Subject and Predicate — Write a sentence and circle the subject, then explain why it is the subject. Which choice best describes the subject of a sentence?

The noun or pronoun that the sentence is about

The action or state of being in the sentence

Any adjective that describes a noun

A phrase that begins with a preposition

Subject and Predicate — Write a sentence with a compound subject and underline the predicate. Which sentence contains a compound subject?

Mia and Carlos finished the poster before lunch.

The dog barked at the mail carrier.

The team celebrated after the game.

The librarian helped the student.

Subject and Predicate — Combine this subject and predicate into a grammatically correct sentence. Subject: "The excited students" Predicate: "will present their projects tomorrow." Choose the correct combined sentence.

The excited students will present their projects tomorrow.

Will present their projects tomorrow the excited students.

The excited students projects tomorrow will present.

Tomorrow will present their projects the excited students.

Objects — Does the following sentence have an object? Explain: "The baby laughed loudly."

No, it does not have an object.

Yes, it has an indirect object.

Objects — Write a sentence with at least two objects and explain their roles. Which sentence includes at least two objects?

Liam bought apples and oranges.

Sentence Types — Define a simple sentence and provide an example that includes an adjective. Which option is a simple sentence that includes an adjective?

The small puppy slept, and the cat played.

Although the small puppy slept, the cat played.

Sentence Types — Define a compound sentence and write one using or. Which sentence is a compound sentence that uses or to join two independent clauses?

You can read a book, or you can draw a picture.

Reading a book or drawing a picture.

Because you can read a book or draw a picture.

You can read a book while drawing a picture.

Sentence Types — Define a complex sentence and include a subordinating conjunction in your example. Which sentence is a complex sentence that includes a subordinating conjunction?

When the lights flickered, we found our flashlights.

The lights flickered, and the power returned.

The lights flickered and returned.

The lights flickered; then the power returned.

Sentence Types — Write a compound-complex sentence with two independent clauses and one dependent clause. Which option is a compound-complex sentence with those parts?

Although I practiced the piano, I finished my homework, and I cleaned my room.

I practiced the piano, and I finished my homework.

Although I practiced the piano, I finished my homework.

I practiced the piano, and I finished my homework because it was due.

Sentence Types — Rewrite a simple sentence as a complex sentence. Which option is a complex sentence?

Because the hikers were tired, they rested at noon.

The hikers rested at noon, and they ate lunch.

The hikers rested at noon and ate lunch.

Sentence Types — Rewrite a compound sentence as a compound-complex sentence. Which sentence is compound-complex?

Although the museum was crowded, we visited the exhibits, and we ate lunch.

We visited the museum, and we ate lunch.

We visited the museum because it was free.

When the museum opened, we visited.

Sentence Types — Explain the difference between compound and compound-complex sentences with examples. Select all statements that are true.

A compound sentence has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon.

A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

A compound sentence always includes a dependent clause.

A compound-complex sentence contains exactly one independent clause.

Conjunctive Adverbs — Define a conjunctive adverb and list five examples. Which option best defines a conjunctive adverb?

A word such as however or therefore that connects independent clauses and shows a relationship

A verb that shows action between clauses

A noun that names a person, place, or thing

An adjective that compares two nouns

Conjunctive Adverbs — Use therefore in a sentence that connects two independent clauses. Which sentence uses therefore correctly to connect two independent clauses?

We missed the bus; therefore, we walked to school.

We missed the bus therefore walking to school.

We missed the bus, therefore walking to school.

Therefore we missed the bus walking to school.

Conjunctive Adverbs — Rewrite: "It was raining. We went for a walk anyway." Include a conjunctive adverb. Which option correctly combines the ideas with a conjunctive adverb?

It was raining; however, we went for a walk.

It was raining however we went for a walk.

It was raining because we went for a walk; however.

It was raining; we went for a walk because however.

Contractions — Explain what a contraction is and give three examples. Which option best defines a contraction?

A shortened form of one or two words made by omitting letters and using an apostrophe

A longer form of a word created by adding a prefix

A word that shows action in the past

An adjective formed from a noun

Contractions — Write a complex sentence using at least two contractions. Which option is a complex sentence that uses at least two contractions?

I can't go because it's raining.

Skill Combination — Write a simple sentence that contains a contraction and a direct object. Which option is a simple sentence with a contraction and a direct object?

Because we're reading, the article is interesting.

The article is what we're reading, and it's long.

Skill Combination — Write a compound sentence including a clear subject, predicate, and object. Which sentence is a compound sentence with those parts?

The choir practiced, and they performed a song.

While the choir practiced, they performed a song.

The choir practiced during rehearsal.

The choir practiced a song during rehearsal because it was fun.

Skill Combination — Turn this fragment into a complex sentence: "Because the thunder was loud." Which option correctly forms a complex sentence?

Because the thunder was loud, we stayed inside.

The thunder was loud and scary.

We stayed inside; because the thunder was loud.

Skill Combination — Write a sentence with a conjunctive adverb and underline the predicate. Which sentence correctly uses a conjunctive adverb?

We wanted to play; however, the field was closed.

We wanted to play however the field was closed

We wanted to play, however the field was closed and

However we wanted to play the field was closed

Skill Combination — Write a compound-complex sentence that includes one contraction and two objects. Which option meets these requirements?

Although it was late, we couldn't leave, and we packed our books and laptops.

It was late, we couldn't leave, we packed books and laptops.

Although it was late, we packed.

We couldn't leave and we packed.

Circle the complete subject and underline the predicate in this sentence: "The children in the front row quickly solved the difficult puzzle." Which part is the complete subject?

quickly solved the difficult puzzle

Correct this fragment by choosing the option that creates a complete sentence: "While the lightning flashed across the sky."

While the lightning flashed across the sky, the campers huddled in the tent.

While the lightning flashed across the sky and thunder.

Choose the option that is a complex sentence using although and includes a direct object.

Although it rained, the team practiced drills.

Although the team practiced, loudly.

Although the team practiced drills, and they won.

Although the coach cheered, the team and fans.

Select the sentence that correctly uses the conjunctive adverb meanwhile to join two independent clauses.

I cleaned the kitchen; meanwhile, my brother cooked dinner.

I cleaned the kitchen meanwhile my brother.

Transform the simple sentence into a compound sentence. Which option is a correct compound sentence based on "The puppy slept"?

The puppy slept, and the kitten played.

Because the puppy slept quietly.

The sleeping puppy under the table.

While the puppy slept in the basket.

Use a contraction in a sentence and circle it. Which sentence contains a correct contraction?

They aren't ready for the test yet.

They are'nt ready for the test yet.

They arent' ready for the test yet.

They are not ready for the test yet.

Write a sentence that has two subjects and one predicate. Which option shows a compound subject with a single predicate?

Mia and Carlos race to the bus.

ELA: Sentence Structure Unit Test Part 1

Authored by Arnav Jain

English

5th Grade

CCSS covered

ELA: Sentence Structure Unit Test Part 1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fragments — Define a sentence fragment and give two examples. Which option best defines a sentence fragment?

A group of words that expresses a complete thought with a subject and a predicate

A dependent or incomplete thought that is missing a subject, a predicate, or both

A long sentence that contains two or more clauses joined correctly

A sentence that ends with a question mark

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fragments — Fix this fragment to form a complete sentence: "Running toward the finish line." Choose the best revision.

Running toward the finish line.

Running toward the finish line, because the crowd was cheering.

She ran toward the finish line.

Because running toward the finish line.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fragments — Identify whether this is a fragment or a complete sentence: "Because the sun was setting."

Fragment

Complete sentence

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fragments — Write a fragment that begins with a subordinating conjunction. Which option is a fragment that begins with a subordinating conjunction?

Although we were tired

We were tired after the hike

The tired hikers rested at camp

They rested and ate dinner

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Fragments — Convert your fragment from the previous prompt into a complete sentence using a subject and predicate. Which option is a complete sentence created from a fragment that began with a subordinating conjunction?

Although we were tired.

Although we were tired, we finished the trail.

Although tired and hungry.

Tired although we were.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Subject and Predicate — Underline the complete subject in: "The tall, green trees swayed in the strong wind." Which words are the complete subject?

The tall, green trees

tall, green trees swayed

swayed in the strong wind

the strong wind

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Subject and Predicate — Underline the complete predicate in: "My brother and I built a treehouse last weekend." Which words are the complete predicate?

My brother and I

built a treehouse last weekend

a treehouse

last weekend

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.1.1C

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