WorksheetsASPIRE PRACTICE
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
I ____ going to the store.
a)
is
b)
are
c)
am
d)
were
2.
They _____ playing outside.
a)
is
b)
are
c)
am
3.
The boys ____ playing a game yesterday.
a)
am
b)
was
c)
were
d)
is
4.
We ____ going to the park today.
a)
am
b)
are
c)
is
d)
was
5.
She ___ doing homework.
a)
were
b)
am
c)
is
d)
are
6.
Identify the linking verb in the sentence.
She seemed nervous.
She seemed nervous.
a)
she
b)
seemed
c)
nervous
7.
Identify the linking verb in the sentence.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
a)
cheetah
b)
fastest
c)
land
d)
is
8.
What type of verb tells you what a noun does?
a)
linking
b)
action
9.
What type of verb tells you what a noun does?
a)
linking
b)
action
10.
Vijay and Sam are reading about Minecraft.
a)
action
b)
linking
c)
helping
11.
Nicole runs into school each day.
a)
action
b)
linking
c)
helping
12.
Molly is playing Quizizz.
a)
action
b)
helping
c)
linking
13.
Katie and Jasmine were dancing at recess.
a)
action
b)
helping
c)
linking
14.
Chase is funny.
a)
action
b)
helping
c)
linking
15.
Chase is funny.
a)
action
b)
helping
c)
linking
16.
A linking verb expresses (shows)...
a)
a mental or physical action
b)
a state of being
c)
how something moves
d)
where to put something
17.
What is the first step in finding the verbs in a sentence.
a)
look for the action happening
b)
use the substitution test
c)
find the prepositional phrases and take them out
d)
determine if the verb is action, linking or helping
18.
The main verb in the sentence can NOT be a ...
a)
helping verb
b)
linking verb
c)
action verb
19.
The boy mowed the lawn.
a)
action
b)
linking
c)
neither
20.
The girl was frightened.
a)
action
b)
linking
c)
neither
21.
The ocean smelled salty.
a)
action
b)
linking
c)
neither
22.
The boy looked sad.
a)
action
b)
linking
c)
neither
23.
Bob looked out the window.
a)
action
b)
linking
c)
neither
24.
Fred smelled the flowers.
a)
action
b)
linking
c)
neither
25.
When did you sell your car?
Identify the verbs in this sentence.
Identify the verbs in this sentence.
a)
sell
b)
did, sell
c)
sell, your
d)
when
26.
After dinner, I usually go for a walk.
Identify the verb/s in this sentence.
Identify the verb/s in this sentence.
a)
after
b)
after, walk
c)
walk, go
d)
go
27.
Which word is the verb?
Mrs. Avery prepares us to be the best reader.
Mrs. Avery prepares us to be the best reader.
a)
prepares
b)
Mrs. Avery
c)
best
d)
reader
28.
Which word is the action verb?
Cannon reads his book each day.
Cannon reads his book each day.
a)
Cannon
b)
book
c)
reads
d)
day
29.
Which word is the action verb?
Zach brought cupcakes to his friends.
Zach brought cupcakes to his friends.
a)
Zach
b)
cupcakes
c)
his
d)
brought
30.
Which word is the action verb?
Austin went fishing yesterday.
Austin went fishing yesterday.
a)
yesterday
b)
fishing
c)
went
d)
Austin
31.
Which word is the action verb?
Elizabeth took four A.R. tests this morning.
Elizabeth took four A.R. tests this morning.
a)
four
b)
took
c)
Elizabeth
d)
morning
32.
Which word is the action verb?
Aidan built a cool contraption with his Legos.
Aidan built a cool contraption with his Legos.
a)
contraption
b)
Aidan
c)
cool
d)
built
33.
Which word is the action verb?
Aysiah leaves for her trip tomorrow.
Aysiah leaves for her trip tomorrow.
a)
leaves
b)
trip
c)
tomorrow
d)
her
34.
Which word is the action verb?
Isaiah misplaced his Charlotte's Web book.
Isaiah misplaced his Charlotte's Web book.
a)
book
b)
misplaced
c)
his
d)
Isaiah
35.
Which word is the action verb?
Isabelle wore her yellow uniform shirt today.
Isabelle wore her yellow uniform shirt today.
a)
wore
b)
uniform
c)
today
d)
Isabelle
36.
Which word is the action verb?
Tanesciya loves to play with her new game.
Tanesciya loves to play with her new game.
a)
game
b)
new
c)
loves
d)
Tanesciya
37.
The dogs _________ the cat.
a)
chase
b)
chases
38.
We __________ to the girl.
a)
talk
b)
talks
39.
The camper __________ the bear.
a)
see
b)
sees
40.
The news __________ good today.
a)
look
b)
looks
41.
Politics __________ made people do strange things.
a)
has
b)
have
42.
Nothing _________ right around this house anymore.
a)
seem
b)
seems
43.
Everybody ______ gone to the movie.
a)
has
b)
have
44.
The car with many riders _______ speeding around the curve.
a)
was
b)
were
45.
My friend, philosopher and guide ______ come.
a)
has
b)
have
46.
Each of the books ______ torn.
a)
was
b)
were
47.
The United States ________ a presidential form of government.
a)
has
b)
have
48.
He and I _____ well.
a)
am
b)
are
c)
is
49.
Choose which word needs to be capitalized in the following sentence.
i like chocolate cake, candy, and brownies.
i like chocolate cake, candy, and brownies.
a)
Cake
b)
Chocolate
c)
I
50.
Choose which word needs to be capitalized. My favorite book is frindle.
a)
Frindle
b)
Favorite
c)
Book
51.
Choose which word needs to be capitalized. Mrs. staniszewski likes to go to the movies.
a)
Movies
b)
Staniszewski
c)
Likes
52.
Choose which word needs to be capitalized. We like to go and visit our family in jackson.
a)
Visit
b)
Family
c)
Jackson
53.
Choose which word needs to be capitalized. my favorite food is pizza.
a)
Pizza
b)
Favorite
c)
My
54.
Choose which word needs to be capitalized. dr. McClard is the principal.
a)
Principal
b)
Dr.
55.
Choose which word needs to be capitalized. My dog johnson likes to chew on shoes.
a)
Johnson
b)
Shoes
c)
Dog
56.
Choose the word that needs to be capitalized. I like the character elsa the best.
a)
Character
b)
Best
c)
Elsa
57.
Choose the word that needs to be capitalized. The boys like to play minecraft while eating popcorn.
a)
Minecraft
b)
Boys
c)
Popcorn
58.
Which sentence is correct?
a)
The last person off the train was the conductor, but he quickly re-boarded.
b)
The last person, off the train was the conductor but, he quickly re-boarded.
c)
The, last person off the train was the conductor but he quickly re-boarded.
d)
The last person off the train was the conductor but, he quickly re-boarded.
59.
Choose the correct usage of the apostrophe:The ____________ toys were in the closet.
a)
childs
b)
childes
c)
child's
d)
childrens
60.
Which sentence uses quotations correctly?
a)
Joe said, "I need to study for the exam."
b)
Joe said I "need to study for the exam.
c)
Joe said, "I need to study for the exam".
61.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store to buy milk, bread and cheese.
b)
I went to the store to buy milk bread and cheese.
c)
I went to the store to buy milk, bread, and cheese.
62.
Correctly punctuate this sentence:
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest demonstrate moves.
Harold is an excellent singer and he can dance all of the latest demonstrate moves.
a)
Harold is an excellent singer and, he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.
b)
Harold is an excellent singer and he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.
c)
Harold is an excellent singer, and he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.
d)
Harold, is an excellent singer, and he can demonstrate all of the latest dance moves.
63.
Correctly punctuate this sentence:
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
a)
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
b)
I want Harold to show me how to dance, but I’m afraid to ask him.
c)
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid to ask him.
d)
I want Harold to show me how to dance but I’m afraid, to ask him.
64.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jim is very bold, and smart but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
b)
Jim is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
c)
Jim, is very bold and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
d)
Jim is very bold, and smart, but he doesn't always say nice things to people.
65.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges and bananas.
b)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and, bananas.
c)
I went to the store, and bought apples oranges and bananas.
d)
I went to the store and bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
66.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
b)
Since, I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.
c)
Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.
d)
Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.
67.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me.
68.
Why is the em dash used in this sentence?
" I found my journal in my brother's room— after he had read the best parts.
" I found my journal in my brother's room— after he had read the best parts.
a)
to emphasize that the brother read the best parts of the journal
b)
to show the end of the sentence does not belong with the beginning
c)
because it is an independent clause
d)
because the writer now hates his brother
69.
Insert dashes where needed, if needed.
There was only one person suited to the job Mr. Lee
There was only one person suited to the job Mr. Lee
a)
There was only one person-- suited for the job Mr. Lee.
b)
There was only one person suited for the job--Mr. Lee
c)
There was only one person suited for--the job Mr. Lee
70.
Insert dashes where needed, if needed.
The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results
The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results
a)
The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything--was to sit and wait for the results.
b)
The only thing Felix could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results.
c)
The only thing Felix could do--if he could do anything--was to sit and wait for the results
d)
The only thing--Felix--could do if he could do anything was to sit and wait for the results.
71.
Insert dashes where needed, if needed.
The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg is when I broke up with my girlfriend.
The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg is when I broke up with my girlfriend.
a)
The first time I went skating--and the time I first broke my leg--was when I broke up with my girlfriend.
b)
The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg was when I broke up with my girlfriend.
c)
The first time I went skating and the time I first broke my leg was-- when I broke up with my girlfriend.
d)
The first time I went--skating--and the time I first--broke my leg was when--I broke up with my girlfriend.
72.
What is the difference between a hyphen and a dash?
a)
The length of a hyphen is shorter than the length of a dash.
b)
Hyphens are typically used in compound adjectives, while dashes can be used to indicate an interruption, or a substitute for parentheses.
c)
There are two types of dashes (em and en) but there is only one type of hyphen.
d)
All of the above.
73.
Add the correct hyphen(s) or dash(es) to the below sentence:
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
a)
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else - in the department.
b)
Mr. Lee suits the job—he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
c)
Mr. Lee suits the job he has more experience than everybody else — in the department.
d)
Mr. Lee suits the job - he has more experience than everybody else in the department.
74.
What is an ellipsis?
a)
An ellipsis is an emoji that looks a lot like a stop sign says but says; go
b)
An ellipsis is a series of exclamation marks (!!!) indicating a great amount of excitement
c)
An ellipsis is a set of three periods ( . . . ) indicating an omission
d)
all of the above
75.
Put the ellipsis in the correct place.
I know I saw my keys somewhere, but whatever.
I know I saw my keys somewhere, but whatever.
a)
Put the ellipsis after "somewhere" replacing "but whatever."
b)
Put the ellipsis after "keys".
c)
Put the ellipsis before the sentence.
d)
The ellipsis is already there.
76.
Are the ellipses in the right places?
“I learned this . . . : that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, . . . he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”
“I learned this . . . : that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, . . . he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”
a)
no ellipsis needed
b)
the sentence is too short for it to have an ellipesis
c)
no, it needs one more before the sentences
d)
yes the sentence is fine
77.
Put the ellipsis in the correct place.
After school I went to her house, which was a few blocks away, and then came home.
After school I went to her house, which was a few blocks away, and then came home.
a)
Put the ellipsis in front of "school".
b)
Put the ellipsis after "blocks".
c)
Put the ellipsis after "house" replacing "which was a few blocks away".
d)
All of the above
78.
Which sentence(s) used an ellipsis the correct way?
A. If only she had . . . Oh, it doesn’t matter now.
B. I wasn’t really . . . well, what I mean . . . see, the thing is . . . I didn’t mean it.
C. She opened the door . . . and saw . . . a cake!
A. If only she had . . . Oh, it doesn’t matter now.
B. I wasn’t really . . . well, what I mean . . . see, the thing is . . . I didn’t mean it.
C. She opened the door . . . and saw . . . a cake!
a)
A and C
b)
just B
c)
none of them
d)
all of them
79.
Which of the following is NOT a reason to use dashes?
a)
to confuse the reader
b)
to show an abrupt interruption
c)
to show the character's thoughts
d)
to create suspense
80.
Which sentences uses commas correctly?
a)
NGMS ,as a whole, is a great school, and it is the biggest in the state.
b)
NGMS, as a whole, is a great school and it is the biggest in the state.
c)
NGMS, as a whole is a great school, and it is the biggest in the state.
81.
Which sentence uses the dash correctly?
a)
My sister is coming to visit soon--not soon enough!
b)
My sister-- is coming to visit soon not soon enough!
c)
My sister is coming to visit-- soon not soon enough!
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