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ELA 8 Post Test Review
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cumulative review for semester 1 & 2
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1
Identify the linking verb -
Lisa was in the back of the room listening to the teacher.
in
listening
the
was
2
Nonfiction narrative and fictional narrative are similar because
they include invented characters
they include similar settings
they include imaginary events
they include details to entertain the reader
3
Identify the action verb -
The students usually arrive on time for school.
school
usually
on
arrive
4
Which answer choice is the past tense of the verb
carry
?
to carry
was carrying
carries
carried
5
What is the poetic device?
M
y
words l
i
ke s
i
lent rain drops fell
sensory detail
consonance
metaphor
assonance
6
What writing style is a drama with two characters?
persuasive essay
short story
dialogue
monologue
7
Infer means
summarize information
make a guess based on emotion and logic
recall relevant facts
conclude information from evidence or reasoning
8
Which sentence contains correct punctuation?
After they built a sand castle, they had a picnic.
After, they built a sand castle, they had a picnic
After, they built a sand castle, they had a picnic.
After they built a sand castle, they had a picnic
9
Which sentence is an example of the bandwagon appeal?
This is the largest grand opening of all time.
Famous singer Katy Perry says it is "not to be missed!"
Wouldn't you like to be there?
Everyone is rushing to the grand opening. Don't miss it!
10
Which is an example of fiction?
biography
essay
short story
article
11
Which sentence contains a verb in future perfect tense?
By tomorrow, Andy will have walked home with Beth every day.
Andy is going to walk home with Beth every afternoon.
Andy will walk home with Beth every day next week.
Andy has been walking home with Beth every afternoon.
12
What is chronological narrative structure?
narrator presents events in time order
narrator tells the story from two characters' perspectives
narrator includes flashback to create character development
narrator presents historical events
13
Which of the following contains
one
example of fiction?
autobiography, diary, letter
essay, short story, biography
travel narrative, research paper, article
reference book, editorial, speech
14
Why does an author use a counter argument when writing a persuasive essay?
to present an opposing reason
to support the writer's thesis
to disprove the thesis
to add relevant details to a topic
15
Identify the article - Mrs. Clark wrote on the board.
Mrs. Clark
the
on
board
16
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Gradually, the water evaporates, the salt forms crystals.
Gradually the water evaporates; the salt forms crystals.
Gradually the water evaporates the salt forms crystals.
Gradually, the water evaporates the salt forms crystals.
17
Foreshadowing creates
suspense
flashbacks
character development
conflict
18
Which part of the plot provides background knowledge about the characters and setting?
conflict
exposition
rising action
falling action
19
Correct punctuation - After they built a sand castle they had a picnic
After they built a sand castle, they had a picnic.
After they built a sand castle they had a picnic.
After, they built a sand castle they had a picnic.
After, they built a sand castle, they had a picnic.
20
What is true about theme?
theme is never directly stated but is always implied
there is usually one correct theme in literature
theme is always directly stated
theme is a generalization about life or people
21
What is the best way to evaluate persuasive appeal?
think of celebrity endorsements as expert testimonials
focus on the font and graphic in an advertisement
ignore all the claims in advertisements
separate appeal to emotions from appeal to the mind
22
What is the poetic device?
The rain raced along the roadway.
alliteration
consonance
assonance
repetition
23
The conflict is settled in which part of the plot?
falling action
climax
resolution
exposition
24
Which sentence is a proper noun used correctly?
My Husband is one year older than me.
I talked to Mr. Keith after school.
He asked his Mother for help.
We saw a football game at ford field.
25
Which of these best defines a subordinate clause?
a clause that contains an article
a clause that stands alone as a complete sentence
a clause that contains subject verb agreement
a clause that has a subject or a verb, but not both
26
What is the poetic device?
I felt content as the warm air and golden sun touched my skin.
metaphor
alliteration
sensory detail
onomatopoeia
27
Which is an example of nonfiction?
novella
novel
short story
article
28
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
They decided not to go shopping instead, they went bowling.
They decided not to go shopping instead they went bowling.
They decided not to go shopping; instead, they went bowling.
They decided not to go shopping; instead they went bowling.
29
Which of these sentences uses correct capitalization?
Ernest Hemingway was born in oak park, which is in Illinois.
Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak park, which is in Illinois.
Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Which is in Illinois.
Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, which is in Illinois.
30
Which sentence uses singular and plural nouns correctly?
There were too many boy and girl in the classroom.
The student enjoyed hiking in the beautiful mountain.
The sheep grazed in the field.
Many peoples enjoyed the movie.
31
Name the personal pronoun -
Tom waited for his friend before he walked to lunch.
his
Tom
walked
lunch
32
Nonfiction is told from which point of view?
first-person
third-person
reader's
author's
33
What is narrative point of view in a story?
the perspective from which the story is told
the customs that relate to the setting
the author's attitude toward the subject
the central idea or thesis
34
Which of these contains both an independent clause and a subordinate clause?
Lydia kept yelling until someone finally rescued her.
The children climbed up the ladder and slid down the chute.
Hiding under a rock was a large
In less than an hour, Pete had cleaned his room.
35
The term literary symbol means
a person, place, or thing that is important to the setting
a person, place, or thing that contributes to the conflict
a person, place, or thing that is beyond literal meaning
a person, place, or thing that creates confusion
36
What is the poetic device?
The leaves danced with the wind.
repetition
irony
simile
personification
37
Which sentence uses correct subject verb agreement?
There were many children in the gym.
The children is in the gym.
The children was in the gym.
There is many children in the gym.
38
Which sentence contains a possessive pronoun?
Did they find the lost dog?
Claire has homework tonight.
My daughter is walking the dog.
Helen walked her dog home.
