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Grammar Quiz-Simple Sentences

20 questions

5th - 5th Grade

English

Grammar Quiz-Simple Sentences is a free printable English worksheet for Grade 5 students. Its 20 multiple-choice questions ask learners to identify verbs and subjects in simple sentences, arrange scrambled words into correct sentence order, and distinguish complete simple sentences from sentence fragments. Examples include recognizing verb phrases such as “were playing” and identifying the subject in a sentence with a named person or object. Students use these questions to build accuracy with core sentence structure while applying grammar skills in several formats. The worksheet is useful for whole-class instruction, independent practice, review, or a quick formative assessment of sentence basics. It includes a complete answer key so teachers can check responses efficiently and address errors in verb identification, word order, or fragment recognition.

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Grammar Quiz-Simple Sentences

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.
In the park, girls and boys were playing ball.  What is the verb?
a)
park
b)
boys
c)
were
d)
were playing
2.
The child saw the librarian put the book away.  What is the subject?
a)
librarian
b)
book
c)
saw
d)
child
3.

What is the verb in the following sentence:

My dog, Emmie, is a lovable pup.

a)

dog

b)

Emmie

c)

is

d)

pup

4.

What is the verb in the following sentence?

The class takes a quiz.

a)

class

b)

takes

c)

a

d)

quiz

5.
We - in - the - classroom - are.
a)
We in the classroom are.
b)
We are in the classroom.
c)

In the classroom are we.

d)

The we in the classroom.

6.
I - two - pencils - in - have - my - bag.
a)

Two pencils in my bag have.

b)
I have two pencils in my bag.
c)

My bag have two pencils.

d)

In my bag have two pencils.

7.
The - is  - on  - the - table - book.
a)

On the book is the table.

b)
The book is on the table.
c)

Is on the table the book.

d)
The is on table the book.
8.

Crying all night.

a)

Sentence fragment

b)

Simple sentence

9.

I don't drink soda.

a)

Sentence fragment

b)

Simple sentence

10.

She sleeps nine hours every night.

a)

Sentence fragment

b)

Simple sentence

11.

You and I.

a)

Sentence fragment

b)

Simple sentence

12.

She wants water now.

a)

Sentence fragment

b)

Simple sentence

13.

Wendy and Joseph are good students.

a)

Simple sentence

b)

Fragment sentence

14.

My classroom, the one with the red door.

a)

Sentence fragment

b)

Simple sentence

15.

Talking, asking and listening.

a)

Sentence fragment

b)

Simple sentence

16.

Washing your hands before eating is a healthy habit.

a)

Sentence fragmnent

b)

Simple sentence

17.

The bird is ___________ high up in the sky.

a)

swimming

b)

walking

c)

flying

d)

dancing

18.

I like taking pictures with my ______________.

a)

camera

b)

door

c)

towel

d)

book

19.

The lion ______________ when it gets angry.

a)

meows

b)

quacks

c)

chirps

d)

roars

20.

A ____________ does not have feet.

a)

bird

b)

lion

c)

snake

d)

orangutan

Answer Key

Grammar Quiz-Simple Sentences

Total questions: 20

1.
d) were playing
2.
d) child
3.
c)

is

4.
b)

takes

5.
b) We are in the classroom.
6.
b) I have two pencils in my bag.
7.
b) The book is on the table.
8.
a)

Sentence fragment

9.
b)

Simple sentence

10.
b)

Simple sentence

11.
a)

Sentence fragment

12.
b)

Simple sentence

13.
a)

Simple sentence

14.
a)

Sentence fragment

15.
a)

Sentence fragment

16.
b)

Simple sentence

17.
c)

flying

18.
a)

camera

19.
d)

roars

20.
c)

snake

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FAQs

What does the Grammar Quiz-Simple Sentences worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 English worksheet uses 20 multiple-choice questions to practice identifying subjects and verbs, including verb phrases such as “were playing,” arranging scrambled words into correctly ordered simple sentences, and distinguishing sentence fragments from simple sentences. Completing the mixed question set helps students apply sentence-structure skills rather than identifying only one grammar feature.

How can I use this worksheet to teach simple sentences?

Introduce the worksheet by modeling how to locate the subject and verb in one of its sentences, then demonstrate how the words in a scrambled item can be reordered into a complete sentence. As students work, ask them to explain why an item such as “Crying all night” is a fragment and why a sentence such as “She sleeps nine hours every night” is complete. Review the multiple-choice answers together so students connect word order and sentence completeness.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this grammar worksheet?

Students may select a nearby noun instead of the verb, such as choosing “boys” rather than “were playing,” or choose “were” without recognizing the full verb phrase. They may also misorder the scrambled words, overlook that a sentence fragment lacks a complete thought, or confuse a short phrase such as “You and I” with a simple sentence. Have students reread each option aloud and check whether it expresses a complete sentence.

How do I assign and grade this Grammar Quiz-Simple Sentences worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for all 20 multiple-choice questions. Printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The PDF option also supports schools that want to reduce screen time while keeping the same sentence-structure practice.

How can I differentiate this sentence-structure worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size for students who benefit from more visual space while reading the scrambled sentences and fragment examples. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that supports access to the multiple-choice directions and answer choices.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

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