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Editors: Regina Hurh Kim/Janet Sweet

'Cover Illustrator: Rick Grayson
Cover Designer: Rebekah O. Lewis
Art Director: Moonhee Pak
Project Director: Stacey Faulkner

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Introduction 3

How to Use This Book 4

Minute Journal 6
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Scope and Sequence 7

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Grammar Minutes 8
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Answer Key 108
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The main objective of Grammar Minutes Grade 6 is grammar proficiency

attained by teaching students to apply grammar skills to answer questions
effortlessly and rapidly. The questions in this book provide students with
practice in the following key areas of sixth-grade grammar instruction:

• nouns and pronouns • word usage

• verb forms and verb tenses • synonyms, antonyms,
• adjectives and adverbs and homophones
• prepositional phrases • noun and pronoJn agreement
• contractions • subject and verb bgreement
• compound and complex • prefixes and suffixes
sentences • Greek and Latin toots
• appositives and clauses

Use this comprehensive resource to improve your student~' overall

grammar proficiency, which will promote greater self-confidence in their
grammar skills as well as provide the everyday practice necessary to
succeed in testing situations.

Grammar Minutes Grade 6 features 100 "Minutes." Each M~nute consists

of 10 questions for students to complete within a short tinte period. As
students are becoming familiar with the format of the Minutes, they may
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need more time to complete each one. Once they are comfortable and
familiar with the format, give students a one- to two-min~te period to
complete each Minute. The quick, timed format, combined with instant
feedback, makes this a challenging and motivational assi9nment that
offers students an ongoing opportunity to improve their own proficiency
in a manageable, non threatening way.

3 Introduction
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Grammar Minutes Grade 6 is designed to generally progress through the skills

as they are introduced in the classroom in sixth grade. The Minutes can Fe
implemented in either numerical order, starting with Minute I, or in ony.order
based on your students' specific needs during the school year. The complrxity
of the sentences and the tasks within each skill being covered gradually
increase so that the first Minute of a skill is generally easier than the second
Minute on the same skill. Review lessons are included throughout the book, as
well as in an application section at the end of the book.

Grammar Minutes Grade 6 can be used in a variety of ways. Use one Minute
a day as a warm-up activity, skill review, assessment, test prep, extra cre~it
assignment, or homework assignment. Keep in mind that students will get the
most benefit from each Minute if they receive immediate feedback. I
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If you use the Minute as a timed activity, begin by placing the paper fadedown
on the students' desks or displaying it as a transparency Use a clock or kitchen
timer to measure one minute-or more if needed. As the Minutes beco~e
more advanced, use your discretion on extending the time frame to se1ra1
minutes if needed. Encourage students to concentrate on completing eqch
question successfully and not to dwell on questions they cannot complete. At
the end of the allotted time, have the students stop working. Read the qnswers
from the answer key (pages 108-112) or display them on a transparencr Have
students correct their own work and record their scores on the Minute/Journal
reproducible (page 6). Then have the class go over each question toget~er
to discuss the answers. Spend more time on questions that were c1earl)f
challenging for most of the class. Tellstudents that some skills that seemed
difficult for them will appear again on future Minutes and that they Will have
another opportunity for success.

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Teach students the following strategies for improving their scores, especially
if you time their work on each Minute:
• leave more challenging items for last I
• come back to items they are unsure of after they have cOFpleted all
other items
• make educated guesses when they encounter items with which they
are unfamiliar
• ask questions if they are still unsure about anything

Students will ultimately learn to apply these strategies to other assignments

and testing situations.

The Minutes are designed to assess and improve grammar proficiency

and should not be included as part of a student's overalllamguage arts
grade. However,the Minutes provide an excellent opportunity to identify
which skills the class as a whole needs to practice or revie~ Use this
information to plan the content of future grammar lessons, For example,
if many students in the class have difficulty with a Minute on commas,
additional lessons in that area will be useful and valuable for the students'
future success.

While Minute scores will not be included in students' formal grades, it is

important to recognize student improvements by offering individual or
class rewards and incentives for scores above a certain level on a daily
and/or weekly basis. Showing students recognition for thefr efforts
provides additional motivation to succeed.

5 How to Use This Book

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3 28 53 78

4 29 54 79

5 30 55 80

6 31 56 81

7 32 57 82

8 33 58 83

9 34 59 84

10 35 60 85

11 36 61 86

12 37 62 87

13 38 63 88

14 39 64 89

15 40 65 90

16 41 66 91

17 42 67 92

18 43 68 93

19 44 69 94

20 45 70 95

21 46 71 96

22 47 72 97

23 48 73 98

24 49 74 99
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1 Complete and Incomplete Sentences 49 Dependent Clauses

2 " Types of Sentences 50 .Independent Clauses
3 Simple and Complete Subjects 51 Commas
and Predicates 52 Compound Sentences
4 Common Nouns 53 Complex Sentences
5 Common and Proper Nouns 54 Co~pound-Com~lex Sentences
6 Plural Nouns 55 Conjunctions Rev~ew
7 More Plural Nouns 56 Compound Subjects and Compound
8 Singular Possessive Nouns Predicates Review
9 Plural Possessive Nouns 57 Prepositions and ~repositional
10 Subject and Object Pronouns Phrases Review
11 Complete Sentences and 58 Dependent and Independent
End Punctuation Review Clauses Review
12 Common and Proper Nouns Review 59 Compound, Complex, and Compound-
13 Singular and Plural Nouns Review Complex Sentences Review
14 Possessive Nouns Review 60 Appositives I
15 Subject and Object Pronouns Review 61 More Uses for Commas
16 Action Verbs 62 Quotation Marks
17 Linking Verbs 63 Contractions
18 Helplng Verbs 64 Abbreviations
19 Past, Present, and Future Tense Verbs 65 Semicolons
20 Perfect Tense Verbs 66 Colons
21 Irregular Verbs 67 Word Usage: S~tof Set
22 Progressive Verbs 68 Word Usage: LIeor Lay
23 Transitive Verbs 69 Word Usage: Your or You're
24 Intransitive Verbs 70 Appositives Review
25 Subject and Verb Agreement 71 Commas and Qu~tations Review
26 Action Verbs Review 72 Contractions and Abbreviations
27 Linking and Helping Verbs Review Review
28 Verb Tenses Review 73 Colons and Semicolons Review
29 Verb Forms Review 74 Word Usage Review
30 Subject and Verb Agreement Review 75 Interjections
31 Adjectives 76 Articles
32 Comparative and Superlative Adjectives 77 Prefixes
33 Irregular Comparative and 78 Suffixes
Superlative Adjectives 79 More Prefixes
34 Adverbs 80 More Suffixes I
35 More Adverbs 81 Greek Root Words
36 Adverbs without -ly 82 Latin Root Words
37 Synonyms 83 SpeIling Patternsland Exceptions
38 Antonyms 84 More Spelling Pafterns and Exceptions
39 Homophones 85 Negatives
40 Adjectives Review 86 .Interjections and Articles Review
41 Comparative and Superlative 87 Prefixes Review
Adjectives Review 88 Suffixes Review
42 Adverbs Review 89 Greek and Latin Root
43 Synonyms and Antonyms Review Words Review
44 Homophones Review 90 Spelling Patterns and
45 Conjunctions Exceptions Revie\.v
46 Compound Subjects 91 Negatives Review
47 Compound Predicates 92-100 Apply Your GfOimar Knowledge
48 Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

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Write C if the sentence is complete or I if it is incomplete.

1. Michelle starts sixth grade at a new school on Friday

2. Got to get school supplies.

3. Very nervous about the first day

4. She hopes that she will make friends quickly

5. Michelle's cousin attends the same school, but they won't

have any classes together.

6. Heard that the history and science classes are hard.

7. Michelle will join the choir as soon as she can.

8. She enjoys singing.

9. Only three more days of summer vacation!

10. Michelle's cousin will show her around the school

before the first day

Complete and Incomplete Sentences a

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Write the correct end punctuation (period, question mark, or exclumution

point) for each sentence. Then write the type of sentence it is or the line:
declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory.
(Hint: A declarative sentence is a statement. An interrogative sentence asks a question. An
imperative sentence makes a request or a command. The "you" does not appear in the sentence
but it is understood. An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling.)

1. Timothy's first day of school was not bad_

2. Have you ever been the new kid at school_

3. I dropped my lunch tray. What an

embarrassing moment_

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5. Did you hurt yourself_

6. That is how I met my best friend_

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For Numbers 1-5, circle the simple subject of each sentence. Underline the
complete subject.
(Hint: The simple subject is the someone or something the sentence is about. The complete
subject includes all words related to whom or what the sentence is about.)

1. Our eager classroom teacher began the lesson.

2. The yellow marker did not show up on the overhead projector.

3. The algebra problem was really difficult to solve.

4. The students, including my best friend, have English class after Algebra.

5. Do you have gym today?

For Numbers 6-10, circle the simple predicate for each sentence. Underline the
complete predicate.
(Hint: The simple predicate is the action or linking verb without any other words that modify it
or describe the subject. The complete predicate includes all words that show what the complete
subject is or does.)

6. Ms. Linette asked Tyson to demonstrate how to solve the problem.

7. I solved the problem by working backwards.

8. My two classmates were the only ones to correctly answer the problem.

9. Several members of the class tried to work through the problem again.

10. Did anyone use a different method?

Simple and Complete Subieds and Predicates 10

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Circle the two common nouns in each sentence.

1. Dylan and Shelby bought a puppy yesterday from the pound.

2. They can't think of a good name for their pet.

3. Shelby wanted to name the dog "Bubbles" and get its collar inscribed.

4. Dylan and Shelby got into an argument over their choices.

5. He thought of naming the puppy "Bear" because it looks like a bear.

6. Shelby did not want to get into a fight, but she disliked his suggestion.

7. Finally; their mother offered an alternative.

8. How about solving the problem by calling the hyper creature "Dush"?

9. "He does love to play chase," the kids noted.

10. Dylan and Shelby called to their new friend, who came running with his tail
wagging.

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Circle the common noun(s) in each sentence. Underline any proper nouns
that are missing capitalization, and rewrite them correctly on the lines.
The number in parentheses tells how many total nouns you should circle
or rewrite in each sentence.

1. My dog remy has a shaggy coat. (3)

2. I had to take Remy to see his groomer at

furry friends grooming shop. (5)

3. He bathes Remy and brushes his fur. (1)

4. Another worker, henry, clips Remy's claws

and cleans his ears. (4)

5. Remy likes to play with his friend trixie. (2)

6. She wears a pink collar around her neck. (2)

7. Henry rewards the dogs with treats for

good behavior. (3)

8. The dogs lick Henry's hands and face

enthusiastically (3)

9. Then the canines are ready to go home. (2)

10. If you have a pet, take it to the shop on

highland boulevard. (4)

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Circle the two plural nouns in each sentence.

1. Our cat had its babies on a bed of blankets yesterday

2. Mom says our house has more pets than people.

3. She asked her coworkers and friends if any of them wanted a kitten.

4. Sandra said her twins have always wanted cats.

5. I found families for three more of the felines.

6. The kitten with orange and white patches, the gray kitten, and the white
kitten still need homes.

7. She likes to settle on her haunches and then pounce at your toes when
you least expect it!

8. Her favorite games are chasing my neighbor's puppy and playing with
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9. Luckily, my neighbors kept the orange and white kitten, and rwo women
took the last two.

10. If I had two wishes, I would get to keep a kitten, and mom would get
us dogs!

13 Plural Nouns

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Write the plural form for each noun.

1. church

2. tree

3. country

4. bus

5. baby

6. deer

7. shelf

8. goose

9. belief

10. child

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Write the singular possessive form to replace the underlined phrase in each
sentence. I
(Hint: A singular possessive noun shows ownership by one person or thing. Adding's to a noun
makes it possessive.)

1. The toy that belongs to the dog is under the couch.

2. Please give me the bottle that belongs to the baby

3. Do you have the baseball that belongs to Trevor?

4. The stinger of the bee is sharp!

5. The tail of the puppy wagged and wagged.

6. The wing of the bird is not broken.

7. I like the car that belongs to your mother.

8. The back tire of the bus was flat.

9. The tracks of that deer led to the garden.

10. Have you seen the new haircut of Mom?

1S Singular Possessive Nouns

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Write the plural possessive form to replace the underlined phrase in each
sentence.
(Hint: A plural possessive noun shows ownership by more than one person or thing. When a
plural noun ends in -5. adding an apostrophe ['] to the end makes it possessive. Example: The
room belonging to the sisters = sisters' room.)

1. The uniforms that belong to the

cheerleaders are red and white.

2. The helmets that belong to the football

players keep them safe.

3. The horns that belong to the trumpeters

sound great.

4. Do you like the performances of the

marching bands?

5. I can hea.r the cheers of the people.

6. The coaches of the teams are fired up

about the game.

7. The uniforms of the mascots are hot

and itchy

8. The concession stand sells cakes and pies '">

made by the football parents.

9. When it rains, it's hard to see over the

umbrellas belonging to the fans.

10. The taunts of the rivals are all in good fun.

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For Numbers 1-5, write the correct subject pronoun from the box to complete
each sentence. Not ull pronouns will be used.

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1. won't ever forget your homework if you put it in your

backpack right after finishing it.

2. Devin and Kendra are helpful tutors. will always help their
students with their homework.

3. _____ is often late to turn in his homework.

4. ----- never waits to do her homework until the last minute.

5. _____ do our homework together after school.

For Numbers 6-10, write the correct object pronoun from the box to replace
the underlined word(s) in each sentence.

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6. I bought new games, so I have to learn how to play the games.

7. We asked Mr. Mendoza to play a game with Elizabeth,

Brian, and me.

8. Mr. Mendozo turned to Megan and asked Megan to play; too.

9. Bricn said, "1 don't know how to play Will you teach Brian?"

10, Mr. Mendoza replied to Brian that he would be happy to

teach Brian.

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Underline the common nounts) and circle any proper noun(s) in each
sentence. The number in parentheses tells how many total nouns you should
underline or circle.

1. Stephen visited Washington, DC, last winter. (3)

2. He went with his grandfather and his cousin. [oseph. (3)

3. They visited the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. (2)

4. Papa Joe wanted to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. (2)

5. They could see the dome of the United States Capitol from the National
Mall, (3)

6. Stephen attends Gallaudet University in the city (3)

7. Stephen and [oseph chatted excitedly as they walked aiong Pennsylvania

Avenue. (3)

8. They took photos of the White House but did not see the president. (3)
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For Numbers 1-5, circle singular possessive or plural possessive to describe

the underlined words in each sentence.

1. The islanders' boats were long, slender row boats.

singular possessive plural possessive

2. That boat's markings are different from the others.

singular possessive plural possessive

3. All the other boats' paintings are similar.

singular possessive plural possessive

4. A man's voice calls to the oarsmen.

singular possessive plural possessive

5. The oarsmen's response comes back loud and strong.

singular possessive plural possessive

For Numbers 6-10, write the plural possessive form for each phrase.

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Write the correct pronoun from the box to replace the underlined noun in
each sentence.

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1. It's Dad's birthday Mom bought Dad a new watch.

2. Our car broke down. Will you take Keith and me to school?

3. Hannah makes her own jewelry

4. Our neighbors left, but the neighbors are coming back soon.

5. MY brothers and I are throwing a party for my mother.

Write the correct pronoun from the box to complete each sentence. Use each
pronoun only once.

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6. Trey and Toni like sweets, so we brought some cookies.

7. look like you have seen a ghost!

8. The gardeners who were searching for the rabbit finally noticed
______ near the tree.

9. -----_ brought him some of my homemade chicken soup.

10. ---- __ got in trouble for hitting his sister.

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Wrtte your own action verbs to complete the paragraph. Use eoch verb only
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2. 7.

3. 8.

4. 9.

5. 10.

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Circle the linking verb in ea.ch sentence.

(Hint: A linking verb does not express action. It connects the subject to the rest of the
information about the subject)

1. Abel was sick on Friday

2. He became queasy after lunch.

3. Ms. Grey said, 'Abel. you seem feverish."

4. "I feel awful," he whispered.

5. "I am sorrv!" responded J

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6. She added, "You'll be more comfortable in the nurse's office."

7. She and Abel's classmates were helpful.

8. The nurse told Abel, "Your mother is concerned. She'll pick you up soon."

9. "You are kind," said AbeL

10. "You'll feel well by Monday," said the nurse.

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Circle the helping verb in each sentence.

(Hint: A helping verb is used with another verb and expresses such things as person, number.
mood, or tense.)

1. I am reading Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt.

2. My friends are reading it 'with me.

3. \Ve have enjoyed it so far.

4. The main character, Winnie, is trying to decide if she wants to live forever.

S. My friends wondered what they might do in her situation.

6. I was thinking about the same thing.

7. I will ask my teacher if she thinks it is a good idea.

8. I think I would choose to live forever.

9. My teacher does agree with me.

10. She has pondered the question, too.

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Read each sentence and underline the verb or verb phrase. Then circle the
verb tense: past tense, present tense, or future tense.

1. I do different chores every day after school.

past tense present tense future tense

2. Yesterday I cleaned the rabbit's cage.

past tense present tense future tense

3. I also helped Mom with dinner.

past tense present tense future tense

4. Rene will help with the cooking tonight.

past tense present tense future tense

5. She and Mom plan to make spaghetti and meatballs.

past tense present tense future tense

6. I will water the grass and potted plants.

past tense present tense future tense

7. I forgot to sweep the porch.

past tense present tense future tense

8. I try to remember to take out the trash.

past tense present tense future tense

9. I will get my allowance on Friday if all my chores are done.

past tense present tense future tense

10. I save half of my allowance money for college.

past tense present tense future tense

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Read each sentence and underline the perfect-tense verb phrase. Then circle
the verb tense: past perfect, present perfect, or future perfect
(Hint: Use the helping verb in each sentence to help you decide the tense.)

1. Mel had packed her suitcase.

past perfect present perfect future perfect

2. She had planned an exciting summer vacation.

past perfect present perfect future perfect

3. Mel 'will have canceled those plans by now

past perfect present perfect future perfect

4. Mel's friend has called to say he needs her help.

past perfect present perfect future perfect

5. Den has broken his leg.

past perfect present perfect future perfect

For Numbers 6-10, complete the table with the correct form for each verb.

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Write the correct form for each verb to complete the table.
(Hint: Irregular verbs do not end in -ed in the past or past participle tenses.)

P:resent Tense Past Tense Past Pa:rticiple

1. eat eaten

2. bit bitten

3. forget forgot

4. break broken

5. write wrote

6. ! bled bled

7. undo undone

8. spread spread

9. felt felt

10. give gave

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For Numbers 1-5, feud each sentence, and underline the progressive verb
phrase. Then circle the verb tense: past progressive, present progressive, or
future progressive.
(Hint: Use the helping verb in each sentence to help you decide the tense.)

1. Vie are expecting a large crowd for the family reunion.

past progressive present progressive future proqressive

2. My cousins and their parents are staying at our house for a week.
past progressive present progressive future proqressi If€:

3. Mom and Aunt Anna were planning the itinerary.

past progressive present progressive future progressive

4. They will be entertaining many out-of-town guests.

past progressi ve present progressive future progressive

5. Dad was encouraging me to organize a talent show for the children.

past progressi ve present progressive future progressive

For Numbers 6-10, write the present progressive form to replace each
underlined verb phrase.

6. I was thinking that a play of our family history

would be a better idea.

7. Cousin Greg will be helping me write and direct it.

8. They will be creating the set and costumes.

9. Dad was saying how this is a good idea.

10. I will be looking forward to the festivities]

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Read each sentence and underline the transitive verb. Then draw an arrow
from the transitive verb to its object,
(Hint: A transitive verb is an action verb that requires the use of a direct object to answer
whom? or what? Example: The judge sente~n to three years in prison.)

1. Tana loves her grandparents.

2. Thev know manv, things.

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3. Grandpa collects coins.

4. He tells the history behind each one.

s. He also builds miniature sailboats.

6. On Sunday, he showed his latest masterpiece to Tana.

7. Grandma writes delightful poetry for children.

8. She sends her verses to all her children and grandchildren.

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10. Tcna memorizes her fuvorite rhymes.

Ironsitive Verbs 30

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Read each sentence and underline the intransitive verb or verbs. If the
sentence contains a boldfuced word or phrase, circle the question it answers
about the verb: how, where, or when.

1. The hurricane winds blew loud and fast.

how where when

2, Hannah hid in the shower.

how where when

3. The trees creaked and moaned.

how where when

4. Windows rattled.
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a. The rain fell constantly for five hours.

how where when

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e. The storm finally died.
how where when

7. It ended around noon.

how where when

8. Hcnnah went outside.

how where when

9. She stepped carefully over debris.

how where when

10. Hunnuh and her neighbors gathered on the sidewalk.

how where when

31 intransitive Verbs

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Circle the verb that correctly completes each sentence.

1. Tony (doesn't/don't) like chocolate cake.

2. However, our brothers and my mother (love/loves) it.

3. They always (order/orders) chocolate cake for dessert at restaurants.

4. Tony (ask/asks) for cheesecake with fruit.

5. He usually (do/does) not finish it, though.

6. Mama (eat/eats) the leftovers.

7. Dad, Lisa, and Mama (prefer/prefers) chocolate cake.

8. Mama says it isn't good to eat until you (is/are) stuffed.

9. Dad does not listen, and he (do/does) it anyway

10. Mama just (shake/shakes) her head.

cciect ora Verb Agreemer;t 32

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Ad/on Verbs RevIew

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Read each sentence and underline the verbs or verb phrases. Then circle the
verb form for each sentence: helping or linking.

t Chris became irritated with his disobedient dog.

"elping linking

2. He was trying to teach it tricks.

helping linking

3. I was watching them.

helping linking

4. Boxer was unruly and hyper from the beginning.

helping linking

5. He was running away from Chris.

helping linking

6. Chris felt very frustrated.

helping linking

7. Boxer was more and more uncooperative.

helping linking

8. Both Chris and Boxer were hoping for a break.

helping linking

9. Chris and I were relaxing on the porch.

helping linking

10. Boxer was finally calm.

helping linking

Linking and l-felping Verbs .Revlew 34

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Write the correct verb or verb phrase to complete the table.

Past Present Future

Present
Perfect Perfect Perfect

1. had swum have swum will have swum

2. crawl have crawled will have crawled

3. had drunk have drunk will have drunk

4. break have broken will have broken

5. grow had grown will have grown

6. walk had walked have walked

7. fall have fallen will have fallen

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Circle the verb form-transitive or intransitive-for each sentence below.

1. Tom joined the theoter arts club. transitive in tr nnsi ti ve

2. He acts quite well. transitive intransitive

3. Tom's audition began shakily transitive intransitive

4. He got the lead role in the school play transitive intransitive

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6. He practiced each scene. transitive in trunsi tive

7. They rehearsed every day. transitive intransitive

B. The theater teacher directed the rehearsals. transitive intransitive

9. Opening night went smoothly transitive intransitive

10. The audience cheered wildly transitive intransitive

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Wrtte the correct verb form to complete each sentence.

1. Tine and her sister late on Saturday mornings.

sleep sleeps

2. Her mother doesn't even to wake them up.

try tries

3. When Tino finally up, she is grouchy

get gets

4. She not a morning person.

is are

5. Tine and her mother breakfast quietly

eat eats

6. Tine more cheerful and awake.

feel feels

7. After breakfast, they their day

plan plans

8. Tina an idea.
have has

9. Tina and her sister to go to the amusement park.

want wants

10. They going to have a great time.

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37 Subiect and Verb Agreement Review

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Circle each adjective. Then draw an arrow from the adjective to the noun it
describes. The number in parentheses at the end of the sentence tells how
many examples you will find.

1. We took a trip to the specta.cular zoo in San Diego. (1)

2. The sunny weather made for a beautiful day (2)

3. The first animals we visited were the scaly reptiles. (2)

4. Then we saw giant elephants. (1)

5. Did you know that elephants are hairy? (1)

6. We walked into a warm hut filled with tropical plants. (2)

7. The hut housed loose hummingbirds. (1)

8. We watched the busy birds drink sugary nectar. (2)

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9. The large cats are a favorite sight. (2)

10. I like to watch the playful cubs. (1)

AcJiectives

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Write the comparative and superlative form for each adjective.

(Hint: Remember that some comparative adjectives are made by adding -eT; while others are
made by adding more in front of them. Some superlative adjectives are made by adding -est,
while others are made by adding most in front of them.)

Adjective Comparative Form Superlative Form

Ex: bitter more bitter most bitter

1. funny

2. expensive

3. long

4. sick

5. small

6. quick

7. exciting
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Write the comparative and superlative forms for ecch irregular adjective.
(Hint: A few adjectives are considered irregular because they are written as entirely different
words in the comparative and superlative forms.

Adjective Compcruttve Superlative

good 1. 2.

bad 3. 4.

far 5. 6.

much 7. 8.

little 9. 10.

egu/ar Compoamve and Super/ative Adiectives 40

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Rewrite each adjective as an adverb. Then write the adverb and the verb it
modifies as Cl phrase.
(Hint: An adverb is a word thot tells hovv, when, or where something huppens.)

Adjective Adverb Verb Adverbial Phrase

Ex: proud proudly stood proudly stood

1. bold walked

2. calm spoke

3. excited shout

4. nervous wait

5. loud bark

6. easy pass

7. quick heals

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Circle the adverb in each sentence. Then draw an arrow from the adverb to
the verb it modifies.
(Hint: An adverb is a word that tells how, when, or where something happens.)

1. Leah happily agreed to play tennis with her sister.

2. Andrea serves the ball fiercely

3. The ball flies swiftly over the net.

4. Leah reacts speedily to meet the ball.

5. She soundly hits the ball with her racket.

6. Andrea barely misses the ball.

7. \Vhen it is Leah's turn to serve, she swings wildly

8. Andrea returns the ball expertly

9. The girls' skills are closely matched.

10. Andrea and Leah will gladly return to the tennis court.

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Circle the adverb in each sentence. Then draw an arrow from the adverb to
the verb it modifies.
(Hint: An adverb is a word that tells how. when, or where something happens.)

1. Norberto always coaches a junior league baseball team.

2. The players ore young, but they work hard to please him.

3. Melanie catches every ball that comes near her.

4. Out of everyone, Edwin runs the fastest.

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5. Tucker hits the ball the farthest.

6. Norberto shouted often during the last game.

7. He pointed and yelled, "Throw the ball there!"

8. The ball buzzed close to the ground, but Melanie caught it.

9. Norberto's team won again.

10. "You have done well!" Norberto congratulated his nlovers.

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Draw Q line from each word to its synonym.

1. damp imitate

2. avoid ignore

3. stop grasp

4. definite faithful

S. grab angry

6. copy challenge

7. loyal moist

8. furious discontinue

9. dare perplex

10. baffle certain

Synonyms 44
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Draw a line from each word to its antonym,

1 drenched busy

2. bright dead

3. seize dull

4. alive awake

5. complex simple

6. hefty smooth

7. seldom give

8. asleep dry

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Write a homophone for each word.

(Hint: Homophones sound the same but mean different things and are spelled differently)

1 right

2. through

3. here

4. meet

5. seam

6. hair

7. bear

8. dear
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For Numbers 1-3, circle the word that corre-ctly completes each sentence.

1. An adjective modifies a (noun, verb).

2. A (comparative, superlative) adjective compares or contrasts two things.

3. A (comparative, superlative) adjective compares or contrasts three or

more things.

For Numbers 4-10, write the adjectives from the box that correctly complete
the paragraph. Use each adjective only once.
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Rose is a soccer player than I am. She has reflexes.

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Unfortunately, at first my passing skills were . However, Rose is a _--:: __
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coach. I am a more _----,,....--_ player since she has worked with me. I even scored
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For Numbers 1-5, circle the correct comparative or superlative adjective to

complete each sentence.

1. [unelle is the (shorter/more shorter) of the two girls.

2. After two days of being sick, Matthew felt (worse/more bad) than ever.

3. Brton and Icson have curly hair, but fred's is the (curliest/most curliest).

4. She felt (more lonelier/lonelier) at night during her week at camp.

5. This stationery has (cuter/more cute) designs.

For Numbers 6-10, write the comparative and superlative forms of each
adjective.

Adjective Comporative Form Superlative Form

6. big

7. little

8. much

9. sleepy

10. good

Comparative and Superlative Adiectives Review 48

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Circle the adverb in each sentence. Then draw an arrow from the adverb to
the verb or verb phrase it modifies.

1. Ted and Mario always go camping in March.

2. It usually rains in April.

3. "Let's pitch our tent here;" Ted said.

4. "No, let's camp closer to the creek," Mario answered.

5. They waited patiently for their dinner.

6. Mario deftly cleaned the fish.

7. Ted carefully lit a fire to cook them.

8. They ate happily and then went to sleep.

9. In the morning, they hiked up the mountain cautiously

10. They leisurely admired the view from the top.

49 Adverbs Review
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Read each pair of words. Write S if they are synonyms or A if they are
antonyms.

1. loyal. devoted

2. alive, dead

3. imitate, mimic

4. constantly, never

5. identical, unlike

6. complex, straightforward

7. avoid, ignore

S. halt, cease

9. humorous, comical

10. relaxed, tense

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Write the correct homophone from the box to complete euch sentence.
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to/too/two sea/see flour/flower'
your/you're there/they're/their needed/kneaded
weather/whether pale/pail wood/would

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1. The child took his shovel and his to the beach to

build sandcastles.

2. The was sunny and perfect.

3. The family ate a picnic lunch right on the beach.

4. The seagulls wanted some lunch, _

5. He pretended to make bread and added to his mixture.

6. He the pretend dough.

7. "Would you like a of bread?" he asked.

8. "I ," replied his mother.

9. "Seth, a good baker!" she said.

10. They pretended to eat, and then they swam in the -,- _

51 Homophones Review

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For each sentence, underline the compound subject. If Q sentence does not
have 'Cl. compound subject, write None on the line.
(Hint: A compound subject has two or more simple subjects with the same predlcute.]

1. Annie visits Sandy's Ice-Cream Shop every Friday.

2. She and her friends love to go there after school.

3. Lemon custard and butter pecan are her two

favorite flavors.

4. Chocolate sprinkles, walnuts, or chocolate chips

make great toppings.

5. Annie likes them both.

6. She orders something different each time she

goes there.

7. Sandy lets Annie sample new flavors and new

toppings before ordering them.

8. Sundaes and milks hakes are also popular treats.

9. Annie and Sandy have become friends.

10. Sandy told Annie she could work at the ice-cream

shop when she is old enough.

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For each sentence, circle the compound predicate's verbs. If a sentence does
not have compound predicate verbs, write None on the line.

1 Jenny tumbles and dives competitively

2. She dreams of competing at the Olympics and

believes one day she will.

3. She trains very hard at both sports.

4. Jenny thinks hard and ponders which sport to

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For Numbers 1-5, circle the preposition in each group of words.

1 red before earlier

2. after previously stay

3. during quietly very

4. near set yesterday

5. to how two

For Numbers 6-10, circle the prepositional phrase in each sentence.

6. The cat spotted a squirrel in the yard and decided to try to catch it.

7. It chased the squirrel across the grass.

B. They ran between the houses where I could barely see them.

9. The speedy squirrel escaped into the alley.

10. It turned the corner, ran up a telephone pole, and disappeared.

53 Pr,epositions and Prepositional Phrases

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For Numbers 1-5, circle the five dependent clauses in the box.
(Hint: A dependent clause does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence
on its own.)

when the cake was served

she came home at last

if you need my opinion

because I was tired

that slobbery dog pants

I and if I remember correctly

until the police arrived

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For Numbers 6-10, underline the dependent clause in each sentence.

6. My friend, who does not have a dog, loves to play with mine.

7. I don't know what happened yesterday

8. Wherever Mason goes, he is loved.

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9. If you agree to help, I won't forget it.

10. The cat that has the white patches is mine.

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For Numbers 1-5, circle the five independent clauses in the box.
(Hint: An independent clause expresses a complete thought and could stand alone as its
own sentence.)

after supper

I know Mr. Fletcher

bee a use she was ill

Maria is a letter cor rier

please pass the potatoes

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For Numbers 6-10, underline the independent clause in each sentence.

6. Thomas is a veterinarian who makes house calls.

7. They care for animals more than most people.

8. With skilled expertise, they help sick pets.

9. People count on them to make their animals well.

10. I want to be like them when I grow up.

57 kidependent Causes

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Insert the missing commas in each sentence.

1. Even though Ralph and Lindo are siblings they get along pretty well.

2. Their television preferences differ so they try to compromise when deciding

what to watch.

3. Ralph likes to watch comedies talk shows and action shows but Lindo likes
dramas detective shows and game shows.

4. Sometimes they argue but the fight never lasts long.

5, Their parents usually don't have to get involved although that used to
happen a lot.

6. They would shout at each other and they were so loud the neighbors could
hear them.

7. This embarrassed their parents so they taught Rolph and Lindc how to be
cooperative with one another.

8. Ralph and Lindo composed a schedule of who gets to decide what to watch
and it worked.

9. They based the schedule on favorite shows but each person ended up having
to sacrifice one or two shows.

10. Their parents were happy and the neighbors were relieved.

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For each sentence, write Yes if it is a compound sentence or No if it is not.

(Hint: A compound sentence has more than one independent clause, which are often joined
by Q conjunction.)

1. Kotys vacation to Hawaii was splendid.

2. She took tours of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai.

3. Visiting three islands was exhausting, but she loved every

minute of it.

4. The favorite part of her trip was swimming with dolphins.

5. The gentle creatures snickered, and they seemed to invite

her to play.

6. The marine biologist taught the visitors about dolphin

behovior, so Katy listened carefully.

7. Dolphins are very intelligent, social creatures.

8. Katy did not see any hair on the dolphins, so she was
surprised to learn they are mammals.

9. The dolphins easily entertained the crowd, and the

dolphins looked happy as well.

10. Katy is thinking she might like to become a marine

biologist one day.

59 Compound Sentences
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For each sentence, write Yes if it is a complex sentence or No if it is not.

(Hint: A complex sentence combines an independent clause with one or more dependent
clauses.)

1. MYsister's hamster was very sick.

2. vVhen I saw how sad Andreo was. 1wanted to heln

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3. I took Minnie to the veterinarian, even though I don't like

hamsters.

4. After examining Minnie, Dr. Rains gave her some medicine.

5. Or, Rains gave me more medicine to take home for Minnie.

6. I gave Minnie the medicine because Andrea couldn't

administer it properly.

7. Before we knew it, she was running on her exercise wheel.

8. When Minnie began to perk up, Andreo perked up, too.

9. She made a thank-you card for me.

10. It made me happy, and I was glad that I helped.

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Underline both independent clauses in each compound-complex sentence.

1. Giovanna joined the marching band, but Selma, who was more athletic.
joined the basketball team.

2. Giovanna thought that Selma was making a mistake. but Selma, who is
usually indecisi ve, was sure of her decision.

3. The girls were sad not to be in the same classes, but they both looked forward
to new experiences because they spent all their time together.

4. Since the school year started, the girls barely saw each other, and they missed
their close friendship.

5. They got together on weekends, and they talked about everything that came
to mind.

6. Giovanna and Selma supported each other, but they didn't agree about all
things, like which extra-curricular activity to join.

7. Even though the girls didn't see each other often, they remained friends and
they introduced one another to new people.

8. Giovanna and Selma were both hard workers, and they excelled at their
talents, which made their parents proud.

9. Giovanna, who had joined the drum section, played the cadence at Selma's
basketball games, and the crowd loved it.

10. The cadence sparked energy in the team, so they played better when the
drum section was there.
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For Numbers 6-10, circle the conjunction in each sentence.

6. Matthew wanted to be an astronaut, but he had poor math skills. t

7. He had to do something or he would fall too far behind in class to catch up.

8. His mother took him to a tutor so Matthew would get more individual
instruction.

9. Matthew's tutor was firm, yet he was very helpful.

10. Matthew's grades began to improve, and his confidence soared.

CooiundionsReview 62
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Circle either compound subject or compound predicate to describe each sentence.

(Hint: A compound subject has two or more simple subjects with the same predicate.
A compound predicate has two or more predicates sharing the same subject.)

1. Hawaii was built by volcanoes and still continues to grow through

volcanic activity
compound subject compound predicate

2. Hawaii became a state in 1959 and is a lovely vacation spot.

compound subject compound predicate

3. Culture and traditions are very important to native Hawaiian people.

compound subject compound predicate

4. Vacationers are greeted with ''Aloha!'' and receive flower leis.

compound subject compound predicate

5. Kauai and Maui are popular islands to visit.

compound subject compound predicate

6. Honolulu is densely populated and serves as the islands) capital city

compound subject compound predicate

7. Citizens of Hawaii and many visitors fight to preserve the natural beauty
of the islands.
compound subject compound predicate

8. Endangered sea turtles and other marine life swim free in Howcirs waters.
compound subject compound predicate

9. Lava erupts from Kilauea Volcano and flows to the sea.

compound subject compound predicate

10. The beautiful scenery and gentle weather make for a balmy paradise.
compound subject compound predicate

63 Compound Subjeds and Compound Predicates Review

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For Numbers 1-5, write the correct preposition from the box to complete each
sentence. Use each preposition only once.

C--------- inside behind before near after)

1 It's never a good idea to hide a car.

2. It's not a good idea to swim right you eat.

3. Children should never play an open flame.

4. Never leave your pet a hot car.

5. Always look both ways crossing the street.

for Numbers 6-10, write your own prepositional phrase to complete each
sentence.

6. The children walked

7. Their playhouse was located _

8. Two girls leaned

9. They talked

10. They felt safe

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Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Review 64
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Circle either dependent clause or independent clause to describe the underlined

words in each sentence.
1. Alaska entered the Union in 1959 as the dependent independent
clause clause
49th state.

2. Alaska is separated from the United dependent independent

clause clause
States by Canada, and it is more than
twice the size of Texas.

3. Juneau is Alaska's state capital, but dependent independent

clause clause
Anchorage is the most populous city:

4. If you would like to visit [uneuu, you dependent independent

clause clause
would have to fly on an airplane.

5. Alaska has many islands, so it has dependent independent

clause clause
many miles of shoreline.

6. In summer, daytime temperatures dependent independent

clause clause
range from 60° to 90° E so they
vary greatly:

7. If you visit Anchorage in the fall, dependent independent

clause clause
you might see the northern lights.

8. The average winter temperature dependent independent

clause clause
there is about 15°Fso you would
have to bundle up!

9. Alaska is home to Mount McKinley; dependent independent

clause clause
the highest point in North America.

10. Sled dogs, which are often mixed dependent independent

clause clause
breeds, pull heavy loads and people
through harsh climates.

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For Numbers 1-5, write dependent clause(s) or independent clause(s) to

correctly complete each sentence.

1. A compound sentence joins two _

2-3. A complex sentence has one and one

orrnore _

4-5. A compound-complex sentence joins two or more _

and one or more _

For Numbers 6-10, read each sentence, and circle whether it is compound,
complex, or compound-complex.

6. Gymnastics is a difficult sport, and it requires excellent coordination and

balance.
a. compound b. complex c. compound-complex

7. The apparatuses on which gymnasts compete are different for men than
they are for women.
a. compound b. complex c. compound-complex

8. Both men and women do the floor and vault exercises, but all the other j
events are different.
Q. compound b. complex c. compound-complex

9. The balance beam, which Rena thinks is the most difficult apparatus, is four
inches wide, and it stands four feet and one inch high.
Q. compound b. complex c. compound-complex
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improve his skills on it.
a. compound b. complex c. compound-complex

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Circle the appositive phrase in each sentence.

(Hint: An appositive identifies or renames the words before it. Example: Our teachers, Mr. lanes
and Ms. Liddell, went to a conference on Friday.)

1. Mount Everest, the mountain with the highest altitude in the world, is
located in the Himalayan Mountain Range.

2. Mount Everest is about 29,029 feet, or 8,848 meters, above sea level.

3. Edmund Hillary, one of the first men to climb Mount Everest, received
knighthood for his spectacular achievement.

4. Iunko Tabei, a Japanese mountain climber, was the first woman to scale
Mount Everest.

5. Summiting, or reaching the top of a mountain, gives mountain climbers

a tremendous sense of satisfaction.

6. Avalanches cause most of the fatalities, or deaths, among mountain climbers

on Mount Everest.

7. Mauna Kea, an inactive volcano in Hawaii, is actually taller than Mount

Everest when the portion below sea level is included in the measurement.

8. K2,the second highest mountain on earth, measures 28,251 feet above

sea level.

9. The mountain in North America that has the highest peak above sea level,
Mount McKinley, is located in Alaska.

10. Mount McKinley is 20,320 feet, or 6,193.6meters, above sea level.

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For each sentence, insert the missing commas in the correct places.

1. Ren's birthday is June 15 1996.

2. He wants to eat pizza go bowling and open presents on his birthday

3. On his last birthday he had a swimming party

4. It had been a hot humid day

5. You were at Rerrs party weren't you?

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8. Ren wishes to go to Anaheim California on his birthday

9. He says "Celebrating at Disneyland would be great fun!"

10. For now he will be content with sticking close to home.

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Insert the missing quotation marks for each sentence. If the sentence does not
need quotation marks, write None on the line.

1. Have you ever seen a manatee? I asked Don.

2. He said that he had not.

3. I told him that they were large marine mammals that are
shaped like seals.

4. Oh! he exclaimed. I have read about them.

S. Don't they live in waters off the coast of Texas and Florida?
he asked.

6. Yes,but manatees are endangered, I answered.

7. Don informed me that many weigh over 1,000 pounds.

8. I read that they are sometimes called sea cows, Don added.
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Circle the two words in each sentence that can be combined to form a
contraction. Write the contraction on the line.

1. Earlier they were out, but they are at home now

2. Mr. Hoff told him that he should have studied more.

3. You will be disappointed.

4. It is almost the holidays!

5. Either I can pick up the food or we will dine in.

6. On vacation days, they would take the train to the beach.

7. She does not have a train pass.

8. "Do not leave without me!"

9. Peonies and tulips are not in season.

10. Youhave finished already?

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For each sentence, circle the title or address word and write its abbreviation on
the line.

1. I shop at Mister Gregorino's store.

2. Missus Gregorino, his mother, opened the store in 1924.

3. The store will be passed on to George Gregorino Junior when

he is ready

4. They asked Senator Miller to give them advice.

5. I need to see my dermatologist, Doctor Sykes, for this rash.

6. Captain Pullman stood on deck surveying the ocean.

7. I used to live by Marty's Dry Cleaners on Sixth Avenue.

8. The cross street for Marty's is 36th Street.

9. Take a left onto Linden Boulevard.

10. Highway 57 has an on-ramp on the right side of the street.

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For each sentence, insert the missing semicolon in the correct place.

1. Seth and Victor were in an accident however, they were not injured.

2. [esse was the only actor who memorized the lines therefore, he got the
lead role.

3. I should not have slipped then I might have won the race.

4. Kory got bucked off his horse however, he got right back on.

5. My dog, Matilda, loves to ride in the car therefore, I take her everywhere
dogs are allowed.

6. Iunice thought the critics were wrong to criticize her play indeed, they simply
did not understand it.

7. Martine didn't think anyone noticed her mistake besides, she didn't care if
they did.

8. Buddy was an excellent teacher however, his students thought he was strict.

9. Tiffany learned to drive on a deserted old ranch road indeed, it had been
located in the middle of nowhere.

10. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States however, it has the
longest official name: "State of Rhode Island and the Providence Plantations."

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For Numbers 1-3, write Cl word from the box to correctly complete each
sentence.
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1. In a business letter, a colon is placed after the

2. A colon used after the sentence Use the following ingredients signals a

3. In plays, colons follow names to signal _

For Numbers 4-10, insert the missing colon in the correct place.

4. The bread recipe calls for four ingredients yeast, water, flour, and salt.

5. [cson Hi Kathleen! I've been looking for you everywhere.

6. Let me make the following suggestions first, take notes; second, ask questions;
and third, review your notes after the lecture.

7. Dear Sir We met at the Mytown Chamber of Commerce Meeting last week.

8. Please bring the following supplies scissors, glue, map, pencils, and an eraser.

9. To Whom It May Concern I am writing in response to the job advertisement

in The Chronicle.

10. Send the check to the following address 227 Montgomery Ave.

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Write sit or set to complete each sentence.

1. Please your drink on the coaster.

2. Come and talk with me for a while.

3. The sun has always to the west.

4. Daisy the books on the table.

5. My dog has not yet learned to _

6. My grandmother does not like to for long periods of time.

7. Mother asked her to the table for dinner.

8. vVe at the table to eat dinner.

9. _____ the groceries on the counter before you drop the bagsl

10. The vase will be on the mantle to decorate the room.

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Write lie or lay to complete each sentence.

1. I will my cards on the table for you.

2. I asked if I could down in the nurse's office.

3. Don't the matches where they will get damp.

4. Wtll you the baby in his crib?

5. The child was sick and could do nothing but in bed.

6. When I feel lazy, I just on the couch and watch television.

7. What does it feel like to on a water bed?

8. I will the mail on the desk for you.

9. MY dogs Shaggy and Trevor in the sun.

10. ____ my bag on the chair.

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Write your or you're to complete each sentence.

1. I hope going to come to the party

2. _____ parents said they would pick you up at 8 o'clock.

3. They will use brother's car.

4. Bring favorite music to the party

S. a great singer.

6. friends would love to hear you sing a song.

7. Do nerves bother you when you perform?

8. What do you do while waiting to go on stage?

9. All of hard work and constant practicing has paid off.

10. I'll be sure that singing at my next party

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Underline the appositive phrase in each sentence.

(Hint: Check the remaining words-they should still form a sentence that makes sense.)

1. Austin, the capital of Texas, is centrally located.

2. Washington, o.C, the capital of the United States, is a great place to visit.

3. Delaware, the first state to ratify the U.S.Constitution, is nicknamed the

Diamond State.

4. Georgia, the Peach State, was one of the original thirteen colonies founded
on American soil.

5. Juneau, Alaska's capital city, is the most remotely located capital city in
the United States.

6. The state capital of Florida, the Sunshine State. is Tallahassee.

7. Lansing is the capital of Michigan, the Great Lakes State.

8. The capital of Connecticut, the Constitution State, is Hertford.

9. The Statue of Liberty is located in New York,the Empire State.

10. Many years ago, people rushed to California, now called the Golden State,
to look for gold.

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each sentence.

1. Whet type of books do you like to read? Mrs. Turner asked me.
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5. When I was finished with it I asked Mrs. Turner May I borrow another?

6. She replied Of course you may J1

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read Mrs. Turner suggested.

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For Numbers 1-5, underline the two words in each sentence that can be
combined to form a contraction. Write the contraction on the line.

1. We are ready to leave school.

2. Raise your hand if you are going on the bus today

3. Although the weatherman said it was going to be cold,

it is sunny and warm.

4. She could have had two cookies, but she only took one.

5. Laura and I said that we would go to the store to pick up

the milk.

For Numbers 6-10, write the full word for each abbreviation.

6. Capt.

7. Sen.

8. Blvd.

9. Mr.

10. Hwy

79 Contractions and Abbreviations Review

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For Numbers 1-5, write C for colon or S for semicolon to tell what
punctuation mark should be used in each example.

1. After the greeting in a business letter

2. To set off a list of items

3. To join two independent clauses

4. Before words such as therefore, however, and besides

5. Instead of a period to introduce a series of related sentences

For Numbers 6-10, insert either a colon or a semicolon in each sentence.

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Circle the word that best completes each sentence.

1. desk is always neater than mine.

Your You're

2. Your pencils neatly in your pencil box.

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3. You always your books in your desk in a tidy stack.

sit set

4. always prepared because your supplies are organized.

Your You're

5. Maybe if I next to you, I will learn better organizational skills.

sit set

6. It's frustrating to never know where I have my things.

sit set

7. Will you help me organize my desk like desk?

your you're

8. You can back and relax on that couch while you tell me what
lie lay
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9. a helpful person.
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10. When I down to sleep tonight, I will give thanks that you
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Circle the interjection in each sentence.

1. Hey! Give that back.

2. Oopsl I forgot my homework.

3. Oh. look at that cute puppy!

4. Help! I've fallen and I can't get up!

5. \Ve won the game! Hooray!

6. I bumped my funny bone. Ouch! That really hurts!

7. \Nell, better luck next time.

8. I spilled the milk. Oh, no! Can you help me wipe It up?

9. \Vhoa! That was a dose call!

10. Mom said I can't go. Rats! Maybe next time.

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Complete each sentence with the correct article: a, an, or the.

1. Every day after school, I go with Mom to get baby from daycare.

2. Then some days we go to the grocery store with list of items we need.

3. "Please go get fruit, while I get the other stuff," Mom says.

4. At the checkout stand, we realize we forgot milk.

S. I hurry to the back of the store to grab gallon of skim milk.

6. Sometimes I need a snack, so I'll eat apple on the way home.

7. Every Friday; Mom starts to prepare lasagna as soon as we get home. It makes

---- irresistible meal.

8. Morgan, baby; is not old enough to enjoy it yet.

9. Mom sometimes feeds her jar of mashed carrots.

10. Her face is amusing sight when it's smeared with sticky, orange food.

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Add a prefix from the box to change the meaning of the word. YOU may use a
prefix more than once.

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1. assemble

2. sense

3. active

4. attractive

5. cultural

6. wave

7. reversible

8. dairy

9. bacterial

10. certain

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(Hint: Watch out for spelling changes!)

Base Word Suffix Nev vVord

1 kind -ness

2. happy -ness

3. weary -ness

4. soft -ness

5. empty -ness

6. intend -tion

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Base vVord Suffix New vVord

1 fold -oble

2. wash -oble

3. erase -uble

4. move -oble

5. like -oble

6. hope -less

7. fear -less

8. sense -less

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Root Word Meuninq English Word

l. dia distance podiatrist

2. pod time metric

3. chrono foot epidermis

4. gen skin bibliography

5. hydro water chronology

6. te1e book hydrate

7. meter life telescope

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Draw Cl line from the Latin root word to its meaning. Draw another line from
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Root Word Meaning English Word

1 sol plant aquarium

2. aqua right affix

3. ered write inscribe

4. herb water pedicure

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7. fix belief construct

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1. friend

2. recieve

3. sieze

4. beleive

5. neighbor

6. retreive

7. either

8. wierd

9. eerie

10. field

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Write C for each word if it is spelled correctly If the word is spelled incorrectly,
write the correct spelling on the line.

1 monkies

2. flies

3. ladies

4. babies

5. fries

6. turkies

7. holidays

8. cries

9. ehimnies

10. journies

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1. _______ 1 Do you have the time?

2. _______ 1 I sprained my anklel

3. ______ -', we will do better next time.

4. _______ 1 I left my grocery list at home.

5. ______ --', what an adorable creaturel

For Numbers 6-10, write the correct article, a, an, or the, before each group
of words.

6. ____ Lincoln Memorial

7. ____ piece of paper

8. ____ hour and a half

9. ____ last person in that line

10. ____ ant farm

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Write the meaning of each word using the prefix to help you.

1 nontoxic

2. inflexible

3. autobiography

4. microchip

5. disconnect

6. preview

7. dishonest

8. multiuse

9. semiannual

10. impossible
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2. fascinate

3. narrate

4. thought

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6. restless

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1 pod far owovJ

2. chrono time

3. tele write

4. bio life

5. derm build

6. struct sun

7. scrib skin

8. sol right

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1. a. relieve b. deling c. brief

2. o. conceit b. vein c. frieght

3. a. mischief b. peirce c. neither

4. a. sieze b. cashier c. deceive

5. o. conceive b. nieghbor c. weird

For Numbers 6-10, write C if the word is spelled correctly: If the word is
spelled incorrectly, write the correct spelling of the word on the line.

6. monkies

7. trolleys

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Draw a line through unnecessary negative words. write another word on the
line to replace it if needed.

1. That new restaurant on Highway 90 will not get no business.

2. Nobody travels on that road barely at all.

3. It won't get hardly no business because it's too secluded.

4. They didn't even put no signs out to let people know they
are there!

5. My family and I ate there once, and there weren't no

other customers there but us.

6. Nobody thought the food was not delicious.

7. Mr. Anderson said he thought the restaurant wouldn't

stay in business neither.

8. The owner said she didn't need no help advertising.

9. She wasn't putting up no billboards because they're

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For Numbers 1-8, draw a line from each part of speech to its definition.

1. verb a. modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

2. noun b. takes the place of Q noun

3. adjective c. modifies Q noun

4. adverb d. expresses strong feeling

5. con junction e. joins words or groups of words

6. interjection f. names Q person, place, or thing

7. preposition g. shows how two things are related

8. pronoun h. tells the action in Q sentence

For Number 9, circle the examples of adverbs.

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10. under tomorrow too to west

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punctuation) for each sentence.

1. Would you like to dance

2. Look out for that fly ball

3. I did my homework already

4. Iuson please don't interrupt

5. Martie said You are a good actor

6. Please get eggs milk and cereal from the store

7. Mr vVallcant make his appointment with Or Smith

8. Oops I dropped my ice-cream cone

9. Clean your room Mom commanded

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For Numbers I-57 circle the misused word and write it correctly on the line.

1. Did you're sister make the volleyball team?

2. There going to Smithville for a tournament on Saturday

3, You look ill. vvould you like to lay down?

4. Your going to do well on that test!

5. Please sit the mail on that desk.

For Numbers 6-10, insert the correct punctuation at the end of each sentence.
Then write the type of sentence it is on the line. Write D for declarative, I for
interrogative, IMP for imperative, or E for exclamatory:

6. Where should we go for dinner_-_

7. We should go to Market City Restaurant for dinner_- _

8. Bring cash, because the restaurant doesn't accept credit cards __

9. I wish I could order two pieces of the cheesecake for dessert __

10. I can't believe how much I just ate __

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Circle singular, plural, singular possessive, or plural possessive to describe the

boldfcced noun in each sentence.

1. Renee loves to watch the horses run and plov L ,

singular plural singular possessive plural possessive

2. The young foal follows its mother everywhere.

singular plural singular possessive plural possessive

3. Two playful ponies whinny and snicker.

singular plural singular possessive plural possessive

4. The ponies' movements are swift and graceful.

singular plural singular possessive plural possessive

5. That horse's mane is braided.

singular plural singular possessive plural possessive

6. Snowflake's stall has been cleaned out.

singular plural singular possessive plural possessive

7. Snowflake will have a new colt soon.

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For Numbers 1-5, circle adjective or adverb to describe the boldfuced words
in each sentence.

1. [uno sharply scolded the child for running into the street.
adjective adverb

2. "The cars come fast, and they can't see you!" she admonished.
adjective adverb

3. The sheepish child hung his head.

adjective adverb

4. Then he looked at [nno with teary eyes.

adjective adverb

5. [onu could see that he felt embarrassed.

adjective adverb

For Numbers 6-10, underline the verb and write past, present, or future on the
line to describe when the action takes place.

6. Trina helps her sister get dressed.

7. Dad had called to see if Aunt Sue was okay

8. Marie has packed for her camping trip.

9. Matthew will get a puppy by the end of the week.

10. Kelly went to the store for groceries.

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Circle simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex to describe the

structure of each sentence.

1. Thomas Edison was a famous inventor.

simple compound complex compound-complex

2. Benjamin Franklin was an inventor, but he was also a statesman.

simple compound complex compound-complex

3. He invented things that improved people's lives.

simple compound complex compound-complex

4. Some inventors are not even trying to invent anything, but they stumble
onto a brilliant idea out of necessity or by accident.
simple compound complex compound-complex

5. When an ice-cream vendor ran out of dishes at the World's Fair, he used
rolled-up wafers from a neighboring stall to make ice-cream cones.
simple compound complex compound-complex

6. People loved the idea, and they probably always will!

simple compound complex compound-complex

7. Some inventions make life much easier.

simple compound complex compound-complex

8. The Internet has made research and access to information very simple.
simple compound complex compound-complex

9. George Washington Carver was an agricultural chemist who discovered

three hundred uses for peanuts.
simple compound complex compound-complex

10. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone.

simple compound complex compound-complex

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Circle the dependent clouse in each sentence. Then write complex or

compound-complex after each sentence.

1. Mr. Bert loves to work in the flower garden, but he doesn't get to enjoy it very
often because he spends so much time at work.

2. If he neglects the shrubs, they become bushy and look messy

3. Though Mr. Bert usually prefers colorful roses, he planted some fragrant
gardenias, and he enjoyed them very much.

4. Sometimes Mr. Bert puts off weeding the garden, so he has lots of work to do
when he finally gets around to it.

5. Mr. Bert sits in the garden that is loca.ted in his yard.

6. All kinds of creatures visit Mr. Bert's yard because he places birdbaths and
feeders in strategic locations.

7. Hummingbirds often feed on the honeysuckle, and Mr. Bert's children love
to watch them as the tiny birds zip from flower to flower.

8. Mr. Bert also grows herbs in his garden, and Mrs. Bert uses them when she
is cooking special meals.

9. Mr. Bert wants his children to garden, though they don't seem interested.

10. Mr. Bert thought his yard looked nice, but his neighbors, who were impressed
with his gardening talents, thought it was spectacular.

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Circle the verb that agrees with the subject to complete each sentence.

1. Jack and Donna (was, were) surprised they won the three-legged race.

2. Tigers (is, are) beautiful animals.

3. July (is, are) our hottest month in this city

4. Destiny (love, loves) to sew.

5. Rafts and inner tubes (is, are) available to rent if you want to take a trip
down the rivet

6. Neither of the two ovens (is, are) working.

7. There (is, are) no good reason to sit back and do nothing.

8. One-third of the students (was, were) present at the play

9. One of the students (was, were) ill.

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2. dia

3. herb

4. derm

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6. fix

7. struct

8. scrib

9. bio

10. hydro

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Minl.1e 1 Minute 5 5. oeoole's cheers Minute 14

e 6. r 1. circle: dog, COat 6. teams' coaches 1. plural possessive
2. 7. C underline- Rernv 7. mascots' uniforms 2. singular possessive
3. 8. e 2. circle: QrOOmeT. 8. football parents' cakes 3. plural possessive
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"- 9. underline: Furry Friends und pies 4. singular possessive
5. e 10. e Grooming Shop 9. fcnsumbrellos 5, piural possessive
3. circle: fur 10, rivcis' taunts 6. men's oars
Minute 2 underline- None 7. islands' shores
1. " declarative 4. circle: worker, claws, ears Minute 10 8. people's nets
2. ?, interrogative underline: Henry 1. You 6. them 9. tribes' customs
3. !, exclamatory 5. circle: friend . 2. They 7. us to, waves' crests
, .,declarative underhne. Trixie 3. He 8. her
o. 7, interrogative 6. circle: collar, neck 4. She 9. me Minute lS
o. "declarative underline: None 5. We 10. him 1. him 6. them
7. "declarative 7. circle: dogs, treats, 2. us 7. You
8, "imperative behovior Minute 11 3. She 8. it
9. ! or .:exclamatory underline: None 1. ? 6. 4. they 9. r
10. "imperative 8, circle: dogs, hands, face 5. We 10. He
2. 7. ?
underline: None 3. 8,
Minute 3 9. circle. canines, home 4. 9. i Minute 16
1. circle: teacher underline: None 5. 10. ? Answers will vary Sample
underline: Our eaaer 10. circle: pet, shop answers include:
clcssroorn teacher- underline: Highland Minute 12 1. bake
2. circle: marker Boulevard 1. underline: winter 2. writes
underline- The yellow circle: Stephen, 3. drives
marker ' Minute" \Vashington, DC, 4. chooses
3. circle: problem L babies, blankets 2 underline: grandfather, o, finds
under fine: The algebra 2. pets, people cousin 6. takes
problem 3. coworkers, friends circle: [oseph 7, heads
4. circle: studen ts 4.twins, cats 3. underhne.None 8. cleans
underline: The students, 5.families, felines circle: Washinaton 9, follows
including my best friend, 6.patches, homes Monument, Lincoln 10. tops
5, circle: you 7.haunches, toes Memortul
underline: you 8.games, leaves 4. underline: None Minute 17
6. circle: asked 9.neighbors, women circle: Papa [oe, Vietnam 1. was 6. be
underline: asked Tyson 10. wishes, dogs vetercns Memorial 2. became 7. were
to demonstrate how to 5, underline: dome 3, seem 8. is
solve the problem Minute 7 circle: Uni ted Sta tes 4. feel 9. are
7. circle: sol ved 1. churches Ccoitol, National Mall 5, am 10. feel
underline: solved the 2. trees 6. underline: city
problem by working 3. countries circle: Stephen. Minute 18
backwards 4. buses Gailaudet University 1. am 6. was
8. circle: were 5. babies 7 underline: None 2. are 7. will
underline: were the only 6. deer circle: Stephen, [oseph, 3. have 8. would
ones to correctly answer 7. shelves Pennsylvania Avenue 4, is 9. does
the problem 8. geese 8. underline: photos, 5. might 10. has
9. circle: tried 9. beliefs president
underline: tried to work 10. children circle: White House Minute 19
through the problem 9. underline: flag 1. do-present tense
again Minute 8 circle: Stephen, United 2: cleaned-past tense
10. circle: use 1. dog's toy States 3. helped-past tense
underline: use a 2. baby's bottle 10. underline: postcards 4. will help-future tense
different method 3. Trevors baseball circle: loseph, OvaJ Office, 5. plan-present tense
4. bee's stinger USSPhiladelphia 6. will water-future tense
Minute 4 5. puppy's tail 7. forgot-past tense
L puppy, pound 6. bird's wing Minute 13 8. try-present tense
2. name, pet 7. your mother's car 1. people 9. will get-future tense
3, dog, collar 8. bus's back tire 2. cherries 10. save-present tense
4. argument, choices 9. deer's tracks 3. cactus
5. puppy, bear 10. Morn's new haircut 4. industries Minute 20
6. fight, suggestion 5. sheep l. had packed-past
7. mother, alternative Minute 9 6. scarf perfect
8. problem, creature 1. cheerleaders' uniforms 7. women 2. had planned-past
9. chase, kids 2. football players' helmets 8. vertebrae perfect
10, friend, tail 3. trumpeters' horns onrenthesis
9, 3. will have canceled-
4. marching bands' 10. calves future perfect
performances

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4. has called+present 5. does 3. first-animals 4. rastest-sruns

perfect 6. eats scclv-ereptiles 5. farthest-hits
5. has broken=oresent 7. prerer 4 . oicnt .•.•elephants 6. orten+shoured
perfect 8. are 5. haifv-eleohants 7. there-throw
6. has said; will have said 9. does 6. wann-hu~t 8. close-buzzed
7. had regretted; has 10. shakes rroptccl+picnts 9. again-won
regretted 7. loose-hummingbirds 10. well-have done
8. had lounged; wil have Minu1e 26 8. busy-birds
lounged Order of answers may vary. sugary-nectar Minute 37
9. had assured; will have 1. read 9. large-cats 1. moist
assured 2. travel fovorite-estqht 2. ignore
10. has exnressed. will have 3. listen 10. playful-cubs 3. discontinue
expressed 4. save .f certain
5. gather Minute 32 5. CfQSP
Minute 21 6. eat 1. funnier, funnies, 6. L-nitate
l. ote 6. bleed 7. breathe 2. more expensive, most 7. faithful
2. bite 7. undid 8. think expensive 8. angry
3. forgotten 8. spread 9. recognize 3. longer, longest 9. chollenge
4. broke 9. feel 10. dance 4. sicker, sickest 10. perplex
~. written 10. given 5. smaller, smallest
Minute 27 6. quicker, quickest Minute 38
Minute 22 1. became-linking 7. more exciting, most 1. dry
1. are expecting-present 2. was trying-helping exciting 2. dull
progressive 3. was watching-helping 8. hotter, hottest 3. give
2. are staying-present 4. was-linking 9. more colorrul, most 4. dead
progressive 5. was running-helping colorful 5. simple
3. were planning-past 6. felt-linking 10. prettier, prettiest 6. light
progressive 7. was-linking 7. often
4. will be entertainina- 8. were hoping-helping Minute 33 8. awcke
future progressive ~ 9. were relaxing-helping Comparative Superlative 9. smooth
5. was encouraging-past 10. was-linking 1. better 2. best 10. busy
progressive 3. worse 4. worst
6. am thinking Minute 28 5. farther 6. farthest Minute 39
7. is helping 1. swim or further or furthest 1. write (or rite)
8. are creating 2. had crawled 7. more 8. most 2. threw
9. is saying 3. drink 9. less 10. least 3. heor
10. am looking 4. had broken 4. meat
5. have grown Minute 34 5. seem
Minute 23 6. will have walked 1. boldly-boldly walked 5. hare
1. loves-grandparents 7. had fallen 2. calmly-ca.lmly spoke 7. bare
2. know-things 8. have hit 3. excitedlv+excitedlv 8. deer
3 collects-coins 9. will have grabbed shout ' , 9. steal
4. tells-history 10. had crushed 4. nervously-nervously 10. role
5. builds-sail boats wait
6. showed-masterpiece Minute 29 5. loudly-loudly bark Minute 40
7. writes-poetry 1. transi ti ve 6. easily-easily pass 1. noun
8. sends-verses 2. intransitive 7. quickly-quickly heals 2. comparative
9. enjoy-reading 3. intransitive 8. completely-completely 3. superlative
10. memorizes-rhymes 4. transitive finishes 4. better
5. transitive 9. busily-busily prepares 5. auick
Minute 24 6. transitive 10. bravely-bravely jumps 6. shaky
1. blew-how 7. intransitive 7. helpful
2. hid+where 8. transitive Minute 3S 8. advanced
3. creaked and moaned 9. intransitive 1. happily-agreed 9. winning
4. rattled 10. intransitive 2. fiercely-serves 10. undefeated
5. fell-how 3. swiftly-flies
6. died-when Minute 30 4. speedily-reacts Minute 41
7. ended-when 1. sleep 6. feels 1. shorter
5. soundly-hits
8. went-where 2. try plan
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9. stepped-how 3. gets 8. has 7. wildly-swings 3. curliest
10. gathered-where 4. is 9. want 8. expertly-returns 4. lonelier
5. eat 10. are 9. closely-are matched 5. cuter
Minute 2S 10. gladly-will return 6. bigger, biggest
1. doesn't Minute 31 Minute 36 7. littler 1less, httlest/leost
2. love 1. spectacular-zoo 1. always-coaches 8. more, most
3. order 2. sunny-weather 2. hord+work 9. sleepier, sleepiest
4. asks beautiful-day 3. near-comes 10. better, best

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Minute 42 -t neor ~. Yes 9. No 4. however

1. always-go camping J. to J. NO 10. )10 ~ and
2. usucllv+rcms 6. in the vord 6.but
3. here-pitch 7. across the gross Minute 54 7. or
4. closer+cemo 8. between the houses 1. Ciovanna joined the 8. so
J. potiently-ewoited 9. into the cllev marchina band, but 9. VEt
6. deftly-cleaned 10. up a telephone oole Selmo, who was more 10. and
carefully-lit athletic, joined the
8. happily-ate Minute 49 basketba1Tt€Qfn~ Minute 56
9. cautiously-hiked For Numbers 1-5. order of 2. Ciovonna thouqht that 1. compound predicate
10. leisurely-admired answers may vary 5elmo was makina a 2. compound predlcore
1. when the ccke was mistake. but Selma. who 3. compound subject
Minute 43
, served is usually indecisive. was ~. compound predicate
S 6. .~ 2. if you need my opinion sure of her decision. J. compound subject
2. A 7. S 3. because i was tired 3. The girls were sad not 6. compound predicate
3. 5 8. S 4. and if I remember to be in the same classes. 7. compound subject
4. A 9. S correctly but they both looked 8. compound subject
5. A 10 . .'" 5. until the police arrived forward to new 9. compound predicate
6. who does not have a dog experiences because 10. compound subject
Minute 44 7. what happened they spent ell their time
1. oai! 6. kneaded yesterday together. Minute 57
2. weather 7. piece 8. Wherever Mason goes 4. Since the school year 1. behind
3. there 8. would 9. If vou agree to help started, the airls barely 2. after
4. too 9. you're 10. that has the white saw each other, and 3. near
5. flour 10. sea ocrches thev missed their close 4. inside
friendship. 5. before
Minute 45 Minute 50 S. They got together on For numbers 6-10 answers
1. however 6. except For Numbers 1-5. order of weekends, end they will vary. Sample answers
2. so 7. or answers may varv. talked about everythinq include:
3. and 8. yet 1. I know Nlr. Fletcher that came to mind. 6. to the playhouse
-1. or 9. so 2. Mer in is a letter carrier 6. Ciovanna and Selmo 7. by the creek
5. but 10. and 3. please pass the potatoes supported each other, but 8. against the wall
4. the sun came up they didn't agree about 9. about school
Minute 46 5. carry the boxes all things like which 10. in the yard
1. None 6. Thomas is a veterinarian extro-currtculor activity
2. She and her friends 7. They care for animals to join. Minute 58
3. Lemon custard and 8. they help sick pets 7. Even though the girls 1. dependent clause
butter pecan 9. People count on them didn't see each other 2. independent clause
4. Chocolate sprinkles, 10. ! want to be like them often, they remained 3. independent clause
walnuts, or chocolate friends and thev 4. dependent clause
chips Minute 51 !i1t"rOduced oneanother 5. independent clause
S. None 1. siblings. they to new people. 6. independent clause
6. None 2. differ, so S. Ciovanna and Selma 7. dependent clause
7. None 3. comedies, talk shows, were both hard 8. independent clause
8. Sundaes and and action shows, but workers, and they 9. Independent clause
milkshakes Linda likes dramas. excelled at their talents, 10. dependent clause
9. Annie and Sandy detective shows, and which made their
10. None 4. argue, but parents proud. Minute 59
5. involved, although 9. Ciovanna, who had 1. independent clauses
Minute 47 6. other, and joined the drum 2. independent clause
1. tumbles and dives 7. parents. so section, played the 3. dependent clauses
2. dreams and believes 8. watch and cadence at Selma's 4. independent clauses
3. None 9. shows. but .basketball games, and 5. dependent clauses
4. thinks and oonders 10. happy, and the crowd loved it. 6. a
5. None < 10. The cadence sDarked 7. b
6. None Minute 52 energy in the team, so 8. a
7. None 1. No 6. Yes they played better when 9. c
8. have been and have 2. No 7. No the drum section was 10. a
worked 3. Yes 8. Yes there.
9. None 4. No 9. Yes Minute 60
10. encourage and tell 5. Yes 10. No Minute 55 1. the mountain with the
For Numbers 1-5, order of highest altitude in the
Minute 48 Minute 53 answers may vary. world
1. before l. No 6. Yes 1. but 2. or 8,848 meters
2. after 2. Yes 7. Yes 2. becouse 3. one of the first men to
3. during 3. Yes 8. Yes 3. so climb Mount Everest

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4. 0. japaTIese mountain Minute 65 3. She said chat [ could bor- Minute 76

climber 1. accident: however row he: books. and she 1. thE o. on
5. or reaching the top of 2. lines: therefore helped IT1e choose the 2. c. 7. an
Q rnountcin 3. slipped; then first one. 3. the 8. the
Q. or deaths 4. horse; however ,j storv
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I. an inactive volcano 5. car; therefore about G airl who lived in 5. Cl 10. an
in Hawaii 6. play; indeed Atlanta. Georgia,
8. the second hiohest 7 mistake: besides during the Civil wor. Minute 77
mountain on ~earth 8. teacher; however S. vvhen I 1NQS finished Answers may vary. Sample
9. Mount McKinley 9. road: indeed with it I asked \Ars. answers include:
10. or 6,193.6 meters 10. States; however Turner, "Mov 1 borrow 1. disossemble
another)" ' 2. nonsense
Minute 61 Minute 66 6. She replied. "Of course 3. retroactive
1. June 15, 1996. 1. greeting you may!! -1. unottructive
2. eat pizzu, go bowling 2. list 7. "Ccrlie, you should keep 5. multicultural
and 3. dialogue a journal and write notes 6. rnicrowove
3. birthday, he 4. inoredients: veost about all the books you 7. irreversible
4. hot, humid 5. lason: Hi Kcthieenl read," Mrs. Turner sug- 8. nondairy
5. party; weren't 6. suggestions: First gested. 9. cntiboctenol
6. said, "Ren, VDU 7. Sir: We 8. I wrote in Q journal every 10. uncertcin
7. answered, i'Don't worry; 8. supplies: scissors night. and soon I began
Dad!" 9 Concern: I to hove idees about sto- Minute 78
8. Anaheim, California. on 10. address: 227 ries I could write. L kindness
9. says, "Celebrating 9. The more I 'wrote, the 2. happiness
10. now, he Minute 67 stronger my writing 3. weariness
1. set 6. sit became. 4. softness
Minute 62 " sit
L-. 7. set 10. ! enjoy reading and writ- 5. emptiness
l. "Have you ever seen a 3. set 8. sit ing more tho n ever now, 6. intention
manatee?" ! asked Don. 4. set 9. Set thanks to Mrs. Turner. 7. attention
2. None 5. sit 10. set 8. subtraction
3. None Minute 72 9. election
4. "Oh!" he exclaimed. "I Minute 68
1. vlie me-We're 10. creation
have read about them." , lay
L 6. lie 2. you ure--youre
5. "Don't they live in waters 2. lie 7. lie 3. it is-it's Minute 79
off the coast of Texas 3. lov 8. lay 4. could have-could've Answers may vary. Sample
and Florida?" he asked. 4. lay 9. lie 5. we would-we'd answers include:
6. "Yes,but manatees are 5. lie 10. lay 6. Captain 1. indirect
endangered," I answered. 7. Senator 2. pretest
7. None Minute .69
8. Boulevard 3. reanoecr
8. "I read that they are 9. Mister 4. semicircle
1. you're 6. Your
sometimes called sea 10. Hiqhwcy 5. autograph
2. Your 7. your
cows," Don added. 3. your 8. you're 6. deform
9. "Ben lives in Florida, and 4. your 9. your Minute 73 7. immobile
he sees them 5. You're 10. you're 1. C 8. precaution
sometimes," 1said. 2. C 9. impossible
10. "What other marine life Minute 70
3. S 10. indecisive
is endangered?" Don 1. the capitol of Texas
4. S
asked. 5. C Minute 80
2. the capital of the United
6. late; then 1. foldable
States
Minute 63 7. store: eggs 2. washable
3. the first state to ratify
1. they are-they're the U.S.Constitution' 8. address: 1999 3. erasable
2. should have-should've 9. one; therefore 4. movable or moveable
4. the Peach State
3. You will-You'll 5. Alcskcs capital citv 10. steps: first 5. likable or likeable
4. It is-It's 6. the Sunshine State' 6. hopeless
5. we will-we'll 7. the Great Lakes State Minute 74 7. fearless
6. they would-they'd 1. Your 6. set 8. senseless
8. the Constitution State
7. Does not-Doesn't 9. the Empire State 2. lie 7. your 9. friendless
8. Do not-Don't 10. now called the Golden "
.:J. set 8. lie 10. careless
9. are not-aren't State 4. You're 9. You're
10. You have-You've 5. sir 10. lie Minute 81
Minute 71 1. through or ocross+
Minute 64 Minute 75 dioooncl
1. "What tvoe of books do
1. Mr. 6. Capt. you Iike'to read?" Mrs. 1. Hey! 6. Ouch! 2. foot-podiatrist
2. Mrs.
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3. Jr. 8. St. 2. "I like to read mysteries. 3. Oh 8. Oh. no! 4. birth+qenerction
4. Sen. 9. Blvd. historical fiction, and 4. Help! 9. vlihoa! 5. wnter-chvdrcte
5. Dr. 10. Hwy 5. Hcoruyl 10. Rats! 6. distcnce+telescope
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8. book-bibliography so it's not connected 8. b 1. circle: because he :5P€r..I~LS
9. life-biology o. to see beforehand 9. always, really so much time at work-
10. skin-epidermis 7. not truthful 10. under. to compound-complex
8. many uses 2. circle: If he neqlects the
Minute 82 9. every half year Minute 93 shrubs+cornoiex
1. sun-solar 10. not able to be done 1. dance? 3. circle: Thouoh Mr, Bert
2. water-aquarium 2. ball! usually prefers color-
3. belief-incredible Minl.ore as 3. already ful roses-corn pound-
4. plant-herbivore Answers may vary Sample 4. [oson, please don't complex
5. feet-pedicure answers include: interrupt' -1. circle: when he fincllv
6. eorth+territcry 1. darkness 5. Martie ·said. "You are a gets around to it-com-
7. fasten-affix 2. fascination good actor." pound-complex
8. write-inscribe 3. narration 6. eggs. milk. and cereal o. circle: that is located :!'.
9. right-justice 4. thoughtless from the store. his yard-complex
10. build-construct 5. worthiness 7. Mr. Wall can't make his 6. circle: because he places
6. restlessness cppointment with birdbaths and feeders
Minute 83 7. comfortable D·r:Smith. in strategic locations-
1. C 6. retrieve 8. senseless 8. Oops! I dropped my ice- complex
2. receive 7. e 9. weariness cream cone! 7. circle: as the tiny birds
3. seize 8. weird 10. agreeable 9. "Clean your room!" Mom zip from flower to flow-
4. beiieve 9. e commanded. er-compound-complex
5. e 10. e Minute 89 10. Do you always watch 8. circle: when she is cook-
1. root that show? ing special meals-com-
Minute 34 2. time pound-complex
1. monkeys 3. far away Minuie 94 9. circle: thouqh they don't
2. e 4. life 1. your 6. t, I seem interested-com-
3. C 5. skin 2. They're 7.. , D plex
4. e 6. build 3. lie 8. ,IMP 10. circle: who were
5. e 7. write 4. You're 9. "D impressed with his
6. turkeys 8. sun 5. set 10. !, E gardening talents-com-
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8. e 10. right Minute 95
9. chimneys 1. plural Minute 99
10. journeys 1. were 6.is
Minute 90 2. singular
1. cieling 6. monkeys 3. plural 2. are 7.is
Minute 85 2. friegh t 7. e 4. plural possessive 3. is 8.were
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answers may vary 4. sieze 9. spies 6. singular possessive 5. are 10. decides
1. no 5. nieghbor 10. C 7. singular
2. barely 8. plural Minute 100
3. nowhere Minute 91 9. plural possessive Answers may vary Sample
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5. neither answers include: 1. aquatic
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10. e business 4. adjective 6. fixture
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may vary Sample answers thought the food was ftet 8. has packed-past 10. hydrate
include: delicious. 9. will get-future
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3. complex
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