English Quizzes for Eighth Grade

Ever read a story and wonder why it has been written? A lot of stories have a way of teaching us lessons of life! Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

Here are more 'back' words on the left to match to the word on the right that best fits the meaning. Still no backing out allowed.... Recommended for grades: 5,6,7,8

A synonym is a word that means the same thing as another word. An example of a synonym is happy and glad. Another example is sick and ill. Can you match the words that are synonyms? Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

A capitonym is a word that changes its meaning (and sometimes its pronunciation) when capitalized. For example: a nickname for William or an amount owed = Bill/bill. Select the correct capitonyn that matches the two definitions given. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

This is my first quiz. Try getting Mr. Grumps warm by answering all questions correctly. All the idioms used contain the word cold. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

You've been invited to the first annual FunTrivia beach party blowout. There's a catch though - instead of providing you directions, you need to figure out where to go by answering questions on the correct use of English. 'Cause we're fun like that. Recommended for grades: 8,9,10,11,12

Many words start with the letter N. Do you know all of them? Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

The letter "P" is a more pugnacious fellow, so the letter "Q", being a more mannerly chap, requested to be the first letter in all correct and incorrect answers. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Penny has penned these posers primarily to promote vocabulary! The first three letters of her name prefix each one-word answer. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Male first names, and especially their nicknames, show up in numerous common expressions in the English language. Let's see how many you can summon here. Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Here is a list of well known places that, for some, are a challenge to spell correctly. Even with the different choices, can you pick the correct spelling? Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Each of the following answers either starts or ends with the letters 'SIN'. Can you find the word that fits the clue? Recommended for grades: 7,8,9

Lots of words used to refer to food have meanings with absolutely nothing to do with food. This quiz covers a few of those words. The active word is in CAPS. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9

All the answers in this quiz can be typed just using your left hand. Just choose the correct word from those given. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8

I got to thinking about the various words and phrases we use to warn or alert others about potentially hazardous circumstances. Here is a straightforward quiz exploring some common and not so common examples. Recommended for grades: 6,7,8,9