Grade 5 Unit 2 Grammar Review

Read the sentence below.

It seems like just about everyone expect Jim enjoy eating dessert like cookies and cake, yet Jim says he enjoys eating less common types of dessert, such as scones and tarts.

Which underlined word functions as a conjunction in the sentence.

• except

• like

• yet

• as

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Read the sentence below.

We packed our suitcases, _________ then we put them in the car to drive to the beach.

Which word best completes the sentence?

• yet

• and

• but

• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which word or words correctly complete(s) the sentence below?

When I joined the soccer team, I concluded that I would not only have to spend more time doing practice drills at home _________ attend all team practices and games.

• or

• nor

• but also

• and also

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which correlative conjunctions best complete the sentence below?

__________ did we have popcorn while watching the movie ___________ we had candy.

• Not only, but also

• Both, and

• Not only, and also

• But, nor

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which correlative conjunction best completes the sentence below?

I will ___________ go to the movies _________ I will go ice skating.

• neither, or

• either, or

• neither, and

• either, nor

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which word in the sentence below is a preposition?

Michelle put the sandals on her feet.

• Michelle

• sandals

• on

• feet

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which word in the sentence below is a preposition?

The missing remote control was found beneath the couch.

• beneath

• couch

• missing

• was

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

Which preposition best completes the sentence below?

The children need to play ______________ the fenced area of the recess yard.

• about

• within

• under

• to

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the purpose of the preposition along in the sentence below?

Megan followed Tamar along the path.

• It tells the reader that Megan hates to follow other people.

• It tells the reader that Megan didn't want to follow Tamar.

• It tells the reader where Megan was following Tamar.

• It tells the reader how Megan is worried about Tamar.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E

What is the purpose of the preposition into in the following sentence?

Phil walked into the store to buy eggs.

• It tells the reader that Phil likes eggs.

• It tells the reader where Phil went.

• It tells the reader that Phil is hungry.

• It tells the reader that scrambled eggs are the best!

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.K.1E