HMH Language Conventions

Which word(s) correctly complete this sentence?
I was in Para Vista last week. If I’d known you were living there, I ________ caught up with you.

• would've
• wouldn't
• would of
• would off

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The oil slick spread very ________ . It could have done a great deal of damage.

• quick
• quicker
• quickly
• quickest

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which word correctly completes the sentence?
However, actions _________ taken to make sure no beaches were polluted.

• is
• was
• were
• will be

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Miss Ricci was always a _________ racer than Mr Blackeby.

• best
• better
• good
• more better

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which one of these sentences indicates that the tasks are completed?

• I will complete all the assigned tasks. 
• I am completing all the assigned tasks. 
• I will have completed all the assigned tasks. 
• I have completed all the assigned tasks. 

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which of the following should end with a question mark?

• How amazing to see a comet 
• How to make a kite 
• How we did it is not important 
• How will you make it

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Which sentence uses speech marks ( “ and ” ) correctly?

• “Quietly he asked,” Where did you leave it?” 
•  Quietly he asked, “Where did you leave it?”
• “Quietly he asked, where did you leave it?”
•  Quietly he asked”, where did you leave it?”

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The first of Katherine Patterson’s novels that I read _______ Bridge to Terabithia.

• am
• are
• was
• were

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Today ______ like to speak to you about a special person – my principal, Mr Borresen.

• I'd
• I'm
• I'll
• I've

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which sentence is correct?

• The coach and my brother are late for the match last week.
• The coach and my brother were late for the match last week.
• The coach and my brother was late for the match last week.
• The coach and my brother is late for the match last week.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1F