Grade 8 English Skills Quiz

What is the main idea of a story?

• A detailed description of events

• The central thought or message

• The background setting of the story

• The list of characters involved

Tags

DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the correct use of a comma in the following sentences.

• I enjoy cooking, my family, and my pets.

• I enjoy cooking my family and my pets.

• I enjoy, cooking my family and my pets.

• I enjoy cooking, my family and, my pets.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• She is like a rose.

• She is a rose.

• She smells as sweet as a rose.

• She looked at the rose.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

• To summarize the conclusion

• To list the sources used

• To outline the main argument or claim

• To provide a detailed description of the topic

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the sentence that uses correct punctuation.

• "What time will you be home?" asked Mom.

• "What time will you be home"? asked Mom.

• "What time will you be home," asked Mom?

• "What time will you be home" asked Mom?

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of personification?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• The car is very fast.

• The book was on the table.

• The apple was very red.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the effect of using first-person point of view in a narrative?

• It allows the reader to see the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

• It limits the narrative to the experiences and thoughts of the narrator.

• It provides an objective overview of all events and characters.

• It describes events from the perspective of an outside observer.

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze the following sentence: "The sun's rays enveloped the room, casting a warm glow that promised a new beginning." What literary device is primarily used here?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

In a debate, what is the most effective way to counter an opposing argument?

• By repeating your own arguments louder

• By undermining the character of the opposition

• By presenting evidence that contradicts the opposing argument

• By changing the subject to avoid confrontation

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the significance of using varied sentence structures in your writing?

• It helps to meet the word count.

• It makes the writing more complex and difficult to understand.

• It adds rhythm and helps to keep the reader's interest.

• It is required by most essay writing guidelines.

Tags

DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking