Grammar
300 points
Correct the sentence:
Before the movie started we bought popcorn candy and drinks.
Before the movie started, we bought popcorn, candy, and drinks.
200 points
Which spelling is correct?
A. Conscience
B. Consciense
C. Conshience
D. Consceince
A. Conscience
100 points
Which is the BEST paragraph order?
A. Problem → Solution → Result
B. Result → Problem → Solution
C. Solution → Result → Problem
D. Problem → Result → Solution
A. Problem → Solution → Result
500 points
Which is the BEST combined sentence?
A. The teacher explained the lesson clearly the students understood it.
B. The teacher explained the lesson clearly, and the students understood it.
C. Clearly the teacher explained the lesson the students understood it.
D. The students understood it the teacher explained clearly.
B. The teacher explained the lesson clearly, and the students understood it.
400 points
Maya stared at the science project on her desk. She had worked on it for three weeks, but the model bridge still collapsed every time she added weight. Her friends told her to give up, but Maya stayed after school to test new designs. On the day of the presentation, her bridge held the weight longer than anyone else’s.
What is the main inference about Maya?
A. She was lucky on the day of the presentation
B. She is persistent and problem-solving
C. She copied her friends’ ideas
D. She did not care about the project
B. She is persistent and problem-solving
600 points
What is an independent clause? What is a dependent clause?
An independent clause is a complete sentence, it has a subject and a predicate. An independent clause is an incomplete sentence, it is either missing the subject or the predicate.
200 points
What does meticulous mean?
A. Careless
B. Extremely careful and detailed
C. Loud and energetic
D. Difficult to hear
B. Extremely careful and detailed
800 points
What does each letter mean in FANBOYS? What are the FANBOYS grammatically speaking?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Coordinating Conjunctions
400 points
Which is the best revision?
“The dog barked loudly. It scared the mail carrier.”
A. The dog barked loudly it scared the mail carrier.
B. The dog barked loudly, so it scared the mail carrier.
C. The mail carrier scared the dog barked loudly.
D. Barked loudly the dog it scared the mail carrier.
B. The dog barked loudly, so it scared the mail carrier.
400 points The city council announced a new rule banning plastic bags in all grocery stores. Some residents were frustrated because they forgot reusable bags. Others supported the change, saying it would reduce pollution and protect wildlife.
What is the author’s purpose?
A. To entertain with a story about shopping
B. To inform and present both sides of an issue
C. To persuade readers to support plastic bags
D. To describe how grocery stores work
B. To inform and present both sides of an issue
300 points
Choose the correct punctuation:
I was tired ___ I still finished my homework.
I was tired; I still finished my homework.
300 points
Which word is a synonym for diligent?
A. Lazy
B. Careful
C. Hardworking
D. Distracted
C. Hardworking
300 points
The student begined her essay about climate change by saying it was “very important for todays world.” She explained that people dont recycle enough and that pollution is getting worse every year.
Which correction is needed?
A. begined → begun
B. begined → began
C. begined → beginning
D. No correction needed
B. begined → began
300 points
Which sentence has the BEST flow?
A. I forgot my homework. I still got an A.
B. I forgot my homework, but I still got an A.
C. I got an A I forgot my homework.
D. Still I got an A I forgot my homework.
B. I forgot my homework, but I still got an A.
300 points
Carlos studied for the test all week. He reviewed his notes every night and asked his teacher for help on difficult topics. When the test was returned, he saw a high score at the top of the page.
What conclusion can be drawn?
A. Studying helped Carlos succeed
B. Carlos did not study enough
C. The test was unfair
D. Carlos guessed most answers
A. Studying helped Carlos succeed
400 points
Fix the sentence:
we visited lake michigan florida and grandmas house during spring break.
We visited Lake Michigan, Florida, and Grandma's house during spring break.
400 points
Which word contains a prefix meaning “against”?
A. Predict
B. Antisocial
C. Transport
D. Misjudge
B. Antisocial
400 points
The explorer’s journal ended abruptly: “We have found something remarkable beyond the ridge, but I cannot yet describe it clearly. The landscape defies explanation, and I fear others may not believe what we have seen.”
What is the effect of the final sentence?
A. It clarifies exactly what was discovered
B. It creates suspense and curiosity
C. It provides a scientific explanation
D. It ends the story with resolution
B. It creates suspense and curiosity
400 points
Which sentence is MOST logical?
A. The experiment failed, so we redesigned it and tried again.
B. The experiment so failed we redesigned it and tried again.
C. We redesigned it and the experiment failed so tried again.
D. Failed the experiment we so redesigned it and tried again.
A. The experiment failed, so we redesigned it and tried again.
800 points
The town meeting grew tense as residents debated the new construction project. Some argued it would bring jobs and economic growth. Others worried it would destroy the local park and increase traffic. No agreement was reached, and the meeting ended with voices still raised.
What is the tone of the passage?
A. Joyful and celebratory
B. Calm and reflective
C. Tense and argumentative
D. Humorous and lighthearted
C. Tense and argumentative
500 points
Fix the sentence:
Maria packed snacks water flashlights and maps she was ready for the hike.
Maria packed snacks, water, flashlights, and maps; she was ready for the hike.
500 points
Which word is spelled correctly?
A. Miscellanious
B. Miscellaneous
C. Miscelaneous
D. Miscellaneus
B. Miscellaneous
500 points
Which revision BEST improves the sentence?
“people should recycle it helps the earth and saves animals”
A. People should recycle; it helps the earth, and saves animals.
B. People should recycle. It helps the earth and saves animals.
C. People should recycle it helps earth and saves animals
D. recycling people should it helps the earth
B. People should recycle. It helps the earth and saves animals.
1,000 points
Which transition shows contrast?
A. Therefore
B. Because
C. However
D. So
C. However
500 points
Every morning, Ms. Delgado arrived before sunrise. She arranged desks, checked assignments, and left small encouraging notes on students’ papers. Most students never noticed, but those who did often felt more confident during the day.
What does the author MOST likely want the reader to understand?
A. Teachers only care about rules
B. Small actions can have a meaningful impact
C. Students rarely appreciate teachers
D. Schools open too early
B. Small actions can have a meaningful impact