5th Grade: PSSA Language Review 1

After we sat down for dinner, we then passed the dishes of food around the table before eating.
Which RED word functions as a conjunction in the sentence?

• After
• for
• then
• before

Which sentence shows a verb or verb phrase that is not used correctly?

• Mark completed his chores before the basketball game.
• Hannah had pedaled her bike faster as she rides down the hill.
• I will have made seven hats for my friends by the end of the month.
• He has improved at playing soccer because he practices every morning.

(1) The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania encourages citizens to plant rain gardens. (2) Rain gardens capture storm water so that the water does not flow into storm drains. (3) Existing low spots or shallow pits lined with gravel make ideal locations for rain gardens. (4) If you use native plants in your rain garden, it will be easy to take care of and might even have attracted birds and butterflies.
Which sentence in the paragraph has an error?

• Sentence 1
• Sentence 2
• Sentence 3
• Sentence 4

When Alex arrived at the theater and entered the building, he remembered that he left his ticket at home.
Which part of the sentence has an error in verb tense?

• When Alex arrived at the theater
• and entered the building,
• he remembered that
• he left his ticket at home.

When I entered the fifth grade, I concluded that I would not only have to spend more time on my homework ____________ plan my study time better.
Which word or words correctly complete the sentence?

• or
• nor
• but also
• and also

(1) The Brooklyn Bridge, which crosses the East River in New York City, was built in 1883. (2) Taking 14 years to build and costing more than 15 million dollars. (3) The bridge is made of steel and granite. (4) Thousands of people and vehicles cross the bridge every day.
Which sentence should be revised to correct the inappropriate sentence fragment?

• Sentence 1
• Sentence 2
• Sentence 3
• Sentence 4

Which RED word should be changed to correct an error in word usage?
The radio signal was too weak to allow us to listen to the news.
The main ingredients for the dish were flour and milk.
The building was supported by a steal foundation.
The tide washed away the sand castles.

• weak
• flour
• steal
• tide