Verb Tenses
Quotation Marks & Commas
Writing: Evidence
Linking Words and Phrases
100

What word belongs in the blank?

I walk, I walked, I will ____

Walk

100

Place the comma in the correct spot.


"This is my sister Linda."

"This is my sister, Linda."

100

Choose the sentence that DOES NOT support the opinion that videogames are good for you. 

1. Videogames encourage teamwork.

2. My brother likes to play videogames.

3. Videogames improve critical thinking skills.

2. My brother likes to play videogames.

100

A linking word joins sentences, paragraphs, and/or ideas.

Choose the linking word from the following options. 

1. run

2. and

3. smooth

2. and

200

What word belongs in the blank?

I dance, I danced, I will ____

Dance

200

Place the comma AND quotation marks in the correct spot.

Mia asked What should we bring?

Mia asked, "What should we bring?"

200

Choose the sentence that DOES NOT support the opinion that exercise is good for you.

1. Exercise is popular among elementary school students. 

2. Exercise can help strengthen bones and muscles.

3. Exercise can help you sleep better.

1. Exercise is popular among elementary school students.

200

Which italic word links these ideas together?

1. Chocolate ice cream is my favorite flavor, because I also like strawberry ice cream.

2. Chocolate ice cream is my favorite flavor, but I also like strawberry ice cream.

3. Chocolate ice cream is my favorite flavor, too I also like strawberry ice cream.

2. Chocolate ice cream is my favorite flavor, but I also like strawberry ice cream.

300

1. What is the verb in this sentence?

2. Is it past, present, or future tense?

Harmony is tall for her age.

Is, present tense

300

Place the quotation marks in the correct spot.


Can we eat dinner now? I asked.

"Can we eat dinner now?" I asked.

300

Choose the options that best support the following opinion: Mariah is a good friend.

1. She cheers me up when I am sad.

2. She is my neighbor.

3. She stands up for me.

1. She cheers me up when I am sad.

3. She stands up for me.

300

Choose the BEST way to connect the two sentences using a transition word.

I like to play piano. I like to sing.

1. I like to sing however I like to play piano.

2. I like to sing while I like to play piano.

3. I like to sing and play piano.

3. I like to sing and play piano.

400

1. What is the verb in this sentence?

2. Is it past, present, or future tense?

We were early for the show.

Were, past tense

400

Place the comma AND quotation marks in the correct spot.


I don't like bugs said Alice.

"I don't like bugs," said Alice.

400

Choose the sentence that adds the BEST reason to support the following sentence: The circus is an exciting place to be.

1. There are many interesting things to see, like lions and elephants. 

2. Peanuts can be purchased at the circus.

3. It is loud.


1. There are many interesting things to see, like lions and elephants.

400

Identify the linking word in this sentence.


I like cats because they are smart.

Because

500

What are the three verb tenses called?

Past, present, and future

500

Place the comma AND quotation marks in the correct spot.


The teacher said Today is March 15.

The teacher said, "Today is March 15."

500

Choose the option that best supports the following statement: There are many things to do at the Wisconsin Dells.

1. It's located in Wisconsin.

2. There's many hotels to stay at.

3. You can visit the waterpark, arcade, minigolf, go-karts, and much more. 

3. You can visit the waterpark, arcade, minigolf, go-karts, and much more.

500

Identify the linking word in this sentence.


I like lizards if they are green.

If

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