PARCC Grade 8 ELA 4

Question 1

A strong piece of textual evidence in an essay should be followed by what?

Accepted Answer

Analysis explaining how it supports the claim

Answer

Evidence must be analyzed to show how it proves the writer's point.

Question 2

What is the function of the suffix '-tion' in the word 'celebration'?

Accepted Answer

It turns a verb into a noun

Answer

'-tion' changes the verb 'celebrate' into the noun 'celebration.'

Question 3

In a drama, stage directions primarily provide information about what?

Accepted Answer

Actions, setting, and how lines are delivered

Answer

Stage directions guide movement, setting, and delivery of dialogue.

Question 4

Which sentence contains a correctly punctuated nonrestrictive clause?

Accepted Answer

My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting next week.

Answer

A nonrestrictive clause is set off by commas on both sides.

Question 5

When summarizing a text, a reader should do what?

Accepted Answer

Restate main ideas in their own words without opinion

Answer

An objective summary captures key ideas without inserting personal views.

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