Test - South Carolina ELA Grade 8 Post Test

1 pt

Readers can infer that the author of "French Heroes of the American Revolution" believes George Washington was—

the best military strategist in the American Revolutionary War.

the worst strategist in the American Revolutionary War.

not the best military strategist in the American Revolutionary War but still of sound judgment.

overly concerned with winning military glory at the expense of winning the war.

1 pt

16.

An objective summary of this passage would have to include that —

London has always been a dirty, unwholesome place.

an industrial gas leak in London made the air hard to breathe.

at this time, the London atmosphere was dirty, cloudy, and bleak.

compared to the air in Paris, the air in London was foggy and difficult to breathe.

1 pt

28.

Which of the following statements best captures the author’s purpose in the passage?

The author wants people to question the effectiveness of governments headed by a monarch.

The author wants to introduce a little-known historical figure and emphasize his interesting, admirable, and controversial aspects.

The author wants to reposition Surrey alongside Shakespeare in contemporary discussions.

The author wants people to be aware of the magnitude of Surrey’s crimes and not make the same mistakes themselves.

1 pt

34.

You have read a passage about the beginning of one girl’s extraordinary adventure. Chances are you have never gone down a rabbit hole like Alice does, but you probably have embarked, or at least could imagine embarking, on your own adventure at some point. Write a narrative about this exciting experience. Be sure to use descriptive details and literary devices to enhance your story.

1 pt

45.

If Desmond wants to know how Davis’ speech made poor white farmers in South Carolina feel about their place in society, he would mostly be researching its —

historical context.

social context.

cultural context.

political context.

1 pt

54.

The underlined portion (4) is written in —

active voice.

passive voice.

the subjunctive mood.

the conditional mood.

South Carolina ELA Grade 8 Post Test

South Carolina ELA Grade 8 Post Test Sample