8th Grade Language Arts Final Exam
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 8:15am – 9:45am
Vocab question type:
1. Definitions – matching with word bank, not all words will be used. 10 pts
2. Fill-in-the-blank sentences with word bank, not all words will be used. 10 pts
3. Creative writing paragraph with word bank (you choose which words to use). 10 pts
Vocab words NOT on exam:
Unit 7
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acme
excise
exotic
menial
unassuming
wallow
Unit 10
 barter
 dexterous
 habituate
 rue
 veritable
 vitality
Unit 8
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abut
fervent
nullify
perceptible
proxy
stint
Unit 9
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capitulate
chafe
encroach
endow
impunity
pertinent
Unit 11
 conventional
 ensue
 mediate
 milieu
 pert
 shiftless
Grammar question type:
1. Circle the part of speech that is underlined in the sentence. 15 pts
2. Write an original sentence using specific parts of speech. 5 pts
The Giver question type:
1. Multiple choice about characters, setting, plot details, theme (may not use the novel). 30 pts
2. Answer 1 of the 4 EQs using details from the text (may use the novel for this part). 20 pts
a. Restate the question
b. Answer the question
c. Cite two or more examples to support your answer to the question
d. Explain each example fully using your own words