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Grammar Practice

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-YVH2CF-GYHQ

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

Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.

2.

Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks.

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

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. Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.Although
  2. Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.is
  3. Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.When the bell rings
  4. Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.a beagle
  5. Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks., and ,
  6. Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.The class built the model.
  7. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  8. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.
  9. Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.me
  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.