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Grammar Practice

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-Y96K4O-J0MI

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

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

2.

Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?

3.

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

4.

Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.

5.

Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.

6.

Choose: The news was / were surprising.

7.

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

8.

Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.

9.

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

10.

Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.

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. Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.under the cushion
  2. Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?Whom
  3. Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.The class built the model.
  4. Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.Of the three, Lee ran fastest.
  5. Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.Each of the players has a jersey.
  6. Choose: The news was / were surprising.was
  7. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.
  8. Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.When the bell rings
  9. Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.me
  10. Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.is

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.