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CRCT Blast. 8th Grade Language Arts. ROUND 1: Pronouns. Question #1. Which sentence contains the correct use of the pronoun? From whom did you learn that myth about catching a cold? Everyone, except she plans to go to the dance. The host divided the meal among they.

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  1. CRCT Blast 8th Grade Language Arts

  2. ROUND 1: Pronouns

  3. Question #1 Which sentence contains the correct use of the pronoun? From whom did you learn that myth about catching a cold? Everyone, except she plans to go to the dance. The host divided the meal among they. Many secrets have been passed between you and he.

  4. Question #2 Which of the following sentences uses pronouns correctly? • Rhonda is more knowledgeable than me. • He really shouldn’t object to my leaving when my test is finished. • Mike and me will carry the team banner. • Me and you has always been faster at taking tests.

  5. Question #3 Which change should be made to the sentence below? The man who you called is out and his secretary insists that he will not return today. • Change who to whom • Change who to which • Replace who with that • Remove that

  6. Round 2: Sentences and Punctuation

  7. Question #4 Which of the following sentences is a fragment? • At the new location, the average rainfall is five inches. • The distance between third base and home plate can be a long distance. • Because John went to school. • The purchase price will be lower.

  8. Question #5 Which of the following sentences uses comma correctly? • Green eggs, and ham don’t go together. • I don’t like eggs, and you don’t like ham. • The green eggs, and ham breakfast is ready to eat. • I don’t like eggs or ham.

  9. Question #6 Which of the following sentences is a complex sentence? • Summer is a time for recreational reading. • Although the weather is beautiful, the forecast calls for rain. • Reading is an important part of your school experience. • We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you this fall!

  10. *BONUS Round* (5pts) Which of the following sentences uses end punctuation correctly? • Clayton bought milk and eggs but he forgot the cookies! • Creston downloaded a song and he plays it constantly. • What is the sound I hear… • “Now is the time!” cried the coach, “Take your best shot!”

  11. Round 3: Modifiers

  12. Question #7 Which sentence below has a dangling modifier? • Amazingly, the man in the cast rode the bicycle around the block. • ZoZo the Clown wears baggy pants. • Having finished the homework assignment, Geraldo turned on the TV. • The man walks slowly down to the saloon with the cowboy boots.

  13. Question #8 Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier? While on its way to Jupiter, the Starship flew through a powerful dust storm. The spaceship will orbit Jupiter for six months. The spaceship’s warriors battled the Klingon Empire for many years. The grateful soldier relaxed after years of battle in his living room.

  14. Question #9 Which sentence contains a dangling modifier? • The hunger strike protests our cafeteria food. • Charlie’s mom hung on the wall her favorite painting. • The new sports car was stolen from the parking lot. • Our cat likes to play with the dog next door.

  15. *BONUS* Round (5pts) Which change should be made to the sentence below? Having been thrown in the air, the cat caught the mouse. • Having thrown it in the air, the cat ate a mouse. • After throwing the mouse in the air, the cat caught it. • The cat ate the mouse having been thrown in the air. • While the cat is in the air the mouse ate it.

  16. The Lightning Round Lightening Round Topic: Pronouns Topic: Using Pronouns Make your wager! Make your wager!!!!

  17. The Lightning Round Which sentence below contains the correct pronoun? • The teacher asked for who? • Whom besides Mr. Tanner worked in the concession stand? • Whom did Martha see at the game? • Whom will attend the recital?

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