The ACT Aspire is a Computer-Based Longitudinal Assessment System for College and Career Readiness. The students will face a variety of new technology-enhanced questions as a part of the computer-based tests.
Some of them are Multiple choice-single correct responses, Multiple choice-multiple correct responses, Matching Tables, Drag and Drop, Hot text, Table Fill in, Graphing, Equation/numeric, Extended constructed response, Short answer, and many more.
Today, we will share several sample questions along with practice test links for Grade 8 English Language Arts that gives you an idea of questions that your students are likely to see on the test. After each sample question, an explanation follows that includes any important aspects of the task that you may need to consider with respect to the skills, processes, and information your students need to know.
Domain: Grade 8 >> Reading: Literature
Sample Question: King Edward was a lover of all kinds of sport; one day, he and his noblemen sat watching wild, savage lions fighting each other in the enclosure below. Amongst the noblemen sat Count Orlaf beside a beautiful and lively lady, whom he loved and hoped to marry. The lions roared and bit and tore each other with savage fury, until the king said to the noblemen, “Gentlemen, let’s eat!”
Based on the description above, what other activity might King Edward enjoy viewing?
- a play
- a concert
- an archery contest
- a parade
Answer Explanation: Answer choice C is correct. At the beginning of the passage the reader is told the King enjoys watching sports. Archery is the only sport listed in the choices. Answers A, B, and D are incorrect as they are not sports.
Standards: RL.8.1
Click here to practice: Reading: Literature Questions on 8th Grade
Domain: Grade 8 >> Language
Sample Question: Select the pronoun that will best fit into the following sentence:
____________ members of the book club are at odds about our next book choice.
- Us
- We
- Them
Answer Explanation: Answer choice B is correct. When a pronoun and a noun are used together, choose the pronoun that would fit best if the noun were not there.
Standards: L.8.1
Click here to practice: Grade 8 Language Questions
Domain: Grade 8 >> Reading: Informational Text
Sample Question: If you wanted to report something happening live you would use:
- print media
- electronic media
Answer Explanation: Answer choice B is correct. Electronic media is the only option for reporting live.
Standards: RI.8.7
Click here to practice: 8th Grade Reading: Informational Text Questions
Domain: Grade 8 >> Writing
Sample Question: What is the best way to fix the following sentence:
After the long movie ended, i could not wait to get back to my house.
- After the long movie ended, i could not wait to get back to my house.
- After the long movie ended, I could not wait to get back to my house.
- After the long movie ended I could not wait to get back to my house.
- no change.
Answer Explanation: Answer choice B is correct. The pronoun “I” is ALWAYS capitalized. Answer choices A, C, and D are incorrect.
Standards: W.8.5
Click here to practice: Writing Questions for 8th Grade
