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Grammar Practice

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-1EG82O5-J0MI

1.

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

2.

Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?

3.

Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.

4.

Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.

5.

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

6.

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

7.

Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.

8.

Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.

9.

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

10.

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

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. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.
  2. Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?Whom
  3. Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.,
  4. Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.Although
  5. Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.a beagle
  6. Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.The class built the model.
  7. Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.Imperative
  8. Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.Each of the players has a jersey.
  9. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  10. Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.Of the three, Lee ran fastest.

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.