5th Grade Language Exam
This 5th grade Language Exam assesses knowledge of English grammar, focusing on possessive forms and sentence structure. It helps students identify proper usage of possessives and differentiate between complete sentences and fragments, enhancing their grammatical skills.
Questions and Answers
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The ________________ tail was flapping in the breeze.
- A.
Kites
- B.
Kite's
- C.
Kites'
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. Kite'sExplanation
The sentence is describing a specific tail that belongs to a singular kite. Since the word "kite" is singular, the possessive form is used by adding an apostrophe and an "s" at the end of the word, making it "kite's." This shows that the tail belongs to the kite.Rate this question:
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- 2.
_________________ northern boundary is the Mediterranean Sea.
- A.
Africa
- B.
Africa's
- C.
Africas'
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. Africa'sExplanation
The correct answer is "Africa's". This is because the phrase "northern boundary" indicates possession, and the possessive form of "Africa" is "Africa's". Therefore, the correct option is Africa's.Rate this question:
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- 3.
My _________ names are Lizzy and Hannah.
- A.
Sisters'
- B.
Sister
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Sister is
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Sisters'Explanation
The correct answer is "sisters'". This is because the word "names" indicates that Lizzy and Hannah are sisters and the possessive form of "sisters" is used to show that the names belong to them.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The sign on the door read "This is ______ room"
- A.
Lord's
- B.
Lord
- C.
Lords'
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Lord'sExplanation
The correct answer is "Lord's". This is because the sign on the door is indicating that the room belongs to or is associated with someone or something named "Lord". The use of the possessive form "Lord's" indicates that the room belongs to Lord or is connected to Lord in some way.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Because they were late for ball practice.
- A.
Sentence
- B.
Run on
- C.
Fragment
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
C. FragmentExplanation
The given answer is "fragment" because the sentence "Because they were late for ball practice" is not a complete sentence. It lacks a subject and a main verb, making it an incomplete thought or fragment.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Julie coughed and sneezed for three weeks
- A.
Sentence
- B.
Fragment
- C.
Run on
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. SentenceExplanation
The given statement "Julie coughed and sneezed for three weeks" is a complete sentence because it contains a subject (Julie) and a predicate (coughed and sneezed for three weeks) that expresses a complete thought. It is not a sentence fragment because it is not missing any essential elements, and it is not a run-on because it does not improperly combine multiple independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions. Therefore, the correct answer is "sentence."Rate this question:
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- 7.
The chalkboard was erased the erasers were cleaned.
- A.
Sentence
- B.
Run on
- C.
Fragment
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. Run onExplanation
The given sentence is a run-on because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction to separate them. The phrase "The chalkboard was erased" and "the erasers were cleaned" are both complete thoughts that can stand alone as separate sentences. To fix the run-on, the sentence could be separated into two sentences or joined with a coordinating conjunction or appropriate punctuation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Mrs.Knight went skating.
- A.
Sentence
- B.
Fragment
- C.
Run on
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. SentenceExplanation
The given sentence "Mrs. Knight went skating" is a complete sentence because it has a subject (Mrs. Knight) and a predicate (went skating) and expresses a complete thought. Therefore, it is not a sentence fragment or a run-on sentence.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The sudden stop _________ everyone in the bus.
- A.
Shook
- B.
Shooked
- C.
Shaked
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. ShookExplanation
The correct answer is "shook". In this sentence, the verb "shook" is used to describe the sudden stop affecting everyone in the bus. "Shook" is the past tense of the verb "shake" and is the appropriate form to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 10.
I was so hungry that I could have _____________ an entire pizza.
- A.
Eaten
- B.
Ate
- C.
Have eaten
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. EatenExplanation
The correct answer is "eaten" because it is the past participle form of the verb "eat" and is used to indicate the action of consuming food in the past tense. In this sentence, the speaker is expressing a strong desire or capability to consume an entire pizza due to their extreme hunger.Rate this question:
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- 11.
We __________ all doing recess today.
- A.
Swang
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Swung
- C.
Swanged
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Swang -
- 12.
{Can, May} I sit in this seat? ________
Correct Answer
MayExplanation
The word "may" is the correct answer because it is used to ask for permission or to seek approval. In this context, the person is asking if they have permission to sit in the seat. "Can" is also a possibility, but "may" is more appropriate in this situation as it is more polite and formal.Rate this question:
- 13.
The disciples distributed the loaves of fishes {between among} Jesus' followers________
Correct Answer
amongExplanation
The correct answer is "among" because when distributing something, "among" is used to indicate that the items are being divided and shared within a group. In this case, the disciples distributed the loaves of fishes to Jesus' followers, implying that the loaves of fishes were divided and shared among the followers.Rate this question:
- 14.
Try to use the jar with {fewer, less} jelly beans.________
Correct Answer
fewerExplanation
The word "fewer" should be used in this sentence because it refers to a countable noun, "jelly beans." "Fewer" is used when the noun can be quantified and counted individually. In contrast, "less" is used with uncountable nouns. Since jelly beans can be counted, "fewer" is the correct choice here.Rate this question:
- 15.
I had {fewer. less} cavities than my sister.________
Correct Answer
fewerExplanation
The correct answer is "fewer" because "fewer" is used when referring to items that can be counted individually, such as cavities. Since cavities can be counted, "fewer" is the appropriate word to indicate a smaller number of cavities compared to the sister.Rate this question:
- 16.
The antonym for tall
- A.
Fat
- B.
Long
- C.
Short
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
C. ShortExplanation
The antonym for "tall" is "short."Rate this question:
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- 17.
The homonym for blue
- A.
Color
- B.
Red
- C.
Blew
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
C. BlewExplanation
The homonym for "blue" is "blew." "Blew" is the past tense of the verb "blow," which means to move air forcefully or to create a current of air. It is a homonym because it sounds the same as "blue" but has a different meaning and spelling.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The synonym for rude
- A.
Nasty
- B.
Nice
- C.
Impolite
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
C. ImpoliteExplanation
The word "rude" refers to behavior that is disrespectful, impolite, or offensive. The synonym for rude is impolite, which means lacking in politeness or good manners. Therefore, option 4, impolite, is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What is the subject A cold November rain fell on the ground.
- A.
Ground
- B.
November
- C.
Rain
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
C. RainExplanation
The subject of the sentence is "rain" because it is the noun that the verb "fell" is describing. The sentence is stating that rain fell on the ground in November.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What is the subject I will never forget your kindness.
- A.
Kindness
- B.
I
- C.
Forget
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. IExplanation
The subject of the sentence "I will never forget your kindness" is "I". This is because the pronoun "I" is the one performing the action of "forgetting" in the sentence. The sentence is expressing the speaker's personal experience and emotions, so the subject is the person speaking, "I".Rate this question:
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- 21.
What is the subject Matthew ran the length of the football field.
- A.
Football filed
- B.
Matthew
- C.
Ran
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. MatthewExplanation
The subject of the sentence is Matthew because he is the one performing the action of running.Rate this question:
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- 22.
What is the verb Did Nancy solve the problem?
- A.
Did solve
- B.
Solve mystery
- C.
Mystery Nancy
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Did solveExplanation
The correct answer is "Did solve" because it correctly identifies the verb in the sentence. "Did" is the auxiliary verb used to form the question in the past tense, and "solve" is the main verb indicating the action of solving the problem.Rate this question:
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What is the verb The football squad has finished its practice early.
- A.
Has finished
- B.
Early
- C.
Pratice
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Has finishedExplanation
The verb in the given sentence is "has finished." This is because "has finished" is the main verb in the sentence and it indicates that the football squad completed their practice. The word "early" is an adverb modifying the verb "has finished," and "practice" is a noun, not a verb. Therefore, the correct answer is "has finished."Rate this question:
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- 24.
What is the verb From every tree fell red,yellow and orange leaves.
- A.
Fell
- B.
Leaves
- C.
Tree
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. FellExplanation
The verb in the sentence is "fell." It is the past tense form of the verb "fall," which means to descend or drop from a higher to a lower place. In this sentence, it indicates that the red, yellow, and orange leaves descended or dropped from the tree.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Plural form goose
- A.
Geese
- B.
Gooses
- C.
Geeses
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. GeeseExplanation
The plural form of "goose" is "geese." This is a irregular plural noun, where the "oo" sound changes to "ee" and the "s" is added to indicate more than one. "Gooses" and "geeses" are not correct plural forms for "goose."Rate this question:
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- 26.
Plural form eye
- A.
Eyed
- B.
Eyes
- C.
Eyess
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. EyesExplanation
The plural form of "eye" is "eyes".Rate this question:
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Plural form of monkey
- A.
Monkies
- B.
Monkeys
- C.
Monkeyed
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. MonkeysExplanation
The correct answer is "monkeys" because when we want to refer to more than one monkey, we use the plural form of the word which is "monkeys".Rate this question:
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- 28.
Plural form of claf
- A.
Claves
- B.
Clafes
- C.
Calfs
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. ClavesExplanation
The plural form of "claf" is "claves" because when forming the plural of a noun ending in "f", the "f" is usually changed to "ves".Rate this question:
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- 29.
The boy helped________to a piece of pizza. (he, himself}
Correct Answer
himselfExplanation
In this sentence, the word "helped" indicates that the boy performed the action. The phrase "to a piece of pizza" suggests that the boy helped someone else, rather than helping himself. Therefore, the correct answer is "himself," as it is the reflexive pronoun that indicates the boy helped himself to a piece of pizza.Rate this question:
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Jay threw________the basketball. {he him}
Correct Answer
himExplanation
In this sentence, the word "him" is the correct answer. The sentence is in the past tense and the subject "Jay" is performing the action of throwing the basketball. The word "him" is an object pronoun that refers to the person receiving the action, in this case, the basketball. Therefore, "him" is the appropriate pronoun to complete the sentence grammatically and make it clear that Jay is throwing the basketball to someone else.Rate this question:
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My sister brought ________ a piece of notebook paper. {I me}
Correct Answer
meExplanation
The correct answer is "me" because the sentence is indicating that the sister brought something to the speaker, who is referring to themselves. In this context, "me" is the correct pronoun to use.Rate this question:
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He is much better Part of speech is the underline word
- A.
Adv
- B.
Noun
- C.
Verb
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. AdvExplanation
The correct answer is "adv" which stands for adverb. In this sentence, "much" is modifying the adjective "better" and indicating the degree of improvement. Adverbs typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and in this case, it is modifying an adjective.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Mother will iron my shirt before school
- A.
Verb
- B.
Noun
- C.
Pronoun
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. VerbExplanation
The correct answer is "verb" because "iron" is an action word that describes the activity of pressing clothes with a heated iron. In this sentence, "will iron" indicates a future action that the mother will perform.Rate this question:
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- 34.
You have chosen wisely.
- A.
Noun
- B.
Adv
- C.
Verb
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. AdvExplanation
The correct answer is "adv" because it stands for adverb. Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs and provide information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed. In the given phrase, "wisely" is modifying the verb "chosen" and indicating the manner in which the action was performed. Therefore, it is an adverb.Rate this question:
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- 35.
We went to Wal-Mart after the rain stopped
- A.
Verb
- B.
Noun
- C.
Adj
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. NounExplanation
In the given sentence, "Wal-Mart" is a noun. It is the name of a specific place or entity. The sentence is describing the location where the speaker went after the rain stopped. Therefore, the correct answer is noun.Rate this question:
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- 36.
The cool brisk wind blew from the north. Which one is the adjective
- A.
Cool brisk blew the
- B.
The cool brisk the
- C.
North wind blew the
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
A. Cool brisk blew theExplanation
The correct answer is "cool brisk." In this sentence, "cool" and "brisk" are both adjectives that describe the wind. They indicate that the wind is refreshing and invigorating. "Blew" is a verb, and "the" is an article that precedes the noun "wind."Rate this question:
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I had three fired eggs for breakfast. Which one is the adjective
- A.
Breakfast eggs
- B.
Three fried
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Had for
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. Three friedExplanation
The adjective in the given sentence is "fried." It describes the type or state of the eggs, indicating that they were cooked by frying. The word "three" is a numeral adjective, indicating the quantity of eggs, but it does not describe the eggs themselves.Rate this question:
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- 38.
Walk {close closely} behind the person in front of you.
Correct Answer
closelyExplanation
The word "closely" is the correct answer because it is an adverb that modifies the verb "walk" and describes how the action is performed. In this context, "closely" means to be near or in close proximity to the person in front of you while walking.Rate this question:
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Mr.Rice is the {taller, tallest} of the two men.
Correct Answer
tallerExplanation
In this sentence, we are comparing the heights of two men, Mr. Rice and another unidentified person. The word "taller" is the correct answer because it indicates that Mr. Rice is taller than the other man, but it does not specify if he is the tallest overall. The word "tallest" would imply that Mr. Rice is the tallest person in general, not just taller than the other man. Therefore, "taller" is the appropriate choice to convey the comparison between the two men's heights.Rate this question:
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I felt {more well, better} after I apologized.
Correct Answer
betterExplanation
The word "better" is the correct answer because it is the comparative form of the adjective "well." In this context, the speaker is comparing how they felt before and after apologizing, indicating an improvement in their well-being.Rate this question:
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A noun is something you do?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement is incorrect. A noun is not something you do. A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. It is a naming word rather than an action word. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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A verb is something you do?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "A verb is something you do" is true. In grammar, a verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. It is a word that describes an action or indicates what the subject of the sentence is doing. Verbs are essential in constructing meaningful sentences and conveying information about actions and events. Therefore, it is correct to say that a verb is something you do.Rate this question:
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A pronoun is a specific place,thing or idea.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
A pronoun is a word that is used to replace a noun in a sentence. It can refer to a specific place, thing, or idea that has already been mentioned or is understood in the context. For example, in the sentence "She is going to the store," the pronoun "she" is used to replace a specific person who has been previously mentioned or is known in the context. Therefore, the statement that a pronoun is a specific place, thing, or idea is true.Rate this question:
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- 44.
There are 7 parts of speech
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement "There are 7 parts of speech" is incorrect. In traditional grammar, there are actually 8 parts of speech: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. These parts of speech are used to categorize and classify words based on their function and usage in a sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 45.
Plural for woman ________
Correct Answer
womenExplanation
The plural form of "woman" is "women". In English, when a noun ends in "-man", the plural form is formed by changing "-man" to "-men". Therefore, "woman" becomes "women" in its plural form.Rate this question:
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Plural for wife ________
Correct Answer
wivesExplanation
The plural form of "wife" is "wives".Rate this question:
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Plural for friend________
Correct Answer
friendsExplanation
The plural form of the word "friend" is "friends". This is because when we want to indicate that there is more than one friend, we add the letter "s" to the end of the word.Rate this question:
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Plural for boss________
Correct Answer
bossesExplanation
The plural form of the word "boss" is "bosses." This is because when we want to indicate that there is more than one boss, we add the letter "es" to the end of the word.Rate this question:
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