Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts : Language
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Example Question #101 : Language
Read the sentences and determine which part(s) help you determine the meaning of the underlined word.
The memory of my niece’s birth is indelible. Forever I will look back on that day with such fondness. When I see baby pictures of her, I am flooded with joy and will never forget that wonderful occasion.
Which words from the passage best help you determine the meaning of the word indelible?
Birth, day, baby, occasion
Niece’s, her, occasion
Memory, forever, never forget
Fondness, flooded, joy, wonderful
Memory, forever, never forget
The word indelible means: lasting, unforgettable, and memorable. The birth of a family member is something that would be very memorable and the context of the sentence hints at this. Memory, forever, and never forget are context clues that let readers know something unforgettable has happened. The other answer choices point out words from the sentences but they do not correctly give context clues to the meaning of indelible.
Example Question #102 : Language
Read the following sentences and determine the meaning of the underlined word using context clues or your prior knowledge.
My father invited my grandparents to visit over the summer. We thought they were going to come for one week, but they ended up staying longer and visited for a fortnight instead!
Two weeks
Two days
One day
One week
Not at all
Two weeks
A fortnight is 14 days or two weeks. The context clues - come for one week but stayed longer - give readers the idea that it is greater than one week. When looking at each answer choice only one matches this clue and would be longer than a one week visit. The remaining incorrect choices are all one week or less.
Example Question #103 : Language
Read the following sentences and determine the meaning of the underlined word using context clues or your prior knowledge.
The protestors’ intention was to incite a riot. They came with mega horns, signs with angry messages, and t-shirts that had the opposing candidate’s face crossed out -- plus, in general, were rude and aggressive. They pushed and shoved, disobeyed police orders, and refused to clear out of the streets. They did not come with the goal of a peaceful protest; they came to take a strong stand.
Investigate
Prevent
Watch
Create
Create
To incite something means to move to action: stir up: spur on: urge on something. In these sentences the intentions of the protestors are clear, they want to stir up or create a riot. They came prepared with materials to irritate the opposing side, they were aggressive, and refused to obey orders of authority figures. There were no clues in the sentence that would lead readers to believe that they wanted to prevent a riot or simply watch as bystanders. Investigate would also be more of an observatory role and this group of protesters did not seem interested in simply watching.
Example Question #1 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
When something is in clear sight, or done openly
Instill
Overt
Revenue
Deploy
Overt
When something is in clear sight or done openly, it is overt.
To use overt in a sentence, "The man was very overt with his feelings, everyone knew he was upset."
Example Question #2 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
To slowly establish an attitude or idea into someone
Instill
Deploy
Overt
Revenue
Instill
To slowly establish an attitude or idea into someone means to instill.
To use instill an a sentence, "The mother worked tirelessly throughout her children's childhood to instill go manners in them."
Example Question #3 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C
Select the word that matches the definition:
A serious, determined effort
Indulgence
Endeavor
Imperative
Enticement
Endeavor
Answer: Endeavor
Example Question #4 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C
Select the word that matches the definition:
Capable of being done
Ambiguous
Feasible
Conscientious
Audacious
Feasible
Answer: Feasible
Example Question #5 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C
Select the word that matches the definition:
Arranged in order of time
Collinear
Consecutive
Consequential
Chronological
Chronological
Answer: Chronological
Example Question #6 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C
Select the word that matches the definition:
No longer in use or no longer useful
Obsolete
Spontaneous
Apprehensive
Prudent
Obsolete
Answer: Obsolete
Example Question #7 : Consult Print And Digital Reference Materials To Define And Pronounce Words: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4.C
Which of the following is closest in meaning to “widespread”?
Presupposed
Prevalent
Profound
Preoccupied
Prevalent
Answer: Prevalent
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