SBAC Grade 8 ELA 2

Question 1

In an argumentative essay, which element most strengthens a writer's claim?

Accepted Answer

Relevant evidence with reasoning

Answer

A longer word count

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Repeating the claim often

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Using rare vocabulary

Question 2

What is the purpose of a counterclaim in an argument?

Accepted Answer

To address opposing views

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To summarize the introduction

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To add descriptive detail

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To list sources

Question 3

Which sentence uses a verb in the active voice?

Accepted Answer

The team won the game.

Answer

The game was won by the team.

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Winning was achieved.

Answer

The win had been recorded.

Question 4

What does the prefix 'mis-' mean in the word 'misinterpret'?

Accepted Answer

Wrongly

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Again

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Before

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Together

Question 5

A central idea of a text is best described as the:

Accepted Answer

Main point the author develops

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First sentence only

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Author's name

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Hardest vocabulary word

Question 6

Which transition word signals a contrast?

Accepted Answer

However

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Therefore

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Additionally

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Because

Question 7

What is the best way to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a passage?

Accepted Answer

Use surrounding context clues

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Skip it entirely

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Guess randomly

Answer

Count its letters