Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts : Language
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Example Questions
Example Question #11 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4
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?
Memory, forever, never forget
Birth, day, baby, occasion
Fondness, flooded, joy, wonderful
Niece’s, her, occasion
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 #12 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4
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
One day
Not at all
Two days
One week
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 #13 : Meanings Of Unknown And Multiple Meaning Words And Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.8.4
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
Create
Watch
Prevent
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
Revenue
Instill
Deploy
Overt
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 #105 : Language
Select the word that matches the definition provided.
To slowly establish an attitude or idea into someone
Revenue
Overt
Instill
Deploy
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 #103 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts
Select the word that matches the definition:
A serious, determined effort
Endeavor
Imperative
Indulgence
Enticement
Endeavor
Answer: Endeavor
Example Question #104 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts
Select the word that matches the definition:
Capable of being done
Audacious
Conscientious
Feasible
Ambiguous
Feasible
Answer: Feasible
Example Question #105 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts
Select the word that matches the definition:
Arranged in order of time
Collinear
Consecutive
Consequential
Chronological
Chronological
Answer: Chronological
Example Question #106 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts
Select the word that matches the definition:
No longer in use or no longer useful
Prudent
Spontaneous
Apprehensive
Obsolete
Obsolete
Answer: Obsolete
Example Question #107 : Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts
Which of the following is closest in meaning to “widespread”?
Prevalent
Presupposed
Preoccupied
Profound
Prevalent
Answer: Prevalent
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