Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.2 - Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts
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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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Which of the following provides the proper spelling for a word that means “beginner” or “novice”?
Which of the following provides the proper spelling for a word that means “beginner” or “novice”?
Amateur.
Amateur.
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Which of the following provides the proper spelling for a word that means “out of control” or “franzied”?
Which of the following provides the proper spelling for a word that means “out of control” or “franzied”?
Answer: Berserk
Answer: Berserk
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Which of the following provides the proper spelling for a word that means “isolated” or “alone”?
Which of the following provides the proper spelling for a word that means “isolated” or “alone”?
Answer: Solitary
Answer: Solitary
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Which of the following provides the proper spelling for a word that means “understated” or “refined”?
Which of the following provides the proper spelling for a word that means “understated” or “refined”?
Answer: Subtle
Answer: Subtle
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Which of the following provides the correct spelling for a word that means “very likely to happen” or “happening very soon”?
Which of the following provides the correct spelling for a word that means “very likely to happen” or “happening very soon”?
Among the other answer choices, some are words but with different meanings. “Intimate” means “close” as in people who are intimate friends. “Eminent” means “prominent.”
Among the other answer choices, some are words but with different meanings. “Intimate” means “close” as in people who are intimate friends. “Eminent” means “prominent.”
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Which of the following provides the correct spelling for a word that means a long duration, typically a long lifespan?
Which of the following provides the correct spelling for a word that means a long duration, typically a long lifespan?
Answer: Longevity
Answer: Longevity
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Which of the following provides the correct spelling of a word that would describe a treat?
Which of the following provides the correct spelling of a word that would describe a treat?
Answer: Indulgence
Answer: Indulgence
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Which of the following provides the correct spelling for a word that means “more than is usual or necessary”?
Which of the following provides the correct spelling for a word that means “more than is usual or necessary”?
Answer: Excessive
Answer: Excessive
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Which of the following provides the correct spelling for a word that best describes someone with extremely colorful or elaborate behavior?
Which of the following provides the correct spelling for a word that best describes someone with extremely colorful or elaborate behavior?
Answer: Flamboyant
Answer: Flamboyant
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Which of the following properly spells a word that would describe an attractive or enviable life?
Which of the following properly spells a word that would describe an attractive or enviable life?
Glamorous
Glamorous
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Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country but ultimately decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country but ultimately decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Jennifer . . . decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original text.
"Jennifer . . . take a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." is not grammatically correct because of a shift in verb tense. "Take" is in the present tense, but the original text is in past tense.
"Jennifer . . . is located in her hometown." does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
""Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country . . . located in her hometown."" does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Jennifer . . . decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original text.
"Jennifer . . . take a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." is not grammatically correct because of a shift in verb tense. "Take" is in the present tense, but the original text is in past tense.
"Jennifer . . . is located in her hometown." does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
""Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country . . . located in her hometown."" does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
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Two phytochemicals in ginger, gingerol and shogaol, are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
Two phytochemicals in ginger, gingerol and shogaol, are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
""Two phytochemicals . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion."" is not correct because it doesn't main the same meaning as the original statement.
"Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reduce nausea and improving digestion." is not correct because it is not grammatically correct. There is an incorrect verb tense shift. "Reduce" is in the incorrect verb tense.
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
""Two phytochemicals . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion."" is not correct because it doesn't main the same meaning as the original statement.
"Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reduce nausea and improving digestion." is not correct because it is not grammatically correct. There is an incorrect verb tense shift. "Reduce" is in the incorrect verb tense.
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The local farmer's market, where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
The local farmer's market, where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
"The local farmer's market . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is the correct answer because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
"The local . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is not correct because it does not maintain the same meaning as the original statement.
""The local farmer's market . . . open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct.
""The . . . where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct and does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
"The local farmer's market . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is the correct answer because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
"The local . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is not correct because it does not maintain the same meaning as the original statement.
""The local farmer's market . . . open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct.
""The . . . where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct and does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs, the 8th-grade Geography teacher, not to be late to class.
Which of the following best summarizes the complete meaning of the sentence above?
Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs, the 8th-grade Geography teacher, not to be late to class.
Which of the following best summarizes the complete meaning of the sentence above?
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs...not to be late to class. The main parts of the sentence are included in this answer choice. This choice tells readers who warned the students and about what. This summarizes the full meaning of the sentence. What Mrs. Jacobs teaches is extraneous information that is not needed for a full understanding.
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs...not to be late to class. The main parts of the sentence are included in this answer choice. This choice tells readers who warned the students and about what. This summarizes the full meaning of the sentence. What Mrs. Jacobs teaches is extraneous information that is not needed for a full understanding.
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Read the excerpt below and determine how the ellipses are being used in the text.
He began to puff at his pipe, no doubt arranging his opinion in his mind. Tiresome old fool! When we knew him first he used to be rather interesting, talking of faints and worms; but I soon grew tired of him and his endless stories about the distillery. “I have my own theory about it,” he said. “I think it was one of those ... peculiar cases...But it’s hard to say....”
How have the ellipses been used in the text excerpt?
Read the excerpt below and determine how the ellipses are being used in the text.
He began to puff at his pipe, no doubt arranging his opinion in his mind. Tiresome old fool! When we knew him first he used to be rather interesting, talking of faints and worms; but I soon grew tired of him and his endless stories about the distillery. “I have my own theory about it,” he said. “I think it was one of those ... peculiar cases...But it’s hard to say....”
How have the ellipses been used in the text excerpt?
The character in the story is taking long pauses to think of the right words to use to describe the man he is speaking about. It creates drama and suspense as the reader waits to see how the man will be described. Using the ellipses helps to create the mood and tone in the characters’ voice.
The character in the story is taking long pauses to think of the right words to use to describe the man he is speaking about. It creates drama and suspense as the reader waits to see how the man will be described. Using the ellipses helps to create the mood and tone in the characters’ voice.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that explains if the ellipses are used properly.
Full context: Crop circles - or patterns created in crops by flattening vegetation - were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Ellipses: Crop circles...were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis and why?
Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that explains if the ellipses are used properly.
Full context: Crop circles - or patterns created in crops by flattening vegetation - were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Ellipses: Crop circles...were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis and why?
Yes, it still has the same meaning as with the full text. The ellipses are used properly and eliminate information that is not key to understanding the meaning of the text. The important information is that crop circles were believed to be created by aliens which are still understandable with answer choice A. The goal of ellipses is not to just shorten text but to ensure it is still keeping the same meaning.
Yes, it still has the same meaning as with the full text. The ellipses are used properly and eliminate information that is not key to understanding the meaning of the text. The important information is that crop circles were believed to be created by aliens which are still understandable with answer choice A. The goal of ellipses is not to just shorten text but to ensure it is still keeping the same meaning.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
Susan applied to colleges across the country to study economics but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally.
Which of the following options properly uses ellipses to summarize the full meaning of the sentence above?
Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
Susan applied to colleges across the country to study economics but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally.
Which of the following options properly uses ellipses to summarize the full meaning of the sentence above?
Susan applied to colleges across the country...but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally. The point of this sentence is that Susan applied all over the country but decided to attend a local college instead. This option includes all the necessary information to understand the situation.
Susan applied to colleges across the country...but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally. The point of this sentence is that Susan applied all over the country but decided to attend a local college instead. This option includes all the necessary information to understand the situation.
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