8th Grade GMAS Trivia Questions

What does the word tedious most likely mean in the sentence below?

"Folding laundry may seem like a tedious task, but it must be done."

• Exciting

• Difficult

• Boring

• Dangerous

Choose the sentence that uses correct punctuation.

• The dog barked loudly and chased the mailman.

• The dog barked loudly, and chased the mailman.

• The dog barked loudly and, chased the mailman.

• The dog, barked loudly and chased the mailman.

Which text feature would help a reader find the meaning of a bolded word in a science article?

• Table of Contents

• Index

• Title page

• Glossary

"The Sweet Science of Honey"
Did you know that honey never spoils? Archaeologists have discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old—and still edible! Honey’s natural composition makes it resistant to bacteria and microorganisms, which is why it has been used for centuries as both a food and a medicine.

In a persuasive article, which of the following would best support an argument?

• A personal story

• A humorous anecdote

• A statistic from a reliable source

• A question with no answer

"The Sweet Science of Honey"
Did you know that honey never spoils? Archaeologists have discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old—and still edible! Honey’s natural composition makes it resistant to bacteria and microorganisms, which is why it has been used for centuries as both a food and a medicine.

Which sentence provides the best thesis statement for an argumentative essay?

• Recycling is important.

• I like to recycle because it makes me feel good.

• Recycling should be mandatory because it reduces pollution and saves resources.

• Many people don’t recycle.

What is the main conflict in a story where a boy must decide whether to tell the truth about breaking a window or lie to avoid punishment?

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Technology

• Man vs. Society

What is a theme commonly found in coming-of-age stories?

• The destruction of society

• Fighting mythical creatures

• Learning responsibility

• The power of technology

"The Midnight Visitor"
"It was nearly midnight when Jamie heard the knock. She crept to the door, careful not to make a sound. Outside, the wind howled through the trees like a warning. She hesitated, her heart pounding in her chest, and slowly opened the door."

What is the mood of the passage?

• Joyful

• Suspenseful

• Confused

• Humorous

"The Midnight Visitor"
"It was nearly midnight when Jamie heard the knock. She crept to the door, careful not to make a sound. Outside, the wind howled through the trees like a warning. She hesitated, her heart pounding in her chest, and slowly opened the door."

Which sentence best supports the idea that Jamie is scared?

• "It was nearly midnight when Jamie heard the knock."

• "She crept to the door, careful not to make a sound."

• "Outside, the wind howled through the trees like a warning."

• "She slowly opened the door."

Which sentence is written in the active voice?

• The cake was eaten by Sarah.

• The book was read by the whole class.

• The window was broken by the ball.

• Sarah ate the cake.