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Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are commonly confused words?

a)
Words that sound the same, but are spelled differently and have different meaning.
b)
Words that look alike and have the same meaning
c)
Words that have the same meaning.
d)
Words that rhyme.
2.

If I get a new dog, ______ name will be Dexter.

a)

it's

b)

its

3.
The girls went over ______.
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
4.

Jackson and Jillian found ________ children playing at the park.

a)

there

b)

their

c)

they're

5.
Match the following definition with the correct word: something belongs to you
a)
you're
b)
your
6.
Match the following definition with the correct word: short for "they are"
a)
their
b)
there
c)
they're
7.

Tim broke the glass when he __________ his ball __________ the window.

a)

thru - through

b)

threw - through

c)

threw - thru

8.

When you make a mistake you should ________ that ________ wrong.

a)

except - your

b)

except - you're

c)

accept - your

d)

accept - you're

9.

It was cloudy _______ the rain came.

a)

then

b)

than

10.
An author's purpose is...
a)
the reason an author writes
b)
the reason an author teaches
c)
author's sense of humor
d)
author's way of life. 
11.
The author is the ____________ of a story. 
a)
writer
b)
artist
c)
reader
d)
setting
12.

Read the passage below and answer the question.


Marsupials are a type of mammal. 4 Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials, such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North America is the opossum.


What was the author's purpose in writing the passage?

a)

To entertain the reader

b)

To inform the reader

c)

To persuade the reader

13.

Frogs are amphibians. They can live on either land or in water. A frog can lay thousands of egg called frog spawn.


The author's purpose in writing this passage is to...

a)

Inform the reader about frogs

b)

To persuade the reader to buy frogs

c)

To entertain the reader

14.

Do you want to be an artist? Just enroll in "The Awesome Artists" program. Don't let this opportunity or your talent slip away. We guarantee you will be painting like the masters in two weeks for a low cost of $59.95.


The author wrote this article most likely to -

a)

inform the reader about art

b)

persuade people to sign up for an art program

c)

entertain the reader

15.
Once upon a time, there was a sad dragon. People were afraid of him because he breathed fire. So, one day, he bought a bid bag of marshmallows, got some sticks, and put up a sign: "Free Marshmallow Roast." No one was afraid if him anymore.
a)
to persuade
b)
to inform
c)
to entertain
16.
Advertisements are created to:
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
17.
Ted was anxious to try out for the basketball team. He had practiced and knew he was ready. Tryouts made him a little nervous, but when he found out he made the team he knew that all the work had paid off.
What is the author's purpose?
a)
to entertain you witha story about a boy who worked hard
b)

to inform how to play basketball

c)
to persuade you to try out for the basketball team
18.

Cooper played with his toys all afternoon. ____________, he had no time to finish homework.

a)

Also

b)

Therefore

c)

For instance

d)

However

19.

There are a lot of reasons not to skip school. _________, you will get in a lot of trouble and get zeroes for classwork. 

a)

In contrast

b)

In addition

c)

As a result

d)

For example 

20.

We studied a lot for the grammar quiz. _______, we failed it anyway.

a)

However

b)

As well as

c)

Therefore

d)

Such as

21.

A giant tortoise can live up to 150 years.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

22.

Sharks are very scary animals.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

23.

Soccer is a very difficult sport to play.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

24.

Beethoven was the greatest composer.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

25.

Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

26.

Pizza with mushroms is delicious.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

27.

Elephants are the largest land mammals.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion

28.

Yellow cats are so cute.

a)

Fact

b)

Opinion