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Grammar Practice

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-OH8SHQ-9QEU

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1.Choose: The news was / were surprising.
2.Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.
3.Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.
4.Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.
5.Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?
6.Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.
7.Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.
8.Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks.
9.Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.
10.Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.

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Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Choose: The news was / were surprising.was
  2. Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.Of the three, Lee ran fastest.
  3. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  4. Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.under the cushion
  5. Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?Whom
  6. Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.is
  7. Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.a beagle
  8. Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks., and ,
  9. Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.When the bell rings
  10. Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.Each of the players has a jersey.

Worked example

Read the entire sentence before choosing the form that fits.

Common mistake

Looking at one word without checking the sentence.

Helpful hint

Read your completed sentence aloud.