistering-hot August day. "Blistering-hot" is a

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hyperbole

Question 23

Which of the following Notice and Note concepts aid readers in finding the THEMES in a story?

Accepted Answer

All of these Notice and Note Concepts

Question 24

Which sentence is a compound sentence?

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Play dead if you see a grizzly, for it can save your life.

Question 25

Which example follows dialogue rules correctly?

Accepted Answer

Margie looked up and whined, "Not yet, Mamma."

Question 26

If you see a bear, the most good thing to do is move away slowly. Replace "most good" with:

Accepted Answer

best

Question 27

Which word is spelled incorrectly?

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greeddy children

Question 28

What is the main difference between writing a narrative and an expository essay?

Accepted Answer

narrative has beginning, middle, end; essay supports thesis

Question 29

When testing, pay special attention to:

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all of the above

Question 30

Error in: Some people go for a walk in happy hollow park.

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capitalization

Question 31

Identify the theme below...

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A true friend walks in when the world walks out.

Question 32

What is the first thing students MUST do when taking a multiple choice reading test?

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read the questions and answers

Question 33

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

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Have you ever been in a gold mine? They're neat.

Question 34

POV in, "Leela recognized the beginning notes of Pachelbel's Canon in D floating past her ear."

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Third person limited

Question 35

Literary element that includes: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, & resolution

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plot

Question 36

The way the reader FEELS as he or she reads a story:

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mood

Question 37

Indirect characterization, "We must do our best to get the Golden Fleece," she said simply.

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she is fairly sensible

Question 38

Text structure that shows similarities and differences.

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compare/contrast

Question 39

Which verb should be used in: I cannot believe my dad is 50 years old next month!

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will be

Question 40

Figurative language used in, "Frankie felt fishing was fine on a pretty summer's day"

Accepted Answer

alliteration

8th Grade MAP Prep

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8th Grade MAP Prep

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