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Grammar Practice

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-ZX46AI-J0MI

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

Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.

2.

Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.

3.

Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks.

4.

Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.

5.

Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.

6.

Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.

7.

Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.

8.

Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.

9.

Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.

10.

Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.

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 active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.The class built the model.
  2. Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.a beagle
  3. Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks., and ,
  4. Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.me
  5. Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.Imperative
  6. Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.is
  7. Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.under the cushion
  8. Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.Each of the players has a jersey.
  9. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.
  10. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;

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.