Grammar for
Writing
Grade 8 Online Practice Answer Key
Chapter 10
Lesson 10.1, Exercise 1
1. students, are 5. paintings, bring 9. One, is
2. They, have 6. murals, make 10. paintings, reflect
3. Mural Arts Program, 7. Do, artists
sponsors
8. idea, comes
4. Murals, feature
Lesson 10.1, Exercise 2
1. is àare 5. C 9. continues àcontinue
2. were àwas 6. show àshows 10. wants àwant
3. have àhas 7. C
4. illustrates àillustrate 8. Has àHave
Lesson 10.2, Exercise 1
1. C 4. define àdefines 7. makes àmake 10. C
2. works àwork 5. C 8. is àare
3. refers àrefer 6. is àare 9. C
Lesson 10.2, Exercise 2
Answers will vary. Sample answers are shown.
1. Forests, valleys, and rugged peaks dot the landscape.
2. Jackson Glacier and McDonald Lake are amazing sights.
3. The Blackfeet Indian Reservation and Yellowstone are nearby.
4. A grizzly bear, a cougar, and a wolf are shown on the park brochure.
5. Has Mrs. Chen or her daughter seen a glacier?
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Lesson 10.3, Exercise 1
1. has àhave 5. C 9. sell àsells
2. Is àAre 6. is àare 10. stands àstand
3. C 7. appear àappears
4. are àis 8. C
Lesson 10.3, Exercise 2
Answers will vary. Sample answer is shown.
Through the window, I see into the living room of my aunt’s old farmhouse. On the
wall to the left are three antique bookcases. Each of them is piled with dusty books and
dozens of tiny statues of different kinds of dogs. To the left is an ancient grand piano. Some
of its keys are broken, and all of the pedals are missing. Finally, in the middle of the room,
on a sleek chrome stand, is an enormous flat-screen TV.
Lesson 10.4, Exercise 1
Answers will vary. Sample answers are shown.
1. The audience was quiet during the first scene.
2. The audience are standing up and putting on their coats.
3. Are my eyeglasses on my desk?
4. “The Three Little Pigs” is a funny story.
5. Twin Falls has a brand-new hospital and a new high school.
Lesson 10.4, Exercise 2
1. C 5. C 9. C
2. comes àcome 6. C 10. include àincludes
3. have àhas 7. belongs àbelong
4. make àmakes 8. C
Lesson 10.5, Exercise 1
1. are 3. is 5. is 7. has 9. doesn’t
2. Don’t 4. doesn’t 6. was 8. are 10. is
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Lesson 10.5, Exercise 2
1. are àis 6. don’t àdoesn’t 9. are àis
4. were àwas 8. Doesn’t àDon’t 10. is àare
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