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Grammar Practice

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-ZZFH4B-GYHQ

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

Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.

6.

Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks.

7.

Choose: The news was / were surprising.

8.

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

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. Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.is
  2. Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.The class built the model.
  3. Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.When the bell rings
  4. Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.me
  5. Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.,
  6. Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks., and ,
  7. Choose: The news was / were surprising.was
  8. Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.a beagle
  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.