MAP 8th Grade Language Arts - MAP 8th Grade Language Usage

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Question

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Answer

The word that is spelled correctly is "miracle". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

unatural $\rightarrow$ unnatural

pervention $\rightarrow$ prevention

symetrical $\rightarrow$ symmetrical

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Question

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Answer

The word that is spelled correctly is "suspicious". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

artacle $\rightarrow$ article

iritate $\rightarrow$ irritate

teliscope $\rightarrow$ telescope

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Question

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

To be successful, a really good realtor should provide the buyer with all the information and should be easy to work with.

Answer

This sentence is talking about one realtor. We know this from the phrase "a really good realtor". Because we are talking about one person the pronoun should either be "he" or "she".

If we were talking about more than one realtor, "they" would have been the correct answer.

You would not refer to a person as "it". If we were talking directly to the realtor, we could use the pronoun "you", but this sentence is not talking to the realtor, it's talking about a realtor.

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Question

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

The newscaster has a very calm voice, is easy to listen to.

Answer

This sentence is talking about one newscaster. We know this from the phrase "The newscaster". Because we are talking about one person the pronoun should either be "he" or "she".

If we were talking about more than one newscaster, "they" would have been the correct answer.

You would not refer to a person as "it". If we were talking directly to the newscaster, we could use the pronoun "you", but this sentence is not talking to the newscaster, it's talking about the newscaster.

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Question

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

The family was excited to go on vacation, arrived at the airport hours before the plane's departure time.

Answer

This sentence is talking about a family. A family is more than one person. Because we are talking about more than one person the pronoun should be "they".

If we were talking about just one person, or one person in a family, we would use "he" or "she".

You would not refer to a family as "it". If we were talking directly to the family, we could use the pronoun "they", but this sentence is not talking to the family, it's talking about the family.

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Question

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence.

Carrie was so pleased that her parents were taking her to London.

Answer

In order to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence, we need to replace the underlined word with a synonym.

"Pleased" means to be happy about. Of the choices provided, "delighted" means the same thing as "pleased" and "happy".

"Sad", "devastated", and "fearful" are all antonyms of "pleased", they mean the opposite of being happy.

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Question

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence.

Christina was so drained from staying up late to complete her science project.

Answer

In order to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence, we need to replace the underlined word with a synonym.

"Drained" and "drowsy" both mean to be tired. "Energized", "activated", and "rested" are all antonyms, they all mean to be awake.

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Question

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Answer

The word that is spelled correctly is "outrageous". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

begining $\rightarrow$ beginning

acuracy $\rightarrow$ accuracy

acess $\rightarrow$ access

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Question

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Answer

The word that is spelled correctly is "persistent". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

disipline $\rightarrow$ discipline

eventully $\rightarrow$ eventually

bizare $\rightarrow$ bizarre

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Question

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Answer

The word that is spelled correctly is "utensils". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

automaticly $\rightarrow$ automatically

ambulence $\rightarrow$ ambulance

trampoleene $\rightarrow$ trampoline

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Question

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Answer

The word that is spelled correctly is "solemn". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

invaed $\rightarrow$ invade

overatted $\rightarrow$ overrated

consert $\rightarrow$ concert

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Question

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence.

Matt was fearful about his first day at the new high school.

Answer

In order to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence, we need to replace the underlined word with a synonym.

Both "fearful" and "anxious" mean to be scared.

"Excited", "confident", and "encouraged" are all antonyms of scared, they mean to feel comfortable or happy.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence.

Carrie was so pleased that her parents were taking her to London.

Answer

In order to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence, we need to replace the underlined word with a synonym.

"Pleased" means to be happy about. Of the choices provided, "delighted" means the same thing as "pleased" and "happy".

"Sad", "devastated", and "fearful" are all antonyms of "pleased", they mean the opposite of being happy.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence.

Christina was so drained from staying up late to complete her science project.

Answer

In order to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence, we need to replace the underlined word with a synonym.

"Drained" and "drowsy" both mean to be tired. "Energized", "activated", and "rested" are all antonyms, they all mean to be awake.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

The family was excited to go on vacation, arrived at the airport hours before the plane's departure time.

Answer

This sentence is talking about a family. A family is more than one person. Because we are talking about more than one person the pronoun should be "they".

If we were talking about just one person, or one person in a family, we would use "he" or "she".

You would not refer to a family as "it". If we were talking directly to the family, we could use the pronoun "they", but this sentence is not talking to the family, it's talking about the family.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

The newscaster has a very calm voice, is easy to listen to.

Answer

This sentence is talking about one newscaster. We know this from the phrase "The newscaster". Because we are talking about one person the pronoun should either be "he" or "she".

If we were talking about more than one newscaster, "they" would have been the correct answer.

You would not refer to a person as "it". If we were talking directly to the newscaster, we could use the pronoun "you", but this sentence is not talking to the newscaster, it's talking about the newscaster.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

To be successful, a really good realtor should provide the buyer with all the information and should be easy to work with.

Answer

This sentence is talking about one realtor. We know this from the phrase "a really good realtor". Because we are talking about one person the pronoun should either be "he" or "she".

If we were talking about more than one realtor, "they" would have been the correct answer.

You would not refer to a person as "it". If we were talking directly to the realtor, we could use the pronoun "you", but this sentence is not talking to the realtor, it's talking about a realtor.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Answer

The word that is spelled correctly is "outrageous". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

begining $\rightarrow$ beginning

acuracy $\rightarrow$ accuracy

acess $\rightarrow$ access

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Answer

The word that is spelled correctly is "miracle". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

unatural $\rightarrow$ unnatural

pervention $\rightarrow$ prevention

symetrical $\rightarrow$ symmetrical

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

Answer

The word that is spelled correctly is "suspicious". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

artacle $\rightarrow$ article

iritate $\rightarrow$ irritate

teliscope $\rightarrow$ telescope

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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MAP 8th Grade Language Arts - MAP 8th Grade Language Usage

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

The word that is spelled correctly is "miracle". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows: unatural unnatural pervention prevention symetrical symmetrical

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

The word that is spelled correctly is "suspicious". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows: artacle article iritate irritate teliscope telescope

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence. To be successful, a really good realtor should provide the buyer with all the information and should be easy to work with.

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence. The newscaster has a very calm voice, is easy to listen to.

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence. The family was excited to go on vacation, arrived at the airport hours before the plane's departure time.

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence. Carrie was so pleased that her parents were taking her to London.

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence. Christina was so drained from staying up late to complete her science project.

In order to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence, we need to replace the underlined word with a synonym. "Drained" and "drowsy" both mean to be tired. "Energized", "activated", and "rested" are all antonyms, they all mean to be awake.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

The word that is spelled correctly is "outrageous". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows: begining beginning acuracy accuracy acess access

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

The word that is spelled correctly is "persistent". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows: disipline discipline eventully eventually bizare bizarre

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

The word that is spelled correctly is "utensils". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows: automaticly automatically ambulence ambulance trampoleene trampoline

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

The word that is spelled correctly is "solemn". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows: invaed invade overatted overrated consert concert

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence. Matt was fearful about his first day at the new high school.

In order to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence, we need to replace the underlined word with a synonym. Both "fearful" and "anxious" mean to be scared. "Excited", "confident", and "encouraged" are all antonyms of scared, they mean to feel comfortable or happy.

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence. Carrie was so pleased that her parents were taking her to London.

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence. Christina was so drained from staying up late to complete her science project.

In order to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence, we need to replace the underlined word with a synonym. "Drained" and "drowsy" both mean to be tired. "Energized", "activated", and "rested" are all antonyms, they all mean to be awake.

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence. The family was excited to go on vacation, arrived at the airport hours before the plane's departure time.

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence. The newscaster has a very calm voice, is easy to listen to.

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence. To be successful, a really good realtor should provide the buyer with all the information and should be easy to work with.

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

The word that is spelled correctly is "outrageous". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows: begining beginning acuracy accuracy acess access

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

The word that is spelled correctly is "miracle". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows: unatural unnatural pervention prevention symetrical symmetrical

Select the word that is spelled correctly.

The word that is spelled correctly is "suspicious". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows: artacle article iritate irritate teliscope telescope

The word that is spelled correctly is "miracle". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

unatural $\rightarrow$ unnatural

pervention $\rightarrow$ prevention

symetrical $\rightarrow$ symmetrical

The word that is spelled correctly is "suspicious". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

artacle $\rightarrow$ article

iritate $\rightarrow$ irritate

teliscope $\rightarrow$ telescope

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

To be successful, a really good realtor should provide the buyer with all the information and should be easy to work with.

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

The newscaster has a very calm voice, is easy to listen to.

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

The family was excited to go on vacation, arrived at the airport hours before the plane's departure time.

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence.

Carrie was so pleased that her parents were taking her to London.

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence.

Christina was so drained from staying up late to complete her science project.

In order to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence, we need to replace the underlined word with a synonym.

"Drained" and "drowsy" both mean to be tired. "Energized", "activated", and "rested" are all antonyms, they all mean to be awake.

The word that is spelled correctly is "outrageous". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

begining $\rightarrow$ beginning

acuracy $\rightarrow$ accuracy

acess $\rightarrow$ access

The word that is spelled correctly is "persistent". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

disipline $\rightarrow$ discipline

eventully $\rightarrow$ eventually

bizare $\rightarrow$ bizarre

The word that is spelled correctly is "utensils". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

automaticly $\rightarrow$ automatically

ambulence $\rightarrow$ ambulance

trampoleene $\rightarrow$ trampoline

The word that is spelled correctly is "solemn". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

invaed $\rightarrow$ invade

overatted $\rightarrow$ overrated

consert $\rightarrow$ concert

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence.

Matt was fearful about his first day at the new high school.

In order to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence, we need to replace the underlined word with a synonym.

Both "fearful" and "anxious" mean to be scared.

"Excited", "confident", and "encouraged" are all antonyms of scared, they mean to feel comfortable or happy.

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence.

Carrie was so pleased that her parents were taking her to London.

Select a word that could replace the underlined word, without changing the meaning of the provided sentence.

Christina was so drained from staying up late to complete her science project.

In order to avoid changing the meaning of the sentence, we need to replace the underlined word with a synonym.

"Drained" and "drowsy" both mean to be tired. "Energized", "activated", and "rested" are all antonyms, they all mean to be awake.

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

The family was excited to go on vacation, arrived at the airport hours before the plane's departure time.

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

The newscaster has a very calm voice, is easy to listen to.

Select the correct pronoun to fill in the blank for the following sentence.

To be successful, a really good realtor should provide the buyer with all the information and should be easy to work with.

The word that is spelled correctly is "outrageous". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

begining $\rightarrow$ beginning

acuracy $\rightarrow$ accuracy

acess $\rightarrow$ access

The word that is spelled correctly is "miracle". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

unatural $\rightarrow$ unnatural

pervention $\rightarrow$ prevention

symetrical $\rightarrow$ symmetrical

The word that is spelled correctly is "suspicious". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:

artacle $\rightarrow$ article

iritate $\rightarrow$ irritate

teliscope $\rightarrow$ telescope