SBAC Grade 8 ELA 3

Question 1

Two texts on the same topic present conflicting information. A reader should:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate each source's evidence

Answer

When sources conflict, a reader should weigh the evidence and reasoning each provides.

Question 2

Which is an example of figurative language?

Accepted Answer

Her smile was sunshine.

Answer

'Her smile was sunshine' is a metaphor, a type of figurative language.

Question 3

An author's tone is best defined as the author's:

Accepted Answer

Attitude toward the subject

Answer

Tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

Question 4

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Accepted Answer

After the storm, we cleaned up.

Answer

A comma correctly follows the introductory phrase 'After the storm.'

Question 5

What is the main function of a topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

State the paragraph's main idea

Answer

A topic sentence states the main idea that the rest of the paragraph develops.

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