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Grammar Practice

Grade 5 · Building confidence · 10 questions · Version PG-33J5GT-3MY8

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1.Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.
2.Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.
3.Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.
4.Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.
5.Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.
6.Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.
7.Choose: The news was / were surprising.
8.Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.
9.Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.
10.Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.

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  1. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  2. Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.a beagle
  3. Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.,
  4. Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.me
  5. Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.Although
  6. Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.Imperative
  7. Choose: The news was / were surprising.was
  8. Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.When the bell rings
  9. Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.Of the three, Lee ran fastest.
  10. Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.under the cushion

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.