Semester 1 Final Review 8 th Grade

1. Semester 1 Final Review 8th Grade These are test questions!!! From Semester 1

2. Review Game • THESE ARE TEST QUESTIONS! PAY ATTENTION!!! Write them down if you need to. This PPT is on my website. • Rules: • Everyone needs a scratch paper. • Write the number to the question and your answer. • When we get through all the questions, you’ll pass your paper to your table partner and they’ll correct your paper. • Spelling doesn’t count as long as it’s close.

3. Multiple Choice/Short Answer 1. The point of the plot when the main conflict is at its highest point.

4. Multiple Choice/Short Answer 2.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? • A. Dad rang the doorbell several times, he had lost his key. • B. Dad rang the doorbell several times; he had lost his key. • C. Dad, rang the doorbell, several times, he had lost his key.

5. Multiple Choice/Short Answer 3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly? • A. My favorite places to visit are Tokyo, Japan; Lausanne, Switzerland; and Los Angeles, CA. • B. My favorite places to visit are Tokyo, Japan, Lausanne, Switzerland, and Los Angeles, CA. • C. My favorite places to visit are TokyoJapan, Lausanne Switzerland, and Los AngelesCA.

6. Multiple Choice/Short Answer 4. Write the letter of best thesis statement: • A.Gradesare stupid and so is homework. • B.Gradesare important because they assess student process and they identify the areas where students need extra help. • C.Gradesshould be eliminated because they cause anxiety, put unnecessary pressure on students and teachers, and they don’t accurately assess student knowledge.

7. Multiple Choice/Short Answer • 5. In 3 minutes, draw and label a plot diagram.

8. Multiple Choice/Short Answer 6.Which is the BEST punctuation for this sentence: • A. The last chapter, pages 324-353, wraps up all the loose ends, and explains the flashback in the first chapter. • B. The last chapter (pages 324-353) wraps up all the loose ends and explains the flashback in the first chapter. • C. The last chapter -- pages 324-353 -- wraps up all the loose ends and explains the flashback in the first chapter.

9. Multiple Choice/Short Answer 7.Which is the BEST punctuation for this sentence: • A. To get a good grade, you need to do the following: use your time wisely, do your homework, and come to class. • B. To get a good grade, you need to do the following use your time wisely, do your homework, and come to class. • B. To get a good grade you need to do the following (use your time wisely, do your homework, and come to class.)

10. Multiple Choice/Short Answer 8.Which is the BEST punctuation for this sentence: • A. If you like Justin Timberlake, you’ll love Justin Beiber they’re pretty much the same person. • B. If you like Justin Timberlake you’ll love Justin Beiber, they’re pretty much the same person. • C. If you like Justin Timberlake, you’ll love Justin Beiber (they’re pretty much the same person).

11. Multiple Choice/Short Answer 9.Which is the BEST punctuation for this sentence: • A. The major characters in Twilight – Edward, Bella, and Jacob – all act like dramatic, moody teenagers. • B. The major characters in Twilight, Edward, Bella, and Jacob, all act like dramatic, moody teenagers. • C. The major characters in Twilight: Edward, Bella, and Jacob, all act like dramatic, moody teenagers.

12. Multiple Choice/Short Answer 10. “Time is a thief” is an example of a _________. 11. “I slept like a log” is an example of a ______________. 12. “The leaves danced in the wind” is an example of __________.

13. Vocab • Write the correct word based on the definitions (PUT YOUR VOCAB AWAY! Test yourself! ).

14. Vocab • 13. _________ dismal or dull as in color • 14. ________ person with extreme zeal or enthusiasm • 15.________ aroused, animated, or imbued with the spirit to do something

15. Vocab • 16.________ more than is required; excessive • 17. ________ deviating from customary character, practice; peculiar; odd • 18._______ given to acting upon sudden impulses.

16. Answers! • Pass your paper to your table partner. • Table partner – correct it HONESTLY. • Spelling doesn’t have to be correct – as long as the word they wrote SOUNDS like the correct answer.

17. Answers! 1. Climax (Q: The point of the plot when the main conflict is at its highest point.) 2. B. Dad rang the doorbell several times; he had lost his key.

18. Answers! 3. A. My favorite places to visit are Tokyo, Japan; Lausanne, Switzerland; and Los Angeles, CA. 4. C. Grades should be eliminated because they cause anxiety, put unnecessary pressure on students and teachers, and they don’t accurately assess student knowledge.

19. Answers! • 5. Plot Diagram

20. Answers! 6. B. The last chapter (pages 324-353) wraps up all the loose ends and explains the flashback in the first chapter. 7. A. To get a good grade, you need to do the following: use your time wisely, do your homework, and come to class.

21. Answers! 8. C. If you like Justin Timberlake, you’ll love Justin Beiber (they’re pretty much the same person). 9. A. The major characters in Twilight – Edward, Bella, and Jacob – all act like dramatic, moody teenagers.

22. Answers! 10.“Time is a thief” is an example of a ____Metaphor_____. 11. “I slept like a log” is an example of a ______Simile____. 12. “The leaves danced in the wind” is an example of __Personification__.

23. Answers! 13. __Somber_ dismal or dull as in color 14. __Fanatic__ person with extreme zeal or enthusiasm 15.__Inspired__ aroused, animated, or imbued with the spirit to do something

24. Vocab • 16._Superfluous_ more than is required; excessive • 17. _Eccentric_ deviating from customary character, practice; peculiar; odd • 18._Spontaneous_ given to acting upon sudden impulses.