Grade 8 ASSET ENGLISH

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Question 1 of 60

In paragraph one, the writer suggests that companies could consider

Select one of the following:

abolishing pay schemes that are based on age
avoiding pay that is based on piece-rates
increasing pay for older workers.
equipping older workers with new skills.

Explanation

Question 2 of 60

Skill Team is an example of a company which

Select one of the following:

offers older workers increases in salary
allows people to continue working for as long as they want.
allows the expertise of older workers to be put to use
treats older and younger workers equally.

Explanation

Question 3 of 60

According to the writer, ‘bridge’ job

Select one of the following:

tend to attract people in middle-salary ranges.
are better paid than some full-time jobs.
originated in the United States.
appeal to distinct groups of older workers

Explanation

Question 4 of 60

David Storey’s study found that

Select one of the following:

people demand more from their work as they get older.
older people are good at running their own businesses.
an increasing number of old people are self-employed.
few young people have their own businesses

Explanation

Question 5 of 60

The list below gives some of the advantages of employing older workers.
Which advantage is are mentioned by the writer of the text?

Select one of the following:

They are less likely to be involved in careless accidents.
They can predict areas that may cause trouble in the future.
They are able to train younger workers.
They can deal with unexpected problems.
They are more conscientious.
They are prepared to work for lower salaries
They are more skilled in personal relationships.

Explanation

Question 6 of 60

The list below gives some of the disadvantages of employing younger workers.
Which disadvantage is mentioned by the writer of the text?

Select one of the following:

They are too confident of their own skills.
They may injure themselves.
They do not stay with the same company for very long.
Their training has been too theoretical.
They are not as well educated as older workers.
They demand higher salaries.

Explanation

Question 7 of 60

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?

1. Marie Curie’s husband was a joint winner of both Marie’s Nobel Prizes.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 8 of 60

Marie was able to attend the Sorbonne because of her sister’s financial contribution.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 9 of 60

Which transitional word should be placed in the
blank in paragraph 1 to unify ideas within the
editorial?

Select one of the following:

consequently
similarly
originally
unfortunately

Explanation

Question 10 of 60

The purchase of these sun catchers
will help to fund the restoration of this
glorious (stained-glass) window.
What part of speech is the word in the brackets
the sentence?

Select one of the following:

conjunction
adjective
preposition
adverb

Explanation

Question 11 of 60

The (presurvation) must be
(accomplished) so that the citizens of Hiram
can enjoy this important part of Hiram’s
(cultural) (heritage)
Which of the words in the bracktes is spelled
incorrectly?

Select one of the following:

presurvation
accomplished
cultural
heritage

Explanation

Question 12 of 60

(The cascading light) will almost make
people think you are sitting in the library!
Which word or words should be used to match
the words in brackets to make a pronoun to its antecedent?

Select one of the following:

he or she
they
we
I

Explanation

Question 13 of 60

The biggest earthquake on record is one
that happened in 1964 (in the city of
Anchorage, Alaska. )
What is the correct way to write the words
in the bracket?

Select one of the following:

in the City Of Anchorage, Alaska
in the City of Anchorage, Alaska
in The City of Anchorage, Alaska
Leave as is

Explanation

Question 14 of 60

Although these plants mean trouble for
crickets, flies, spiders, and other insects,
(they are safe—and fascinating—for
people. )
What is the best way to write the words
in the bracket?

Select one of the following:

they are—safe and fascinating—for people
—they are safe and fascinating—for people
they are—safe—and fascinating for people
Leave as is.

Explanation

Question 15 of 60

Puppet theaters can be traced back to
ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China;
_________________, some people
believe that puppet theaters may have
been the first theater of any kind.
Which word or phrase could best provide an
effective transition between the two parts of the
sentence?

Select one of the following:

in fact
even so
besides
additionally

Explanation

Question 16 of 60

(There is) four common types of puppets:
shadow figures, rod puppets, marionettes,
and hand puppets.
What is the correct way to write the words in the bracket?

Select one of the following:

Their is
There are
Their are
They’re

Explanation

Question 17 of 60

The puppets are quite memorible because
their shadows are so intricate.
Which word is spelled incorrectly?

Select one of the following:

quite
memorible
their
intricate

Explanation

Question 18 of 60

Which statement in paragraph 3 of Kelsey’s
draft should be supported with facts and
details?

Select one of the following:

The Chinese used shadow figures made of
animal skins or cardboard.
Rod puppets are more lifelike figures.
The third kind of puppet, the marionette, is
difficult to manipulate.
Hand puppets are the fourth type of puppet

Explanation

Question 19 of 60

How should sentence 1 be rewritten for
precision of word choice?

Select one of the following:

Recycling is more than the aluminum cans,
paper, and plastic that people might first think
about.
Recycling possibilities are much more than
the stuff we trash on a daily basis.
Recycling does not have to be limited to
aluminum cans, paper, and plastic.
The possibilities related to recycling extend
past what we normally think of.

Explanation

Question 20 of 60

The student’s teacher has asked his students to
choose five words from their reports and add
suffixes correctly. The student selects the word
amazing and changes the –ing ending to –ment.
What is the correct spelling of the new word?

Select one of the following:

amazment
amazedment
amazement
amaizement

Explanation

Question 21 of 60

(7) It is a good idea to “turn” your compost pile occasionally.
How should the above sentence be written so that the
ideas are most precisely stated?

Select one of the following:

Once items have been added and a substantial
pile has developed, it is a good idea to turn, or
rotate, the material using a pitchfork or
shovel.
Turning the pile once in a while is an
excellent idea because it really turns the
substances around in there.
When many items are added and a large pile
has amounted, turn it around a few times to
mix it up.
If you keep adding various materials to the
pile, it will then be necessary to turn it a little
in order for the blending process to occur

Explanation

Question 22 of 60

When you compost, you put all organic material, except for anything containing animal
fat, into a pile where natural bacteria begin the process of decomposition. (6) Items to put
into your compost include: vegetable and fruit scraps, grass clippings, leaves, and even coffee
grounds.
Which sentence below should be added to the
end of the above paragraph in order to most
effectively transition to the third paragraph?

Select one of the following:

Overall, the process of composting can be a
lot of fun to do with the whole family.
After that, the process of composting requires
some additional maintenance.
Then you will need to put a lid on your
compost bin, and you’re done.
Nevertheless, the new mixture will need to
blend together over time.

Explanation

Question 23 of 60

If you want to find out if you have all the parts
of the microscope you are using, where in the
passage would you look?

Select one of the following:

in the introduction under the title
under Caution
under How to Use the Microscope
at the drawing

Explanation

Question 24 of 60

If you want to observe a strand of hair, which of
the following should you do first?

Select one of the following:

Cover the microscope.
Adjust the mirror.
Look through the eyepiece.
Place the hair on a glass slide.

Explanation

Question 25 of 60

According to the passage, you could see a
complete circle of light

Select one of the following:

after correctly adjusting the mirror.
while looking at the specimen on a glass

slide.
after slowly raising the objective lens.
before positioning the mirror correctly.

Explanation

Question 26 of 60

What is the main purpose of this passage?

Select one of the following:

to persuade the reader to buy this type of
microscope
to instruct the reader on how to use the
microscope with care
to show the reader the various parts of a
microscope
to remind the reader to use caution when
using a microscope

Explanation

Question 27 of 60

The primary intent of Document A is

Select one of the following:

to provide technical information about the
scooter
to describe the types of problems the scooter
can cause
to persuade people to purchase the scooter.
to explain how the scooter can be folded.

Explanation

Question 28 of 60

Which phrase from Document A is
contradicted by information in Document C?

Select one of the following:

America’s favorite and safest scooter!
Adjustable steering arm that ranges from
23” to 38”
Self-adjusting shoulder strap for comfortable
carrying
Imagine being able to get a WINNING
STREAK scooter for ONLY $39.95

Explanation

Question 29 of 60

Unlike Document C, where would Document A
most likely be found?

Select one of the following:

in the instruction book for a Winning Streak
scooter
in a newspaper article about dangerous toys
in a sales advertisement for Northgate Mall
and Gateway Shopping Center
in a magazine article about alternate forms of
transportation

Explanation

Question 30 of 60

The primary intent of Document B is

Select one of the following:

to persuade consumers that the scooter is
safe
to encourage owners to be safe when riding
the scooter.
to show attractive features of the scooter to
potential buyers
to inform scooter owners of the
responsibilities of the company.

Explanation

Question 31 of 60

Which word from Document B comes from a
Latin root meaning “to make”?

Select one of the following:

purchase
manufacturer
intended
return

Explanation

Question 32 of 60

Which information from Document B or
Document C would most likely be included in
Document A?

Select one of the following:

Winning Streak scooters come with a 30-day
money-back guarantee.
Winning Streak accepts no responsibility for
personal injury . . .
. . . Winning Streak, Inc., is voluntarily
recalling about 25,000 scooters.
Winning Streak is printed in purple on the
standing platform . . .

Explanation

Question 33 of 60

Which of these people could not get a refund
for his or her Winning Streak scooter?

Select one of the following:

a boy who installed another company’s
wheels on the scooter, and the scooter broke
a girl who finds after owning the scooter for
two weeks that she prefers another company’s
scooter
a girl who purchased a scooter in August
2002
a boy who found the shoulder strap broken
when he opened up the box to assemble the
scooter

Explanation

Question 34 of 60

I respect this old juniper tree. For its age,
yes. And for its steadfastness in taking
whatever is thrown at it.
The best definition for the word steadfastness is

Select one of the following:

eagerness
constancy
skill
consciousness

Explanation

Question 35 of 60

Why does the author of “The Juniper Tree” use
a narrative form?

Select one of the following:

to relate an experience
to argue a point
to share a feeling
to present an issue

Explanation

Question 36 of 60

Which excerpt from “The Old Juniper Tree”
best illustrates what the author wants the reader
to know about the tree?

Select one of the following:

Large for its species—maybe twenty feet tall
and two feet in diameter
Twisted by wind, split and charred by
lightning, scarred by brushfires, . . .
Human beings have stripped long strings of
bark from its trunk, . . .
No matter what, in drought, flood, heat, and
cold it has continued.

Explanation

Question 37 of 60

There is a will in it—toward continuing to
be, come what may.
In this sentence, it is clear that the author wants
readers

Select one of the following:

to think about trees as a useful part of nature.
to think of the tree as a symbol of hope.
to see the harshness of the environment.
to see the need for taking care of the

environment.

Explanation

Question 38 of 60

When she was young, Rachel Carson’s
mother encouraged her to study nature.
Which is the best revision of the sentence?

Select one of the following:

Rachel Carson’s mother encouraged her to
study nature when she was young.
When Rachel Carson was young, her mother
encouraged her to study nature.
Rachel Carson’s mother encouraged young
Rachel Carson to study nature.
Encouraging Rachel Carson to study nature
when she was young was her mother.

Explanation

Question 39 of 60

After studying marine biology and zoology
in college Carson worked as a government
scientist and wrote several books on the
interrelatedness of all living things.

What is the correct punctuation for the
underlined part of the sentence?

Select one of the following:

college; Carson worked
college, Carson worked
college: Carson worked
college . . . Carson worked

Explanation

Question 40 of 60

The author wants to inspire the reader to think
about which question?

Select one of the following:

When did Rachel Carson work as a
government scientist?
How can more women be encouraged to enter
the field of science?
What types of professions are currently
pursued by women?
Did Rachel Carson and Marie Curie use the
same research methods?

Explanation

Question 41 of 60

Which does the author use to support the belief
that women have made many contributions to
science?

Select one of the following:

statistics regarding the number of scientific
discoveries made by women
facts about women who read articles on
science
examples of women who made major
scientific contributions
testimony from other scientists about
discoveries made by women

Explanation

Question 42 of 60

Hallidie believed that the cables would be
strong enough to pull the cable cars up
the steep slopes of the city.
Which words from this sentence are adjectives?

Select one of the following:

strong, steep
would, enough
slopes, city
believed, pull

Explanation

Question 43 of 60

Which of the following sentences from
paragraph 3 would make the most logical
concluding sentence for that paragraph?

Select one of the following:

As a result, Hallidie began making wire
cables.
He hired William E. Eppelsheimer, a German
engineer, to design the first cable-car line.
Now he was ready to “go onboard.”
Hallidie also needed a franchise to build the
system.

Explanation

Question 44 of 60

About one month after the test run, the
Clay Street Hill line opened for public use.
(Kessler 21)
What is the correct way to punctuate the in-text
citation?

Select one of the following:

use (Kessler, 21)
use. (Kessler, 21)
use (Kessler 21)
use. (Kessler 21)

Explanation

Question 45 of 60

San Francisco, ___________________, is
the only city today where the cable car still
operates.
Which word or phrase could best provide a
transition in this sentence that would unify its
ideas with the previous sentence?

Select one of the following:

however
for example
as a result
nonetheless

Explanation

Question 46 of 60

Which word best replaces the underlined word
in sentence 2 to make the meaning more
precise?

Select one of the following:

glimpse
picture
sight
view

Explanation

Question 47 of 60

What is the best way to write sentence 6?

Select one of the following:

It is important on the inside of your window
to do your decorating because rain may wash
away outdoor painting.
It is important to do your decorating on the
inside of your window because rain may wash
away outdoor painting.
Because rain may wash away outdoor
painting, it is important on the inside of your
window to do your decorating
Leave as is.

Explanation

Question 48 of 60

What is the best way to write sentence 6?

Select one of the following:

It is important on the inside of your window
to do your decorating because rain may wash
away outdoor painting.
It is important to do your decorating on the
inside of your window because rain may wash
away outdoor painting.
Because rain may wash away outdoor
painting, it is important on the inside of your
window to do your decorating.
Leave as is.

Explanation

Question 49 of 60

What is the best way to write the underlined
part of sentence 9?

Select one of the following:

big window, you may want
big window. You may want
big window; you may want
Leave as is.

Explanation

Question 50 of 60

The underlined word in sentence 12 represents
which grammatical part of the sentence?

Select one of the following:

subject
predicate
direct object
indirect object

Explanation

Question 51 of 60

The student explains that a big window may
require some extra painting. The student
supports this idea by

Select one of the following:

suggesting painting techniques.
describing types of supplies to buy
offering suggestions of pictures to paint
explaining the steps of window painting.

Explanation

Question 52 of 60

How should the following Works Cited be
revised?
Works Cited
Colvin, Hannah. Decorating Your Home.
New Bremen, CT: Carillon Publishing,
1999.
Henry Smith. Fun and Easy Pictures to
Paint. Fort Laramie, WY: Ace
Publications, 2002.

Select one of the following:

Remove the date the books were published.
Put the authors’ last names first in both entries.
Arrange the books alphabetically by the
publisher.
Place quotation marks around the title of the
second book.

Explanation

Question 53 of 60

Which was not true about the first TV?

Select one of the following:

It could only show one color.
It only had 30 lines.
It did not have sound.
It did not work well.

Explanation

Question 54 of 60

Why did the first TV station only show Felix the Cat for two hours a day?

Select one of the following:

They were running tests.
Felix the Cat was really popular.
Felix the Cat had been a big radio star.
Felix the Cat was the only show that they had.

Explanation

Question 55 of 60

Which of these events slowed the spread of TVs?

Select one of the following:

The World's Fair of 1939
The Civil War
The election of the U.S. President.
World War II

Explanation

Question 56 of 60

What is the author's main purpose in writing this?

Select one of the following:

He is trying to explain how a TV works.
He is telling readers how TVs became popular.
He is describing the history of the TV.
He is trying to get people to watch more TV.

Explanation

Question 57 of 60

Why did many families switch to color TVs in 1965?

Select one of the following:

Color TVs cost a lot of money.
Many shows were only shown in color.
Color TVs came out in 1965.
World War II ended and troops returned home.

Explanation

Question 58 of 60

Why was 1939 an important year for TV?

Select one of the following:

Many Americans were introduced to TV.
The first color TV was released.
The first TV station began broadcasting.
John Baird created the first TV.

Explanation

Question 59 of 60

How many lines does a 4K TV have?

Select one of the following:

30
1,080
4,000
3,840

Explanation

Question 60 of 60

Which happened first?

Select one of the following:

The 1939 World's Fair
The release of high-def TVs
The end of World War II
The release of color TVs

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8th grade English Quiz on Grade 8 ASSET ENGLISH , created by Molly Dcruze on 21/01/2021.

Grade 8 ASSET ENGLISH

Question 1 of 60

In paragraph one, the writer suggests that companies could consider

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Question 2 of 60

Skill Team is an example of a company which

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Question 3 of 60

According to the writer, ‘bridge’ job

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Question 4 of 60

David Storey’s study found that

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Question 5 of 60

The list below gives some of the advantages of employing older workers. Which advantage is are mentioned by the writer of the text?

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Question 6 of 60

The list below gives some of the disadvantages of employing younger workers. Which disadvantage is mentioned by the writer of the text?

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Question 7 of 60

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1? 1. Marie Curie’s husband was a joint winner of both Marie’s Nobel Prizes.

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Question 8 of 60

Marie was able to attend the Sorbonne because of her sister’s financial contribution.

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Question 9 of 60

Which transitional word should be placed in the blank in paragraph 1 to unify ideas within the editorial?

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Question 10 of 60

The purchase of these sun catchers will help to fund the restoration of this glorious (stained-glass) window. What part of speech is the word in the brackets the sentence?

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Question 11 of 60

The (presurvation) must be (accomplished) so that the citizens of Hiram can enjoy this important part of Hiram’s (cultural) (heritage) Which of the words in the bracktes is spelled incorrectly?

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Question 12 of 60

(The cascading light) will almost make people think you are sitting in the library! Which word or words should be used to match the words in brackets to make a pronoun to its antecedent?

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Question 13 of 60

The biggest earthquake on record is one that happened in 1964 (in the city of Anchorage, Alaska. ) What is the correct way to write the words in the bracket?

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Question 14 of 60

Although these plants mean trouble for crickets, flies, spiders, and other insects, (they are safe—and fascinating—for people. ) What is the best way to write the words in the bracket?

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Question 15 of 60

Puppet theaters can be traced back to ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China; _________________, some people believe that puppet theaters may have been the first theater of any kind. Which word or phrase could best provide an effective transition between the two parts of the sentence?

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Question 16 of 60

(There is) four common types of puppets: shadow figures, rod puppets, marionettes, and hand puppets. What is the correct way to write the words in the bracket?

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Question 17 of 60

The puppets are quite memorible because their shadows are so intricate. Which word is spelled incorrectly?

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Question 18 of 60

Which statement in paragraph 3 of Kelsey’s draft should be supported with facts and details?

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Question 19 of 60

How should sentence 1 be rewritten for precision of word choice?

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Question 20 of 60

The student’s teacher has asked his students to choose five words from their reports and add suffixes correctly. The student selects the word amazing and changes the –ing ending to –ment. What is the correct spelling of the new word?

The list below gives some of the advantages of employing older workers.
Which advantage is are mentioned by the writer of the text?

The list below gives some of the disadvantages of employing younger workers.
Which disadvantage is mentioned by the writer of the text?

Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?

1. Marie Curie’s husband was a joint winner of both Marie’s Nobel Prizes.

Which transitional word should be placed in the
blank in paragraph 1 to unify ideas within the
editorial?

The purchase of these sun catchers
will help to fund the restoration of this
glorious (stained-glass) window.
What part of speech is the word in the brackets
the sentence?

The (presurvation) must be
(accomplished) so that the citizens of Hiram
can enjoy this important part of Hiram’s
(cultural) (heritage)
Which of the words in the bracktes is spelled
incorrectly?

(The cascading light) will almost make
people think you are sitting in the library!
Which word or words should be used to match
the words in brackets to make a pronoun to its antecedent?

The biggest earthquake on record is one
that happened in 1964 (in the city of
Anchorage, Alaska. )
What is the correct way to write the words
in the bracket?

Although these plants mean trouble for
crickets, flies, spiders, and other insects,
(they are safe—and fascinating—for
people. )
What is the best way to write the words
in the bracket?

Puppet theaters can be traced back to
ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and China;
_________________, some people
believe that puppet theaters may have
been the first theater of any kind.
Which word or phrase could best provide an
effective transition between the two parts of the
sentence?

(There is) four common types of puppets:
shadow figures, rod puppets, marionettes,
and hand puppets.
What is the correct way to write the words in the bracket?

The puppets are quite memorible because
their shadows are so intricate.
Which word is spelled incorrectly?

Which statement in paragraph 3 of Kelsey’s
draft should be supported with facts and
details?

How should sentence 1 be rewritten for
precision of word choice?

The student’s teacher has asked his students to
choose five words from their reports and add
suffixes correctly. The student selects the word
amazing and changes the –ing ending to –ment.
What is the correct spelling of the new word?

(7) It is a good idea to “turn” your compost pile occasionally.
How should the above sentence be written so that the
ideas are most precisely stated?

If you want to find out if you have all the parts
of the microscope you are using, where in the
passage would you look?

If you want to observe a strand of hair, which of
the following should you do first?

According to the passage, you could see a
complete circle of light

Which phrase from Document A is
contradicted by information in Document C?

Unlike Document C, where would Document A
most likely be found?

Which word from Document B comes from a
Latin root meaning “to make”?

Which information from Document B or
Document C would most likely be included in
Document A?

Which of these people could not get a refund
for his or her Winning Streak scooter?

I respect this old juniper tree. For its age,
yes. And for its steadfastness in taking
whatever is thrown at it.
The best definition for the word steadfastness is

Why does the author of “The Juniper Tree” use
a narrative form?

Which excerpt from “The Old Juniper Tree”
best illustrates what the author wants the reader
to know about the tree?

There is a will in it—toward continuing to
be, come what may.
In this sentence, it is clear that the author wants
readers