SBAC Grade 8 ELA 4

Question 1

What is the theme of a literary text?

Accepted Answer

A message about life or human nature

Answer

The setting's location

Answer

The list of characters

Answer

The page count

Question 2

Which sentence contains a dependent clause?

Accepted Answer

Because it rained, the game was canceled.

Answer

The dog barked loudly.

Answer

She ran fast.

Answer

We ate lunch.

Question 3

How does an author develop a character in a story?

Accepted Answer

Through actions, dialogue, and thoughts

Answer

Only the title

Answer

The chapter numbers

Answer

The font size

Question 4

What does 'connotation' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The emotional association of a word

Answer

A word's dictionary spelling

Answer

The number of syllables

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A grammar rule

Question 5

Which revision best improves a wordy sentence?

Accepted Answer

Removing unnecessary repetition

Answer

Adding more adjectives

Answer

Repeating the subject

Answer

Inserting filler phrases

Question 6

What is the role of an introduction in an informational essay?

Accepted Answer

Introduce the topic and preview ideas

Answer

Conclude the argument

Answer

List all sources

Answer

Provide only quotations

Question 7

Which is an objective summary?

Accepted Answer

A restatement of key points without opinion

Answer

A personal review

Answer

A list of favorite parts

Answer

An emotional reaction