Coach Lesson 13: Grammar & Usage

Read the sentence.

The first performer in the talent show ________________.

Choose the words that complete the sentence.

• who was very nervous

• thinking about winning first prize

• and also the last performer

• danced a jazz routine

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.7.1A

Read the sentence.

There are several fields _______ the boys can play.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

• when

• where

• which

• why

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Read the information.

Keith is watching TV even though he ______ be helping Marilyn clean out the garage.

Which word correctly completes the sentence to show that helping Marilyn is the right thing for Keith to do?i

• could

• might

• should

• will

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

CCSS.L.4.1C

Which sentence is written correctly?

• We need to build a strong, rectangular, net frame around our playing field.

• We need to build a strong, net, rectangular frame around our playing field.

• We need to build a rectangular, strong, net frame around our playing field.

• We need to build a rectangular, net, strong frame around our playing field.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1D

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Read the sentence.

Mr. Clark's class was on a field trip so they missed the fire chief's visit.

Where should a comma be added?

• after class

• after trip

• after so

• after missed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Read the sentence.

May ran across her yard and below her neighbor's yard chasing after her dog that had crawled under the fence and escaped.

Which underlined word is not used correctly?

• across

• below

• after

• under

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Read the sentence.

Billy thinks the tourists _________ a lot of questions about the bus schedule.

Which word or phrase correctly completes the sentence?

• ask

• asks

• is asking

• has asked

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

Read the paragraph.

Mom was unpacking her bag after arriving from her business trip. She was hoping it was the last trip of the month, but, unfortunately, she will be traveling again in two weeks. The good news is that my brother and I am going with her!

Which underlined words should be changed to correct an error?

• was unpacking

• was hoping

• will be traveling

• am going

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Read the sentence.

We only have one can of paint we have three rooms to paint.

Which option below corrects the run-on sentence?

• We only have one can of paint, we have three rooms to paint.

• We only have one can of paint. We have three rooms to paint.

• We only have one can of paint but, we have three rooms to paint.

• We only have one can of paint, but, we have three rooms to paint.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Read the sentence.

Mike grabbed _______ backpack as he left the house.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

• he

• him

• his

• himself

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B