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8^th Grade English Study Guide for Final Exam

Test Date: 

Grammar:

            Be able to define and recognize in sentences these parts of speech:  noun,  pronoun,

           verb,  adjective, and adverb. 

           

            Be able to recognize prepositions, conjunctions and interjections.

 

            Be able to identify the following when used in sentences:  subject, verb or verb   

           phrase, subordinate clause, independent clause, prepositional phrase, direct object,

            indirect object, predicate adjective, and predicate noun

 

            Be able to identify simple, compound, and complex sentences.

 

            Know the difference between a clause and a phrase.

 

            Know the difference between an independent clause and a subordinate clause.

 

Mechanics:

            Capitalization and punctuation as they relate to the following:

 

                        Sentences

                        Proper nouns

                        Proper adjectives

                        Commas

                        Titles

                        Semi-colons

                        Colons

                        Numbers

                        Apostrophes

 

Speech:

            Qualities of a good speech

            Qualities of a good visual aid

            How to plan for and present a demonstration speech

 

Term Paper:

            Know the six main parts and what is included in each.    

            Know how to use endnotes

            Know how to write an outline

            Know how to set up a bibliography page.

 

The Writing Process:

 

            Know the five steps, in order.

 

                        Pre-write

 

 

 

                        Rough Draft

 

 

 

                        Revise

 

 

 

                        Proofread

 

 

 

                        Publish

 

 

 

 

           Know what each step includes.

 

            Know what is involved in writing a good paragraph, and expect to be asked to write

            one of about 150 words.