Frequently Confused Words
It was _______ a long book, but I was enjoying the story.
a. quiet
b. quite
c. quit
b. quite
Which choice uses correct grammar and punctuation?
a. The school is hosting a bake sale next week. Either Monday or Tuesday.
b. The animal on the playground was not a skunk it was a black and white cat named Socks.
c. Shanna has been working on her art project all week. It is important to her.
d. Mr. Walden announced that we will have a substitute tomorrow, I will also be gone for the contest tomorrow.
c. Shanna has been working on her art project all week. It is important to her.
Read the paragraph, and then answer the question.
They can be seen everywhere. We see squirrels in parks, in the trees, and running around in yards. Sometimes they can be seen playing and chasing each other. Squirrels are always looking for nuts to store up for winter. They are really amazing little animals.
Which is the best introduction for the paragraph?
a. Squirrels are mammals.
b. Squirrels are interesting creatures.
c. Squirrels build their homes in trees.
d. Squirrels make chatting sounds to each other.
b. Squirrels are interesting creatures.
Troy is writing a story for English class. He needs to use more concrete details. Read the sentences from the story and choose the best concrete detail to replace the underlined phrase.
Kurt loved spending the weekend at his grandparents' house. Every time he stayed over, his grandparents had something fun planned.
a. were happy to give Kurt hugs
b. allowed him to stay up past his bedtime
c. watched movies, played at the park, or built forts in the backyard
d. ate spaghetti and meatballs for dinner on Friday and meatloaf on Saturday
c. watched movies, played at the park, or built forts in the backyard
Choose the word that completes the sentence using correct grammar.
Jia kept thinking about the beautiful Saturday afternoon _______ she and her family explored the state park.
a. when
b. went
c. were
a. when
Which word best complete the sentence?
My room was _______ while I read my book.
a. quiet
b. quite
c. quit
a. quiet
Which choice uses correct grammar and punctuation?
a. Before I go to sleep. I always like to read a comic book.
b. If there are any extra hamburgers. I would like to eat another one.
c. Instead of walking in the rain Amanda decided to wait for the bus, and stay dry.
d. Rather than eating alone, Jordan asked his new classmate to join him for lunch.
d. Rather than eating alone, Jordan asked his new classmate to join him for lunch.
Read the paragraph, and then answer the question.
In books, you can learn about animals, sports, real people, and many other things. You can learn about how to build something or how to make a recipe. Some people like to read biographies to find out about history. Others like to read nonfiction books to discover facts about science. There are so many different things to learn in books.
Which is the best main idea sentence to add in this paragraph?
a. There are books about the planets.
b. Some books have pictures and others do not.
c. Books that are fiction tell stories that are made up.
d. Books are amazing because they can teach so much.
d. Books are amazing because they can teach so much.
"Modern baseball began with a club called the Knickerbockers."
Which detail should the student add to the report to support the main idea?
a. In their first recorded game as a club, the Knickerbockers lost 23-1 to the New York Nine.
b. The Knickerbockers were famous for being the first club to establish rules for playing the game of baseball.
c. The Knickerbockers were named after the Knickerbocker Fire Engine Company because many firefighters played with the club.
d. Alexander Cartwright was a member of the Knickerbockers baseball club, and Congress declared in 1953 that he was the Father of Baseball.
b. The Knickerbockers were famous for being the first club to establish rules for playing the game of baseball.
A student is writing a story for class. The student needs to revise the story to correct an error in grammar. Read the sentences from the story and choose the phrase that uses correct grammar to complete the sentence.
The gathering season ____________ an end, and Barry the Squirrel was worried. He had been collecting acorns for the winter, but his pile was smaller than usual.
a. was entering
b. were entering
c. was nearing
d. were nearing
c. was nearing
A student is writing a paragraph. Place the words that correctly complete the sentences. Words may be used more than once.
Accurately fill in the blanks using the correct word choice.
Word choices: to, too, two
Lily and Ben went _____ the zoo. They saw _____ hippos swimming. It was _____ hot to stay outside, though. They decided to go inside the reptile house ____ cool off.
to the zoo, they saw two hippos swimming, it was too hot, and they decided to go inside the reptile house to cool off.
Which sentence is written correctly and uses correct punctuation?
a. Last night, Wyatt had the wildest dream, everything in his house turned into chocolate.
b. The shirt that Tracy wanted to buy for the game came in two colors. Purple and red.
c. Sarah invited me to play on her swing set. I rushed over to her house after school.
d. Henry raised his hand for help he could not figure out how to solve the problem.
c. Sarah invited me to play on her swing set. I rushed over to her house after school.
Read the paragraph, and then answer the question.
Bees are one of nature's providers. Most people think they just give us honey, but they do so much more. Without the important job bees do, we would not have plants and flowers. Bees are an important part of our lives.
Which details would best support the paragraph? Choose two details.
1. Bees fly around all day.
2. Most bees make a loud buzzing sound.
3. Bees are the reason plants and flowers grow.
4. Some people are scared of bees because they can sting.
5. Bees spread pollen from one plant to another so they can produce seeds and fruit.
Detail 3 and 5
Sarah is writing a report for art class. Sarah needs to clearly state the topic at the beginning of the report. Read the paragraph from the report, and choose the sentence that best states the topic.
_____. He makes the designs high in the snowy mountain range in France. Beck carefully plans his walking route, and his footprints make the designs. Using his compass as a guide, he can sometimes spend 10 hours and walk 25 miles in a day to make a particular piece of art. One of the unusual things about Beck's art is that it rarely lasts longer than a day. The design disappears whenever a fresh blanket of snow covers the earth.
a. Simon Beck believes that snow can make the most beautiful type of art in the world.
b. Simon Beck is an artist who uses a compass and his feet to create beautiful art in the snow.
c. Simon Beck enjoys making an unusual type of snow art that few people get to enjoy because of its location.
d. Simon Beck prefers to make art on a level surface that has about nine inches of snow evenly across the surface.
b. Simon Beck is an artist who uses a compass and his feet to create beautiful art in the snow.
Troy is writing a story for English class. He needs to use more concrete details. Read the sentences from the story and choose the best concrete detail to replace the underlined phrase.
Kurt loved spending the weekend at his grandparents' house. Every time he stayed over, his grandparents had something fun planned.
a. were happy to give Kurt hugs
b. allowed him to stay up past his bedtime
c. watched movies, played at the park, or built forts in the backyard
d. ate spaghetti and meatballs for dinner on Friday and meatloaf on Saturday
c. watched movies, played at the park, or built forts in the backyard
Shelly is writing some sentences. Place the words that correctly complete the sentences. Words may be used more than once.
Word Choice: their, there, they're
___________ books were spread on the floor.
___________ is a pen on the floor.
___________ tall.
___________ are the keys.
1. Their
2. There
3. They're
4. There
Which sentence uses correct grammar?
a. Jon petted a fluffy gray puppy whom licked Jon's face with delight.
b. Leah was thankful for the freshly baked cookies who Marco made.
c. Mr. Martin is a teacher who paints his face before football games.
d. Ava ran inside when whom noticed a stranger whose was running.
c. Mr. Martin is a teacher who paints his face before football games.
Read the paragraph, and then answer the question.
It can be fun to have a pet, but it is also a big responsibility. Pets need a lot of things to keep them healthy and happy. It is nice to have a comfortable place for your pet to sleep. Having toys for them to play with is good. Pets can be a lot of work, but it is worth it.
Which details best support the paragraph? Choose two details.
1. Finding the perfect pet takes time.
2. Some people do want to have a pet.
3. It is exciting to give your pet a fun name.
4. Pets need to have fresh water and food daily.
5. It is important to give pets a lot of attention, too.
Detail 4 and 5
Rita is writing a report about rainforests for science class. She needs to better develop one of her ideas. Which three details best support the underlined idea from her report?
Rainforests provide many benefits for humans.
1. Rainforests are forests that receive a lot of rainwater.
2. Many types of food, such as coffee, fruit, and nuts, grow in rainforests.
3. Some plants discovered in rainforests have been used to manufacture medicine.
4. Many animals, such as butterflies, bats, monkeys, and sloths, live in rainforests.
5. Rainforests supply about 20% of the world's fresh drinking water.
6. Tours are offered in some rainforests because of the beautiful greenery and interesting sounds.
Choices 2, 3, and 5
Which choice uses correct grammar and punctuation?
a. The school is hosting a bake sale next week. Either Monday or Tuesday.
b. The animal on the playground was not a skunk it was a black and white cat named Socks.
c. Shanna has been working on her art project all week. It is important to her.
d. Mr. Walden announced that we will have a substitute tomorrow, I will also be gone for the contest tomorrow.
c. Shanna has been working on her art project all week. It is important to her.
June is writing a paragraph. Choose the words that correctly complete the sentences using the words then and than.
First, we went to the library, and _________ we walked to the park. It was much hotter today ______ I expected. Playing on the swings was more fun _______ the slide.
a. then, than, than
b. than, then, than
c. then, than, then
d. than, then , than
a. then, than, than
Which sentence uses correct grammar?
a. My sisters hope to build a small wooden birdhouse.
b. The students ran outside to see the new two bicycles.
c. Cameron likes the painting with the purple beautiful pattern.
d. Roy noticed the glass old door as he entered the house.
a. My sisters hope to build a small wooden birdhouse.
Dani is writing to explain what he will do after school today, but has not finished. Place the words that best complete the sentences. Words may be used more than once.
Word choices: our and are
Uncle Ralph said that _______ cousins _____ coming over for dinner tonight. We _____ excited.
Uncle Ralph said that our cousins are coming over for dinner tonight. We are excited.
our, are, are
Julie is writing a report about solar energy for science class. She needs to better develop the main idea in her report. Which three sentences best support the underlined main idea of her report?
The production and use of solar energy provide many benefits.
1. The Sun produces unlimited amounts of solar energy.
2. Solar energy does not send harmful gases into the air.
3. Many people wonder how they can use solar energy to power their homes and offices.
4. Producing solar energy is less expensive than producing energy from other resources.
5. A skilled tradesperson must set up solar panels on houses or buildings to harness solar energy.
Choices 1, 2, and 3
Wayne is writing a report about volcanoes for science class. He is uncertain of the correct spelling for a word in his sentence. Read the sentence from his report and choose the word that is spelled correctly.
Mount Tambora in Indonesia is known for having one of the most powerful volcanic ________ in history, which occurred in 1815.
a. eruptsion
b. eruptshuns
c. eruptions
d. erupsions
c. eruptions