DO NOW: ELA REVIEW DAY 4
Authored by Mariel Contreras
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the phrase that uses the correct punctuation to indicate an omission in the sentence below.
One source reports that, “Unlike UFOs, Bigfoot sightings are not just limited to a certain segment
of the, population.”
of the . . . population
of the; population
of the—population
correct as is
Answer explanation
The correct phrase to indicate an omission is 'of the . . . population' with ellipses representing the omitted text.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.2A
CCSS.L.8.2B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Choose the phrase that uses active voice in the underlined section in the sentence below.
Over the years, Bigfoot sightings have been reported by every U.S. state except Hawaii.
every U.S. state but Hawaii has reported a Bigfoot sighting
correct as is
Answer explanation
The correct choice 'every U.S. state but Hawaii has reported a Bigfoot sighting' uses active voice by stating the subject 'every U.S. state' performing the action of reporting.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
At the rather large buffet, there was a myriad of food options to choose from.
What is the meaning of the underlined word?
large amount/great number
minimal/small amount
delicious
nasty
Answer explanation
The underlined word 'myriad' in this context means a large amount or great number, as there were many food options available at the buffet.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
The sea fog was so heavy at night that the image of the lighthouse was obscured, to the dismay of oncoming boats. What is the meaning of obscured?
opened/withdrawn
seen
unveiled/unmasked
hidden/blurred
Answer explanation
The meaning of obscured is hidden/blurred, as in the image of the lighthouse was not visible due to the heavy sea fog.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Stanley was an avid storyteller and often embellishes the truth to add flavor and depth to his stories.
makes easy to understand
keeps secret
adds/exaggerates details
colors/paints
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'adds/exaggerates details' because embellishing means adding or exaggerating details to make a story more interesting.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Both Queen Kathrine and Queen Esmerelda have been feuding for years; they share a deep hatred for one another.
fighting/arguing
hugging
friends/companions
critical of
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'fighting/arguing' as it accurately reflects the deep hatred and feud between Queen Kathrine and Queen Esmerelda.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
If Lucy chose the wrong answer, there would be dire consequences: two of her dogs would die.
extreme/serious/
urgent
non-important/easy
sad/unhappy
tricky/clever/cunning
Answer explanation
The correct choices 'extreme/serious/urgent' align with the dire consequences mentioned in the question, where two of Lucy's dogs would die if she chose the wrong answer.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
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