The eighth task of the Unified State Examination in Russian tests the skills of graduates in the field of correct spelling of words. For its correct execution, you can get one primary point. In the task, you need to find a word in which a certain vowel is missing - either checked, or unchecked, or alternating. To do this, you need to be well versed in the spelling of roots with checked unstressed vowels, alternating vowels, as well as dictionary words, the correct spelling of which must be remembered. To facilitate the repetition of this topic, we present a theory based on the materials of the eighth task of the exam.
Theory for assignment No. 8 USE in the Russian language
- checked unstressed vowel
This is the easiest option; to determine it, you need to choose a form of the word in which the vowel will be stressed. For example, “to reconcile”, “braggart”, “stale” are checked by the words “peace”, “boast”, “stale”. Sometimes it is difficult to determine its meaning from a word without a vowel, for example, “to see ... give” can be understood both as “see” and how to “fade”. This was taken into account when developing exam tasks: similar words are given in contextual phrases.
There are not so many roots with alternation in Russian, you can just memorize them. This table shows the alternating vowels in the root of the word and the rules for their use. However, you need to remember the exceptions that are missing in it: pretend, illuminate, combine, level, equally, coeval, spasmodic.
- unchecked unstressed vowel
Here is a table, the words from which are most often found on the exam.
BUT | avant-garde, adventure, lawyer, almanac, abstract, anomaly, antagonism, apartments, applause, appeal |
B | luggage, boycott |
IN | job, gorgeous, veterinarian, vinaigrette |
G | dimensions, garrison, horizon |
D | deserter, declaration, deficit, dilettante, directive, thoroughly |
AND | ignore, dependent, intelligent, inquisition |
TO | quotation marks, pun, calendar, closet, carnival, disaster, insidious, conjure, overalls, competent, compose, compromise, constitutional, burner, luminary, cosmetology, criterion |
L | cherish |
M | meridian, philanthropist, motivation |
H | obsession, nostalgia |
ABOUT | original |
P | front garden, panorama, paradox, pessimist, foam rubber, preliminary, fastidious, privilege, primitive, priority, pedestal |
R | rehabilitation, regulations, residence, rehearsal, restore |
FROM | seminar, certificate, lilac, scholarship, strive, sovereignty |
At | tamp down |
F | faculty, philharmonic, festival |
W | chocolate, chauvinism, highway, march |
E | crew, exhibit, experiment, excavator, element, exploitation, extreme, expedition, erudition |
Task execution algorithm
- We carefully read the task, remember the rule (alternation of vowels in the root of the word, checked vowels in the root of the word, unchecked vowels in the root of the word).
- We insert the missing vowels in each word given in the task, we determine the rule on which the spelling of each word is based.
- We find the right word, write it down, inserting the missing letter. We write down the answer.
Analysis of typical options for task No. 8 USE in the Russian language
The eighth task of the 2018 demo
- m..cenat
- see.
- g..ristaya (area)
- vzr..sti
- comp..ent
Execution algorithm:
- Maecenas put up with- checked vowel in the root of the word (smirny); mountainous terrain)- checked vowel in the root of the word (mountains); component
- nurture- a word in which an unstressed alternating vowel of the root is missing (roots rast - grew). We write a letter in place of the gap BUT, since it is followed by consonants ST.
Answer: nurture
The first version of the assignment
Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
- exp…disposition
- hydrogen ... sli
- to ... lendar
- to ... shachy
- post ... pour
Execution algorithm:
- An unstressed checked vowel is a vowel that can be checked by changing the word and putting it under stress: MOUNTAIN - MOUNTAINS.
- We insert the missing vowels in each word given in the task: expedition, calendar- you need to remember (unverifiable vowel at the root of the word); seaweed, bed- have an alternating vowel in the root.
- Feline- a word in which an unstressed checked vowel is omitted. We select a test word where the vowel will be stressed: cat.
Answer: feline
The second version of the assignment
Determine the word in which the unstressed alternating vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
- in..rusty
- av..ntyura
- g..roar
- adopt..mother
- adv..cat
Execution algorithm:
- Roots with alternating vowels: ber - bir, cas - braid, lag - lies, etc.
- We insert the missing vowels in each word given in the task: nappy– test vowel – test word pile; adventure- unverifiable vowel at the root of the word (you need to remember the spelling); grieve- a checked vowel in the root of the word (woe). The alternation of "gor / gar" is found in words such as " tan, burnt, burn, burn, cinder». Advocate- unverifiable vowel at the root of the word (need to be remembered).
- Accept- a word in which an unstressed alternating vowel of the root is missing (alternation nya/nim): accept - accept.
Answer: accept
The third version of the task
Determine the word in which the unstressed unchecked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
- op..sanie
- l ... pour
- vytv..ryat
- entertainment
- calculate..merge
Execution algorithm:
- An unchecked vowel at the root of a word is a vowel whose spelling needs to be remembered (for example: the vinaigrette).
- We insert the missing vowels in each word given in the task: description- checked vowel in the root of the word (check word we write); get up- alternating vowel at the root of the word (creativity - utensils); entertainment– checked vowel, check word have fun; calculate- checked vowel in the root of the word, check word numbers.
- Cherish- a word with an unchecked vowel in the root, its spelling must be remembered.
Task 8 USE in Russian
Root spelling
There are three types of checks: for an unstressed checked, unchecked or alternating root vowel.
We immediately cross out the options that fit the second and third types that do not fit the description of the task.
1) Unstressed checked vowel
Choose words with the same root, where the vowel is under stress (do not forget that the selected words should be similar in meaning).
2) Unstressed unchecked vowel
As well as with the one being checked, we select words, but nothing should work out, because usually these are words borrowed from other languages.
3) Unstressed alternating vowel
A) the choice of a vowel depends on the stress:
No accent O:
-gar-, -gor- (meaning to burn)
-clan-, -clone- (meaning decline)
-creature-, -creation-(meaning to create)
No accent A:
-zor-, -zar- (meaning dawn);
-pilaf-, -float- (meaning to swim).
Exceptions: swimmer, swimmer.
B) the choice of a vowel depends on the end of the root:
-skak-, -skoch- (meaning to jump);
-grow-, -grow-, -grow- (meaning grow).
Exceptions: Rostov, Rostislav, sprout, usurer, industry, jump.
C) the choice of a vowel depends on the suffix after the root:
-false-, -lagA- (meaning to put);
-kos-, -kasA- (meaning to touch);
-ber-, -bira- (meaning to collect);
-der-, -dirA- (meaning to rip off);
-glitter-, -blista- (meaning to shine);
-ter-, -tyrA- (meaning to wipe);
-per-, -pira- (meaning to lock);
-mer-, -peace- (meaning to freeze);
-stel-, -stilA- (meaning to cover);
-burned-, -burned- (meaning set fire to);
-even-, -chitA- (meaning count);
-imA- (for example, understand - understand);
-inA- (for example, reap - reap).
Exceptions: combine, combination, couple.
D) the choice of a vowel depends on the meaning of the root:
-equal- (same), -even- (smooth);
-poppy- (immerse in liquid), -mok-, -moch- (become wet)
Exceptions: peer, level, equally, plain, equal, equal.
Now you can practice this task.
Test options for task 7 from the Unified State Examination in Russian:
Try to solve them yourself and compare with the answers at the end of the page
Example 1:
A) checked ... growled, TV ... rhenium, sp ... cool
B) n ... starting, in ... negrete, in vain
C) to ... moreka, goodbye ... goodbye, to ... negotiate
D) transparent ... piercing, surprised ... curled, look ...
Example 2:
In which row is the unstressed checked vowel of the root missing in all words?
A) bl ... city, za ... chew, p ... front garden
B) to ... sa, to ... to touch, to ... nina
C) annoy ... rattling, k ... company, prok ... zhenny
D) enlightenment ... stele, gather ... gather, ... monotonous
Example 3:
In which row is the unstressed checked vowel of the root missing in all words?
A) timid ... s... early, little ...
B) partly, p ... scary, stop ... thief
C) turn ... rip, phil ... telist, b .. gray
D) k... satelny, k... dairy, sh... karnaya
Example 4:
In which row is the unstressed checked vowel of the root missing in all words?
A) bl.
B) pl.
B) entertain ... settle, up ... pass, hug ..
D) damage ... change, reject ... fight, c ... conflict
Example 5:
In which row is the unstressed checked vowel of the root missing in all words?
A) zah ... wanted, podm ... bent, in ... ntilation
B) burning ... burning, m ... physical, cl ... ptoman
B) p ... roaring, op ... rhenium, with ... leon
D) with .. serious, miscalculate ... tumble, ... alternate
Example 6:
In which row is the unstressed checked vowel of the root missing in all words?
A) br ... vada, vyt ... paradise, tr ... nirovka
B) to ... menisty, folded ... nipped, pos ... melier
B) faster ... more, sh ... high-rise, caught ...
D) otg ... roaring, having fun ... pouring, silent ... talking
Example 6:
In which row is the unstressed checked vowel of the root missing in all words?
A) yoke ... rka, r ... numbered, p ... stihi
B) well ... here, sanctuary, b ... steak
C) pon ... mother, zasl ... take, ser ... bro
D) st ... leafy, wood ... wooden, g ... lodat
Task number 8 1 option
to ... ryst
position...
attraction
pick on...
r...the hypothesis
2.8.. Identify the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing.
wine...gret
other ... whip
negative ... sli (hair)
R ... stov
an...malia
3.
unification
s...rnitsa
ant ... gonism
k.. fell asleep
rest… lie
4.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
osm...trel
hot...relay
b...blue
stop ... horny
rejects
5.
f...drunks
sk...birdism
bl...become
stop .barking
r..glament
6.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
to ... pooping
statement
p...stukh
ep...demia
av…ntyura
7.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
vision
wash...whip
teacher
tv ... rhenium
b ... yokot
8. 8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing.
Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
break up
length
prompt... read
alg...rhythm
vet… rinar
9. 8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
scatter ... sat
out...live
att...stat
prik... dream
g ... barites
10. 8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
k... rosin
vyr...sti
sorry ... sorry
op ... thief
g ... rnison
Task number 8 option 2
1.8.. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
guard ... take
burn ... burn
main diator
to ... nguru
mind ... army
irrelevant ... rims
composition
deputy ... freezing
p...chal
d ... fitit
3. 8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
decorate
offer
zap... natsya
to ... boiled
m…ridian
4.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
collection
p...chal
luminous
vyr... listen
set fire to ... gate
5.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
po... curled
tr...important
ex…live
d ... conduct
aqua…real
6.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
service
pl ... sonorous
to draw
vzr...sti
r ... habilitation
7.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
scornfully ... scornfully
zag...relay
sk...skat
to ... tastrofa
to ... overalls
8. 8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
b...don
k...chan
p... front garden
p... shoot
sg ... tret
select
9. 8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
n...kturn
l...wanda
m...sol
open... to sleep
people..becoming
10. 8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
ugh...sat
elector
waterproof
t... up
l ... noleum
Task number 8 option 3
1.8.. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
prik... dream
... incompressible
m...todika
bl...stely
b...lotto
2.8.. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
pl ... sonorous
harmonize
rise ... rise
exp..riment
strenuously
3. 8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
forbidden
shutdown
mountains...umbrella
scholarship
experiment ... riment
4.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
r...sinca
r ... points
well...ket
n ... norm
p…radox
5.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
f...nomen
undivid... roll
s..rya
k..sat
pr…mitive
6.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
age...
float wok
zag...relay
po... pour
from..pog
7.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
k... compliment
d ... lance-shaped
percent ... fool
in...trina
in...rtical
8.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing.
Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
incendiary
upstart...chka
eliminate...
g ... horizon
to ... rnival
9.
8. Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
cuddle up
ur...vein
there is no one to rely on ...
ad...ptation
with ... rhubarb
10.
Determine the word in which the unstressed checked vowel of the root is missing. Write out this word by inserting the missing letter.
l...byrinth
to ... liziya
on sk...ku
search...juice
b ... cut
answers
1 option
Option 2
3 option
attraction
Guard
methodology
grow old
irreconcilable
harmonize
Union
Tame
forbidden
examined
luminous
dewdrop
skeptic
appeared
locker room
shepherd
alternate
whitewash
teacher
dismissively
visionary
valley
dazzle
intimidate
scatter
dig out
take offense
apologized
fade away
obliquely