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Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics

Level 8Standard Description

L.8.1

Standard

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.L.8.1 is a broad statement that encompasses the 8 parts of speech, as well as other concepts. Hence, the Generator bank has multiple categories for this standard.

action and linking verbs

Distinguish between linking verbs and action verbs and understand the function of each.

verb agreement

Understand that singular nouns take singular verbs and plural nouns take plural verbs. Use subject-verb agreement when speaking or writing with collective nouns, compound nouns, nouns that name quantities, nouns followed by prepositional phrases, etc. Use subject-verb agreement with indefinite pronouns.

transitive and intransitive

Distinguish between transitive and intransitive verbs and understand the function of each.

verb tenseIdentify verbs in various tenses and understand the uses of verb tense (including present, past, future, progressive, and perfect). Conjugate regular and irregular verbs.

identifying verbs/

predicate

Understand that the simple predicate is the verb alone and that a clause is a group of words that has a verb and a subject (even if the subject is understood). Identify main verbs and auxiliary verbs in the predicate of a sentence.

nouns

Identify all types of nouns* and understand uses of nouns in a sentence (as subject, object, or predicate nominative). When writing or speaking, choose the verb that agrees with a given noun that is the subject. Understand that nouns used as direct or indirect objects follow a transitive verb.

*singular & plural, common & proper, compound, collective, possessive, etc.

pronouns

Understand that a pronoun takes the place of a noun, that a pronoun should have an antecedent, and that a pronoun must agree with its antecedent. Understand pronoun case and choose correct pronouns when writing and speaking. Correctly use demonstrative, interrogative, relative, reflexive, intensive, as well as personal pronouns.

adjectives and adverbs

Understand that adjectives and adverbs are modifiers. Use adjectives and adverbs correctly when speaking and writing. Understand that adjectives modify nouns and adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Identify predicate adjectives. Use comparatives and superlatives.



L.8.1

misc Identify and correctly use prepositions, prepositional phrases, conjunctions, and interjections when speaking and writing.

cumulativeRecognize and identify all parts of speech in written sentences. Identify the function of a particular word in a sentence, e.g., is the noun used as a subject, predicate nominative, or direct object.

L.8.1a Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.

L.8.1b Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.

L.8.1c Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.

L.8.1d Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.

L.8.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

L.8.2a Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.

L.8.2b Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.

L.8.2c Spell correctly.

L.8.3

Standard

Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.L.8.3 is a broad statement that encompasses a wide range of knowledge and concepts. Hence, the Generator bank has multiple categories for this standard.

subject

Understand that every sentence has a subject and that the subject may be “understood.” Know the function of the subject. Identify simple/complete and compound subjects. Locate subject in a sentence that has inverted order and when the subject is an indefinite pronoun followed by a prepositional phrase.


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L.8.3

predicateUnderstand that every sentence has a predicate. Identify simple and complete predicate, as well as compound predicates. Identify fragments.

sentence type

Identify sentences as declarative, exclamatory, imperative, or interrogative. Identify sentences as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex. Join two sentences by creating compound and compound-complex sentences.

verb agreementUnderstand that singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs. Correctly identify subjects as singular or plural and choose verbs that agree.

L.8.4aUse context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

L.8.4b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).

L.8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.

L.8.5b Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.

L.8.5cDistinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).

L.9-10.1a Use parallel structure.

RH.6-8.8 Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.


Standard Description

L.8.1a1.

Underline the participle and draw a boxaround the word it modifies.

The sinking ship had been loaded withtreasures.

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2. Underline a gerund in each sentence.

Identify how the gerund is used.

A. subjectB. direct object

Running in the house is frownedupon. ______

I don't enjoy crying. ______

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3.Underline a gerund phrase in the sentence. The raccoons were dancing in the moonlight.

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4.

Underline an infinitive in the sentence;identify its function.

To sit and fish is all Evan wanted to do onhis vacation.

___________________ L.8.1a

5.

Underline an infinitive in the sentence;identify its function.

What is there, except to enjoy the day?

___________________ L.8.1a

6.

Identify the type of phrase that isunderlined in each sentence. Write I forinfinitive or P for prepositional.

_____ To understand why you should go,listen to this advertisement!

_____ To understand why you should go,listen to this advertisement!

L.8.1a

L.8.1b1.

Write A if the verb is active; write P if it is passive.

_____ Constance writes an opinion piece formany newspapers.

_____ Newspapers have opinion pieceswritten by Constance. L.8.1b

2.Underline the passive verb, and draw a boxaround the doer of the action.

The movie was watched by the whole family.

L.8.1b

3.Which sentence is more direct? A. I got off at the bus stop.

B. The bus stop was where I got off. L.8.1b

4. Rewrite the clause using the passive voiceof the verb.

Her teachers gave her lots of homework onThursday. L.8.1b

5. Rewrite this sentence using an active voice.

The job had been offered to him over amonth ago.

L.8.1b

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L.8.1c1. Identify the mood of the verb in each

sentence. _____ Books have changed the course ofhistory.

_____ Do you think she's kidding?

_____ If I were to win, I'd buy an island!L.8.1c

2.What is the subject of each sentence?

A. Hey--come back here!B. Don't walk on the grass, please.

A. __________

B. __________L.8.1c

3.

Choose the verb that makes the sentencegrammatically correct.

It is important that he (bring / brings) a lunchto camp each day.

L.8.1c

4.

Write S if the sentence uses a verb in thesubjunctive mood or I if the sentence usesa past tense verb in the indicative mood.

_____ I'd be going faster if I were riding withyou.

_____ I was riding the trail with my nephewand niece.

5.

Choose the verbs that make each sentencegrammatically correct.

Mom insisted we (studied / study) while wewere in school.

Summertime demands that he (naps / nap)when he can!

L.8.1c

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L.8.1d1. Rewrite the sentence keeping the verb voice

active.

I ran to the store, and the cashier was spottedby me. L.8.1d

2. Rewrite the sentence so that the verbs areall in the imperative mood.

Your temperature isn't at the feverish levelso you'll need to go to school.

L.8.1d

3.

Choose the sentence that expresses activevoice correctly.

A. This house has been lived in by Grammafor fifty years.Gramma has lived in this house for fiftyyears.

B.L.8.1d

4.

Choose the sentence that expresses theindicative mood correctly.

A. Come stroll on the beach.B. Beach strolls are relaxing for me.

L.8.1d

5.

Cross out one word that makes thesentence incorrect; write the correct wordor phrase.

You are a star if you made it to the finals ofthe world piano competition.

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L.8.1action and linking verbs

1.

Underline the action verbs in the sentences.The foal is running, jumping, and cavortingin the meadow; I love watching him.

L.8.1 action and linking verbs

2. Underline the verb in each sentence.

Write A for action or L for linking.

_____ The sauce is spicy.

_____ Add some water.


3.Draw a box around the linking verb in eachsentence and underline the words it links.

Usain Bolt is the fastest man in the world.


4.Draw a box around the linking verb;underline the predicate adjective.

Do you feel excited about a change coming?


5.Underline the sentence that contains alinking verb.

The dog's barking sounds unusual tonight.

Sound the alarm, the dog sees a fire!L.8.1 action and linking verbs

L.8.1verb agreement

1.

Choose the verb that correctly completes thesentence.

The flock (is / are) now flying overhead;aren't they graceful?

L.8.1 verb agreement

2. Choose the correct verb for each sentence.

So, Bob or a couple friends (call / calls) atthe wrong time every day?

Neither mom nor dad (run / runs) the show.


3.Underline the indefinite pronoun andchoose the verb that agrees.

Many (has / have) gone down that roadbefore.


4.Underline the simple subject of eachclause. Choose the verb that agrees.

Do you know what knickers (are / is)?

Economics (challenge / challenges) us to beaware of the financial role we play in theworld.


L.8.1transitive and

intransitive

1. Underline each verb. Write T for transitiveor I for intransitive. If the verb is transitive,draw a box around the direct object.

_____ Please cut the cake so it won't melt!

_____ Rainforests get drenched throughoutthe year, hence their name.

L.8.1 transitive and intransitive

2.

Which phrase or clause contains atransitive verb?

A. play guitar

B. playing together

C. played well L.8.1 transitive and intransitive

3.

Which clause contains an intransitive verb?

A. arrived early

B. lighten the load

C. love her L.8.1 transitive and intransitive

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L.8.1verb tense

1.Add the past perfect form of the verb stay.

You ________________ in Australia once,hadn't you?

L.8.1 verb tense

2.Fill in the future progressive form of theverb write.

I ________________ in Ireland nextsemester; I'm so excited!

L.8.1 verb tense

3. What is the tense of the verb in thesentence below?

I huffed and puffed up that huge hill on mybike. L.8.1 verb tense

4.Fill in the past perfect progressive of theverb shelter.

Greece _______________________ manyof the Syrian refugees.

L.8.1 verb tense

5. Perfect verb forms use the auxiliary verbshas, had, and have.

List the three perfect forms of the verb sail.L.8.1 verb tense

6.List the three progressive forms of the verb rain.

L.8.1 verb tense

L.8.1identifying verbs/

predicate

1.

Underline the verb phrase. Label the mainand auxiliary verbs.

I was eating the pretzels before the partystarted.

A. main: _____________

B. auxillary: _____________L.8.1 identifying verbs predicate

2.Underline the simple predicate. Many attended that opening.

L.8.1 identifying verbs predicate

3. Underline the action verb and draw a boxaround the direct object.

Hubbell ran the hose for a half hour.


4.Underline the subject and draw a boxaround the verb in each clause.

Doctors battled the disease with greatsuccess; she is now cured!


5. Underline the simple subject once anddraw a box around the simple predicate.

I will fix breakfast in the morning.


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L.8.1nouns

1.

Choose the concrete nouns. rider jockey stamina

courage trainerL.8.1 nouns

2.

Choose the abstract nouns. dogs sacrifice truth

motivation leashL.8.1 nouns

3.

Underline the collective nouns in thesentence.

The police officers' unit patrols like aplatoon of soldiers.

L.8.1 nouns

4. Write the plurals of these compoundnouns.

A. teaspoonB. railway

A. _________B. _________

L.8.1 nouns

5.

Which of these are compound nouns?

checkmate desk

armchair drawer

computer L.8.1 nouns

6. Rewrite each phrase with the possessiveform of the noun.

A. books of the childrenB. bus of the school

A. _______________________

B. _______________________L.8.1 nouns

L.8.1pronouns

1. Write R if the pronoun is reflexive or I if itis intensive.

Underline the antecedent in each sentence.

_____ You there, get hold of yourself!

_____ She did not propel herself down thestreet.

_____ The secretary called them herself.L.8.1 pronouns

2.Underline each pronoun.

Write S if the pronoun acts as the subjector P if it acts as a predicate nominative.

_____ They were hard on the new members atfirst.

_____ I am the winner!L.8.1 pronouns

3.Choose the correct pronoun to completeeach sentence.

For (who / whom) were you hoping?

I'd like to know (who's / whose) house you'llbe staying at.

L.8.1 pronouns

4.

Which sentence uses pronouns correctly? The squirrel was extricating itself fromthe gap in the fence.

A.

B. Will you just look at herself, will you?L.8.1 pronouns

5. Is the underlined pronoun used correctly?

Is the pronoun intensive or reflexive?

An interview is all about selling yourself,they say.

correct incorrect

intensive reflexive

L.8.1 pronouns

6.Underline the intensive pronoun and drawa box around its antecedent.

You can't move that huge vase yourself!

L.8.1 pronouns

7.Cross out the reflexive pronoun that is usedincorrectly. Write the correct word.

Lisa teaches yoga. It is a treat to study withteachers like herself.

__________ L.8.1 pronouns

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L.8.1adjectives and

adverbs

1.Underline five adjectives in the sentence. Atticus was the sixth of nine unruly

children; many times their young nanny hadthem take a time out.

L.8.1 adjectives and adverbs

2.Underline the word that describes wherethe chef stayed.

The chef stayed behind to cook.


3.

Underline the modifiers in this sentence. The two animals stood nearby and regardedeach other cautiously.


4.Add -ly to these adjectives.

A. lavishB. mysterious

A. _______________

B. _______________L.8.1 adjectives and adverbs

5.

Underline the adverb in the sentence; drawa line through the adjectives.

This trip was purposely designed for safedaylight travel.


6.

Draw a line through any incorrect modifierand write it correctly.

Each is painstaking done to reflect creativityas well as the era it was built.

________________________


7.

Underline the adverb in the sentence. The specialist was unexpectedly called awayfor an emergency.


8.Choose the correct adjective in each clause. Weekly they go for a hike, some (longest /

longer) than the week prior.


9.

Draw a line through any incorrect modifierand write the correct word.

Tyler performed quite good in the final heatof the track meet.

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L.8.1misc

1. Underline the prepositional phrase.

What is the object of the preposition?

I keep my hand on the little canoe as I driftoff to sleep.

__________ L.8.1 misc

2.Underline the prepositions in the sentence. At the end of the bike path is Lake Erie.

L.8.1 misc

3.

Underline the conjunction in the sentence.Identify the type of conjunction.

Don't act as if this doesn't mean anything.

______________________L.8.1 misc

4.Underline the interjections. EEK! There's a mouse in this basement

closet!A.

B. Wow, I thought we'd put traps everywhere.C. Well, it's right over there!

L.8.1 misc

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L.8.1cumulative

1. Fill in the words that match each sentencepart listed in the answer box.

All the dancers are professionally trained,and they perform many different types ofdances.

subject ________________

prepositional phrase ________________

L.8.1 cumulative

2. Underline the transitive verb, draw a boxaround the indirect object, and putparentheses around the direct object.

Lyle bought himself three pairs of thickwool socks for hiking.

L.8.1 cumulative

L.8.21.

Add punctuation to complete eachexclamation.

A. Bingo That's the right answer.

B. Hey How have you been?L.8.2

2.Add punctuation to complete eachsentence.

A. Whoops that was my fault.

B. Hi So glad you could make it. L.8.2

3.Add a comma or exclamation point tocomplete each sentence.

A. Shoot I got a paper cut.

B. Ouch I think I broke my ankle. L.8.2

4.Add commas. For lunch I packed a sandwich an apple

some pretzels and an oatmeal cookie. L.8.2

5.Add a comma and quotation marks. What a surprise Lisa said.

L.8.2

6.Add commas and apostrophes. Isnt it neat that John your brother won the

award? L.8.2

7. Add a semicolon. Yesterday was my sister's birthday wecelebrated by having cake.

L.8.2

8. Write this quote by Abraham Lincolncorrectly.

Most folks are as happy as they make uptheir minds to be. L.8.2

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Add a colon. Mom made my favorite dinner tonightmacaroni and cheese.

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L.8.2a1. Rewrite the sentence placing dashes or

commas where they belong.

A sense of community not a free-for-all isimportant on a college campus. L.8.2a

2.Add a comma where needed.

Therefore we've decided it wouldn't beprudent to go now. L.8.2a

3.Insert a semicolon and a comma to set off aconjunctive adverb.

Give it a try besides what have you got tolose?

L.8.2a

4.Place dashes where they belong. We need to add some things eggs, bread, and

milk to the shopping list.L.8.2a

5.Add an ellipsis to the end of the line toshow that the speaker has been cut off.

"I would like to see the" began Sarah beforeshe was interrupted.

L.8.2a

L.8.2b1. What does the ellipsis indicate in the

wording below?

The Grimm brothers recorded many folktales. . . one of the most popular was"Cinderella." L.8.2b

L.8.2c1. Cross out any misspelled words and write

them correctly. Use a dictionary to check thespelling.

mooses potatoes donkeys

L.8.2c

2. Write the plural of each noun.

A. teaB. oxC. tomato

A. __________________

B. __________________

C. __________________ L.8.2c

3. Write the possessive form of each noun.

A. the shoes of the racersB. the directions for the drivers

A. _______________________

B. _______________________L.8.2c

4. Write the plural possessive form of eachnoun.

A. deerB. nucleus

A. _______________

B. _______________ L.8.2c

5. Rewrite this phrase using the possessiveform of the noun.

the house of the great-grandmother L.8.2c

6. Write the irregular plural forms of thesenouns. Use a dictionary to check.

A. datumB. person

A. ____________B. ____________

L.8.2c

7. One of the underlined words is misspelled.Write it correctly.

The movie featured gorgeous scenery,well-written dialog, and many cameos byfamous actors. L.8.2c

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L.8.3subject

1. Underline the subject of the sentence. The store is selling stylish sweaters.

L.8.3 subject

2. Write the simple subject of each sentencebelow.

Please remove your hat for thenational anthem.

A.

B. The song was played beautifully.

A. ______________B. ______________

L.8.3 subject

3. Underline the simple subject of thesentence.

My black combat boots have a hole in thebottom.

L.8.3 subject

4.Underline the complete subject.

The Statue of Liberty is one of the sights Iwant to see in New York City.

L.8.3 subject

5. Underline the complete subject; putparentheses around the simple subject.

The giant orange pumpkin was carved into ajack-o-lantern.

L.8.3 subject

6.Underline the compound subject.

Peter, Grandpa, and Uncle Mark wentfishing for the day.

L.8.3 subject

7. Underline the complete subject, cross outany prepositional phrases, and putparentheses around the simple subject ineach sentence.

One of the books is missing a page.Several of the pencils need sharpened.

L.8.3 subject

8. Draw a box around the simple subject;underline the verb phrase.

Could I speak with Heather, please?

L.8.3 subject

L.8.3predicate

1.Underline the complete predicate. This new video game is so fun to play.

L.8.3 predicate

2.Underline each complete predicate; putparentheses around each simple predicate.

The teenagers went to the horror movietogether.

One of them spilled his popcorn accidentally.L.8.3 predicate

3.Underline the compound predicate. We will hike the trails and camp in our tent.

L.8.3 predicate

4Draw a line between the complete subjectand the complete predicate.

At the grocery store, there was a display of anew brand of canned soup.

L.8.3 predicate

5.Write S if the words are a sentence; write Fif the words are a fragment.

_____ Before the storm.

_____ Very high winds are predicted. L.8.3 predicate

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L.8.3sentence type

1. Identify the sentence type:Would you like to go to the basketball game?

L.8.3 sentence type

2.

Write S for simple or C for compound._____ Heather has a sister, but Kyle does not

have one.

_____ Peter and Will are going to the concertthis weekend.

L.8.3 sentence type

3. Join the independent clauses with acoordinating conjunction to make acompound sentence.

The cake was chocolate.Penny preferred vanilla. L.8.3 sentence type

4. Is the sentence simple, compound, orcomplex?

After you finish your homework, we willgo to the park.

A. simpleB. compoundC. complex

L.8.3 sentence type

5. Combine these sentences to make onecompound-complex sentence.

After I ate dinner, I played in the yard.I watched some TV. L.8.3 sentence type

6.What is the structure of the sentence below?

I was busy at work today, but I finishedmany projects.

A. simpleB. compoundC. complexD. compound-complex

L.8.3 sentence type

L.8.3verb agreement

1. Choose the correct verbs. The dog (have / has) black spots on his fur.

He (is / are) a Dalmatian.


2. Choose the correct verb.Aerobics (was / were) offered last winter atthe community center.


3. Check the subject-verb agreement in thefollowing sentence. Cross out the part thatis incorrect and write the correct verb.

Mom and I was able to go to the beach thissummer.

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L.8.4a1. Choose the word that means about the same

as the underlined word.

The intricate puzzle remained an enigma thatJoe could not solve.

riddle power

piece of cake helpful

L.8.4a

2. Use context clues to identify a synonym forthe underlined word.

The strong steel helped to fortify thebuilding against the high winds.

weakened topple

exchange strengthen

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L.8.4b1. The prefix dia means "between." The rootlog means "word."What is the meaning ofdialogue?

L.8.4b

2 Use what you know about roots tocomplete the sentence.

The belief in one god is __________.

polytheism monotheism

photograph monologue L.8.4b

3. Use what you know about roots tocomplete the sentence.

To feel the same way about something is tohave __________.

sympathy symbology

photograph pathologyL.8.4b

4.

The roots in the word cacophony let youknow that the word means __________.

A. bad soundsB. pretty soundsC. the sound of waterD. bad earth L.8.4b

5.Change the adjectives to verbs. Add thesuffixes -fy or -ify.

to make beautiful __________________

to make complex __________________ L.8.4b

6.Which root is found in words having to dowith burning?

ampli hydr

circum caus L.8.4b

L.8.51. Read the quote by Albert Einstein; what are

the two things being compared in the simile?

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep yourbalance, you must keep moving." L.8.5

2. Explain the metaphor.

"Books are the mirror of thesoul"—Virginia Woolf

L.8.5

3. Choose the phrases that are examples ofalliteration.

A. quiet QuintenB. kitchen knifeC. lost locketD. delicious dessert L.8.5

4. Underline words or phrases that exhibitpersonification.

The flower turned toward the sun andstretched out its petals in the warmth.

L.8.5

5. What type of figurative language is used inthe quote?

"Truth is like the sun. You can shut it outfor a time, but it ain't goin' away." —ElvisPresley

A. simileB. metaphorC. alliterationD. personifiication

L.8.5

6.Explain the idiom.

I wanted the new video game, but it costsan arm and a leg. L.8.5

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L.8.5a1. Imagine it's the hottest day of the summer.

Which quote would qualify as an example ofverbal irony?

A. "A bit warm today, isn't it?"B. "It's so hot out there."C. "The dog days of summer have arrived."

L.8.5a

2. What figure of speech does the underlined part of the sentence represent?

The magnificent, majestic maple made many morning walkers marvel at its red leaves.

A. alliterationB. metaphorC. verbal ironyD. personification

L.8.5a

3. Explain the pun.

I'm glad I know sign lauguage; it's prettyhandy.

L.8.5a

L.8.5b1.

Choose the word pair that completes theanalogy.

infant : baby :: ________________

A. dog : catB. sweets : dessertC. child : teenagerD. babysitter : baby

L.8.5b

L.8.5c1. What is a denotation of the word satisfied in

the sentence below?

Jill satisfied her course requirements bytaking a Spanish class.

A. happyB. fulfillC. pleasedD. repay

L.8.5c

2. What is the connotation of the word blueskies in the sentence below?

There are nothing but blue skies ahead ofhim now.

A. a cliff's edgeB. opportunityC. bad thingsD. no clouds

L.8.5c

3.

Which of these has the most positiveconnotation?

A. cheapB. miserlyC. penny-pincherD. economical

L.8.5c

4.Choose the word with the most appropriateconnotation for formal speaking or writing.

That suggestion is ________!

A. cuckooB. kookyC. absurd

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L.9-10.1a1.

Which sentence uses parallel verb forms? The cat ran, pounced, and was able tocatch the mouse.

A.

B. The dog ran, jumped, and barked.C. Both use parallel verb forms. L.9-10.1a

2.

Which sentence uses parallel structure?

A. The band rode on a bus, on a plane, and ona train during its tour.The answers were on the website, in thebook, and recorded throughout our notes.

B.

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3. Which phrase makes the compound verb inthe next sentence parallel?

Betty writes clearly, prints neatly, and_______________.

A. always takes notesB. erases rarelyC. studies oftenD. any of these

L.9-10.1a

4.Cross out the phrase that is not parallel andwrite it correctly.

The birthday party was so much fun; wedecorated cupcakes, found some boardgames to play, and watched a movie.

L.9-10.1a

5.Which list has modifiers that are parallel? A. an apple, a banana, and an orange

B. apple, a banana, and an orangeC. an apple, a banana, and orange

L.9-10.1a

RH.6-8.81.

Evaluate each of the following statements.Write F for fact or O for opinion.

RH.6-8.8

2. Evaluate each of the following statements.Write F for fact, O for opinion, and RJ forreasoned judgement.

RH.6-8.8

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