Writing Test Prep

Which is the correct way to edit this sentence?

The children all brought their homework, so it will have extra recess.

• The children all brought them homework, so they will have extra recess.

• The children all brought they homework, so they will have extra recess.

• The children all brought their homework, so they will have extra recess.

• The children all brought them homework, so it will have extra recess.

What is the correct way to edit the sentence below?

• "Put your shoes in the closet, and then hang your jacket on the hook, said Denny."

• "Put your shoes in the closet. And then hang your jacket on the hook, said Denny.

• "Put your shoes in the closet, and then hang your jacket on the hook," said Denny.

• "Put your shoes in the closet, and then hang your jacket on the hook? said Denny.

Which sentence uses an apostrophe correctly?

• My moms' new car is parked on the right side of the street.

• Every girl puppy's collars were pink.

• Our teacher put a sharpened pencil on all the students' desks.

• Eddie asked if he could mow our neighbor's houses to earn money.

Which word is spelled incorrectly?

• should

• cleen

• friends

• over

What is the first thing that you need to do when you receive your writing test?

• Begin reading

• Look at the writing prompt

• Start your pre-write

What is the FIRST thing you should do when you get your writing test?

• Put your name on it.

• Begin reading

• Begin planning

• Read the prompt

Which things should you have / ask for when you take your test? Select all that apply.

• A paper dictionary / thesaurus

• Scratch paper

• Pencil

• Healthy snack and water

Which word should have an apostrophe in the sentence? The ducks wings help it fly and escape predators easily.

• wings'

• duck's

• predator's

• ducks'

Pick the right their, there, or they're for the sentence.

_________ are going to the movies tonight.

• Their

• They're

• there

Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

• My grandmother's secret recipe for cookies is the best.

• The boys' walked together to the basketball court.

• "What are you guy's doing in here?" my dad asked.

• There was a bowl of lemon's on the kitchen counter.