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TCAP or BUST
Bulldog Nation
Fifth Grade's Finest
Show Off Your Smarts
Jackson Geniuses
100
Members of this group TAKES two dogs at a time to walk them at Northside Park.  What is the correct way to write the capitalized verb in the sentence? F take G taken H have took J correct as is
What is F take
100
I will go over some of the POSSABLE volunteer DUTIES, and you can DECIDE which ones INTEREST you.  Which of the underlined words is misspelled? F possable G duties H decide J interest
What is F possable
100
In the Southwest United States, where more and more people are starting to live on land that was once home to the javelina, THE ANIMALS MARK on the land is easy to see.  What is the correct way to write the capitalized part of the sentence? A the animal’s mark B the animals’s marks C the animals’ mark D correct as is
What is A the animal’s mark
100
At last year’s camp, I learned that West African art is created in many forms. It can be made through writing music, singing, acting, and dancing.  Which meaning of the word form is used in these sentences?  F shapes G directions H patterns J ways
What is J ways
100
Making bubbles is a way of mixing science and art together. Which word is an antonym for mixing?  F trying G taking H using J separating
What is J separating
200
In this program, you can take four dogs into our outside fenced play area so that THEY CAN PLAY WITH HIM.  What is the correct way to write the capitalized part of the sentence? A it can play with you B you can play with it C you can play with them D them can play with you
What is C you can play with them.
200
The dogs spend most of the time running around the yard. They also enjoy a game of fetch with a tennis ball every now and then. What is the correct way to combine these sentences? A The dogs spend most of the time running around the yard, they also enjoy a game of fetch with a tennis ball every now and then. B If the dogs spend most of the time running around the yard, they also enjoy a game of fetch with a tennis ball every now and then. C Although the dogs spend most of the time running around the yard, they also enjoy a game of fetch with a tennis ball every now and then. D The dogs spend most of the time running around the yard, or they also enjoy a game of fetch with a tennis ball every now and then.
What is C Although the dogs spend most of the time running around the yard, they also enjoy a game of fetch with a tennis ball every now and then.
200
A pack of javelinas can have about three members, but up to twenty members HAVE SEEN TRAVELING together.  What is the correct way to write the capitalized verb phrase? F was seen traveling G has been seen traveling H have been seen traveling J is seen traveling
What is H have been seen traveling
200
Which sentence from the speech is a fact? n A The best part of my trip was that I never left Knoxville! B Last summer I attended the Cultures Around the World Camp, an art camp for kids 5–18 years old. C Maybe one of my ancestors played the same kinds of drums. D You will have a great time.
What is B Last summer I attended the Cultures Around the World Camp, an art camp for kids 5–18 years old.
200
Wendell still waited. Impatiently waited. What does the word impatiently show about Wendell while he waits? F He is quiet. G He is forgiving. H He is anxious. J He is friendly.
What is H He is anxious.
300
Our POPULARLY volunteer opportunity is the Dog Walkers Club. What is the correct way to write the capitalized part of the sentence? A most popular B popularer C more popular D popularest
What is A most popular
300
It takes a lot of work to keep our shelter running smoothly we always appreciate new volunteers. What is the correct way to write this sentence? F It takes a lot of work to keep our shelter running smoothly, we always appreciate new volunteers. G It takes a lot of work to keep our shelter running smoothly; and we always appreciate new volunteers. H It takes a lot of work to keep our shelter running smoothly, and we always appreciate new volunteers. J It takes a lot of work to keep our shelter running smoothly, but we always appreciate new volunteers.
What is H It takes a lot of work to keep our shelter running smoothly, and we always appreciate new volunteers.
300
It uses its long snout to sniff out bulbs, roots, and prickly pear cacti. What is the correct revision to the commas in this sentence? A It uses its long snout, to sniff out bulbs, roots and prickly, pear cacti. B It uses its long snout to sniff out bulbs, roots, and, prickly pear cacti. C It uses its long snout to sniff out bulbs, roots and, prickly pear cacti. D correct as is
What is D correct as is
300
During the summer of 2003, the United States launched two spacecraft headed toward Mars. ________, the cargo of each craft made a bouncy landing on the surface of the planet.  Which word belongs on the blank to link the two sentences together? A Eventually B However C Besides D Otherwise
What is A Eventually
300
Then Wendell sat waiting for winter aNEW. The capitalized root word helps the reader to understand that winter..  A is ending. B has already passed. C starts next month. D will come soon.
What is D will come soon.
400
Of course, IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE ANIMALS, you may help with some of the front-office duties.  What is the correct way to write the capitalized part? F if you cannot decide to work not directly with the animals, G if you don’t decide in not working directly with the animals, H if you haven’t decided not to work directly with the animals, J correct as is
What is J correct as is
400
These duties of stuffing and stamping envelopes and mailing pet-adoption forms. What is the correct way to rewrite this sentence so it is a complete sentence? A Stuffing and stamping envelopes and mailing pet-adoption forms, which are these duties. B These duties that are stuffing and stamping envelopes and mailing pet-adoption forms. C Including these duties of stuffing and stamping envelopes and mailing pet-adoption forms. D These duties include stuffing and stamping envelopes and mailing pet-adoption forms.
What is D These duties include stuffing and stamping envelopes and mailing pet-adoption forms.
400
This animal is often called a wild pig, it is not a pig at all. What is the correct way to rewrite this run-on sentence? F Even though this animal is often called a wild pig, it is not a pig at all. G Often called a wild pig but even when it is not a pig at all. H Even though this animal is often called a wild pig, but not a pig at all. J This animal is often called a wild pig it is not a pig at all.
What is F Even though this animal is often called a wild pig, it is not a pig at all.
400
Which source would provide the most up-to-date information on Mars’s rovers? A a book titled Mars: Earth’s Outer Neighbor B an encyclopedia entry about Mariner 4 C a magazine article titled “Ways to Explore the Planets” D the Web site marsrovers.gov
What is D the Web site marsrovers.gov
400
Which two words from the story are synonyms? F crisp, sparkle G appreciate, help H gazed, stared J grumbled, leaped
What is H gazed, stared
500
What is the correct way to write the date at the beginning of this letter? A November, 2 2008 B November 2, 2008 C November, 2, 2008 D correct as is
What is B November 2, 2008
500
Read the street address at the beginning of the letter. n 7980 Coolidge Avenue What is the correct way to abbreviate Avenue?  F Ave. G Avne. H Av. J Avn.
What is F Ave.
500
Which word from the report is a compound word? A native B slimmer C explorers D everything
What is D everything
500
Which source would be best to gather information about the history of the United States’s exploration of Mars? A a magazine B an online encyclopedia C a local newspaper D an editorial column
What is B an online encyclopedia
500
Maddie raked and piled, finally combining all of her small leaf mounds into one huge mountain.  What is the meaning of the word combining? A creating a plan B doing something with care C making a grand motion D bringing parts together as a whole
What is D bringing parts together as a whole