Complete Sentences
Frequently Confused Words
Proper Punctuation
Meanings of Words
Writing
100
Which of these is a complete sentence?
A)Out of the two of them, Allen.
B)Decided that he would eat a sandwich.
C)Since it was getting dark, to go inside.
D)The test was hard, but I think I did well on it.
D)The test was hard, but I think I did well on it.
100
Choose the correct homophone for the blank:
Nancy and Sue are feeding ____ pets.
A)thare
B)their
C)there
D)they're
B)their
100
Which sentence is correctly written?
A)John told me that he did not want to be late.
B)John told me that "he did not want to be late".
C)John told me that "he did not want to be late."
D)John told me that 'he did not want to be late.'
A)John told me that he did not want to be late.
100
Jessica loved her prom dress. She slipped on the pretty satin dress and spun around, making the soft, pink fabric twirl. She felt so graceful. Her little sister looked at her admiringly. Cindy had always thought she had the most beautiful big sister imaginable. Today, with the new dress on, Jessica even seemed glamorous. Cindy could not wait to be seventeen!
Based on the suffix, which BEST defines the word graceful as it is used in the paragraph?
A)likely to move in a fast manner
B)full of good manners and kindness
C)likely to pray and act in kindness
D)full of elegance and smoothness of movement
D)full of elegance and smoothness of movement
100
Identify the paragraph that BEST supports the opinion that students should not receive homework from school.
A)Homework supports student learning. Homework should be extra practice from that day's lessons. Reading should be a part of homework, but only if it is to help you answer questions. Math problems should only be a few each day.
B)Fourth grade students should never have to do homework! Homework is super boring and not fun. Who wants to learn spelling words when we can play video games or watch television? Cleaning the house is even more fun than solving tricky math problems!
C)Elementary, middle, and high school students have busy lives outside of school. A lot of students participate in sports and club activities. Some students have jobs in the evenings or they help their families around the house. Completing homework can make these things even more difficult!
D)The homework you receive can be different depending on your teacher. Some teachers love to give daily spelling homework to prepare you for a test on Fridays. Some teachers give pages of math homework out of the textbook. Other teachers require you to read for a certain amount of time and track it in a reading log.
C)Elementary, middle, and high school students have busy lives outside of school. A lot of students participate in sports and club activities. Some students have jobs in the evenings or they help their families around the house. Completing homework can make these things even more difficult!
200
Which of these is an incomplete sentence?
A)Tina is a great singer.
B)The apple tastes bitter.
C)You made a very good grade.
D)Dark rain clouds in the sky.
D)Dark rain clouds in the sky.
200
The words farther and further are commonly confused. Which sentence is written correctly?
A)Miami is farther than Orlando.
B)His essay was farther in-depth than I expected.
C)He took the boat further into the ocean than was safe.
D)There was a farther development in the detective's case.
A)Miami is farther than Orlando.
200
Which sentence is correct?
A)“Let’s collect stamps, said Mary.”
B)“Let’s collect stamps,” said Mary.
C)Let’s collect stamps, said “Mary.”
D)Let’s collect “stamps,” said Mary.
B)“Let’s collect stamps,” said Mary.
200
Read the definition of the word "principle." Then choose the sentence that uses it correctly.
Principle: a primary truth, assumption, law or belief.
A)The principle at my school is going to retire this year.
B)The principles of democracy are articulated in the Constitution.
C)My father always tells me that I shouldn't spend the principle, only the interest.
D)If you have questions about dress code, the assistant principle is the person to see.
B)The principles of democracy are articulated in the Constitution.
200
Which detail would be most helpful in supporting a report on how to be polite and considerate of a substitute teacher?
A)Because our teachers are rarely absent at our school, we rarely have substitute teachers.
B)The substitute teachers at our school have special parking spaces saved for them each day.
C)If the substitute teacher does not know where something is located, volunteer to help find it.
D)A substitute teacher is responsible for all students in the same way a real teacher is responsible.
C)If the substitute teacher does not know where something is located, volunteer to help find it.
300
Josie is proofreading her book report using this checklist. Which sentence needs revision?
*capitalization
*punctuation
*word usage
*spelling
*sentence structure (fragments and run-ons)
*verb forms and tenses
*subject-verb agreement
A)To find out what happens, you will have to read the book.
B)The main character, a young boy who wanders away and gets lost in the woods.
C)The dark of night surrounded him, and the eerie sounds of the forest frightened him.
D)Arthur's family didn't realize that he was missing until they completed their hike.
B)The main character, a young boy who wanders away and gets lost in the woods.
300
The words are, hour, and our are commonly confused. Which sentence is written correctly?
A)We our going to the movie tonight.
B)It took us over an hour to drive home last night.
C)Last week are favorite team won the championship.
D)She told us that hour test would cover all of chapter 12.
B)It took us over an hour to drive home last night.
300
Choose the sentence in which quotation marks are used correctly.
A)When the teacher said that there would be a test on Tuesday, I asked, "Can we use our notes?"
B)"When the teacher said that there would be a test on Tuesday, I asked, "Can we use our notes?
C)When the teacher said "that there would be a test on Tuesday", I asked, "Can we use our notes?"
D)When the teacher said that "there would be a test" on Tuesday, I asked, "Can we use our notes?"
A)When the teacher said that there would be a test on Tuesday, I asked, "Can we use our notes?"
300
It was obvious that Micah was feeling sluggish because he walked out onto the field instead of running like the rest of the team.
Judging from the context, the word sluggish in this passage probably means:
A)bored.
B)excited.
C)short.
D)tired.
D)tired.
300
Representatives from several southern states met after the election of Abraham Lincoln __________ declare independence from the United States and form the Confederate States of America.
Which underlined linking phrase BEST connects the information in this sentence?
A)after all
B)in order to
C)in other words
D)on the other hand
B)in order to
400
What is the BEST way to correct this run-on sentence?
Many people think I’m much taller than I actually am I wear platform shoes with really high heels.
A)Many people think. I’m much taller than I actually am I wear platform shoes with really high heels.
B)Many people think I’m much taller than I actually am. I wear platform shoes with really high heels.
C)Many people think I’m much taller than I actually am I wear platform shoes. With really high heels.
D)Many people think I’m much taller. Than I actually am I wear platform shoes with really high heels.
B)Many people think I’m much taller than I actually am. I wear platform shoes with really high heels.
400
Which sentence uses the underlined word correctly?
A)The dog doesn't want it's weekly bath.
B)It's never too late to explore new places.
C)Its amazing how students learn and grow each year!
D)I heard that its going to be extra snowy this winter.
B)It's never too late to explore new places.
400
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A)In the autumn, of that year, my family bought me a horse.
B)In the summer, the pool opened, our city started a swim team.
C)In spring, when the water is high, the lake surges over the rocks.
D)In winter when the temperature falls our heating bill, always goes up.
C)In spring, when the water is high, the lake surges over the rocks.
400
Katie’s basket was very useful. We used it to carry the linen, and we reused it when we were picking apples in the field.
Which word has the same base word as the underlined words in the passage?
A)reassure
B)unusual
C)usable
D)usurp
C)usable
400
Katy has picked this photo to go with one of her sentences. Which sentence would the photo help explain?
A)There are 2,000 species of sea star living in the world's oceans.
B)Sea stars come in many varieties, but most sea stars have five-arms.
C)Most sea stars have the remarkable ability to eat food outside their bodies.
D)There are no freshwater sea stars and only a few live in brackish water.
B)Sea stars come in many varieties, but most sea stars have five-arms.
500
Which change to (2) would make it a complete sentence?
(1) Science not only teaches us about the world we live in, it helps us to solve problems too. (2) Pollution, diseases, finding new energy sources. (3) Even studying dinosaurs is a kind of science. (4) If you study science and experiment enough, you might even make a discovery that solves a big problem!
A)Pollution, diseases, or else finding new energy sources.
B)Dealing with pollution, diseases, or finding new energy sources.
C)Pollution, diseases, finding new energy sources, to further science.
D)Pollution, diseases, and finding new energy sources are all topics of science.
D)Pollution, diseases, and finding new energy sources are all topics of science.
500
Which sentence contains an error that would affect the reader's ability to know what belongs to whom?
A)That's you're sandwich, not mine.
B)The man got to angry to remember his manners.
C)The main effect of exercise is feeling really good.
D)Its funny how we remember the little things in life.
A)That's you're sandwich, not mine.
500
Jesse is writing an opinion essay about whether students should be allowed to use cell phones at school. It is his opinion that students should be allowed to use cell phones at school. Which sentence accurately quotes and gives credit to a supporting source?
A)According to the National Education Association, "Smart phones can provide access to a variety of learning tools."
B)I read that the National Education Association believes that (smart phones can provide access to a variety of learning tools.)
C)Students can use smart phones for a variety of educational applications was even stated in an article from the National Education Association.
D)The National Education Association says that smart phones can provide access to a variety of learning tools. Source: National Education Association.
A)According to the National Education Association, "Smart phones can provide access to a variety of learning tools."
500
When Danielle came home from school, she asked her dad to autograph her report card. Danielle’s dad took one look at the report card, smiled, and gladly handed the autographed report card to Danielle.
Based on your knowledge of the root word graph, what is the meaning of the word autograph?
A)a magnified word
B)a word printed boldly
C)a word hand written in ink
D)a person’s written signature
D)a person’s written signature
500
Have you ever stopped to think about your eyelashes? Some people only notice them when an eyelash gets stuck in their eye. But eyelashes do something very important. They keep your eyes safe. Eyelashes help keep dust and dirt away from your eyes. They also keep bugs from bothering your eyes.
Which sentence BEST supports the main idea of the paragraph?
A)Eyebrows are hairs above your eyes and eyelashes.
B)Bugs can be found in almost every part of the world.
C)People see when the eyes send messages to the brain.
D)Eyelashes are more important than most people realize.
D)Eyelashes are more important than most people realize.