Friendship overcomes challenges

1-25 8th Grade ELA MAP Test

Test your knowledge on various aspects of English Language Arts, including literary devices, writing styles, and language conventions.

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Questions 25

Answers

1
Example of complex sentence?
Sun was shining
She read a book
Although it was raining
He jumped and ran
2
Sentence with appositive?
He plays daily
Brother, skilled guitarist
Guitarist is good
Brother plays guitar
3
Antonym for 'scarce'?
Few
Rare
Plentiful
Small
4
Strategy for unknown word?
Use context clues
Guess based on length
Skip it
Look at title
5
What is 'connotation'?
Emotional meaning
Capitalization
Spelling rules
Dictionary definition
6
Meaning of 'hyperbole'?
Understatement
Comparison using like or as
Exaggeration for effect
Serious explanation
7
Example of irony?
Sunny sky turned grey
She slipped on ice
Fire station burned down
It rained on Monday
8
Author's purpose in persuasive text?
To inform
To entertain
To reflect
To convince
9
Passive voice sentence?
Dog will bark
Mailman was barked at
Dog is barking
Dog barked at mailman
10
Synonym for 'elated'?
Joyful
Sad
Angry
Tired
11
Sentence with gerund?
Swimming is favorite sport
We like to swim
I swam fast
She will swim
12
Best describes 'theme'?
Story is mostly about
Dialogue used
Universal message
Order of events
13
Purpose of argumentative essay?
Convince the reader
Summarize research
Tell a story
Describe a setting
14
Example of personification?
Trees were tall
Leaves were green
Wind whispered
It was windy
15
Meaning of 'tone'?
Author's attitude
Story’s time period
Plot structure
Setting
16
Most likely transition word?
However
Despite
Quick
Good
17
What is the central idea?
Last sentence
Descriptive detail
Title of the story
Main point or message
18
Conflict with guilt?
Man vs. man
Man vs. self
Man vs. nature
Man vs. society
19
Define 'figurative language'
Formal writing
Creative, not literal
Words in fiction
Grammar rules
20
Identify the theme
They eat lunch
Takes place in winter
Characters are friends
Friendship overcomes challenges
21
Correct parallel structure?
Hiking, to swim, bikes
Hike and swimming
Hiking, swimming, biking
Hikes, swimming, to bike
22
Identify rhetorical question
Who doesn’t want success?
What time is it?
Where are we going?
Is it raining?
23
Type of expository writing?
Poetic
Narrative
Descriptive
Expository
24
Example of foreshadowing?
Character laughed
Dark clouds before tragedy
Teacher spoke kindly
Ending reveals surprise
25
Identify the simile
Smile shone
Smile was bright
Bright as the sun
Smiled brightly

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1-25 8th Grade ELA MAP Test

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Test your knowledge on various aspects of English Language Arts, including literary devices, writing styles, and language conventions.

Flashcards25 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 25

Answers

1
Example of complex sentence?
Sun was shining
She read a book
Although it was raining
He jumped and ran
2
Sentence with appositive?
He plays daily
Brother, skilled guitarist
Guitarist is good
Brother plays guitar
3
Antonym for 'scarce'?
Few
Rare
Plentiful
Small
4
Strategy for unknown word?
Use context clues
Guess based on length
Skip it
Look at title
5
What is 'connotation'?
Emotional meaning
Capitalization
Spelling rules
Dictionary definition
6
Meaning of 'hyperbole'?
Understatement
Comparison using like or as
Exaggeration for effect
Serious explanation
7
Example of irony?
Sunny sky turned grey
She slipped on ice
Fire station burned down
It rained on Monday
8
Author's purpose in persuasive text?
To inform
To entertain
To reflect
To convince
9
Passive voice sentence?
Dog will bark
Mailman was barked at
Dog is barking
Dog barked at mailman
10
Synonym for 'elated'?
Joyful
Sad
Angry
Tired
11
Sentence with gerund?
Swimming is favorite sport
We like to swim
I swam fast
She will swim
12
Best describes 'theme'?
Story is mostly about
Dialogue used
Universal message
Order of events
13
Purpose of argumentative essay?
Convince the reader
Summarize research
Tell a story
Describe a setting
14
Example of personification?
Trees were tall
Leaves were green
Wind whispered
It was windy
15
Meaning of 'tone'?
Author's attitude
Story’s time period
Plot structure
Setting
16
Most likely transition word?
However
Despite
Quick
Good
17
What is the central idea?
Last sentence
Descriptive detail
Title of the story
Main point or message
18
Conflict with guilt?
Man vs. man
Man vs. self
Man vs. nature
Man vs. society
19
Define 'figurative language'
Formal writing
Creative, not literal
Words in fiction
Grammar rules
20
Identify the theme
They eat lunch
Takes place in winter
Characters are friends
Friendship overcomes challenges
21
Correct parallel structure?
Hiking, to swim, bikes
Hike and swimming
Hiking, swimming, biking
Hikes, swimming, to bike
22
Identify rhetorical question
Who doesn’t want success?
What time is it?
Where are we going?
Is it raining?
23
Type of expository writing?
Poetic
Narrative
Descriptive
Expository
24
Example of foreshadowing?
Character laughed
Dark clouds before tragedy
Teacher spoke kindly
Ending reveals surprise
25
Identify the simile
Smile shone
Smile was bright
Bright as the sun
Smiled brightly