Practice Test (8th Grade: English Language & Arts) Flashcards

When citing textual evidence, a strong response should do what?

Answer: Quote or paraphrase the text and explain how it supports the point.

Effective evidence is paired with explanation linking it to the claim.

What is the meaning of the prefix 'inter-' in the word 'interstate'?

Answer: Between or among

'Inter-' means between, so interstate means between states.

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

Answer: The committee approved the new policy.

In active voice the subject performs the action of the verb.

An author's PURPOSE in writing a persuasive editorial is most likely to:

Answer: Convince readers to adopt a particular viewpoint.

Persuasive editorials aim to influence the reader's beliefs or actions.

Which word is the BEST synonym for 'reluctant'?

Answer: Unwilling

'Reluctant' means hesitant or unwilling to do something.

How does a flashback function in a narrative?

Answer: It interrupts the present action to show an earlier event.

A flashback shifts the timeline to reveal past events that inform the story.

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.

Answer: The group of students is studying for the test.

'Group' is a singular collective noun, so it takes 'is.'