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Grammar Practice

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-FFDTV0-9QEU

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1.Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.
2.Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.
3.Choose: The news was / were surprising.
4.Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.
5.Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.
6.Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.
7.Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.
8.Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks.
9.Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.
10.Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.

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  1. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  2. Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.is
  3. Choose: The news was / were surprising.was
  4. Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.a beagle
  5. Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.Each of the players has a jersey.
  6. Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.,
  7. Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.When the bell rings
  8. Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks., and ,
  9. Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.me
  10. Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.Of the three, Lee ran fastest.

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.