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Grammar Practice

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-1D2A27A-J0MI

1.

Choose: The news was / were surprising.

2.

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

3.

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

4.

Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.

5.

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

6.

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

7.

Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.

8.

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

9.

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

10.

Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.

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 news was / were surprising.was
  2. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  3. Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.When the bell rings
  4. Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.Imperative
  5. Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.me
  6. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.
  7. Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.Although
  8. Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.The class built the model.
  9. Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.Of the three, Lee ran fastest.
  10. Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.,

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.