8th Grade RLA STAAR

What is the main purpose of reading comprehension?

• To practice speed reading

• To improve vocabulary

• To memorize information

• To understand and interpret written text

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the term 'vocabulary' refer to?

• Set of words

• Sequence of numbers

• Group of sentences

• Collection of letters

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

Which of the following is an example of a grammatically correct sentence?

• D

• C

• B

• A

What is the purpose of writing skills?

• The purpose of writing skills is to confuse and mislead readers.

• The purpose of writing skills is to waste time and procrastinate.

• The purpose of writing skills is to communicate effectively and convey information accurately.

• The purpose of writing skills is to impress others with one's vocabulary and grammar.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.8.4

CCSS.W.8.5

What is literary analysis?

• The process of writing a literary work.

• The study of literary devices in poetry.

• The analysis of non-literary texts.

• The examination and interpretation of literary works.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.9A

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• To introduce the main idea or topic of the paragraph.

• To provide supporting details for the main idea.

• To conclude the paragraph.

• To summarize the previous paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2A

What is the meaning of the word 'synonym'?

• word with different spelling

• word with no meaning

• word with similar meaning

• word with opposite meaning

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.L.8.6

Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?

• I went to the store, but I forgot to buy groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some clothes.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

• The purpose of using figurative language in writing is to create vivid imagery, evoke emotions, and add depth and complexity to the text.

• The purpose of using figurative language in writing is to confuse the reader and make the text difficult to understand.

• The purpose of using figurative language in writing is to make the text boring and uninteresting.

• The purpose of using figurative language in writing is to distract the reader from the main message of the text.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the correct way to use a comma in a sentence?

• The correct way to use a comma in a sentence is to separate adjectives in a series.

• The correct way to use a comma in a sentence is to separate subjects and verbs.

• The correct way to use a comma in a sentence is to indicate a pause in the sentence.

• The correct way to use a comma in a sentence is to separate items in a list, to separate clauses in a compound sentence, and to set off introductory words or phrases.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A