~8th Grade ELA Jeopardy~

Active or Passive?

100

The chef prepared a 5-star meal for his guests.

Active

200

The ancients ruins were discovered by the archaeologists. 

Passive

300

Which of the following is written in Active voice?

A) The car was fixed by the man.

B) The cake was baked from the oven.

C) The oven baked the cake.

D) The baby was born from the mother

C) The oven baked the cake

400

Change this sentence into a Active Voice, "The rare documents are being examined by the museum curators."

A) The rare documents were being examined by the museum curators.

B) The museum curators were examining the rare documents.

C) The museum curators are examining the rare documents.

D) The museum curators examined the rare documents.

C) The museum curators are examining the rare documents.

500

Identify the sentence that uses the Passive Voice to intentionally hide the "doer" of the action.

A) The waiter dropped the tray of glasses near the kitchen.

B) Mistakes were made during the initial phase of the experiment.

C) My sister told me that the concert was canceled.

D) The dog barked loudly until the neighbor came home.

B) Mistakes were made during the initial phase of the experiment.

Grammar and Conventions

100

The collection of vintage stamps, along with several rare coins from the early 20th century, ______ being auctioned at the gallery today.

A) is

B) are

C) were

D) being

A) is

This is correct because it says "collection" in the passage which tells us it is a singular noun.

200

The ______ locker room was renovated over the summer to include new digital displays and ergonomic seating.

A) players

B) player's

C) players'

D) players's

C) Players'

This is correct because this indicates that the locker room belongs to everyone.

300

True or False: In the sentence "The scientist who discovered the new element received an award," commas are NOT required around "who discovered the new element" because it is an essential clause.

A) True

B) False

A. True

Correct, the clause identifies which scientist we are talking about, it is essential and should not be set off by commas.

400

Which of the following is the most effective way to revise this sentence?

"When the actor met the director, he was very nervous about the upcoming audition."

A. The actor was very nervous about the audition when he met the director.

B. When the actor met the director, they were both very nervous.

C. Meeting the director, the actor was nervous about it.

D. He was very nervous when the actor met the director.

A. The actor was very nervous about the audition when he met the director.

Correct, this is right because it clearly states who is nervous in the situation.

500

 

Which punctuation mark correctly completes the sentence? "The bakery specializes in three distinct types of artisanal bread ______ sourdough, rosemary focaccia, and pumpernickel."

A. :

B. ;

C. ,

D. .

A. :

Correct, a colon is used to introduce a list that follows a complete independent clause.

Figurative language

100

Which of the following sentences is an example of a simile?

A. The stars were diamonds in the sky.

B. Her smile was as bright as the sun.

C. The wind whispered through the trees.

D. I have a million things to do today.

B. Her smile was as bright as the sun.

200

Identify the metaphor in the choices below.

A. The classroom was a zoo during the indoor recess.

B. The snow fell like silent feathers.

C. Sizzle went the bacon in the pan.

D. He was so hungry he could eat a horse.

A. The classroom was a zoo during the indoor recess.

300

  True or False: The sentence "The ancient car groaned as it climbed the steep hill" uses personification.

A. True

B. False

A. True

400

 

What is the primary purpose of hyperbole in writing?

A. To provide a literal description of an event.

B. To create a rhythmic sound through word choice.

C. To emphasize a point through extreme exaggeration.

D. To compare two things using scientific data.

C. To emphasize a point through extreme exaggeration.

500

"The dry leaves crunched under my boots as I walked through the leaves." Which word in this sentence is using onomatopoeia?

A. Walked

B. Leaves

C. Boots

D. Crunched

D. Crunched

Theme

100

Which of the following best defines a theme in literature?

A. The sequence of events that happen in a story.

B. The message or big idea about life that an author explores.

C. The specific time and place where the story occurs.

D. The main problem that the characters must overcome.

B. The message or big idea about life that an author explores.

200

What is a "theme" in a story?

A. The main character’s name

B. The setting where the story takes place

C. The underlying lesson or message about life

D. The sequence of events (plot)

C. The underlying lesson or message about life

300

Which of the following is the best example of a theme?

A. Friendship

B. Friendship helps people survive difficult times.

C. Two friends walk to school.

D. The story is about a girl and her best friend.

B. Friendship helps people survive difficult times.

400

If a story features a character who wins a race by cheating but loses all their friends as a result, which theme is most likely being presented?

A. Winning is the most important thing in life.

B. Cheating is a skill that requires intelligence.

C. Integrity and friendship are more valuable than victory.

D. Friends are hard to find in a competitive environment.

C. Integrity and friendship are more valuable than victory.

500

Which statement best explains how a reader finds an implied theme?

A. It is explicitly stated in the first paragraph.

B. It is directly spoken by the antagonist.

C. It is inferred by analyzing character changes and conflict resolution.

D. It is found in the title of the book.

C. It is inferred by analyzing character changes and conflict resolution.

Sentence Structure

100

A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called a:

A. Simple sentence

B. Compound sentence

C. Complex sentence

D. Compound-complex sentence

C. Complex sentence

200

True or False:

 A compound sentence joins two independent clauses using a semicolon or a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

True

300

Which of the following is a "run-on" sentence?
A. The sun set, and the stars came out.

B. I went to the store I bought some milk.

C. Since it was raining, we stayed inside.

D. Running through the park is my favorite hobby.

B. I went to the store I bought some milk.

400

True or False: 

A dependent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence if it starts with a capital letter.

False

500

"After the movie ended, we went for pizza, but the restaurant was closed." This is an example of a:
A. Simple sentence

B. Compound sentence

C. Complex sentence

D. Compound-complex sentence

D. Compound-Complex sentence