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Grammar Practice

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-UQF9HQ-3MY8

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1.Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.
2.Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.
3.Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.
4.Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks.
5.Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?
6.Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.
7.Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.
8.Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.
9.Choose: The news was / were surprising.
10.Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.

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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. Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.Of the three, Lee ran fastest.
  2. Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.,
  3. Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.Imperative
  4. Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks., and ,
  5. Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?Whom
  6. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.
  7. Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.a beagle
  8. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  9. Choose: The news was / were surprising.was
  10. Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.is

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.