Grade 8 ELA Flashcards
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A strong piece of textual evidence in an essay should be followed by what?
Answer: Analysis explaining how it supports the claim
Evidence must be analyzed to show how it proves the writer's point.
What is the function of the suffix '-tion' in the word 'celebration'?
Answer: It turns a verb into a noun
'-tion' changes the verb 'celebrate' into the noun 'celebration.'
In a drama, stage directions primarily provide information about what?
Answer: Actions, setting, and how lines are delivered
Stage directions guide movement, setting, and delivery of dialogue.
Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated nonrestrictive clause?
Answer: My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting next week.
A nonrestrictive clause is set off by commas on both sides.
When summarizing a text, a reader should do what?
Answer: Restate main ideas in their own words without opinion
An objective summary captures key ideas without inserting personal views.
What does the idiom 'bite the bullet' mean?
Answer: To face a difficult situation bravely
'Bite the bullet' means to endure something hard with courage.
Which revision combines the sentences most effectively: "The dog was hungry. The dog barked loudly"?
Answer: Because the dog was hungry, it barked loudly.
Using 'because' shows the cause-effect relationship in one smooth sentence.