Winter Benchmark Review

Which sentence uses the intensive pronoun correctly?

• I myself baked the cookies for the party.

• Herself Jane went to the store.

• The dog itself ran in circles.

• The themselves cats played in the yard.

Identify the complex sentence

• The dog barked and the cat meowed.

• Although it was raining, we went to the park.

• The bird flew away.

• I love pizza and hamburgers.

Identify the compound sentence

• The cat slept on the windowsill.

• The sun was bright, so we wore sunglasses.

• Before the storm hit, we went inside.

• The tiny mouse squeaked loudly.

Choose the sentence with correct dash usage

• My favorite foods - pizza, ice cream, and chips - are unhealthy.

• The boy - ran to school.

• She loves - reading books.

• The car - blue - drives fast.

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "_ went to the store"?

• Us

• He

• Them

• Me

Identify the simple sentence

• The cat and the dog played in the yard.

• The sun set.

• We went to the park, and then we had a picnic.

• After the movie ended, we went home.

Choose the sentence with correct semicolon usage

• He went to the store; bought some milk.

• The cake was delicious; but too sweet.

• She loves to read; and write.

• We have a meeting tomorrow; please be on time.

Identify the sentence with correct comma usage

• He went to the store, bought milk.

• The dog barked loudly, and ran away.

• She likes apples, and oranges.

• Before we leave, make sure the lights are off.

Choose the sentence with correct apostrophe usage

• Its raining outside.

• She cant' find her keys.

• Its' a beautiful day.

• The cats' toys are in the basket.

Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement

• Neither of the answers were correct.

• The group of students is going on a trip.

• Each of the players have a unique skill.

• The team are winning the match.