Vocabulary
Do/Does
Irregular Verbs
Fix the verb
NYSESLAT Practice
100

I go to a store. I give money. I get something new. What am I doing?

buy/buying

100

___ you like pizza?

Do

100

What is the past tense of go?

went

100

She ___ (eat) breakfast every morning.

She eats breakfast every morning.

100

1. Read these sentences again:
"Phones are a big part of daily life. Many students bring their phones to school to stay connected with family, check the time, or use them for schoolwork."

Which word shows that phones are used in more than one way?
A. Family
B. Bring
C. Many
D. Or

c. Many

200

I close my eyes. I use a pillow and blanket. I rest all night. What am I doing?

sleep/sleeping

200

___ she go to school every day?

Does

200

What is the past tense of eat?

ate

200

He ___ (read) a book every night.

He reads a book every night.

200

2. Read this paragraph again:
"Sometimes students use their phones to play games, send messages, or scroll through social media during class. This can make it hard to focus and learn."


Which phrase explains why phones can be a problem in class?
A. Use their phones
B. Scroll through social media
C. Hard to focus and learn
D. During class

C. Hard to focus and learn

300

I hold something small in my hand. I move it in my mouth. I use it in the morning and at night. What am I doing?

brush teeth/brushing teeth

300

___ he play soccer? 

Does

300

What is the past tense of see?

saw

300

They ___ (have) a party last week.

They had a party last week.

300

3. Read this paragraph again:
"Some schools collect phones at the start of the day or only allow them during certain times, like lunch or after school."

Which phrase tells when students are allowed to use phones?
A. Start of the day
B.Some schools
C. like
D. Collect phones

A. Start of the day

400

I use a broom or a mop. I pick things up and throw away trash. I make everything look nice. What am I doing?

clean/cleaning

400

What word do we use with "I" or "you"?

Do

400

What is the past tense of take?

took

400

He ___ (do) like the movie. He likes the video game.

He doesn't like the movie. He likes the video game.

400

5. Read this paragraph again:
"Phones are a helpful tool, but they must be used in a smart way. When schools, teachers, and students work together, phones can support learning instead of getting in the way."

Which phrase shows the goal of using phones at school?
A. Smart way
B. Support learning
C. Phones can
D. Work together

B. Support learning

500

I sit at a desk. I read, write, and try to remember. I do this before a test to learn more. What am I doing?

study/studying

500

What word do we use with “he” or “she”  to show they do not like something?

doesn't

500

What is the past tense of write?

wrote

500

We ___ (watch) a movie now.  

We are watching a movie now.

500

6. Read these phrases again:
"Stay connected with family . . ."
"Used in a smart way . . ."
"Support learning . . ."

Which idea do these phrases support?
A. Phones should not be allowed at school.
B. Phones are distracting and unsafe.
C. Phones are useful when used responsibly.
D. Phones are only for emergencies.

C. Phones are useful when used responsibly.

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