Total number of pages: 10

Grade 8

__

__

English Term 2

Revision Sheet

Date:___/ ____ / 2015

Name:

Section:

Usage

1415_Rev_T2_G8_En_US_Final

1415_Rev_T2_G8_En_US_Fin

Adjectives  An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or a pronoun. I. Circle the adjectives in each sentence. Draw an arrow from each adjective to the word it modifies.

1) That school marching band is practicing down this street. 2) I love the stuffed purple elephant I got for Christmas. 3) Carlos sure can play that shiny new trumpet of his. 4) Samantha did an amazing routine on the balance beam today. 5) Alex only played in the third quarter of the soccer game. 6) The pianist played several Beatles songs. 7) That French restaurant serves Italian bread with meals.

II. Use the adjectives in either the comparative or the superlative form. late young young cheap hard tall exciting long old

fast

1. The movie lasted –longer than--- it was expected. 2. I find detective stories –more exciting-- than any other ones. 3. Steve was much –younger than-- any of his classmates. 4. Although she looks younger, she is –the oldest--- of the two. 5. We could barely catch –the latest--- train to London.

Page 2 of 10

1415_Rev_T2_G8_En_US_Fin

6. Tom put up his hand to solve –the hardest--- question on the worksheet. 7. The man went to all the shops to find –the cheapest--- shoes he could find. 8. I don't think we could have come any -faster---. Besides, there was a speed limit. 9. Of his three daughters, the king loved –the youngest--- best. 10. Edward is –older than-- his twin Fernando since Fernando was born first.

III. Circle the choice that best identifies the adjective and the word it modifies. ____

1. The queen built two palaces. A B C D

____

2. She was faithful to the traditions of her ancestors. A B C D

____

faithful; she faithful; traditions traditions; ancestors faithful; ancestors

3. The gorge remains deep and dangerous. A C

gorge; remains deep; gorge remains; deep

D

deep and dangerous; gorge

B

____

queen; built two; palaces queen; palaces built; two

4. The happy baby danced and sang in front of the audience. A B C D

happy; baby danced and sang; baby in front; audience happy; danced

Page 3 of 10

1415_Rev_T2_G8_En_US_Fin

____

5. Everyone admired the dancer’s breathtaking performances. A B C D

every; one admired; dancer breathtaking; dancer breathtaking; performances

Adverbs Adverbs are words that modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb. Many adverbs end in –ly. Some of the common adverbs are: always, quite, soon, not, so, very, never,… Example: My friend listened carefully. I. Underline the adverb in each sentence. Then write the word that it modifies. 1. There are too many stray dogs and cats in our 2. Mr. Jackson eventually graded all of the neighborhood, but the city won't do anything homework papers. about it until someone gets hurt by one of graded them. many; do 3. Cody greatly desires to be the best pitcher in the league. desires

4. The house is entirely surrounded by trees. surrounded

5. "Can we play on the swings tomorrow?" can play

6. We hope that scientists soon find a cure for cancer. find

7. If you will be patient, I will help you with your homework shortly. will help

8. The popular comedian told one joke after another, and the crowd laughed hysterically! laughed

9. Samuel was not so sure that he liked Nathan as much now that he was being mean to

10. Savannah sighed dramatically when her mother asked her to wash the dishes.

Page 4 of 10

1415_Rev_T2_G8_En_US_Fin

everyone. was; sure

sighed

11. We eagerly waited in line to ride the newest 12. Morgan skillfully molded the pile of wet roller coaster at Six Flags. clay into a smooth and slender vase. waited molded 13. My nephew was born prematurely and, 14. We split the M&M's evenly between the therefore, had some problems with his lungs. four of us. was born split

II. Circle the choice that best identifies each adverb and the word it modifies. ____

1. Marissa waited quietly for the play to begin. A B C D

____

2. After surgery he stretched slowly and painfully. A B C D

____

after; surgery slowly; stretched slowly and painfully; stretched he; stretched

3. It often seems like hard work, but I guess it’s worth it. A B C D

____

quietly; waited quietly; Marissa quietly; begin quietly; for

often; it often; seems like; work but; guess

4. Students must study carefully when preparing for their exams. A B C

carefully; must study carefully; must carefully; study

Page 5 of 10

1415_Rev_T2_G8_En_US_Fin D

____

carefully; exams

5. Most girls are quite afraid of all rodents. A B C D

most; girls all; rodents quite; are quite; afraid

III. Identify the choice that best completes each of the following sentences. ____

1. The parrots were ____ this morning than yesterday. A B C D

____

2. That is the _____ book in the library. A B C D

____

B C D

respected respectedest more respected most respected

4. Lara reacted ___ than Scott. A B C D

____

stranger strangest more strange most strange

3. Aunt Sara is the___ zookeeper I know. A

____

louder loudest more loud most loud

eagerly eagerlier more eagerly most eagerly

5. Mandy performed__ in the gymnastics than Robert did.

Page 6 of 10

1415_Rev_T2_G8_En_US_Fin A B C D

well weller best better

Page 7 of 10

Total number of pages: 10

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences I. Circle the choice that best finishes each sentence or answers each question. 1. A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called ____________. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

2. Although he searched everywhere, Mr. Brooks could not find the keys to the computer lab. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

3. Since we had only gone a mile from camp, we could turn back before dark. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

4. In which of the following sentence types are FANBOYS or semicolons (;) used to join clauses? simple sentences compound sentences complex sentences

5. Mara and Kelly had planned to return to Canada. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

6. Sarah and Ashley giggled and whispered all night. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

7. I know you don't like him, but that doesn't matter. a simple sentence a compound sentence 1415_Rev_T2_G8_En_US_Final

1415_Rev_T2_G8_En_US_Final

a complex sentence

8. While the music played, Rachel sneaked in through the side door. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

9. Eric ran home the rest of the way because he knew he was in trouble. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

10. Elijah remained at home because he had a sore throat. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

11. Those clouds promise snow; we might get another snow day off from school. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

12. My classmates were wearing heavy clothes in the winter months. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

13. Mrs. Carrero said that will be enough, and everyone agreed. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

14. A subject and a verb that cannot stand alone is called a __________. simple sentence independent clause dependent clause complex sentence

15. A simple sentence that stands alone is called ___________. a dependent clause an independent clause Page 9 of 10

1415_Rev_T2_G8_En_US_Final

a phrase

16. What type of sentence has two independent clauses and is joined by a FANBOYS (conjunction) or a semicolon? a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

17. Dad went hunting, but Mama decided to stay home. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

18. Dr. Matthews did what could be done, but it simply was not enough to save his life. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

19. Her left arm was badly broken at the wrist during the car accident. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence

20. The vacation to Myrtle Beach should be extremely restful. a simple sentence a compound sentence a complex sentence II. Write sentences according to the following guide lines.

A simple sentence: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ A compound sentence: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ A complex sentence: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Page 10 of 10