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WorksheetsMilestones ELA III
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
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1.
Which of the following describes the form of the red modifier?
The lightning made a bright flash in the night sky?
The lightning made a bright flash in the night sky?
a)
negative
b)
positive
c)
comparative degree
d)
superlative degree
2.
In which sentence is the red verb used correctly?
a)
Please bring your books, notebooks, and pencils with you to class each day.
b)
Please bring your notebooks home with you tonight.
c)
Did you bring the book to Melissa when you went to see her?
d)
You can bring my book home with you if you need it.
3.
In which sentence is the red verb used correctly?
a)
He had lain his assignment on the teacher's desk.
b)
The magazine is laying open on the floor of his room.
c)
The prairie laid before us as we travelled northward.
d)
She was laying the blame on her classmates rather than accepting the responsibility herself.
4.
Which sentence correctly expresses a negative idea?
a)
Kyna is unaware that the date of the project has been changed.
b)
The local residents cannot sit by and do nothing about the zoning changes.
c)
Elton could not hardly expect me to do his homework for him.
d)
The students missed not hearing from their principal while she was on sick leave.
5.
In which sentence is the red word used correctly?
a)
My principle reason for going is to watch the marching band in the competition.
b)
The principle that Mr. Buchanan invested earned a nice return.
c)
The notion of supply and demand is a key principal of economics.
d)
All who knew Mr. Rodriguez found him to be a man of principle.
6.
In which sentence is the word in red used correctly?
a)
Everyone knew about the quiz accept Hugo.
b)
We expect the staff will accept our request to change the lunch time from 12:30 to 12.
c)
Mr. and Mrs. Glass will except our invitation to come to dinner on Thursday.
d)
I except that you did your homework, but did not turn it in on time.
7.
Which of these sentences uses a comparative conjunction?
a)
The staff, however, liked the shorter day and the later start time.
b)
The staff, however, both liked the shorter day or the later start time.
c)
The staff, however, neither liked the shorter day or the later start time.
d)
The staff, however, neither liked the shorter day nor the later start time.
8.
Which of these sentences uses a comparative conjunction?
a)
The staff, however, liked the shorter day and the later start time.
b)
The staff, however, both liked the shorter day or the later start time.
c)
The staff, however, neither liked the shorter day or the later start time.
d)
The staff, however, neither liked the shorter day nor the later start time.
9.
Read these sentences:
Will's black lab is smart.
Will's black lab is playful.
Will's black lab is adorable.
Which of these sentences correctly sequences the adjectives while combining the ideas of all sentences?
Will's black lab is smart.
Will's black lab is playful.
Will's black lab is adorable.
Which of these sentences correctly sequences the adjectives while combining the ideas of all sentences?
a)
Will's black lab is smart and playful and adorable.
b)
Will's lab is black, smart, playful, and adorable.
c)
Will's black lab is smart, playful, and adorable.
d)
Will's black lab is smart, playful, and adorable.
10.
Read the two sentences Which of the following uses a transition to combine both ideas in a complex sentence with correct punctuation?
Most students are glad.
Sunny weather is expected during June, July, and August.
Most students are glad.
Sunny weather is expected during June, July, and August.
a)
Most students are glad,and sunny weather is expected during June, July, and August.
b)
Sunny weather is expected during June, July and August, most students are glad.
c)
Sunny weather is expected during June, July, and August because most students are glad.
d)
Most students are glad that sunny weather is expected during June, July, and August.
11.
Read the two sentences and choose the sentence that correctly uses a subordinating conjunction.
A severe hurricane occurs.
Rivers and streams flood the cities after that.
A severe hurricane occurs.
Rivers and streams flood the cities after that.
a)
A severe hurricane occurs abd river and streams flood the city.
b)
A severe hurricane occurs but the rivers and streams may flood the cities.
c)
A severe hurricane occurs, so rivers and streams flood the city.
d)
After a severe hurricane, rivers and streams flood the cities.
12.
Which of the following is a complete sentence?
a)
After supper my grandma and I.
b)
While skateboarding the park with his cousin.
c)
Travelled to Mexico to visit the Mayan Ruins.
d)
Guadalupe was disappointed.
13.
Which of the following is a sentence fragment?
a)
Pay attention to the signs.
b)
Janet and Steve at the movies with their friends on a Friday night.
c)
Before the party, Tran cleaned up his room.
d)
We took the ferry across the lake.
14.
Read the two sentences . Which of the following combines both ideas in a complex sentence with correct punctuation?
The house burned down.
The family is going to rebuild.
The house burned down.
The family is going to rebuild.
a)
Because their house burned down, the family is going to rebuild.
b)
The family is going to rebuild so their house burned down.
c)
Their house burned down, and the family is going to rebuild.
d)
The family is going to rebuild before their house burned down.
15.
Read the sentences. Which of the sentences combines both ideas in a compound sentence?
The amusement park has lots of rides.
My favorite ride is called Face-Off.
The amusement park has lots of rides.
My favorite ride is called Face-Off.
a)
My favorite ride is called Face-Off, the amusement park has lots of rides.
b)
The amusement park has lots of rides, but my favorite ride is called Face-Off.
c)
Because the amusement park has lots of rides, my favorite ride is called Face-Off.
d)
While the amusement park has lots of rides, my favorite is called Face-Off.
16.
Which sentence correctly demonstrates subject/verb agreement?
a)
A group of sales reps is coming from all over the United States for a conference in Chicago next month.
b)
A group of sales reps are coming from all over the United States for the conference in Chicago next month.
c)
A group of sales representatives were coming from all over the United States for a conference in Chicago next month.
d)
A group of sales reps was coming from all over the United States for a conference in Chicago next month.
17.
Read the sentence. Which of the modifiers correctly complete the sentence?
The NBA tournaments are taking place right now. This year, the teams in the Western Division are doing _____ than the teams from the Eastern Division.
The NBA tournaments are taking place right now. This year, the teams in the Western Division are doing _____ than the teams from the Eastern Division.
a)
best
b)
well
c)
gooder
d)
better
18.
Read the sentence. Which of the following modifiers correctly completes this sentence?
By the end of the final tournament, the NBA awards the trophy to the _____ team.
By the end of the final tournament, the NBA awards the trophy to the _____ team.
a)
goodest
b)
wellest
c)
best
d)
good
19.
Read the sentence. Which of the following correctly completes this sentence?
When I saw the evening news, it appeared that everyone else was at the movie preview____ me.
When I saw the evening news, it appeared that everyone else was at the movie preview____ me.
a)
accept
b)
except
c)
accepted
d)
expect
20.
Which sentence has the comma(s) correctly placed?
a)
The stealthy soundless cheetah slowly stalked the antalope.
b)
The stealthy, soundless cheetah slowly stalked the antelope.
c)
The stealthy, soundless cheetah slowly stalked the antalope.
d)
The stealthy soundless cheetah, slowly stalked the antalope.
21.
Which sentence has the comma(s) correctly placed?
a)
The ice cream, if you notice, is dripping onto the floor.
b)
The ice cream, if you'll notice is dripping onto the floor.
c)
The ice cream if you'll notice is dripping onto the floor.
d)
The ice cream if you'll notice, is dripping onto the floor.
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