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English

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8th Grade

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Hard

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CCSS
L.3.1A, L.5.5C, L.4.1G

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18 Slides • 15 Questions

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Multiple Choice

What is the rule for using the words "site" and "sight" as mentioned in the image?

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Use "site" for a place or location

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Use "sight" for things to do with vision

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Both are interchangeable

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None of the above

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Multiple Choice

What is the rule for using "than" and "then"?

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Use "than" to compare things.

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Use "then" when talking about time or order.

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Both are interchangeable.

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Use "than" only for food comparisons.

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Multiple Choice

What is the rule for using "among" and "between" when discussing groups?

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Use "among" for distinct groups

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Use "between" for indistinct groups

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Use "among" for items that can be counted

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Use "between" for indistinct groups

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Multiple Choice

What is the rule for using 'amount' and 'number' in sentences?

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Use 'number' for things that can be counted.

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Use 'amount' for things that cannot be counted.

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Both 'amount' and 'number' can be used interchangeably.

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'Amount' is used for singular nouns only.

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Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses except or accept correctly?
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Everyone accept Jim went to the park.
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The movie was great except for the ending.
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Lei could not except the fact that she was moving.
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All of the basketball hoops accept one had a torn net.

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between "advice" and "advise" as used in the context of the image?

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Advice is a noun, while advise is a verb

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Advice is a verb, while advise is a noun

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Both advice and advise are nouns

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Both advice and advise are verbs

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Multiple Choice

Which word pair is the correct usage for the context of the following sentence?

“Sasha tried to give Lana ____ about whether or not she should ____ the job that would require she move out of state.”

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  1. advise, accept

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  1. advice, except

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  1. advise, except

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  1. advice, accept

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Multiple Choice

I _______________ you to seek medical attention from the doctor.

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advice

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advise

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Multiple Choice

Can you give me some _____________on a gift?

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advice

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advise

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Multiple Choice

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There aren't _____ birds around here during the winter.

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much

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many

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between "adverse" and "averse" as explained in the image?

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Adverse is for strong dislike

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Averse is for bad or harmful

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Adverse is for bad or harmful

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Averse is for strong dislike

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Multiple Choice

What is the rule for using "good" and "well" in sentences?

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Use "good" as an adjective.

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Use "well" as a noun.

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Use "good" as a verb.

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Use "well" as an adjective.

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Multiple Choice

In the context of popcorn preparation, what is the difference between the terms 'device' and 'devise'?

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Device refers to a noun for equipment

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Devise refers to a verb for developing or creating

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Both terms can be used interchangeably

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Neither term is relevant to popcorn preparation

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Multiple Choice

Which sentence is correct?

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Ask not for who the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.

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Ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the terms "evoke" and "invoke" as described in the images?

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Evoke is to recall in the mind

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Invoke is to cite or appeal for help

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Both terms mean the same thing

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Evoke is used for physical actions

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