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8th Grade ELA Milestones Review

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  • Identify the figurative language: You stole the forbidden fruit when you took his candy.
    Allusion
    Metaphor
    Onomatopoeia
    Hyperbole
  • Identify the correct verb mood: Garfield will happily perform any task if he is rewarded with lasagna.
    Conditional
  • In which sentence does the speaker use verbal irony?
    He didn't see the banana peel and slipped on it.
    “Oh great, a pop quiz,” she muttered and rolled her eyes"
    Only the audience knows the killer is in the closet,
    The sun was shining, and everyone was smiling.
  • Identify the figurative language: The tree's limb cracked and groaned when lightning hit it.
    Personification
    Onomatopoeia
    Simile
    Metaphor
  • How does the underlined phrase function in the sentence?
    direct object
    subject
    adjective
    verb
  • 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.
  • Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?
    The teacher explained the assignment clearly.
    The class discussed the assignment with interest.
    The assignment was explained clearly by the teacher.
    The students listened to the explanation.
  • Which sentence contains a gerund?
    He is yelling across the room.
    The swimming pool is crowded today.
    Reading is my favorite weekend activity.
    We will go hiking later.
  • Identify the correct verb mood: I wish “Dexter’s Laboratory” was still on the Cartoon Channel.
    Subjunctive
  • Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis to show an omission of words from a longer quotation?
    MLK said,"I have...a dream...that all men are created equal
    MLK said... "I have a dream that all men are created equal"
    MLK said,"I have a dream... created equal.”
    MLK said, "I have a dream...that all men are created equal"
  • Which underlined word contains a spelling error?
    reaction
    facial
    quizical
    nature
  • Question on Image
    map of different countries involved in building the ISS
    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
  • 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 verb that expresses the main action
    Incorrect ) "Broken" is an infinitive modifying window
    Incorrect "Broken" is a participle describing the window
    Correct "Broken" is the subject of the sentence
  • A student writes: "The final goal was scored by Jamie in the last minute." What revision best changes the sentence to active voice while keeping its original meaning?
    In the last minute, the final goal scored Jamie.
    Jamie was scoring the final goal in the last minute.
    Jamie scored the final goal in the last minute.
    The final goal scored Jamie in the last minute.
  • Which scenario best represents situational irony?
    A villain reveals his plan to the audience.
    Teacher gives a lesson on honesty and then lies.
    You say, “Nice job!” to a friend who tripped.
    Fire station burns down when firefighters are out on a call.
  • Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in verb mood, and how should it be corrected?
    He would go to the park and ride if it didn’t rain.
    You should clean, and then can you help me with dinner?
    If I study hard, I will pass the test.
    Please take out the trash and lock the door before you go.
  • "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 a noun acting as the direct object
    As an adverb explaining Jenna’s reason for working
    As an adjective modifying Jenna
  • Identify the figurative language: The jumbo shrimp is a favorite of customers.
    Simile
    Personification
    Oxymoron
    Metaphor
  • Which sentence most effectively uses a dash to indicate an abrupt pause in thought?
    I can’t believe it—you actually did it!
    I enjoy painting, reading and hiking in my free time.
    She said she would come, she never—arrived.
    I was—thinking we could meet for lunch, or maybe dinner.
  • Which word has the most positive connotation, even though its denotation is similar to the others?
    Childish
    Naïve
    Immature
    Youthful
  • Identify the verb mood in this sentence: "Had I known about the meeting, I would have attended."
    Subjunctive
    Conditional
    Indicative
    Interrogative
  • Read the sentence: “After hours of negotiations, the diplomat finally acquiesced to the terms.” Which strategy provides the strongest evidence to support your inferred meaning of “acquiesced”?
    Look up “acquiesced” in the dictionary
    Ignore the word and focusing on the sentence overall.
    Comparing it to the word “questioned”
    Checking a thesaurus for antonyms
  • How does the ellipsis in the following sentence affect its tone or meaning?"I thought I understood... but now I’m not so sure."
    It suggests a thoughtful pause or uncertainty.
    It shows that the speaker changed topics abruptly.
    It makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
    It shortens the sentence for clarity.
  • What should the student do to make the paragraph clearer for the audience while still maintaining the purpose of the report?
    Define and explain the unfamiliar terms in sentence 4
    Include a recipe for the cookies described in sentence 1
    List other reason a student may take chemistry in sentence 2
    Describe where chefs can purchase ingredients in sentence 5
  • Which example shows dramatic irony?
    A character wins the lottery after saying “I never win!"
    A student forgets their homework and gets a zero.
    Reader knows what the villain did but the detective doesn't.
    Two friends laugh at a joke together.
  • 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.
  • What is the function of the underlined word in the sentence?
    adjective
    noun
    preposition
    verb
  • Read the sentence: “The lawyer’s argument was cogent enough to sway the jury’s opinion.” Based on the sentence, what is the most likely meaning of “cogent”?
    Confusing and misleading
    Brief and informal
    Clear and convincing
    Long and complicated
  • In which of the following sentences is the dash misused?
    He gave me one reason—he was afraid.
    I love books—reading them.
    I need to finish my homework—but I’m just too tired.
    Everything she said—every single word—was a lie.
  • Which revision changes the sentence from the indicative mood to the imperative mood?You should turn off the lights when you leave the room.
    Did you turn off the lights when you left the room?
    If you turn off the lights, the room will stay cool.
    You turned off the lights when you left the room.
    Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
  • Why is this sentence an example of a pun? "I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough."
    It uses exaggeration for humor.
    It tells a story with a twist ending.
    It rhymes for poetic effect.
    It uses a word with two meanings to create humor.
  • Which sentence contains a pun?
    She looked out the window and sighed deeply.
    He ran faster than anyone else in the race.
    Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
    The sun set slowly over the hills.
  • Identify the figurative language: I am so hungry I would eat dirt right now.
    Hyperbole
    Simile
    Onomatopoeia
    Metaphor
  • Change from Passive to Active: Chelsea, a mean and angry girl, is hated by everyone.
    Everyone hates Chelsea, a mean and angry girl.
  • 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.
  • Which sentence contains a participle that modifies a noun?
    I love running through the woods.
    Running is great exercise.
    The running water kept me awake all night.
    He is running to school.
  • 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 acts as the subject of the sentence.
    It modifies the noun lake.
  • Which sentence contains a word with a negative connotation?
    He described his coworker as skinny.
    Sue wrote a flowery letter to her friend.
    She wore a vintage dress to the party.
    John is very frugal with his money.
  • Which sentence contains an infinitive, and what is its function?
    To dance is her dream. Subject
    Dancing is her dream. Noun
    She danced all night long. Direct Object
    Her dream is dancing at the Olympics. Adverb
  • Which of these is the BEST way to revise the underlined sentence so that the paragraph is consistently written in the active voice?
    Inspiring music was played by the residents.
    The music was played by residents, and it was inspiring.
    Music was played that was inspired by the residents.
    The residents played inspiring music.
  • Identify the figurative language: Her love for her dog is as constant as the passing of time.
    Simile
    Personification
    Oxymoron
    Metaphor
  • Which sentence best illustrates the use of the conditional mood?
    Do you want to go to the store later?
    Wash your hands before dinner.
    He would travel more if he had the money.
    She runs every morning before school.
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