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1. Use the sentences below to answer this question.
(1) Billy and Megan will bring in the bats and balls.
(2) Billy will bring in the bats, and Megan will bring in the balls.
(3) Before Billy and Megan bring in the bats and balls, Steven should collect the bases.
(4) Billy will bring in the bats and the balls.
A compound sentence combines two sentences into one. Which sentence above is an example of a compound
sentence?
A. sentence 1
B. sentence 2
C. sentence 3
D. sentence 4
2. Which sentence below is written correctly?
A. Four books is due at the library.
B. The boys in our class are doing homework.
C. There is five books on my shelf.
D. Why is you going?
3. Which is the simple subject and the simple predicate in the sentence below?
The piano is the easiest instrument to begin to play, but the most difficult to play well.
A. instrument, begin
B. piano, is
C. play, well
D. most, play
4. What is the sentence pattern of the sentence below?
My cousins and I are traveling together and sharing expenses.
A. simple subject and predicate
B. simple subject and compound predicate
C. compound subject and simple predicate
D. compound subject and compound predicate
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5. Which sentence is capitalized correctly?
A. George Washington, our first American president, was from the state of Virginia.
B. George Washington, our first american President, was from the State of Virginia.
C. George Washington, our First American President, was from the state of Virginia.
D. George Washington, our first American president, was from the state of virginia.
6. Which word is the simple subject of the sentence?
The round table was shiny.
A. round
B. table
C. was
D. shiny
7. In which sentence is the word doctor capitalized correctly?
A. The Doctor will see you now.
B. She is studying to be a Doctor.
C. Our last Doctor made house calls.
D. I have an appointment with Doctor Lopez.
8. Which choice shows the correct way to capitalize a movie or book title?
A. the Top of the Game
B. the Top Of the Game
C. The Top of the Game
D. The Top Of The Game
9. Carol sent her new business cards back to the printing company after she noticed a mistake in the third line of text.
ACME AUTO CO.
Carol R. Stein
Parts and Services manager
Which choice shows how the third line of text should be printed?
A. Parts and services manager
B. Parts and services Manager
C. Parts and Services Manager
D. Parts And Services Manager
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10. Use the sentence below to answer this question.
The captain's log shows that the ship sailed on July 24.
Which definition from the dictionary entry below BEST fits the meaning of the underlined word above?
log (log): 1. n. A part of a branch that has fallen or been cut.
2. v. To cut down trees.
3. n. A written record.
4. v. To travel a specific distance.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
11. Which word in the sentence below should begin with a capital letter?
Tony's english teacher is also a successful author of children's books.
A. Children's
B. English
C. Author
D. Teacher
12. Which sentence below is written correctly?
A. My birthday is in February.
B. My Birthday is in february.
C. my birthday is in february.
D. My Birthday is in February.
13.
The music is playing to loudly.
Which underlined word is NOT used correctly in this sentence?
A. music
B. playing
C. to
D. loudly
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14. Which sentence contains a simple subject and a simple predicate?
A. The students worked hard in reading class.
B. Some students read books and drew pictures.
C. The teacher read a story and asked questions.
D. The teacher and the students listened to the story.
15.
What is the purpose of the sentence below?
Wow, I did well on my test!
A. to express a strong feeling
B. to ask a question
C. to make a request
D. to make a statement
16. What word is the simple predicate of the sentence below?
In some areas of Waycross, many people walk to work.
A. Waycross
B. walk
C. people
D. work
17. In the sentence below, which word is the simple subject?
Lisa went to the park after
school.
A. Lisa
B. went
C. park
D. school
18.
Which word in the sentence below should be changed?
Tim asked if he could go to.
A. change asked to asking
B. change he to him
C. change go to goes
D. change to to too
19.
You really did win the contest.
Which is the BEST way to make this sentence a question?
A. Did you really win the contest?
B. Win the contest you really did?
C. The contest you really did win?
D. You won the contest really did?
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20. Which sentence contains a compound subject?
A. The score in the basketball game was 20 to 18.
B. The fifth graders ran faster than the fourth graders.
C. The boys and girls competed in a school-wide basketball game.
D. The fifth graders ran faster and jumped higher than the fourth graders.
21. Which sentence contains a compound predicate?
A. The children ran down the driveway after the ice cream man.
B. The boys and girls ate peanut butter sandwiches for the fourth time this week.
C. The football team listened adamantly to what the coach had to say before the game.
D. The teachers entered the classroom, turned on the lights, and waited for the students to arrive.
22.
Which sentence contains a simple subject?
A. The teachers and students went to the park and ate lunch.
B. Jake and Ryan used to be best friends, but Jake moved away.
C. My favorite animals on the farm are the horses and chickens.
D. The boys and girls won the county basketball tournament and track meet.
23.
At the end of the game, the children and parents tossed their hats and balloons into the air and cheered.
Which is the compound subject in this sentence?
A. At the end of the game
B. the children and parents
C. tossed their hats and balloons
D. into the air and cheered
24.
A loud cry was heard off in the distance as the young boy searched desperately for his puppy.
Which is the subject of the sentence?
A. his puppy
B. a loud cry
C. the distance
D. the young boy
25. Which sentence has a compound predicate?
A. Bob plays guitar.
B. Stevie sings better than Bob.
C. Stevie and Bob play harmonica.
D. Stevie plays the piano and sings.
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26.
A museum can be boring, but a zoo can be
smelly.
How do you know the sentence above is a compound sentence?
A. It describes both places.
B. It has two nouns and adjectives.
C. It tells about two places kids can visit.
D. It has more than one subject and predicate.
27.
Carlos is going to the park to throw the Frisbee around.
What is the subject in the sentence above?
A. Carlos
B. going
C. park
D. Frisbee
28. Which sentence contains a compound predicate?
A. The barn had almost burned down.
B. Jenny could not wait to go to Susan's party.
C. Alex and Ron took turns at playing quarterback.
D. During their time at the lake, they swam and fished.
29. Which sentence has a compound subject?
A. Nick's parents were looking for him.
B. Jimmy and his dog went down to the lake.
C. Sarah cut the paper into triangles and hearts.
D. The rain was coming down like cats and dogs.
30. Which sentence has a compound subject?
A. The pants were hanging on the clothesline.
B. Maria found that she was in the lunchroom all by herself.
C. He played soccer, basketball, and baseball, all for the same school.
D. The church and the hospital are right across the street from each other.
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31.
The old house was full of spiders, dust, and mice.
Which is the COMPLETE subject of the sentence above?
A. house
B. The old house
C. spiders, dust, and mice
D. full of spiders, dust, and mice
32. Which sentence has a compound predicate?
A. The rain poured down the entire night.
B. The Stites and the Johnsons used to live together.
C. The butterflies produced spectacular color combinations in their house.
D. The adults sailed around the island, danced to the drums, and sang all night.
33. Which sentence has a compound subject?
A. Soccer balls are usually black and white.
B. Apples and oranges are very healthy to eat.
C. A fun family activity is to play games after dinner.
D. Lots of boys ran around looking for the key, but only one found it.
34.
The campers left the park when it started to rain.
What is the subject of the sentence above?
A. campers
B. park
C. started
D. rain
35.
She ran quickly down the street.
Which part of speech is the underlined word?
A. simple subject
B. simple predicate
C. compound subject
D. compound predicate
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36.
In the winter, when the weather is cold, Maggie likes to stay
inside.
What is the subject of the sentence above?
A. likes
B. winter
C. Maggie
D. weather
37.
Rashad spent his break time helping the art teacher.
Which of the underlined words is the subject of the sentence?
A. Rashad
B. his
C. break
D. teacher
38. Which sentence contains a compound subject?
A. Cats and dogs do not always fight.
B. Ariel has one puppy and four fish.
C. The teachers gave the students a special treat.
D. Michael gave his cat and his dog their dinner.
39.
Driven by the high waves, our little boat tossed this way and that.
Which is the predicate in the sentence above?
A. boat
B. river
C. down
D. tossed
40.
In which sentence is the compound predicate underlined?
A. The community center staff offers swimming lessons, promotes water safety, and encourages the members of the
swim team.
B. The community center staff offers swimming lessons, promotes water safety, and encourages the members of the
swim team.
C. The community center staff offers swimming lessons, promotes water safety, and encourages the members of the
swim team.
D. The community center staff offers swimming lessons, promotes water safety, and encourages the members of the
swim team.
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Anthony and his little sister enjoyed the fair, especially the clowns and the carousel.
What are the subjects of the sentence above?
A. his, little
B. Anthony, sister
C. clowns, carousel
D. enjoyed, especially
42. Which sentence contains a compound subject?
A. The children played in the park.
B. My mother called and ordered the toys.
C. Marion, Johnny, and Lori sang at the talent show.
D. The girls ate hamburgers, drank milkshakes, and watched a movie.
43. Which sentence contains a compound predicate?
A. Leaves were used in the class's art project.
B. Many readers have read and enjoyed their books.
C. A dictionary and thesaurus may be used during journal writing.
D. Stories must be revised before being published in the newspaper.
44.
The colorful rainbow in the sky faded quickly.
Which of the underlined words in the sentence above is the subject?
A. rainbow
B. in
C. faded
D. quickly
45.
Which is a compound sentence?
A. I liked the smallest kitten the best.
B. We went to the park, but no one was there.
C. Everyone on the beach was wearing a bathing suit.
D. I knew that she was in the fifth grade, but didn't know her name.
46. Which sentence has a simple subject?
A. Peaches and peanuts are grown in Georgia.
B. The smiling girl had her picture taken by her mom.
C. Even though it was cold outside, Jimmy and I did not wear coats.
D. Heather and Matt drove to California and vacationed in San Francisco.
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47.
Ants are able to carry items twice their size.
Which part of the sentence is underlined?
A. complete subject
B. complete predicate
C. simple subject
D. simple predicate
48. Which sentence has a compound predicate?
A. We watched the movie at home with our friends.
B. The books and pencils were given to the children.
C. The neighbors packed the car and the camping trailer.
D. The cartoon characters ate a carrot and planted a garden.
49. Which sentence contains a compound predicate?
A. Juanita has to study for her science test.
B. Erin enjoys reading and going to the library.
C. Zach works hard on his paper for social studies.
D. Sam decides to play baseball instead of studying.
50.
Jack ran to catch the school bus.
Which BEST describes the underlined word in this sentence?
A. simple subject
B. simple predicate
C. complete subject
D. complete predicate
51. Which sentence contains a simple subject?
A. The water in the bathtub was much too hot.
B. After the meeting, Dana and Melissa went to dinner.
C. Josh and I did not go out because of the bad weather.
D. The Trimmers were very happy with their new house.
52. Which sentence contains a compound subject?
A. You and I both know the answer to that question.
B. The children were happy to be in their new school.
C. Believe it or not, we can go to the circus tomorrow!
D. Although she was hot and tired, Sasha was glad she had come.
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53. Which sentence contains a compound predicate?
A. Jack had never been so happy.
B. We shouted and jumped for joy.
C. His father brought him a new toy.
D. The smallest puppy crawled under the table.
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