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Language Arts 8th Grade
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Grammar6 Topics|52 Quizzes
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Verbals
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Identify a Gerund
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Identify Gerund Phrases
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Identify the Uses of Gerunds
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Identify Present Participles
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Identify Past Participles
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Identify Past and Present Participles
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Identify Participle Phrases
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Identify the Function of a Participle Phrase
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Identify Infinitives
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Identify Infinitive Phrases
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Identify the Uses of Infinitives
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Identify a Gerund
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Lesson Test: Verbals
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Identify a Gerund
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Identify Gerund Phrases
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Identify the Uses of Gerunds
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Identify Present Participles
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Identify Past Participles
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Identify Past and Present Participles
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Identify Participle Phrases
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Identify the Function of a Participle Phrase
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Identify Infinitives
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Identify Infinitive Phrases
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Identify the Uses of Infinitives
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Identify a Gerund
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Active and Passive Voice
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Lesson Test: Active and Passive Voice
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Moods
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Identify the Indicative Mood
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Identify the Imperative Mood
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Identify the Interrogative Mood
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Identify the Conditional Mood
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Identify the Subjunctive Mood
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Differentiate Between the Indicative, Imperative, Interrogative, Conditional, and Subjunctive Moods
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Form the Subjunctive Mood
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Identify Inappropriate Shifts in Mood
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Correct Inappropriate Shifts in Mood
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Identify the Indicative Mood
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Lesson Test: Moods
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Identify the Indicative Mood
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Identify the Imperative Mood
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Identify the Interrogative Mood
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Identify the Conditional Mood
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Identify the Subjunctive Mood
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Differentiate Between the Indicative, Imperative, Interrogative, Conditional, and Subjunctive Moods
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Form the Subjunctive Mood
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Identify Inappropriate Shifts in Mood
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Correct Inappropriate Shifts in Mood
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Identify the Indicative Mood
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Verbals
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Mechanics2 Topics|9 Quizzes
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Vocabulary Strategies and Use4 Topics|36 Quizzes
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Context Clues
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Lesson Test: Context Clues
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Affixes and Roots
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Use Prefixes to Interpret New Words (Part 1)
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Use Prefixes to Interpret New Words (Part 2)
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Use Suffixes to Interpret New Words (Part 1)
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Use Suffixes to Interpret New Words (Part 2)
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Use Suffixes to Sort Words by Part of Speech
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 1 (Part 1)
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 1 (Part 2)
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 1 (Part 3)
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 1 (Part 4)
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 2 (Part 1)
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 2 (Part 2)
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 2 (Part 3)
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 2 (Part 4)
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 3 (Part 1)
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 3 (Part 2)
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 3 (Part 3)
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Make Connections Among Words that Share Affixes or Root Words
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Use Prefixes to Interpret New Words (Part 1)
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Lesson Test: Affixes and Roots
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Use Prefixes to Interpret New Words
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Use Suffixes to Interpret New Words
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Use Suffixes to Sort Words by Part of Speech
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 1
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 2
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Use Greek and Latin Roots to Interpret New Words 3
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Make Connections Among Words that Share Affixes or Root Words
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Use Prefixes to Interpret New Words
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Context Clues
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Figurative and Descriptive Language8 Topics|34 Quizzes
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Reference Materials2 Topics|14 Quizzes
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Dictionaries, Glossaries and Thesauruses
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Differentiate Between Dictionaries, Glossaries, and Thesauruses
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Use Guide Words
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Identify the Parts of a Dictionary Entry
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Use a Dictionary Entry to Determine a Word’s Part of Speech
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Choose the Correct Meaning Using a Dictionary Entry
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Use a Dictionary Entry to Determine the Pronunciation of an Unfamiliar Word
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Use a Thesaurus
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Differentiate Between Dictionaries, Glossaries, and Thesauruses
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Lesson Test: Dictionaries, Glossaries and Thesauruses
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Differentiate Between Dictionaries, Glossaries, and Thesauruses
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Use Guide Words
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Identify the Parts of a Dictionary Entry
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Use a Dictionary Entry to Determine a Word’s Part of Speech
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Choose the Correct Meaning Using a Dictionary Entry
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Use a Dictionary Entry to Determine the Pronunciation of an Unfamiliar Word
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Use a Thesaurus
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Differentiate Between Dictionaries, Glossaries, and Thesauruses
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Dictionaries, Glossaries and Thesauruses
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Dana thinks that recalcitrant means shy and withdrawn. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Dana correct, or does recalcitrant have a different meaning?
The recalcitrant kindergartners ignored the list of clean-up tasks and continued running around, crossed their arms in defiance when the teacher told them to put away the toys, and screamed angrily when the assistant instructed them to stack their chairs on their desks.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
Ashley thinks that deign means to do something that one considers to be below one’s station or skill. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Ashley correct, or does deign have a different meaning?
While the administrator was away on vacation, the president of the company was reluctant to deign to make copies and do filing, even though the rest of the staff was clearly busy.
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Tom thinks censure means to remove offensive content. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Tom correct, or does censure have a different meaning?
After the politicians admitted to stealing campaign funds, they were censured by the president, who gave a press conference to announce his disgust with their behavior.
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
Sayid thinks that atrophy means to waste away or decline. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Sayid correct, or does atrophy have a different meaning?
After months of bed rest, the athlete’s muscles began to atrophy, forcing her to retire from soccer and give up her once-impressive professional sports career.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
Charlotte thinks that expedient means adding additional but necessary steps. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Charlotte correct, or does expedient have a different meaning?
The study group struggled with their math homework until Clyde’s older brother showed them a more expedient method, which allowed them to finish their worksheets with time to spare.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Carrie thinks that solicit means to steal or scam. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Carrie correct, or does solicit have a different meaning?
The golf team members groaned when they heard they would have to go door-to-door and solicit people for monetary donations in order to pay for camp that year.
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
Jane thinks advocate means a supporter of a cause. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Jane correct, or does advocate have a different meaning?
Esther was an advocate for women’s voting rights in the early 1900s, participating in marches and celebrating victory when women were granted the right to cast official ballots.
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Nick thinks that parsimony means unwillingness to spend money. Based on the context clues in the passage below, is Nick correct, or does parsimony have a different meaning?
Derick’s parsimony at the animal shelter fundraiser made a number of guests question his loyalty to the cause of rescuing strays.
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
Kate thinks eccentric means strange or unusual. Based on the context clues in the passage below, is Kate correct, or does eccentric have a different meaning?
Libby had an eccentric taste in fashion. She liked to wear clashing patterns, out-of-style pieces, and shoes that did not match the occasion.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
Gary thinks that euphony means loud and startling noises. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Gary correct, or does euphony have a different meaning?
The talented rapper is often considered a poet, especially in his most popular song, which features a euphony of words that cascade and flow through the listener’s ears like a river rushing seamlessly over smooth boulders.
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Arlo thinks that ambivalent means having very different feelings about something at the same time. Based on the context clues in the passage below, is Arlo correct, or does ambivalent have a different meaning?
Pedro was often ambivalent when it came to school. On the one hand, he enjoyed learning from his teacher and spending time with his classmates. On the other, he really disliked having to wake up so early, and he felt that many of his homework assignments took too much time to complete.
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
Andrew thinks that diffident means not interested in or concerned with. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Andrew correct, or does diffident have a different meaning?
Hearing lots of positive feedback from his friends on his joke routine helped the comedian become less diffident, allowing him to finally perform a show for a large audience downtown.
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Emmy thinks that contrite means showing regret for bad behavior. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Emmy correct, or does contrite have a different meaning?
Liz’s note apologizing to Mark for crashing his bike showed him that Liz was contrite and should be forgiven.
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Gabriel thinks that condone means to support something that is typically considered bad. Based on the context clues in the passage below, is Gabriel correct, or does condone have a different meaning?
Benny chattered and texted throughout the movie. When the show was over, Mel apologized to the people next to them because she did not condone Benny’s behavior.
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Sita thinks that discourse means an angry outburst. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Sita correct, or does discourse have a different meaning?
After reading the article, the class engaged in thoughtful discourse to unpack the main point and supporting details together.
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
David thinks heed means to warn of danger. Based on the context clues in the passage below, is David correct, or does heed have a different meaning?
Marty decided to heed the ranger’s advice about hiking the canyon on another day—one when it would be less likely to rain and flood—and he picked a route for today that followed higher ground.
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Meg thinks that philanthropy means actions done in order to help those in need. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Meg correct, or does philanthropy have a different meaning?
The executive engaged in many types of philanthropy, from donating money to schools to volunteering time as an English teacher for recent immigrants.
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
Linda thinks that benign means harmful or dangerous. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Linda correct, or does benign have a different meaning?
Catherine was relieved to hear that the bump on her arm was a benign growth and would likely go away in a few months.
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Kirk thinks that prosaic means valuable due to the passage of time. Based on the context clues in the passage below, is Kirk correct, or does prosaic have a different meaning?
Mrs. Martin realized the book was too prosaic for her students when she looked up and saw that most of the class had put their heads down or stopped paying attention. Even Mrs. Martin was having trouble staying engaged with the material.
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
Samantha thinks that prodigious means very impressive. Based on the context clues in the sentence below, is Samantha correct, or does prodigious have a different meaning?
After pitching his third perfect game, the baseball star was praised in every newspaper for his prodigious skill.
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