8th Grade ELA Milestones Review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 42 Public

ELA

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How does the underlined phrase function in the sentence?

adjective

verb

subject

direct object

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Which of these is the BEST way to revise the underlined sentence so that the paragraph is consistently written in the active voice?

The residents played inspiring music.

The music was played by residents, and it was inspiring.

Music was played that was inspired by the residents.

Inspiring music was played by the residents.

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What is the function of the underlined word in the sentence?

preposition

verb

adjective

noun

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Which sentence uses the correct punctuation between clauses?

I went to the store; and I bought paper.

I went to the store—and I bought paper.

I went to the store, and I bought paper.

I went to the store . . . and I bought paper.

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Which underlined word contains a spelling error?

reaction

nature

quizical

facial

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Question on Image

list of reach examples of how the ISS has improved Earth

diagram of the distance between the ISS and Earth

photograph of an astronaut’s living quarters on the ISS

map of different countries involved in building the ISS

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What should the student do to make the paragraph clearer for the audience while still maintaining the purpose of the report?

Include a recipe for the cookies described in sentence 1

Describe where chefs can purchase ingredients in sentence 5

List other reason a student may take chemistry in sentence 2

Define and explain the unfamiliar terms in sentence 4

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Identify the sentence that is punctuated correctly.

The finalists, Jane, Michael, and Steve, were announced.

The finalists, Jane—Michael, and Steve—were announced.

The finalists—Jane, Michael, and Steve—were announced.

The finalists—Jane, Michael—and Steve were announced.

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Identify what is wrong with the following sentence: We swam in the ocean, then our wet clothes dried out by the hot sun.

The sentence starts out in active voice but shifts to passive voice.

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Change from Passive to Active: Chelsea, a mean and angry girl, is hated by everyone.

Everyone hates Chelsea, a mean and angry girl.

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Identify the correct verb mood: Garfield will happily perform any task if he is rewarded with lasagna.

Conditional

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Identify the correct verb mood: I wish “Dexter’s Laboratory” was still on the Cartoon Channel.

Subjunctive

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In the sentence, "Swimming across the lake exhausted Maria," what is the function of the word "Swimming"?

It introduces a prepositional phrase.

It describes Maria’s feelings.

It modifies the noun lake.

It acts as the subject of the sentence.

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"To finish the project on time, Jenna worked through the weekend." How does the infinitive phrase "To finish the project on time" function in this sentence?

As the main verb of the sentence

As an adjective modifying Jenna

As an adverb explaining Jenna’s reason for working

As a noun acting as the direct object

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A student claims that in the sentence, "The broken window needed repair," the word "broken" is a gerund. Which explanation best corrects the misunderstanding?

Incorrect "Broken" is a participle describing the window

Incorrect "Broken" is a verb that expresses the main action

Incorrect ) "Broken" is an infinitive modifying window

Correct "Broken" is the subject of the sentence

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Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?

The class discussed the assignment with interest.

The assignment was explained clearly by the teacher.

The teacher explained the assignment clearly.

The students listened to the explanation.

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