ELA Review - 8th Grade (Part 2B)

Question 1

In nonfiction, this is a bolded phrase that indicates a new topic or section within an article.

Accepted Answer

subheading

Question 2

After writing a rough draft and before writing a final draft, one must ALWAYS _____.

Accepted Answer

Revise & Edit

Question 3

An ellipsis looks like this:

Accepted Answer

...

Question 4

Which phrase below is the best for concluding an essay?

Accepted Answer

All things considered,...

Question 5

Identify the verb mood: Which sunscreen is currently the best on the market?

Accepted Answer

interrogative

Question 6

Which type of essay does not need a clear thesis or claim in the introduction?

Accepted Answer

narrative

Question 7

Identify the verb mood: Dentists recommend yearly check-ups.

Accepted Answer

subjunctive

Question 8

Identify the voice: The piano struck the cartoon character.

Accepted Answer

active voice

Question 9

Identify the verb mood: Stop!

Accepted Answer

imperative

Question 10

What provides details about a photograph or other picture on a page?

Accepted Answer

caption

Question 11

An effective argument will contain a _____ in the conclusion.

Accepted Answer

call to action

Question 12

If you don't have a dictionary to define an unknown word, your next best tool would be...

Accepted Answer

context clues

Question 13

Which of the following words has a POSITIVE connotation (associated feeling)?

Accepted Answer

happy

Question 14

Which part of a novel (fiction) drives the story forward?

Accepted Answer

conflict

Question 15

When details are organized in order of their occurrence in time, they are in ___ order.

Accepted Answer

chronological

Question 16

Identify the verb mood: DuBois is in Clearfield County.

Accepted Answer

indicative

Question 17

Identify the type: Cheering on his team, the injured player shook the sideline benches.

Accepted Answer

adjective (describes a noun)

Question 18

Identify the voice: Bill was shocked by the truth behind Red Chief's threats.

Accepted Answer

passive voice

Question 19

Which genre of literature is a narrative story most like?

Accepted Answer

fiction: short story

Question 20

Identify the verb mood: If a student eats breakfast, he or she might do better on the PSSA's.

Accepted Answer

conditional

Questions 20