2nd Quarter English Exam (8th Grade)

1.

Choose the unrelated idea from the paragraph below: My family collects dog. Last year, we bought a chocolate lab. Sunday we bought a beagle. Next week we will get a bulldog. The spring is approaching. I'm in love with smaller dogs.

A.

I'm in love with smaller dogs.
B.

My family collects dogs.
C.

Next week we will get a bulldog,
D.

The spring is approaching.

Correct Answer
D. The spring is approaching.

2.

Write the proper form of rise or raise. My sister and I ___________rabbits and rats.

Correct Answer
raise

Explanation
The correct answer is "raise" because in this sentence, the verb "raise" is used to indicate that the speaker and their sister are actively taking care of or nurturing the rabbits and rats. "Raise" is the proper form of the verb to use when talking about caring for animals or bringing them up.

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3.

Write the proper for of set or sit. Please___________ up straight in your seat.

Correct Answer
sit

Explanation
The correct answer is "sit." In this sentence, the word "sit" is used as a verb and is the appropriate form to use when instructing someone to position themselves in a seated position.

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4.

In Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, what keeps T.J. from getting lynched?

Correct Answer
a fire
fire
the fire

Explanation
In the novel "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry," T.J. is saved from getting lynched by a fire. The fire serves as a distraction and creates chaos, diverting the attention of the mob away from T.J. This allows him to escape and avoid the horrific fate of being lynched.

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5.

In Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, why does Jeremy attend a better school than the Logan children?

Correct Answer
he is white
he's white
they are black

Explanation
The reason Jeremy attends a better school than the Logan children is because he is white. In the novel, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, the story takes place during the time of racial segregation in the United States. Schools were segregated based on race, with white schools receiving better resources and funding compared to black schools. Jeremy, being white, is able to attend a better school while the Logan children, who are black, are forced to attend a lower-quality school due to racial discrimination.

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6.

In Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, who does Papa bring home to stay with the Logan family?

Correct Answer
Mr. Morrison
Mr. Morris
Morris
Morrison

Explanation
Papa brings Mr. Morrison home to stay with the Logan family.

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7.

Identify the verb in the sentence below: Jaliya hiked five miles on her camping trip.

Correct Answer
hiked

Explanation
The verb in the sentence is "hiked". It is the action that Jaliya performed during her camping trip.

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8.

Find the topic sentence in the paragraph below: All insects have three main body parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. The head has a pair of antennae and a pair of compound eyes. The thorax is the middle region of the body, and it bears the legs and wings. The abdomen contains many body organs, such as the heart, respiratory system, digestive system and reproductive system. Even though there are many different iszes, shapes, and colors of insects, they all have the same body.

Correct Answer
All insects have three main body parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen.

Explanation
The topic sentence in the paragraph is "All insects have three main body parts: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen." This sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, which is the basic anatomy of insects. The rest of the paragraph provides more details and information about each body part, but the topic sentence sets the overall focus of the paragraph.

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9.

Jessica (have, has) always gotten good grades.

A.

Have
B.

Has

Correct Answer
B. Has

Explanation
The correct answer is "has" because "Jessica" is a singular noun and requires the singular form of the verb "has" to agree with it.

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10.

Make this noun plural: bunny

Correct Answer
bunnies

Explanation
The noun "bunny" is made plural by adding the suffix "-ies" to the end of the word, resulting in "bunnies." This is a regular plural form for nouns ending in a consonant followed by a "y," where the "y" is changed to "i" and the suffix "-es" is added. In this case, the word "bunny" refers to multiple rabbits, so the correct plural form is "bunnies."

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11.

Make this noun plural: weather

Correct Answer
weather

Explanation
The word "weather" is already in its plural form. It does not change when referring to multiple instances of weather.

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12.

Make this noun plural: monkey

Correct Answer
monkeys

Explanation
The noun "monkey" is made plural by adding an "s" at the end, resulting in "monkeys".

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13.

My brother (is, am, are) going to be six years old tomorrow.

A.

Is
B.

Am
C.

Are

Correct Answer
A. Is

Explanation
The correct answer is "is" because the subject "brother" is singular and requires a singular verb form. In this sentence, the brother is the one who is going to be six years old, so the verb "is" agrees with the singular subject.

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