SD ELA Grade 8 Practice Questions - South Dakota English Language Arts Assessment - Grade 8 Exam

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Read the passage: The old grandfather clock in the hallway had been silent for decades. When Elijah found a tarnished brass key in his late grandmother's sewing box, he didn't expect it to fit. He turned the key gently until he heard a rhythmic click. Seconds later, the heavy pendulum began to swing, filling the quiet house with a steady, reassuring tick. As the chime struck noon, Elijah realized that honoring family traditions keeps memories alive. What is a central theme of this passage?

Old machinery is often superior to modern inventions. Restoring family heirlooms can reconnect us to our heritage and memories. Patience is necessary when fixing ancient household items. Grandparents always leave behind secret valuable treasures.

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Restoring family heirlooms can reconnect us to our heritage and memories.

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