MAP 8th Grade Language Arts - MAP 8th Grade Language Usage
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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 family was excited to go on vacation, arrived at the airport hours before the plane's departure time.
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.
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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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 newscaster has a very calm voice, is easy to listen to.
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.
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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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.
To be successful, a really good realtor should provide the buyer with all the information and should be easy to work with.
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.
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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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.
Carrie was so pleased that her parents were taking her to London.
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.
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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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.
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.
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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Select the word that is spelled correctly.
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
The word that is spelled correctly is "outrageous". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:
begining
acuracy
acess
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Select the word that is spelled correctly.
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
The word that is spelled correctly is "miracle". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:
unatural
pervention
symetrical
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Select the word that is spelled correctly.
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 "suspicious". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:
artacle
iritate
teliscope
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Select the word that is spelled correctly.
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
The word that is spelled correctly is "persistent". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:
disipline
eventully
bizare
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Select the word that is spelled correctly.
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
The word that is spelled correctly is "utensils". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:
automaticly
ambulence
trampoleene
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Select the word that is spelled correctly.
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
The word that is spelled correctly is "solemn". The incorrectly spelled words and the corrections are as follows:
invaed
overatted
consert
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
To be successful, a really good realtor should provide the buyer with all the information and should be easy to work with.
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.
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
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 newscaster has a very calm voice, is easy to listen to.
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.
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
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 family was excited to go on vacation, arrived at the airport hours before the plane's departure time.
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.
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
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.
Carrie was so pleased that her parents were taking her to London.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
To be successful, a really good realtor should provide the buyer with all the information and should be easy to work with.
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.
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
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 newscaster has a very calm voice, is easy to listen to.
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.
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
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 family was excited to go on vacation, arrived at the airport hours before the plane's departure time.
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.
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