Unit 3 - Usage Review

"It's ____ hot to go outside," whined Marlee. "It must be one hundred degrees today." Which word best completes the first sentence?

• to

• too

• two

• true

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Greg saw someone in the crowd who looked exactly like his friend Tim. Greg waved, but the boy did not know him. What kind of word is underlined?

• personal pronoun

• indefinite pronoun

• possessive pronoun

• reflexive pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

The quarterback ____ the football all the way to the end zone. Unfortunately, the receiver dropped the ball. Which word best completes the first sentence?

• through

• threw

• throwed

• thrown

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.3.1D

[1] Henry's aunt is a geologist who teaches at the university. [2] I met her last night at Henry's birthday party. [3] Before she left, she promised to come talk to my class. Where is the best place to add: I told her about my interest in rocks and minerals?

• before sentence 1

• after sentence 1

• after sentence 2

• after sentence 3

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

[1] Danny wanted a kitten. [2] His sister is allergic to cats. [3] Danny's mother used to have two cats. [4] What can Danny do? What is the best way to combine sentences 1 and 2?

• A) Danny wanted a kitten, his sister is allergic to cats.

• B) Danny and his sister wanted a kitten and are allergic to cats.

• C) Danny wanted a kitten, but his sister is allergic to cats.

• D) Danny, wanting a kitten, and his sister is allergic.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

I'll bring a towel and some sunscreen to the beach. I'll pack them in ___ tote bag. Which word is an article that best completes the second sentence?

• this

• one

• my

• a

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

The stray dog was shivering. ___ fur was dirty and matted. Which word best completes the second sentence?

• It's

• Their

• This

• Its

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

"I can't believe ___ inviting Darla to the party!" Kim said. I could tell she was very surprised. Which word best completes the first sentence?

• you're

• you

• your

• you's

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

This ___ my grandmother's favorite perfume. I will buy her a bottle for her birthday. Which is the correct form of the verb that completes the first sentence?

• is

• been

• be

• are

[1] Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl. [2] Mix these dry ingredients into the batter well. [3] Then add the final ingredient—the raspberries. Where is the best place to add: Make sure you use good berries from a nearby farm or produce stand?

• before sentence 1

• after sentence 1

• after sentence 2

• after sentence 3

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

CCSS.L.2.1E