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Grammar Practice

Grade 5 · On-level practice · 10 questions · Version PG-1RGDWZG-GYHQ

1.

Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks.

2.

Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.

3.

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

4.

Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.

5.

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

6.

Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.

7.

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

8.

Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.

9.

Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?

10.

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

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. Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks., and ,
  2. Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.Imperative
  3. Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.Of the three, Lee ran fastest.
  4. Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.Each of the players has a jersey.
  5. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.
  6. Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.,
  7. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  8. Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.is
  9. Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?Whom
  10. Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.The class built the model.

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.