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IB Grade 8 English

IB Grade 8 English

Comprehensive mock test covering literary analysis, textual interpretation, and language skills. Features comparative literature studies, creative writing tasks, and critical thinking exercises following IB assessment criteria.

2025-07-21
Pavan Pavan
IB English Class 8 Grade 8

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What is the main purpose of the IB Learner Profile?

A
To help students develop skills and attributes for academic success
B
To guide students' emotional and physical growth
C
To teach students how to read and write effectively
D
To ensure students are proficient in all subjects

Which IB Learner Profile attribute encourages students to ask insightful questions about texts?

A
Inquirers
B
Knowledgeable
C
Thinkers
D
Communicators

What does the attribute 'Knowledgeable' in the IB Learner Profile emphasize?

A
Independent research and critical thinking
B
Understanding of various literary concepts
C
Effective communication in speech and writing
D
Physical well-being

Which of the following is a key element in constructing a well-formed paragraph?

A
Topic Sentence
B
Verb Tense Agreement
C
Complex Sentence Structure
D
Transitional Phrases

Which of the following sentence types is made up of one independent clause?

A
Simple Sentence
B
Compound Sentence
C
Complex Sentence
D
Compound-Complex Sentence

Which of the following is an example of a coordinating conjunction?

A
Because
B
Yet
C
Although
D
When

Which of the following text types aims to persuade the reader to take action or agree with a viewpoint?

A
News Report
B
Opinion Piece
C
Narrative
D
Informative Essay

Which grammatical function does a pronoun serve in a sentence?

A
It connects words or phrases
B
It replaces a noun to avoid repetition
C
It shows the relationship between a noun and another word
D
It describes a noun

What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

A
It describes a noun
B
It describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb
C
It replaces a noun
D
It connects two clauses

What does the grammatical concept of subject-verb agreement ensure?

A
A singular subject must take a plural verb
B
A singular subject must take a singular verb
C
A plural subject must take a singular verb
D
The verb tense must match the subject

Which IB Learner Profile attribute encourages students to reflect on their learning process?

A
Principled
B
Reflective
C
Open-minded
D
Inquirers

What is the primary purpose of a narrative text?

A
To explain a concept
B
To persuade the reader
C
To tell a story
D
To inform the reader of facts

Which part of speech describes or modifies a noun?

A
Verb
B
Adjective
C
Pronoun
D
Adverb

Which of these is an example of a preposition?

A
And
B
Under
C
She
D
Before

What is the primary feature of a descriptive text?

A
It aims to provide facts and data
B
It aims to create a vivid picture through sensory details
C
It uses persuasive language to argue a point
D
It presents step-by-step instructions

Which type of sentence consists of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction?

A
Simple Sentence
B
Complex Sentence
C
Compound Sentence
D
Compound-Complex Sentence

Which sentence is an example of a complex sentence?

A
I went to the store.
B
She danced, and I sang.
C
Because she was tired, she went to bed.
D
He is smart, yet lazy.

What type of text is designed to engage the reader emotionally or provide enjoyment?

A
Advertisement
B
Opinion Piece
C
Narrative
D
Informative Essay

Which type of text aims to provide clear explanations and factual information?

A
News Report
B
Persuasive Speech
C
Narrative
D
Advertisement

What grammatical element connects words or phrases within a sentence?

A
Preposition
B
Conjunction
C
Verb
D
Noun

What is the main purpose of punctuation in writing?

A
To separate words
B
To indicate emotions
C
To clarify meaning and structure
D
To make writing longer

Which of the following is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

A
And
B
Because
C
But
D
Or

What does the 'Reflective' attribute in the IB Learner Profile encourage?

A
Creative thinking and self-expression
B
Ongoing self-reflection and goal setting
C
Mastery of grammar and syntax
D
Active collaboration with others

Which IB Learner Profile attribute helps students develop empathy for others?

A
Inquirers
B
Caring
C
Principled
D
Knowledgeable

Which text type is most likely to use formal, objective language and provide facts?

A
Opinion Piece
B
News Report
C
Poetry
D
Narrative

Which type of sentence structure involves both independent and dependent clauses?

A
Compound-Complex Sentence
B
Simple Sentence
C
Compound Sentence
D
Complex Sentence

Which of these is a typical feature of an informative essay?

A
Descriptive language
B
Appeals to emotions
C
Step-by-step instructions
D
Clear and factual explanation

Which of these is an example of a rhetorical device used in persuasive texts?

A
Metaphor
B
Alliteration
C
Pathos
D
Exposition

What does the 'Open-minded' attribute in the IB Learner Profile encourage?

A
Adherence to a single perspective
B
Willingness to consider new perspectives and ideas
C
Critical reflection on personal strengths
D
Understanding of complex arguments

Which type of punctuation is used to show possession?

A
Comma
B
Period
C
Apostrophe
D
Exclamation mark