Parts of Speech
Types of Sentences
Subject-Verb Agreement
Capitalization
Working With Words
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On their nine-month anniversary, Hank and Ruth went to dinner at their favorite restaurant. What does the pronoun their refer to? A.anniversary B.dinner C.restaurant D.Hank and Ruth
What is D.Hank and Ruth
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(1) Ann loved taking her dog Bailey out for a walk. (2) They often took walks through the woods. (3) Ann and Bailey enjoyed exploring new places, and the woods had a lot of things left to discover. (4) Sometimes, they would find new plants. (5) Other times, Ann and Bailey would see new animals. (6) They always had a great time doing things with each other. Which sentence from the passage above is a compound sentence? A.sentence 6 B.sentence 1 C.sentence 4 D.sentence 3
What is D.sentence 3
100
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence below. We_______ tired. A.was B.is C.am D.are
What is D.are
100
Which sentence is written correctly? A.April's mother has a birthday on Groundhog's Day, february 2. B.In october, they celebrate Jenny's mom's birthday. C.Her cousin April has a birthday on december 25. D.Jenny was born on March 2, 1999.
What is D.Jenny was born on March 2, 1999.
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The class pet was missing. Ms. Hatcher planned to give the person who found the pet a nice bounty of candy and stickers. All the students went looking for the bunny. They wanted to get the reward. What is the best meaning of bounty? A.dream B.sticker C.candy D.reward
What is D.reward
200
Select the comparative form of the adjective smart in the sentence below. Phyllis said Toby was _______ than Michael. A.smarter B.most smart C.smartest D.more smarter
What is A.smarter
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Which is the correct way to combine the two sentences below to make a complex sentence? Kira put her perfect spelling test on the refrigerator. Her mom would see it. A.Kira put her perfect spelling test on the refrigerator her mom would see it. B.Kira put her perfect spelling test on the refrigerator so that her mom would see it. C.Kira put her perfect spelling test on the refrigerator, because her mom would see it. D.Kira put her perfect spelling test on the refrigerator, but her mom would see it.
What is B.Kira put her perfect spelling test on the refrigerator so that her mom would see it.
200
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence below. The California Redwood _______ one of the tallest trees in the world. A.is B.am C.are D.were
What is A.is
200
The police officer went to steward Elementary School to give a speech. What word needs to be capitalized? A.speech B.officer C.police D.steward
What is D.steward
200
My teacher, Mrs. Willis, is a very dependable person. I can always count on her for help. What is the meaning of dependable? A.able to be wrong B.expensive C.smart D.able to be depended on
What is D.able to be depended on
300
Choose the correct form of the adverb to complete the sentence below. The musician spoke _______ about his life. A.most honest B.honestly C.honester D.more honest
What is B.honestly
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Which is the correct way to combine the two sentences below to make a complex sentence? Gary has gotten A's on all of his math tests. His best frienA.Gary has gotten A's on all of his math tests, his best friend started helping him on homework. B.Gary has gotten A's on all of his math tests for his best friend started helping him on homework. C.Gary has gotten A's on all of his math tests, whether his best friend started helping him on homework. D.Gary has gotten A's on all of his math tests since his best friend started helping him on homeworkd started helping him on homework.
What is D.Gary has gotten A's on all of his math tests since his best friend started helping him on homeworkd started helping him on homework.
300
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence below. I _______ one of the shortest people in my class. A.were B.is C.am D.are
What is C.am
300
For Christmas vacation last year, Mr. Wendell went to germany with his family. What word needs to be capitalized? A.germany B.year C.family D.vacation
What is A.germany
300
What is the meaning of the word spoil in the sentence below? During the summer, the fruits spoil quickly in the heat. spoil ('spoil) v. [Middle English] 1. become rotten 2. practice robbery 3. harm the worth of something 4. baby someone A.definition 1 B.definition 3 C.definition 2 D.definition 4
What is A.definition 1
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Which sentence below uses the correct verb form? A.Evan and Caleb, who are on the basketball team, will practicing in two hours. B.Evan and Caleb, who are on the basketball team, will practiced in two hours. C.Evan and Caleb, who are on the basketball team, will practice in two hours. D.Evan and Caleb, who are on the basketball team, will practices in two hours
What is C.Evan and Caleb, who are on the basketball team, will practice in two hours.
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(1) Gina’s school is having a paper airplane contest. (2) A prize will be given to the plane that flies the farthest, so Gina has been practicing in her backyard. (3) She has tried many different kinds of paper airplanes. (4) The one that flew the farthest looks like a V, and it is the easiest to make. (5) Gina hopes that she will win. (6) The prize is a pizza and ice cream sundae party for her class. (7) There is also a prize for the coolest-looking plane, and Gina’s friend Lara is trying to win that one. (8) That prize is extra time at recess for their class. (9) Gina hopes Lara wins that contest. (10) Lara is a really good artist, and she draws great cartoons. Which of these sentences in the passage above is a compound sentence? A.sentence 2 B.sentence 9 C.sentence 1 D.sentence 6
What is A.sentence 2
400
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence below. Donna and Darren _______ the captains of the cheerleading squad. A.was B.am C.is D.are
What is D.are
400
Larry, our driver, said we should go north on the highway and go past Main Street until we see the barker brothers' Bakery. What needs to be capitalized? A.driver B.barker brothers' C.north D.highway
What is B.barker brothers'
400
Which sentence is the most descriptive? A.There are mountains where I live. B.The mountain is huge. C.There is a mountain behind my house. D.There is a huge mountain overlooking my house.
What is D.There is a huge mountain overlooking my house.
500
Shirley and Ed had _______ over to their house for dessert and coffee. What noun should be added to complete the sentence? A.quiet B.laughing C.happy D.people
What is D.people
500
Identify the type of sentence below. When I was at the toy store, I saw a great present for my brother. A.compound B.simple C.interrogative
What is D.complex
500
Choose the correct verb to complete the sentence below. Raleigh and Raymond _______ about three hours apart from each other. A.is B.was C.are D.am
What is C.are
500
Brad always goes north for thanksgiving break, but he always sleeps on the trip, especially through the small towns. What word needs to be capitalized? A.break B.north C.trip D.thanksgiving
What is D.thanksgiving
500
Which of the following sentences is the most descriptive? A.The chocolate cake was good because it had a lot of stuff on it. B.The chocolate cake tasted good because of the sweet icing. C.The chocolate cake was very, very, very good. D.The cake was good because of the icing.
What is B.The chocolate cake tasted good because of the sweet icing.
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