**Revision Notes for Ellipses (Year 8)**

**What are Ellipses?**

- Ellipses are a series of three dots (…) used in writing.

**When to Use Ellipses:**

1. **Omitting Words**: To show that some words have been left out in a quote.
- Example: “The quick brown fox…jumps over the lazy dog.”
2. **Creating Suspense**: To indicate a pause or trailing off in dialogue.
- Example: “I was thinking about it, and…”
3. **Indicating Incomplete Thoughts**: To show that a thought is not fully expressed.
- Example: “I’m not sure what to say…”

**How Ellipses Affect Writing:**

- **Pacing**: Ellipses can slow down the pace, adding suspense.
- **Tone**: They can create a reflective or hesitant tone.
- **Omission**: They can condense information by removing non-essential parts.

**15 Multiple Choice Questions on Ellipses**

1. What do ellipses consist of?

- A) Three dashes
- B) Three dots
- C) Three commas
- D) Three exclamation points

2. Ellipses are often used to:

- A) End a sentence
- B) Indicate excitement
- C) Show omitted words
- D) Separate paragraphs

3. In the sentence “She said she would help us…maybe,” the ellipsis indicates:
- A) Omission of words
- B) Excitement
- C) Uncertainty
- D) Anger

4. Where should you not use ellipses?

- A) To create suspense
- B) In the middle of a sentence
- C) At the beginning of a sentence
- D) To show a pause in speech

5. “He wondered if he should tell her the truth…” suggests:

- A) Certainty
- B) Omission
 - C) Hesitation
- D) Excitement

6. In quotes, ellipses can be used to:

- A) Shorten the quote
- B) Change the meaning
- C) Add emphasis
- D) Create a list

7. Which of these sentences correctly uses ellipses?

- A) I can’t believe it…!
- B) I thought you said…but then you didn’t.
- C) He was really upset…
- D) She left the room.

8. How many dots are in an ellipsis?

- A) 2
- B) 3
- C) 4
- D) 5

9. The ellipsis in dialogue often indicates:

- A) Excitement
- B) A pause
- C) Anger
- D) A question

10. “I wanted to tell you that…” suggests:

- A) A definite statement
- B) A pause
- C) A question
- D) An incomplete thought

11. Ellipses can help create a tone of:

- A) Enthusiasm
- B) Certainty
- C) Reflection
- D) Formality

12. Ellipses are used in academic writing to:

- A) Omit unnecessary information
- B) End a paper
- C) Indicate excitement
- D) Highlight key points

13. In a story, ellipses can be used to:

- A) Increase pace
 - B) Slow down the action
- C) Indicate dialogue
- D) Show anger

14. “It was dark…too dark to see” uses ellipses to:

- A) Show happiness
- B) Connect ideas
- C) Indicate a pause
- D) Emphasize darkness

15. Which sentence is incorrect?

- A) “I can’t believe you said that…”
- B) “It’s not what you think…”
- C) “I don’t know where she went…”
- D) “She said yes…to everything!”

**Answers to Multiple Choice Questions on Ellipses**

1. B) Three dots
2. C) Show omitted words
3. C) Uncertainty
4. C) At the beginning of a sentence
5. C) Hesitation
6. A) Shorten the quote
7. B) I thought you said…but then you didn’t.
8. B) 3
9. B) A pause
10. D) An incomplete thought
11. C) Reflection
12. A) Omit unnecessary information
13. B) Slow down the action
14. C) Indicate a pause
15. D) “She said yes…to everything!” (incorrect use of ellipses)
**Comprehension Tips:**

1. **Active Reading**: Engage actively with the text by taking notes, highlighting key points,
and asking questions as you read.

2. **Understand the Question**: Before answering comprehension questions, ensure you

understand what is being asked. Pay attention to keywords like "describe," "explain,"
"compare," etc.

3. **Break Down the Text**: Break down longer passages into smaller sections to better
understand the main ideas and details.

4. **Context Clues**: Use context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words or
phrases.

5. **Practice Summarizing**: Summarize each paragraph or section in your own words to

reinforce understanding.

6. **Review and Reflect**: After reading, review what you've learned and reflect on the
main ideas and themes of the text.
**Revision Notes on Punctuation (Year 8)**

**1. Period (Full Stop)**

- Used at the end of declarative sentences.
- Example: The cat is sleeping.

**2. Comma**
- Used to separate items in a list.
- Example: I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
- Used before a conjunction (and, but, or) in a compound sentence.
- Example: She likes to swim, but she doesn't like to dive.

**3. Question Mark**

- Used at the end of direct questions.
- Example: How old are you?

**4. Exclamation Mark**

- Used at the end of exclamatory sentences.
- Example: Wow, that was amazing!

**5. Colon**
- Used to introduce a list or explanation.
- Example: Please bring three things: a pen, paper, and your textbook.

**6. Semicolon**
- Used to join two closely related independent clauses.
- Example: She finished her work; then she went for a walk.

**7. Apostrophe**
- Used to indicate possession or to show contraction (shortened form).
- Example: The dog's tail (possession); don't (do not).

**8. Quotation Marks**

- Used to indicate direct speech or to enclose titles of shorter works.
- Example: She said, "Hello!"
- Example: The article is titled "The Importance of Reading."

**9. Hyphen**
- Used to join words together or to separate syllables in words.
- Example: Well-known; twenty-one.

**10. Dash**
- Used to indicate a sudden change in thought or to add emphasis.
- Example: Her bags were packed—she was ready to go.
**11. Parentheses**
- Used to add extra information within a sentence.
- Example: The conference (which was held online) was informative.

**12. Ellipsis**
- Used to indicate a pause or omission in a sentence.
- Example: I wonder...

**13. Brackets**
- Used to clarify or add information within a quotation.
- Example: She said, "It [the book] was interesting."

**14. Capital Letters**

- Used at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns (names), and titles.
- Example: London is the capital of England.

**15. Punctuation in Dialogue**

- Use quotation marks and appropriate punctuation to indicate who is speaking and how
they are speaking.

**15 Multiple Choice Questions on Punctuation**

1. Which punctuation mark is used at the end of a question?

- A) Period
- B) Comma
- C) Question mark
- D) Exclamation mark

2. Where should you use a comma in a sentence?

- A) Before a conjunction in a compound sentence
- B) After every word
- C) Only in direct speech
- D) At the beginning of a sentence

3. Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?

- A) Colon
- B) Semicolon
- C) Comma
- D) Hyphen

4. What does an apostrophe indicate?

- A) Possession
- B) A direct question
- C) A pause
- D) Emphasis

5. When do you use quotation marks?

 - A) To indicate possession
- B) To enclose direct speech or titles
- C) To join words together
- D) To separate syllables

6. Which punctuation mark is used to introduce a list or explanation?

- A) Period
- B) Semicolon
- C) Colon
- D) Dash

7. What is the purpose of parentheses?

- A) To indicate direct speech
- B) To add extra information within a sentence
- C) To separate items in a list
- D) To indicate a sudden change in thought

8. When should you use a hyphen?

- A) To join closely related independent clauses
- B) To indicate possession
- C) To join words together or separate syllables
- D) To add emphasis

9. Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a sudden change in thought or to add

emphasis?
- A) Semicolon
- B) Apostrophe
- C) Dash
- D) Quotation marks

10. How do you indicate possession using punctuation?

- A) Colon
- B) Hyphen
- C) Semicolon
- D) Apostrophe

11. What does a semicolon join together?

- A) Two closely related independent clauses
- B) A list of items
- C) A question and answer
- D) A word and its definition

12. When should you use brackets in writing?

- A) To indicate possession
- B) To enclose direct speech
- C) To add extra information within a quotation
- D) To introduce a list
13. Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause or omission in a sentence?
- A) Parentheses
- B) Semicolon
- C) Ellipsis
- D) Colon

14. Where should you use a dash?

- A) To separate items in a list
- B) To indicate a pause in speech
- C) To join closely related independent clauses
- D) To introduce a quotation

15. What should begin with a capital letter?

- A) Every word in a sentence
- B) The first word in a sentence, proper nouns, and titles
- C) Only the first word in a paragraph
- D) Only direct questions
 C) Question mark
 A) Before a conjunction in a compound sentence
 C) Comma
 A) Possession
 B) To enclose direct speech or titles
 C) Colon
 B) To add extra information within a sentence
 C) To join words together or separate syllables
 C) Dash
 D) Apostrophe
 A) Two closely related independent clauses
 C) To add extra information within a quotation
 C) Ellipsis
 C) To join closely related independent clauses
 B) The first word in a sentence, proper nouns, and titles
**Questions with Sentences: **

1. Identify the punctuation mark needed at the end of this sentence: "What time does the
train arrive"

2. Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list? Provide an example.

3. Explain when you would use a comma in a sentence.

4. Rewrite the following sentence with the correct punctuation: "i can't believe he said that"

5. What punctuation mark is used to indicate a sudden change in thought or to add

emphasis?

6. In the sentence "She shouted, 'Stop right there!'", identify the punctuation used and
explain its purpose.

7. Provide an example sentence where a semicolon would be appropriate.

8. Explain the difference between a hyphen and a dash, using examples.

9. When should parentheses be used in writing? Give an example.

10. Rewrite the sentence "do you want to go to the park" with the correct punctuation.
1. **Identify the punctuation mark needed at the end of this sentence: "What time does the
train arrive?"**
- Answer: Question mark

2. **Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list? Provide an example.**

- Answer: Comma
- Example: "I need to buy apples, oranges, and bananas."

3. **Explain when you would use a comma in a sentence.**

- Answer: Commas are used to separate items in a list, before a conjunction in a
compound sentence, after introductory phrases or clauses, and to set off non-essential
information.

4. **Rewrite the following sentence with the correct punctuation: "i can't believe he said
that"**
- Corrected: "I can't believe he said that."

5. **What punctuation mark is used to indicate a sudden change in thought or to add

emphasis?**
- Answer: Dash
- Example: "She was excited—no, ecstatic—about the news."

6. **In the sentence "She shouted, 'Stop right there!'", identify the punctuation used and
explain its purpose.**
- Punctuation Used: Quotation marks and exclamation mark.
- Purpose: Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech, and the exclamation mark
shows strong emotion.

7. **Provide an example sentence where a semicolon would be appropriate.**

- Example: "She finished her homework; then she went out to play."

8. **Explain the difference between a hyphen and a dash, using examples.**

- Hyphen (-): Used to join words together or to separate syllables.
Example: "Well-known author"
- Dash (—): Used to indicate a sudden change in thought or to add emphasis.
Example: "The decision—though difficult—had to be made."

9. **When should parentheses be used in writing? Give an example.**

- Parentheses are used to add extra information within a sentence that is not essential to
the main point.
- Example: "The concert (which was postponed last week) will now be held next Saturday."

10. **Rewrite the sentence "do you want to go to the park" with the correct punctuation.**
- Corrected: "Do you want to go to the park?"

Feel free to ask if you have any more questions or need further clarification!
**Composition Tips: **

1. **Plan Your Writing**: Before starting, create a simple outline or mind map to organize
your ideas.

2. **Focus on Structure**: Ensure your composition has a clear introduction, body

paragraphs that develop your main points, and a conclusion that summarizes your thoughts.

3. **Use Paragraphs Effectively**: Each paragraph should focus on one main idea or topic.
Use topic sentences to introduce each paragraph's main point.

4. **Expand Your Vocabulary**: Use a variety of vocabulary to make your writing more
interesting. Avoid repeating the same words over and over.

5. **Edit and Revise**: After writing your first draft, take time to edit for grammar,
punctuation, and clarity. Revise your content to improve coherence and flow.

6. **Practice Writing Different Types of Texts**: Practice writing different types of

compositions such as narratives, descriptions, persuasive essays, and reports to develop
versatility in your writing skills.

7. **Seek Feedback**: Ask your teacher or peers for feedback on your writing. Use
constructive criticism to improve your future compositions.

8. **Read Widely**: Reading regularly exposes you to different writing styles, genres, and
techniques that can inspire and inform your own writing.
**Passage:**

**The Lost City**

In a small town nestled between rolling hills, there once lay a forgotten city. Legends
whispered of its grandeur—a place where streets were lined with gold, and fountains
flowed with the clearest water imaginable. Many had sought to uncover its secrets, but
none had returned with proof of its existence.

One summer day, young Emily stumbled upon an old map in her grandmother's attic. Dusty
and weathered, it depicted a city marked with intricate symbols and cryptic notes. Emily's
curiosity piqued; she decided to unravel the mystery of the lost city.

With the map in hand, Emily set off on a journey. She traversed dense forests, crossed
raging rivers, and climbed treacherous cliffs. Each step brought her closer to the fabled city.
At last, standing atop a hill, she beheld a sight that took her breath away—a city of towering
ruins, adorned with ancient carvings and bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun.

As Emily explored, she uncovered relics of a bygone era—golden artifacts, ornate statues,
and crumbling manuscripts. Each discovery whispered tales of the city's once-majestic glory
and the people who had called it home.

But as darkness fell, a shadowy figure emerged from the depths of the ruins—a guardian
determined to protect the city's secrets. With courage and quick thinking, Emily evaded the
guardian and made her way back home, clutching a handful of treasures and the knowledge
that some mysteries are best left undisturbed.

---

**Questions: **

1. What did Emily discover in her grandmother's attic?

2. Describe the journey Emily undertook to find the lost city.

3. What did Emily find when she finally reached the lost city?

4. Why did Emily decide to leave the lost city as night approached?

5. What lesson did Emily learn from her adventure?

**Strategies for the Exam:**

- **Preview the Questions:** Before reading the passage, quickly skim through the
questions to get an idea of what information you need to find.

- **Read Actively:** Read the passage carefully, paying attention to details, key events, and
character motivations. Take notes if needed.

- **Answer Directly:** When answering questions, refer back to the passage for specific
evidence to support your answers. Use direct quotes or paraphrase accurately.

- **Infer Meaning:** Some questions may ask you to infer meanings or draw conclusions
based on the passage. Look for clues in the text to support your answers.

- **Manage Time:** Pace yourself to ensure you have enough time to read the passage
thoroughly and answer all questions. Skip difficult questions and come back to them if you
have time.

- **Review Answers:** After completing the questions, review your answers to check for
accuracy and clarity. Make sure you haven't missed any details that could enhance your
answers.

By following these strategies, you can approach the comprehension exam effectively and
confidently. Good luck!
Certainly! Here are the answers to the questions based on the passage:

1. **What did Emily discover in her grandmother's attic?**

- Answer: Emily discovered an old map.

2. **Describe the journey Emily undertook to find the lost city.**

- Answer: Emily traversed dense forests, crossed raging rivers, and climbed treacherous
cliffs.

3. **What did Emily find when she finally reached the lost city?**
- Answer: Emily found a city of towering ruins adorned with ancient carvings.

4. **Why did Emily decide to leave the lost city as night approached?**
- Answer: Emily decided to leave because a shadowy figure emerged as darkness fell,
indicating danger.

5. **What lesson did Emily learn from her adventure?**

- Answer: Emily learned that some mysteries are best left undisturbed.

These answers summarize the key points from the passage. If you have any more questions
or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Commonly misspelled words for a Year 8 student in the British curriculum:

1. Which word is spelled correctly?

- A) Acommodation
- B) Accomodation
- C) Accommodation
- D) Acomodation

2. Identify the correct spelling:

- A) Embarrassment
- B) Embarassment
- C) Embarasment
- D) Embarrasment

3. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Necessery
- B) Necesary
- C) Necessary
- D) Necesarry

4. Select the correctly spelled word:

- A) Recieve
- B) Receive
- C) Recive
- D) Recieve

5. Which spelling is correct?

- A) Mispell
- B) Misspell
- C) Mispel
- D) Misspel

6. Identify the correct spelling:

- A) Definately
- B) Definatly
- C) Definately
- D) Definitely

7. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Privilege
- B) Priviledge
- C) Privellege
- D) Privelege

8. Which word is spelled correctly?

 - A) Occassion
- B) Occasion
- C) Occasionn
- D) Occassion

9. Identify the correct spelling:

- A) Manoeuvre
- B) Maneuver
- C) Manouvre
- D) Manouver

10. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Consciencious
- B) Conscientious
- C) Consciencous
- D) Concientious

11. Select the correctly spelled word:

- A) Perserverance
- B) Perserverance
- C) Perseverence
- D) Perseverance

12. Which spelling is correct?

- A) Indispensible
- B) Indispensible
- C) Indispensable
- D) Indispendable

13. Identify the correct spelling:

- A) Occurence
- B) Occurence
- C) Occurrence
- D) Occurrance

14. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Embarras
- B) Embaras
- C) Embarrass
- D) Embarras

15. Which word is spelled correctly?

- A) Recomendation
- B) Recommendation
- C) Recomendation
- D) Recommendatien
16. Identify the correct spelling:
- A) Inoculate
- B) Innoculate
- C) Inocculate
- D) Inocullate

17. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Bureaucracy
- B) Burocracy
- C) Bureucracy
- D) Burocracey

18. Which spelling is correct?

- A) Occassional
- B) Occasional
- C) Occassional
- D) Occasional

19. Select the correctly spelled word:

- A) Harassment
- B) Harrassment
- C) Harassmentt
- D) Harrassment

20. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Perseverence
- B) Perseverance
- C) Perserverance
- D) Perserverence
1. C) Accommodation
2. A) Embarrassment
3. C) Necessary
4. B) Receive
5. B) Misspell
6. D) Definitely
7. A) Privilege
8. B) Occasion
9. A) Manoeuvre
10. B) Conscientious
11. D) Perseverance
12. C) Indispensable
13. C) Occurrence
14. C) Embarrass
15. B) Recommendation
16. A) Inoculate
17. A) Bureaucracy
18. B) Occasional
19. A) Harassment
20. B) Perseverance

1. Choose the correctly spelled word:

 - A) Consciencious
- B) Conscientious
- C) Consciencous
- D) Concientious

2. Which word is spelled correctly?

- A) Pharaoh
- B) Pharoah
- C) Pharaoh
- D) Faroh

3. Identify the correct spelling:

- A) Unecessary
- B) Unnecesary
- C) Unnecessary
- D) Unecesary

4. Select the correctly spelled word:

- A) Lisence
- B) License
- C) Liscence
- D) Lycence

5. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Goverment
- B) Government
- C) Governement
- D) Gouvernment

6. Which spelling is correct?

- A) Priviledge
- B) Priveledge
- C) Privilege
- D) Privellege

7. Identify the correct spelling:

- A) Curiosity
- B) Curiousity
- C) Curosity
- D) Curisity

8. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Embelish
- B) Embelish
- C) Embellish
- D) Embelish
9. Which word is spelled correctly?
- A) Allotment
- B) Alotment
- C) Alottment
- D) Allottment

10. Select the correctly spelled word:

- A) Perserverance
- B) Perseverence
- C) Perseverance
- D) Perserverence

11. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Neccessary
- B) Necesary
- C) Necessary
- D) Necessery

12. Identify the correct spelling:

- A) Recomendation
- B) Recommendation
- C) Recomendation
- D) Recommendatien

13. Select the correctly spelled word:

- A) Suprise
- B) Suprise
- C) Surprise
- D) Surpise

14. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Indispensible
- B) Indispensible
- C) Indispensable
- D) Indispendable

15. Which word is spelled correctly?

- A) Reciept
- B) Receipt
- C) Reciept
- D) Receit

16. Identify the correct spelling:

 - A) Farenheit
- B) Fahrenheit
- C) Farhenheit
- D) Farenhiet

17. Select the correctly spelled word:

- A) Harassment
- B) Harrassment
- C) Harassmentt
- D) Harrassment

18. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Seperate
- B) Seperate
- C) Separate
- D) Separete

19. Which spelling is correct?

- A) Oportunity
- B) Opportunity
- C) Opportunitie
- D) Oppertunity

20. Choose the correctly spelled word:

- A) Perseverence
- B) Perseverance
- C) Perserverance
- D) Perserverence
Feel free to answer or let me know if you need any further assistance!
Certainly! Here are the answers to the second set of 20 multiple-choice questions on
commonly misspelled words:

1. B) Conscientious
2. C) Pharaoh
3. C) Unnecessary
4. B) License
5. B) Government
6. C) Privilege
7. A) Curiosity
8. C) Embellish
9. A) Allotment
10. C) Perseverance
11. C) Necessary
12. B) Recommendation
13. C) Surprise
14. C) Indispensable
15. B) Receipt
16. B) Fahrenheit
17. A) Harassment
18. C) Separate
19. B) Opportunity
20. B) Perseverance

These answers reflect the correct spellings of the words provided in each question. If you
have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!