Past Tense
What is the past tense of work?
Worked
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
We did not get to see the move _________ we were so late.
a. because
b. if
c. unless
d. or
A. Because
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a. "Don't forget to pack your toothbrush," said Mother.
b. "Don't forget to pack your toothbrush, said Mother."
c. Don't forget to pack your toothbrush, "said Mother."
d. "Don't forget to pack your toothbrush, said" Mother.
A. The quotes go around only what someone speaks or says.
The dark clouds rolled in, covering the bright sun. The wind began to whistle through the trees, and Sarah quickly ran inside and closed all the windows.
1. What is the most likely reason Sarah closed the windows?
A. She wanted to hear the wind better.
B. She knew a storm was coming.
C. She was trying to hide from her friends.
D. She was bored and had nothing else to do.
B. She knew a storm was coming.
The classroom was a zoo during the indoor recess.
What does the author mean by the non-literal phrase 'the classroom was a zoo'?
The classroom was very quiet and organized.
The students were behaving in a wild and noisy way.
The students were visiting a park to look at animals.
The teacher had brought in wild animals for the students to see.
B. The students were behaving in a wild and noisy way.
What is the past tense of skip?
skipped
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Joannie wanted to learn how to play the drums ______ the piano.
a. and
b. but
c. nor
d. yet
A. and
Which italicized word in the sentence is spelled incorrectly?
Monty picked out new cotton kurtains for the kitchen.
a. pickedb. cotton
c. kurtains
d. kitchen
c. kurtains should be curtains.
Leo sat at the kitchen table with his chin in his hands. He stared at his empty bowl and then looked up at the clock. It was 3:30 PM, and his stomach let out a loud, growling sound.
2. Based on the passage, what can you infer about Leo?
A. He is very tired and needs a nap.
B. He is angry at his parents.
C. He is hungry for a snack.
D. He is excited to start his homework.
c. He is hungry for a snack.
Before the play started, the teacher told the students to 'break a leg.'
What did the teacher want the students to do?
B. To go out and do a great job performing.
What is the past tense of find?
found
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Darren will outline the next chapter, _________ he will work on the illustrations.
a. but
b. for
c. or
d. yet
c. or
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a. Dad "said, I will see you after school."
b. "Dad said," I will see you after school.
c. Dad said, "I will see you after school."
d. "Dad said, I will see you after school."
C. the words go around what dad is saying.
Maya put on her thick wool coat, wrapped a colorful scarf around her neck, and pulled on her warmest gloves. She stepped outside and saw that the grass was covered in a crunchy white blanket.
3. What season is it most likely in the story?
A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Fall
D. Winter
D. Winter
The fresh bread was as soft as a cloud.
Which two things are being compared in this simile?
B.A cloud and the sky
C.The baker and the kitchen
D.The bread and the oven
a. the bread and a cloud
What is the past tense of buy?
bought
Which italicized word should be changed to correct a mistake?
Jake thinked he left the money in his jeans. He searched the pockets, but they were empty.
a. thinked
b. left
c. searched
d. were
a. thinked
Which italicized word in the sentence is spelled wrong?
He did not cair about being stuck outside while it rained.
a. cairb. being
c. stuck
d. rained.
a. cair should be care.
Kelsey looked at the pile of colorful paper, the sticky glue stick, and the pair of safety scissors on her desk. She carefully cut out a large heart shape and began writing "To: Mom" in her very best handwriting.
1. What is Kelsey most likely doing?
A. She is finishing her math homework.
B. She is making a special card for her mother.
C. She is cleaning up a mess in her classroom.
D. She is reading a book about art.
B. She is making a special card for her mother.
The giant's steps were thunder shaking the ground.
What is being compared in this metaphor?
A. the giant's steps and thunder
What is the past tense of fly?
Flew
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Mindy will not watch horror movies, _______ will she read books about vampires.
a. and
b. but
c. nor
d. or
c. nor
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a. Diya said "My volleyball game is on Thursday,"
b. Diya said. "My volleyball game is on Thursday."
c. "Diya said, My volleyball game is on Thursday."
d. Diya said, "My volleyball game is on Thursday."
D. because that is what she is speaking or saying.
The baseball team sat in the dugout with their heads down. No one was talking or cheering. Their uniforms were covered in dirt, and the scoreboard showed that the other team had 10 runs while they only had 2. The umpire called out, "Ball game!" and the players began packing up their bats.
2. How do the players on the baseball team most likely feel?
A. Excited because the game is finally over.
B. Confused about the rules of the game.
C. Disappointed because they lost the game.
D. Hungry and ready to go to lunch.
C. Disappointed because they lost the game
The lake was as smooth as glass.
What does the author mean by this simile?
B. The water was very calm and still.