Name:_________________________________
Reading & Grammar Review
Due Monday
Homophones: words that sound alike, but have different spellings and different meanings.
Directions: Choose the correct word to complete the sentence
1. I would like ___________________ have a fresh oatmeal cookie.
(to, too)
2. Crystal ___________________ a prize in the sweepstakes.
(one, won)
3. Please make sure you _________________________ a coat when you go outside.
(wear, where)
Synonyms: words that have the same meaning
Directions: Read each sentence. Decide which word in the box means almost the same as the
underlined word. Then write it on the line
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1. __________________ I really feel ill today.
2. __________________ I ate the big apple.
3. __________________ I saw a little bunny.
Contractions: a shorter way to say two words
Directions: Write the correct contraction for each set of words
1.
did not =
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2.
I am =
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3.
it is =
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4.
I will =
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5.
do not =
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6.
we will =
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7.
he will =
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sick
Common Nouns: name a person, place, thing or animal
Proper Nouns: name a specific person, place, thing or animal
Directions: Look at the words below. Write common or proper next to each word.
1.
______________ cat
4.
______________ road
2.
______________ Jessica
5.
______________ computer
3.
______________ Splish Splash
6.
______________ Pepsi
Facts: something that can be proven true.
Opinion: someone’s feelings about a particular topic.
Directions: Tell whether reach sentence is a fact or opinion.
1.
______________ Sunday is the best day of the week.
2.
______________ George Washington was born in February.
3.
______________There are 12 months in the year.
4.
______________ This has been a terrific week.
Use quotation marks around the exact words that someone is saying.
example: My mother yelled, “Let’s get going!”
Directions: Rewrite each sentence. Add quotation marks where they are needed.
1.
Luke asked, When does the movie start?
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2.
My brother whispered, Look at the card I made for moms birthday!
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**The test will also include sentence editing and reading comprehension. There will also be
parts about action verbs, adding –s and –es to verbs, and –ed and –ing endings. The Journey’s
workbook is a great study guide. Use lessons 7-13 for extra support. **