8th Grade Abeka Grammar and Literature Test 6

O. Henry

"The Ransom of Red Chief" was written by who?

"The Countess in the Impossible"

A boy accomplishes a great task while taking care of someone's lawn. What is the name of the story?

"Nothing Ever Happens"

A woman sacrifices her personal appearance to make another feel welcomed. What is the name of the story?

May

After I finish washing the dishes, (can/may) I go for a swim?

Thirty-three

Artaban searched for the Messiah for how many years?

Crucifixion/death

At the end of his journey, Artaban arrived in Jerusalem just in time to view Christ what?

a. action verb

Based on the diagram, what kind of verb is being diagrammed? a. action verb b. linking verb c. compound verb

Saw

Because Mitchell wasn't wearing his glasses, he barely (seen/saw) the deer on the road.

Everyone saw what he did. 65. Everyone 66. saw 67. did 68. what

Diagram: Everyone saw what he did. What word goes in each numbered space?

Grandfather has started planting his garden. 69. has started 70. planting 71. garden

Diagram: Grandfather has started planting his garden. What word goes in each numbered space?

Are

Either the doctor or the nurse (is/are) able to explain how to administer the medication.

"The Last Lesson"

Franz was a character from _____________________________

Was

Gymnastics (was/were) Gina's favorite sport to watch during the last Summer Olympics.

Was

His hobby, making beautiful carvings from a variety of words, (was/were) taking up much of his free time.

Frag.

Identify as a: Frag., S., or R.O. Austria's favorite sport, Alpine or downhill skiing.

Frag.

Identify as a: Frag., S., or R.O. Austria, considered one of the cultural capitals of the world.

R.O.

Identify as a: Frag., S., or R.O. Emperor Maximilian I found the Vienna Boys' Choir in 1498, it has become one of the most famous choirs in the world.

S.

Identify as a: Frag., S., or R.O. Gregor Mendel, an Australian monk, is remembered as "the father of modern genetics."

*Transitive *active

Identify underlined word as: Intransitive. or Transitive. Identify if it is: Active. or Passive. Jamie and David SAILED the boat across the lake.

*Transitive *passive

Identify underlined word as: Intransitive. or Transitive. Identify if it is: Active. or Passive. The lost money WAS RETURNED by the little boy who found the wallet.

Intransitive

Identify underlined word as: Intransitive. or Transitive. Identify if it is: Active. or Passive. The sun ROSE majestically over the mountains.

correct

If correct capitalization, write correct. If not say what would make it correct. Did you know that all Swiss cheese is not made in Switzerland?

track

If correct capitalization, write correct. If not say what would make it correct. Jesse Owens became a Track and field star during the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

Music

If correct capitalization, write correct. If not say what would make it correct. The play The Sound of music was based on the book the story of The Von Trapp Family Singers.

Toronto

If correct capitalization, write correct. If not say what would make it correct. When my friend Deborah was showing me around toronto, we stopped at a local bakery to buy butter tarts.

Miss Allen

In "A Christmas Inspiration," the girls were inspired to help give _________________ a present.

At a boarding house

In "A Christmas Inspiration," where were the girls spending Christmas?

Gabriel

In "Christ Is Born," the angel _________________ told the shepherds of Christ's birth.

Library

In "For Love of the Hills," the girl and the woman met in the what?

He wanted more presents

In "Jest 'Fore Christmas," what motivated the boy to behave?

Pearl

In The Older Wise Man, Artaban planned to give the newborn King the following gifts: a sapphire, a ruby, and a what?

Setting

It was a snowy Easter Sunday in northern Newfoundland when Sir Grenfell was approached about an urgent case. The information provided is an example of what literary term?

Lay

Jake (Laid/lay) his book bag down by the front door as he entered.

Let

Jase will (leave/let) you help if you ask

Were

Jonah and his sisters (was/were) expecting their grandparents to arrive at any time.

A Tale of Two Cities

Madame Teresa DeFarge what is the antagonist of which selection?

Expect

My two favorite teachers, Dr. White and Miss Barry, (expects/expect) their students to diligently study.

Is

Pizza with pepperoni and sausage (is/are) my favorite dinner

Take

Please (bring/take) your books back to the library when you are finished reading them.

Sitting

Rex, our bloodhound, was (sitting/setting) on the porch waiting for us to come home.

Drowned

Rich nearly (drowned/drownded) when he was caught in the riptide.

Left

Tammy had already (leave/left) before you arrived.

Was

The choir (was/were) singing songs of praise

"An Unfortunate Lily Maid"

The girl learns that having a vivid imagination may be costly. What is the name of the story?

simile

The line "turned red as a beat" is an example of a __________________________

Raised

The soldiers and sailors cheer loudly as the flag was (raised/rose) over Mount Suribachi on the sulfur island of Iwo Jima during World War II

Were

The waves along the shore (was/were) crashing with a tremendous roar.

Is

Twenty-five dollars (is/are) the prize for first place

Outline

What is an orderly list of the main ideas in a composition?

Edit

What is the last step in the writing process?

"I Am the Wind"

What is the name of the story?A young boy's adventure outside causes him to realize that things must eventually change.

Past

What is the tense? present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect: Gave

Past perfect

What is the tense? present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect: Had given

Future perfect

What is the tense? present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect: Will have given

Present

What is the tense? present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect: gives

Present perfect

What is the tense? present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect: have given

Future

What is the tense? present, past, future, present perfect, past perfect, or future perfect: shall give

Carol

What literary term means "a joyous song or hymn"?

Summary

What type of composition states the main idea of a longer piece?

Summarizing or clincher (Sentence)

What type of sentence comes at the end of a paragraph and re-states the main idea?

Are

Where (is/are) the skis and snowshoes stored for the summer question.

b. The Honorable Roberta Flynn-Murphy will be presiding over the court case tomorrow.

Which of the following uses correct manuscript form? a. Alex & Mike are both on the soccer team. b. The Honorable Roberta Flynn-Murphy will be presiding over the court case tomorrow. c. Will you be able to help Doctor and Mrs. Lattimore pack their moving truck this evening after dinner? d. Mr. R. M. McIntyre will be speaking tonight at eight p.m in the evening.

a. The director only had twenty scripts, but 150 people showed up for the auditions.

Which of the following uses correct manuscript form? a. The director only had twenty scripts, but 150 people showed up for the auditions. b. I will meet you at the corner of Biloxi Street and 1st Avenue at 1:00 p.m. c. Margot plans to join the U.S.A.F. and work as a nurse after she graduates from college. d. 198 students are in the 8th grade.

c. Alyssa Green is running for re-election to be mayor of Vicksburg, Montana.

Which of the following uses correct punctuation? a. "In Oklahoma City, I went to a rodeo." Ty said. b. Claire sang along with the radio playing Christmas carols as she made holiday cookies, and treats for her neighbors. c. Alyssa Green is running for re-election to be mayor of Vicksburg, Montana. d. Yes the city symphonic band will play patriotic music in the park before the fireworks begin.

d. Before he went to college, Jake purchased a new computer when he was in Alexandria, Virginia.

Which of the following uses correct punctuation? a. Mr. and Mrs Santiago are planning to go on an Alaskan cruise for their anniversary. b. I read the novel "The Swiss Family Robinson" for my book report last September. c. I want to go with you to the zoo," said the little child. d. Before he went to college, Jake purchased a new computer when he was in Alexandria, Virginia.

Noun Clause: What Jasmine really needs P.N.

Which one is the Underlined words? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) A new computer is what Jasmine really needs.

Noun Clause: Whoever trusts in Him O.P.

Which one is the Underlined words? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) Christ will give salvation to whoever trusts in him.

Noun Clause: That we should leave early for vacation D.O.

Which one is the Underlined words? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) Father thought that we should leave early for vacation

Noun Clause: What Jenny thinks S.

Which one is the Underlined words? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) What Jenny thinks is important to us.

Noun Clause: Whoever wants to participate in the program S.

Which one is the Underlined words? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) Whoever wants to participate in the program needs to sign up at the information desk.

P.N.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) Mr. Reid is the fire CHIEF of our small town

D.O.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) Mrs. Thomas enjoys TEACHING ENGLISH.

Ap.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) Aioli, a garlic-flavored MAYONNAISE, originated in the Provence region of France.

D.O.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) American troops who liberated the concentration CAMPS at the end of World War 2 were horrified by what they found.

O.P.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) By GOING OUT OF HIS WAY, John was able to help another person.

Ap.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) Her hobby, MAKING GREETING CARDS AND SCRAPBOOKS, is very interesting.

P.N.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) Kayla's desire was TO BECOME A COLLEGE LITERATURE TEACHER.

S.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) MICHALA helped Elaine plan the party for a rose.

D.A.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) MR. FISHER, where would you like me to put my project?

D.O.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) Sarah and her mother took a CLASS in cake decorating.

S.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) The first INGREDIENT in most soft drinks is carbonated water.

O.P.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) The missionary from AUSTRIA spoken chapel last Friday.

O.P.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) The round pie was cut into eight PIECES.

D.O.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) Trent's swimming club earn the most MEDALS at the swimming meet last weekend.

D.O.

Which one is the capitalized word? (s., P.N., D.O., I.O., O.P., Ap.,or D.A.) You should learn TO PLAY THE PIANO, Ash.

c. He wanted Jack to come.

Which sentence would fit this diagram? a. He likes swimming at the pool. b. He was going to school. c. He wanted Jack to come.

"Four-Ring Circus"

While playing on a sports team, a boy learned the importance of teamwork. What is the name of the story?

Jean

____________________was the girl who had "A Christmas Inspiration."