8th English

PPT 19 Answer Key

Vocab pg 184, 185

1. consumption
2. fossil fuels
3. alternative
4. turbine

Comprehension pg 184, 185

1. The author wrote this article to persuade us to stop using fossil fuels.
2. The problems with fossil fuels are that they pollute the environment and may one day run out.
3. The author uses the statements of scientists to support his opinion.

Grammar pg 210

1. Chippewa Indians gave the Sioux tribe its name.

2. The Sioux once enjoyed lives of freedom.
3. The Spanish introduced horses to the Sioux in the 1500s.
4. The loss of buffalo destroyed the Sioux lifestyle.
6. The passive voice is acceptable because it’s not clear who took over the land.
7. During the Gold Rush, many people believed that gold was located on Sioux land.
8. The legendary Chief Sitting Bull led a fierce battle.
9. Sitting Bull’s warriors destroyed General Custer’s troops in 1876.
10. The passive voice is acceptable because it is not clear who killed or who buried Sitting Bull.