Volcanoes and Grammar Quiz

Which sentence best introduces the topic of Volcanoes ?

• Volcanoes can erupt the Earth with great force.

• Scientists watch volcanoes closely.

• Lava is very hot.

• Volcanoes destroy homes.

What fact helps explain how a volcano forms?

• Lava is fun to play with.

• Hot magma rises to the surface.

• People live near volcanoes.

• Volcanoes are scary.

Which sentence could be added as a concluding statement?

• Volcanoes are interesting.

• Volcanoes are hot.

• Volcanoes can be dangerous, but safety steps can help protect people.

• People live near volcanoes.

David was nervous about playing. Rewrite the sentence with more detail.

• David calmly walked onto the court.

• David’s heart raced as he stepped onto the court.

• David smiled and waved.

• David passed the ball to his friend.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

At the end, the crowd cheered. Rewrite the sentence to show the resolution with more detail.

• The crowd cheered, and David grinned with pride.

• The crowd clapped quietly.

• David left the court quickly.

• David stood still after scoring.

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CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1D

Rewrite this sentence to add dialogue: “David dribbled the ball.”

• David shouted, “I can do this!” as he dribbled the ball.

• David moved quickly.

• David dribbled the ball in front of everyone.

• David smiled as he dribbled the ball.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

Choose the best word to connect the sentences: “Lisa studied all week. ____ she did well on the spelling test.”

• However

• Because

• Therefore

• But

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which transition should be added to best show similarity? “Parrots are colorful birds. Eagles are powerful hunters. Both types of birds can fly long distances.”

• Similarly

• In contrast

• On the other hand

• But

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the best conjunction to complete the sentence: “We wanted to swim, ___ the pool was closed.”

• because

• but

• although

• or

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which sentence best uses a subordinating conjunction to show time?

• We played outside after we finished our homework.

• We played outside, and we finished our homework.

• We played outside, but we finished our homework.

• We played outside, so we finished our homework.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E