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WorksheetsELA Benchmark Review
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What two things make a sentence?
a)
Subject (noun) + Verb
b)
Subject + Noun
c)
Subject (noun) + Adjective
d)
Verb + Adverb
2.
What kind of sentence is this?
Larry waited for the train.
Larry waited for the train.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
3.
Leemos shot an air ball from the three point line.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
4.
What kind of sentence is this?
Sofia passed out papers, so I didn't have to worry about anyone not getting a copy.
Sofia passed out papers, so I didn't have to worry about anyone not getting a copy.
a)
Simple
b)
Compound
c)
Complex
5.
Fill in the blank with the best coordinating conjunction:
Chloe wants to sleep in, _____ she has to go to school.
Chloe wants to sleep in, _____ she has to go to school.
a)
or
b)
but
c)
nor
d)
and
6.
Fill in the blank with the best subordinating conjunction:
___________ to win money, you must write the best poem.
___________ to win money, you must write the best poem.
a)
In order to
b)
So that
c)
Since
d)
Although
7.
Q: Madison’s father has 5 daughters – Nana, Nene, Nini, Nono. What is the fifth daughters name?
a)
Nunu
b)
Dazlyn
c)
Madison
d)
Janet
8.
Incorrect or Correct?
Cameron likes birds, fish, and cats.
Cameron likes birds, fish, and cats.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
9.
Incorrect or Correct?
After, I am done with my poem I can come to hang out.
After, I am done with my poem I can come to hang out.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
10.
Incorrect or Correct?
Kaylynn washed her hands but they are, still dirty.
Kaylynn washed her hands but they are, still dirty.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
11.
Incorrect or Correct?
My dad, who is 64 is not coming to the, party.
My dad, who is 64 is not coming to the, party.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
12.
What kind of sentence is this?
Today I have an English quiz, and I must turn in the outline for my project.
Today I have an English quiz, and I must turn in the outline for my project.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
13.
What kind of sentence is this?
If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?
If I finish my project tonight, may I go to my friend's house tomorrow night?
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
14.
What kind of sentence is this?
I need to finish writing this story, but I'd rather read this book.
I need to finish writing this story, but I'd rather read this book.
a)
simple sentence
b)
complex sentence
c)
compound sentence
15.
Read the following sentence and identify the correct subject/verb combination.
In Beijing, bicyclists weave through the busy streets.
In Beijing, bicyclists weave through the busy streets.
a)
Beijing/ weave
b)
bicyclists/ through
c)
Beijing/ busy
d)
bicyclists/ weave
16.
Read the following sentence and identify the correct subject/verb combination.
The lava from a volcano hardens when it cools.
The lava from a volcano hardens when it cools.
a)
lava/ hardens
b)
volcano/ hardens
c)
lava/ cools
d)
volcano/ cools
17.
Read the following sentence and identify the correct subject/verb combination.
Inside the box were letters and postcards written around the turn of the century.
Inside the box were letters and postcards written around the turn of the century.
a)
letters and postcards/ were
b)
letters and postcards/ were written
c)
letter and postcards/ turn
d)
letters and postcards/ were inside
18.
Q: I’m tall when I’m young and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
a)
Nothing
b)
A candle
c)
My Bed
d)
My Chromebook
19.
What kind of sentence is this?
This is going to be a long hike are you sure you can make it?
This is going to be a long hike are you sure you can make it?
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
20.
What kind of sentence is this?
Right after the Christmas holidays and during those three weeks before class begins in January.
Right after the Christmas holidays and during those three weeks before class begins in January.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On Sentence
d)
Phrase
21.
She ran.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On Sentence
d)
Phrase
22.
What kind of sentence is this?
This is going to be the most difficult exam of your college career, you had better start studying for it immediately.
This is going to be the most difficult exam of your college career, you had better start studying for it immediately.
a)
Sentence
b)
Fragment
c)
Run-On Sentence
d)
Phrase
23.
Which conjunction would you use to combine the following simple sentences to create a compound sentence?
I wanted to play outside with Gracie.
My mom said I have to do my homework.
I wanted to play outside with Gracie.
My mom said I have to do my homework.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
24.
The letter was written on blue stationery.
What does stationery mean?
What does stationery mean?
a)
desk
b)
paper
c)
ink
d)
book
25.
A large reef is made from many of these tiny body parts. Some coral form huge round shapes, or mounds. What does the word mounds mean as it is used in the sentence.
a)
fields
b)
gardens
c)
hills
d)
holes
26.
What is the best way to correct this run-on sentence?
The police were called they sped to the scene of the crime.
The police were called they sped to the scene of the crime.
a)
The police were called, and they sped to the scene of the crime.
b)
The police were called and they sped to the scene of the crime
c)
The police were called, they sped to the scene of the crime.
27.
If you choose an answer to this question RANDOMLY, what is the chance you will be correct?
a)
A. 25%
b)
B. 50%
c)
C. 0%
d)
D. 25%
28.
Which sentence shows correct punctuation?
a)
Hank grooms the horses in the barn.
b)
You will be graded on style, content, and oral presentation.
c)
Debbie enjoys' volunteering at the hospital.
d)
Lilly will see Mrs Tomas, the counselor.
29.
Which sentence shows correct punctuation?
a)
How many horses are entered in the jumping event?
b)
Dr. Nelson's geology students' went on a field trip.
c)
Rosa, cooked chili, for the company picnic.
30.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
a)
I need to pick up these items from the store, milk, eggs, and bread.
b)
I need to pick up these items from the store milk, eggs, and bread.
c)
I need to pick up these items from the store: milk eggs and bread.
d)
I need to pick up these items from the store: milk, eggs, and bread.
31.
Valeria ____ very hard in school.
a)
work
b)
works
c)
workes
d)
workz
32.
Every girl and boy ___ in the classroom.
a)
are
b)
is
c)
were
d)
be
33.
The French ___ proud, independent people.
a)
are
b)
be
c)
is
d)
was
34.
What do you call a fish without an eye?
a)
FSH
b)
Freaky fish
c)
Mutant Fish
d)
Alien Fish
35.
Getting to know students from all over the world ___ one of the best parts of my job.
a)
be
b)
were
c)
are
d)
is
36.
Which is the appropriate verb?
Either Paulette or Lily _____ all the local performances of the Alvin Ailey Dancers.
Either Paulette or Lily _____ all the local performances of the Alvin Ailey Dancers.
a)
attend
b)
attends
37.
Either the students or their teacher _____ decided on the color of the new bulletin board.
a)
has
b)
have
38.
Although Izela _______ to shop, she ____ go that often because of too much homework.
a)
love....don't
b)
loves...don't
c)
love...doesn't
d)
loves....doesn't
39.
(Where is, Where are) the bus schedule for downtown routes?
a)
Where is
b)
Where are
40.
Where _____ the gifts that I deserve for washing all the smashed love bugs off the front of your car?
a)
is
b)
are
41.
I don't understand what's going on can someone please explain?
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
42.
Climbing up the side of a big, scary mountain.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
43.
Triangles have three sides and three angles.
a)
sentence fragment
b)
run-on sentence
c)
complete sentence
44.
Identify the capitalization error in the following information:
Stone Magnet Middle School
1101 E. University blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
Stone Magnet Middle School
1101 E. University blvd.
Melbourne, FL 32901
a)
E.
b)
University
c)
blvd.
d)
at
45.
Fix this sentence: "i want to go to the grand canyon in december."
a)
i want to go to the Grand canyon in december.
b)
I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.
c)
I want to go to the grand canyon in december.
d)
i want to go to the grand canyon in December.
46.
Is the following sentence correct? "The room was painted by the neighbor down the street."
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Need to change "neighbor"
d)
Need to change "street"
47.
What title below uses correct capitalization?
a)
The Hunger Games
b)
Diary of a wimpy kid
c)
i Am Malala
d)
the Hot Zone
48.
What is the correct capitalization for the following sentence?
i want to go to the grand canyon in december.
i want to go to the grand canyon in december.
a)
i want to go to the Grand canyon in december.
b)
I want to go to the Grand Canyon in December.
c)
I want to go to the grand canyon in december.
d)
i want to go to the grand canyon in December.
49.
How many words in the following sentence should be capitalized? "A few days ago, my mother told my father, "i'm taking phillip to frankfurt, kentucky."
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
50.
Which of the following has proper capitalization?
a)
on sunday, the Allen family went out to eat at applebee's.
b)
On Sunday, the Allen family went out to eat at Applebee's.
c)
On Sunday, the allen family went out to eat at Applebee's.
d)
On Sunday, the Allen family went out to eat at applebee's.
51.
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".
52.
What part of speech is the word in red?Roses are the prettiest flowers.
a)
Verb
b)
Adjective
c)
Common Noun
d)
Proper Noun
53.
What is the best conjunction for this sentence?
The sky was bright blue, ____ white clouds floated across the sky.
The sky was bright blue, ____ white clouds floated across the sky.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
d)
sp
54.
What is the best conjunction for this sentence?
On Friday, I either get to go to the football game, ______ I get to go to my friend's house.
On Friday, I either get to go to the football game, ______ I get to go to my friend's house.
a)
and
b)
but
c)
or
d)
so
55.
What is the best way to join these two sentences together?
a)
I did yoga after school, so I had to also complete plans for tomorrow.
b)
I did yoga after school, and I had to also complete plans for tomorrow.
c)
I did yoga after school, or I had to also complete plans for tomorrow.
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