Grammar
Grammar Challenge
Figurative Language
Prefixes, suffixes, and roots
Spelling/Capitalization
100
If she had studied harder, she ____ have passed the test.
Which word best completes the sentence?
can
could
should
will
could
100
Choose the sentence with an error in the use of a subordinating conjunction.
Since it was raining, we decided to go to the park although we didn’t have an umbrella.
She passed the test because she studied hard.
We stayed inside, since it was too cold to go outside.
He was late because his car broke down.
Since it was raining, we decided to go to the park although we didn’t have an umbrella.
100
Select the sentence or phrase that uses a simile to describe the character’s feelings.
Tom felt as if he could fly when he saw his name on the basketball roster. “I made the team!” he whispered to himself. His friend, Roger, stood next to him looking for his name. It wasn’t on the list. Roger’s shoulders slumped. Bong! Bong! Bong! The bell rang to let us know it was time to go home.
Tom felt as if he could fly when he saw his name on the basketball roster.
100
I will unlock the door for you.
The prefix un- means “not or opposite”. What is the meaning of the word unlock in this sentence?
not lock
lock again
lock twice
lock before
not lock
100
Which sentence has a capitalization error?
Michael Jordan was a famous basketball player.
He played for the Chicago Bulls.
He won many awards.
He was so good that he was on the cover of Sports illustrated many times!
He was so good that he was on the cover of Sports illustrated many times!
200
Choose the sentence with the error in verb tense.
- I will walk to school tomorrow and see a squirrel.
I was walking to school when I saw a squirrel.
I am walking to school when I saw a squirrel.
I walked to school yesterday and saw a squirrel.
I am walking to school when I saw a squirrel.
200
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a coordinating conjunction.
I wanted to go to the movies, so I forgot to finish my homework.
I wanted to go to the movies, nor I forgot to finish my homework.
I wanted to go to the movies, yet I forgot to finish my homework.
I wanted to go to the movies, or I forgot to finish my homework.
I wanted to go to the movies, yet I forgot to finish my homework.
200
What line is the simile found in?
line 3
200
I will ride my bicycle to school.
The root cycle means “circle” and the suffix bi- means “two”. What is the meaning of the word bicycle in this sentence?
two vehicles
a vehicle with two riders
two wheels
a vehicle with two wheels
a vehicle with two wheels
200
Which sentence has an apostrophe error?
The men’s choir sang beautifully.
Our girls’ team won the soccer game.
The boys’ hat blew off in the wind.
He pulled the cat’s tail.
The boys’ hat blew off in the wind.
300
Select the sentence that correctly uses a reflexive pronoun.
She made herself coffee after getting out of bed.
He made myself a sandwich for lunch.
We made themselves study in the library.
They made ourself some delicious lemonade.
She made herself coffee after getting out of bed.
300
Choose the sentence with the correct use of a subordinating conjunction.
I stayed home because it was raining, because I didn’t want to get wet.
Since she was tired, when she decided to take a nap.
Because I didn’t study, since I failed the test.
He left early, since he had an important meeting.
He left early, since he had an important meeting.
300
What literary tool is this an example of?
alliteration
300
Our class has a uniform way of walking in the hallway.
The prefix uni- means “one or single”. What is the meaning of the word uniform in this sentence?
double
similar
opposite
full
similar
300
Choose two sentences that use correct capitalization.
sea Turtles are amazing creatures! They have been around for millions of years. One kind of sea turtle is the Endangered Leatherback. Leatherback Sea Turtles can live to be over 50 years old. You can help protect sea turtles by volunteering with the Sea Turtle Conservancy.
They have been around for millions of years.
You can help protect sea turtles by volunteering with the Sea Turtle Conservancy.
400
The book is lying on the table.
What is the function of the preposition on in this sentence?
To show time
To show place
To show direction
To show manner
To show place
400
Choose the sentence with the grammar error.
I went to the park yesterday and decided to bring a picnic for myself. While I was eating, I notice a group of kids playing soccer, and they were having a great time. One of the kids kicked the ball too hard, and it rolled right toward me. I quickly dodged it and laughed at myself for not noticing sooner.
While I was eating, I notice a group of kids playing soccer, and they were having a great time.
400
Identify the type of figurative language:
My social studies book is a time machine.
metaphor
400
She was without care when completing her math homework, so she missed several questions.
Which word means without care?
careful
cared
careless
caring
careless
400
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
1. The teacher said “We will be taking a trip to the science museum.
2. “I hope we get to try some experiments,” said Jake.
3. “There will be lots of hands-on activities, the teacher said.”
4. The students, “Said they couldn’t wait.”
“I hope we get to try some experiments,” said Jake.
500
Which word is an abstract noun in the following sentence?
The dog barked loudly, causing fear.
Fear: nouns are people places or things. Fear is a thing, but you cannot see or touch it. So, it is abstract.
500
Identify the sentence with a usage error in the paragraph.
I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining. I decided to stay home, but I watched a movie instead. My brother went outside to play, and he had a great time in the rain. We both enjoyed the day, yet we did different things.
I decided to stay home, but I watched a movie instead.
500
What is this an example of?
Harry moved in front of the tank and looked intently at the snake. He wouldn't have been surprised if it had died of boredom itself.
hyperbole
500
The microphone at the concert was broken, and the song was inaudible.
The prefix in- helps the reader know that inaudible means
heard incorrectly
unable to be heard
heard loudly
overheard
unable to be heard
500
Identify the spelling error in the paragraph.
The sun is shineing brightly in the sky. Birds are singing and flying from tree to tree. People are walking in the park, enjoying the warm weather. Some children are playing soccer, while others are riding their bikes. It’s a perfect day to be outside and have fun!
shineing
shining