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Grammar Practice

Grade 1 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-QP0058-SGNH

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Choose the conjunction: I wanted to go, __ it rained.

2.

Identify the adverb: The turtle moved slowly.

3.

Choose the comparative form of tall.

4.

Add quotation marks: Maya said, I agree.

5.

Identify the subject: The bright stars filled the sky.

6.

Choose the past tense of teach.

7.

Choose the plural of child.

8.

Choose the possessive: the backpack belonging to Luis.

9.

Combine: Ana reads. Ana writes.

10.

Identify the predicate: Our class planted a garden.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Choose the conjunction: I wanted to go, __ it rained.but
  2. Identify the adverb: The turtle moved slowly.slowly
  3. Choose the comparative form of tall.taller
  4. Add quotation marks: Maya said, I agree.Maya said, “I agree.”
  5. Identify the subject: The bright stars filled the sky.The bright stars
  6. Choose the past tense of teach.taught
  7. Choose the plural of child.children
  8. Choose the possessive: the backpack belonging to Luis.Luis's backpack
  9. Combine: Ana reads. Ana writes.Ana reads and writes.
  10. Identify the predicate: Our class planted a garden.planted a garden

Worked example

Read the entire sentence before choosing the form that fits.

Common mistake

Looking at one word without checking the sentence.

Helpful hint

Read your completed sentence aloud.