Common Core
Language
Review
5th Grade
Jennifer Findley
5th Grade Common Core Alignment
L.5.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage
when writing or speaking.
Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and
their function in particular sentences.
Form and use the perfect verb tenses.
Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions.
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.*
Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor).
L.5.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Use punctuation to separate items in a series.*
Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
Use a comma to set off the words yes and no to set off a tag question from the rest
of the sentence and to indicate direct address.
Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.
Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
L.5.3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or
listening.
Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and
style.
Compare and contrast the varieties of English (e.g., dialects, registers) used in stories,
dramas, or poems.
L.5.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and
phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of
strategies.
Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the
meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis).
Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and
digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key
words and phrases.
L.5.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in
word meanings.
Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context.
Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms,
homographs) to better understand each of the words.
L.5.6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific
words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical
relationships.
Suggested Use
• This can be used after language
instruction of all the common core
skills or during instruction.
• This can be used for 20 weeks if
you have the students complete 6
boxes per week- 1 box a day and
then one of the days do two
boxes.
• This can be used for morning
work, a language center,
homework, or simply to review
skills.
Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Which word is the
preposition in the following
sentence?
2. Add commas to correctly
punctuate the following
sentence.
The dog was sitting under the
tree.
Last summer, we visited my
aunt my grandparents and
my cousin.
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L.5.1
3. Combine the two sentences.
Jake was hungry. Jake was
sleepy.
4. Use context clues to
determine the meaning of the
underlined word.
The detective investigated the
scene.
L.5.3
L.5.4
5. Does the following sentence
contain a simile or a
metaphor?
6. Word of the Week:
consider: think about carefully
Use it in a sentence.
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The little girl was as cute as a
button.
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Which word is the conjunction 2. Add commas to correctly
in the following sentence?
punctuate the following
sentence.
Sam and Allie are practicing
for the play tonight.
Even though we were tired we
stayed up two more hours.
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L.5.2
3. Reduce the sentences into
one by adding a phrase.
4. Use context clues to
determine the meaning of the
underlined word.
The girl was scared by the
clown. She began to cry.
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You are prohibited from
bringing your dog in here.
L.5.4
5. Does the following sentence
contain a simile or a
metaphor?
6. Word of the Week:
unexpected: not expected, not
planned
The pizza was as cold as ice.
Use it in a sentence.
L.5.5
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Which word is the interjection 2. Add commas to correctly
in the following sentence?
punctuate the following
sentence.
Ouch! That hurts!
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3. Expand the sentence by
adding describing words.
The dog was running down
the street.
Yes I would like ice in my tea.
L.5.2
4. Use context clues to
determine the meaning of the
underlined word.
Samantha became frustrated
when she couldn’t solve the
problem.
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L.5.4
5. Does the following sentence
contain a simile or a
metaphor?
6. Word of the Week: primary:
first or most important
Use it in a sentence.
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She was a tiger when she
was mad.
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Complete the sentence with
had or have.
2. Correct the title of the story
below.
By next year, I will ____ $345
saved.
L.5.1
3. Combine the sentences
below.
dear mr henshaw
L.5.2
4. Underline the prefix in the
word below.
We ran to the store. We then
ran to the park.
L.5.3
L.5.4
5. Explain the meaning of the
simile.
6. Word of the Week:
dissatisfied: not satisfied, not
happy
The train arrived quick as a
wink.
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unsatisfactory
L.5.5
Use it in a sentence.
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Correct the verb tense error
in the following sentences.
2. Correct the title of the poem
below.
Last night, I completed my
homework. Then, I finishes my
chores.
i‘d love to be a fairy’s child
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L.5.2
3. Reduce the sentences by
changing one of the sentences
into a phrase.
4. What is the meaning of the
underlined prefix below?
antisocial
Mr. Smith teaches algebra, and
he is my homeroom teacher
this year.
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L.5.4
5. Explain the meaning of the
metaphor.
6. Word of the Week:
consequently- as a result
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My best friend was a rock
during the sad event.
L.5.5
Use it in a sentence.
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Weekly Language Review
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Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Underline the correlative
conjunctions in the sentence
below.
2. Correct the title of the play
below.
a christmas carol
Either you or your sister can
have this shirt.
L.5.1
L.5.2
3. Expand the sentences by
adding an adverb.
4. Underline the suffix in the
word below.
The rabbit raced to his burrow
to hide.
manageable
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L.5.4
5. Explain the meaning of the
idiom.
6. Word of the Week: replica- a
copy of something
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My mom and her friends
were chewing the fat.
L.5.5
Use it in a sentence.
L.5.6
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Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Fill in the blanks with an
appropriate pair of
correlative conjunctions.
You have to decide ______ to
run track ____ to play soccer.
2. Correct the title of the
newspaper article below.
presidential election voting
begins today
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L.5.2
3. Combine the sentences
below by changing one to an
introductory phrase.
4. What is the meaning of the
underlined suffix in the below
word?
We were tired. We still stayed
up late.
annoyance
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L.5.4
5. Are the pair of words
synonyms, antonyms, or
homophones?
6. Word of the Week: vibration:
a shaky motion
Use it in a sentence.
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energetic, sleepy
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Fill in the blank with an
appropriate preposition.
2. Correct the title of the
magazine below.
The dogs were playing _____
the trees.
sports illustrated for kids
L.5.1
L.5.2
3. How can the words in a
poem be different from the
words used in stories?
4. What is the meaning of the
underlined word below?
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L.5.4
5. Are the pair of words
synonyms, antonyms, or
homophones?
6. Word of the Week:
explanation: the reason for
something
The movie theater had a
preview of this summer's
movies for free.
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whether, weather
L.5.5
Use it in a sentence.
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Fill in the blank with an
appropriate interjection.
2. Correct the title of the
chapter book below.
____! I can’t believe you won!
the night of living dummy
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L.5.2
3. Expand the sentence by
4. Use the meaning of the root
adding a prepositional phrase. word to determine the
meaning of the underlined
word.
The strange animal was
running.
vis-to see
The large writing made the
sign visible.
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L.5.3
5. Are the pair of words
synonyms, antonyms, or
homophones?
6. Word of the Week: citizen: a
person living in a certain area
Use it in a sentence.
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cherish, love
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. What is the function of an
interjection?
2. Add a comma where
needed.
During lunch the students
noticed a new cafeteria
worker.
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3. Compare and contrast
these two statements.
I am not going over there.
I ain’t never going over there.
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L.5.2
4. Which reference source
would you use to find the
below information?
synonyms for a word
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5. Write a sentence that uses a 6. Word of the Week: similarly:
homograph for the
in the same way
underlined word in a different
way.
Use it in a sentence.
We watched the huge wave
cover the surfer.
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Fill in the blank with an
appropriate conjunction.
I have a test today, ____ I
forgot to study.
L.5.1
3. Combine the sentences
below.
A car raced down the road.
The car had racing stripes on
it. It was driving on the wrong
side.
2. Which correctly spelled
word should go in the blank?
_______ is in charge.
a. Managgment
b. Management
c. Manigement
L.5.2
4. Use the meaning of the root
word to determine the
meaning of the underlined
word.
derma-skin
I have an appointment to see
a dermatologist.
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L.5.4
5. What is the meaning of the
metaphor?
6. Word of the Week:
generous: giving, kind-hearted
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The bed was a soft cloud
under my tired body.
L.5.5
Use it in a sentence.
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Fill in the blank with has or
have.
2. Which word is misspelled
below?
_____ you ever been to Florida? I am not sure I understand
what your saying.
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L.5.2
3. Expand the sentence by
4. Use the meaning of the root
adding a prepositional phrase word to determine the
and an adjective.
meaning of the underlined
word.
The apple fell.
graph-write
Can you get that celebrity’s
autograph?
L.5.3
L.5.4
5. What is the meaning of the
simile?
6. Word of the Week: proceed:
to continue
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He is as blind as a bat.
L.5.5
Use it in a sentence.
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Fill in the blank with has or
have.
2. Which word is misspelled
below?
Ms. Chesney ____ been
recycling for months.
Hopefuly, we will be returning
home soon.
L.5.1
3. Reduce the sentences by
changing one into a phrase.
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My mother has a birthday
next week and she will be 40.
L.5.2
4. Use the meaning of the root
word to determine the
meaning of the underlined
word.
thermo-heat
My dad keeps his coffee in a
thermos.
L.5.3
L.5.4
5. What is the meaning of the
idiom?
6. Word of the Week: cease: to
stop
It was raining cats and dogs.
Use it in a sentence.
L.5.5
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Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Find and correct the error in
verb tense in the sentences
below.
2. Add a comma where
needed.
You are telling the truth aren’t
Tomorrow, we will go to
Florida. When we get there, we you?
swam in the ocean.
L.5.1
L.5.2
3. Combine the sentences using
a conjunction.
4. Use context clues to
determine the meaning of the
underlined word.
We could fly in an airplane. We
could drive in our car.
The disgruntled employee quit
today.
L.5.3
L.5.4
5. Write a synonym for the
following words.
6. Word of the Week: reveal: to
show
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Use it in a sentence.
L.5.6
Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1.
Fill in the blanks with an
appropriate correlative
conjunction pair.
______ you _____ your sister will
be able to go until the room is
clean.
L.5.1
3. Combine the below
sentences.
Mary you need to come with
me.
L.5.2
4. Which reference source
would you use to find the
below information?
It was raining. We had to go
inside. We were upset.
pronunciation of a word
L.5.3
L.5.4
5. Write an antonym for the
following words.
6. Word of the Week:
In addition
Example: In addition to doing
homework, I had a game to go
to.
Use it in a sentence.
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2. Add a comma where
needed.
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. What is the function of a
preposition?
2. Add a comma where
needed.
I have always enjoyed
reading writing painting and
drawing.
L.5.1
3. Expand the sentence by
adding an adverb and an
adjective.
The girl ran to her room.
4. If you are reading a book
and you don’t know the
meaning of a bolded word,
where in the book should you
look?
L.5.3
L.5.4
5. Write a matching
homophone for each word
below.
6. Word of the Week:
moreover: in addition to what
has been said.
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L.5.5
Use it in a sentence.
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. What is the function of a
conjunction?
2. Add a comma where
needed.
It’s not raining is it?
L.5.1
L.5.2
3. What genre of story would
have language like this?
4. What is meaning of the
following root word? Write an
example word with the root.
Swinging through the room,
We hit a broom.
Then we went vroom
Vroom!
L.5.3
micro
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5. Which sentence uses the
6. Word of the Week:
homograph down to mean the nevertheless: even though,
fluff on a bird.
however
The ambulance drivers drove
down the street.
Its down was covered in mud.
L.5.5
Use it in a sentence.
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Which preposition would
work in the sentence?
2. Add a comma where
needed.
The teacher appeared from
______ her desk.
If I go to Florida I will definitely
visit the beach.
a. within b. among c. under
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L.5.2
3. Compare and contrast these 4. What is meaning of the
two statements.
following root word? Write an
example word with the root.
I must ring my mum.
aqua
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I need to call my mom.
L.5.3
L.5.4
5. Write a matching
homophone for each word
below.
6. Word of the Week: for
instance: for example
Use it in a sentence.
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Weekly Language Review
Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Which conjunction correctly
completes the sentence?
We didn’t have a car, ____ we
took a taxi.
a. or
2. Add a comma where
needed.
One two three and you are
out!
b. because c. so
L.5.1
3. Expand the sentence by
adding an adverb and an
adjective.
L.5.2
4. What is meaning of the
following root word? Write an
example word with the root.
scope
The restaurant staff served
us soup.
L.5.3
L.5.4
5. Determine the meaning of
the proverb.
6. Word of the Week: resent:
to dislike
Better late than never.
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Use it in a sentence.
L.5.5
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Name: ______________________________ Date: ________
1. Which preposition correctly
completes the sentence?
Your books barely fit ____ your
desk.
2. Add a comma where
needed.
Please study your agriculture
notes Jaclyn.
a. through b. inside c. against
L.5.1
3. Expand the sentence by
adding a prepositional
phrase.
L.5.2
4. What is meaning of the
following root word? Write an
example word with the root.
bio
Last night, we went for a walk.
L.5.3
L.5.4
5. Determine the meaning of
the adage.
6. Word of the Week: although:
even though
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
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Use it in a sentence.
L.5.5
L.5.6
Answer Keys
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1. under
1. and
1. Ouch
1. Have
2. Last summer, we
visited my aunt,
my grandparents,
and my cousin.
2. Even though we
were tired, we
stayed up for two
more hours,
2. Yes, I would like
ice in my tea.
2. Dear Mr.
Henshaw
3. Jake was both
hungry and
sleepy.
3. The girl, scared
by the clown,
began to cry.
3. The muddy dog
was running down
the gravel street.
3. We ran to the
store and the
park.
4. Discovered or
examined
4. Not allowed
4. annoyed, angry
4. Un
5. Simile
5. Simile
5. Metaphor
5. The train
arrived very
quickly.
6. I will definitely
consider your
idea.
6. The news of the
impending closing
of the business
was unexpected.
6. The primary
election will be held
in a few months.
6. The employee
was dissatisfied
with his paycheck
from last week.
Answer Keys
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1. Change finishes
to finished
1. Either…or
1. whether…or
1. Near
2. “I’d Love to be a
Fairy’s Child”
2. A Christmas
Carol
2. “Presidential
Election Voting
Begins Today”
2. Sports Illustrated
for Kids
3. Mr. Smith, who
teaches algebra,
is my homeroom
teacher this year.
3. The rabbit raced
rapidly to his
burrow to hide.
3. Even though we
were tired, we still
stayed up late.
3. Words in poems
often rhyme, while
stories do not.
4. against,
opposed to
4. Able
4. Quality of or
state of being
4. To view
someone thing
before
5. The friend
stayed strong.
5. They were
discussing topics or
gossiping.
5. Antonyms
5. Homophones
6. Jane did not
finish her chores.
Consequently, her
allowance was cut
in half.
6. The burglar did
not realize he had
stolen a replica of
the famous
painting.
6. The vibrations
from the car
made me spill my
drink.
6. Ron gave a
rather reasonable
explanation for his
absence.
Answer Keys
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1. Wow
1. To show mild or
strong emotion
1. But
1.
Have
2. “The Night of the
Living Dummy”
2. During lunch, the
students noticed a
new cafeteria
worker.
2. B
2. Your
3. The strange
animal was
running through
the dark forest.
3. The first one
using formal
language and the
second uses
informal.
3. A car with
racing stripes
raced down the
street on the
wrong side of the
road,
3. The apple fell on
top of my head.
4. Able to be seen
4. Thesaurus
4. A doctor or
specialist who
specializes in skin
care
4. Writing one’s
own name
5. Synonyms
5. Did you see that
young boy wave at
you?
5. The bed was
very comfortable.
5. The man could
not see very well
or at all.
6. Are you a
citizen of this
country or just
visiting?
6. Similarly,
chocolate chip
cookies also may
contain nuts.
6. The generous
man gave a large
donation to the
local school.
6. You may
proceed down the
hall when you are
ready.
Answer Keys
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1.
Has
1. Change swam to
will swim
1. Neither…nor
1. To show time,
movement, or
location in relation
to two nouns.
2. Hopefuly
2. You are telling the
truth, aren’t you?
2. Mary, you need
to come with me.
2. I have always
enjoyed reading,
writing, painting,
and drawing.
3. My mother, who
has a birthday
next week, will be
40.
3. We could fly in an
airplane or drive
our car.
3. We were upset
because it was
raining, and we
had to go inside.
3. The upset girl
quickly ran to her
room for privacy.
4. A container that
keep something
hot
4. upset, angry
4. Dictionary
4. Glossary
5. It was raining a
lot.
5. empty,
frustrated, nervous
5. happy, confused,
allowed
5. plane, there,
waste
6. The policeman
called for the
robbers to cease.
6. Press that button
to reveal what is
behind that door.
6. In addition to
losing my recess, I
also had silent
lunch.
6. Moreover, you
have been late
every day this
week.
Answer Keys
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1. To connect
words, phrases,
or clauses
1.
2. It’s not raining, is
it?
2. If I go to Florida, I
will definitely visit
the beach.
2. One, two, three,
and you are out!
2. Please study
your agriculture
notes, Jaclyn.
3. Poetry
3. The first
statement is written
using a dialect
different from
standard English.
3. The polite
restaurant staff
swiftly served us
green pea soup.
3. Last night, we
went for a walk
through the park.
4. small,
microscope
4. water,
aquamarine
4. Look at or see,
telescope
4. life, biography
5. Its down was
covered in mud.
5. throne, whether,
real
5. It is better to do
something late,
than not at all.
5. Don’t judge
something by the
way it looks on the
outside.
6. Nevertheless,
your credit card is
not accepted here.
6. For instance, one
herbivore is a cow.
6. I am beginning to
resent you for
your negligence.
6. Although we
were late for
school, we did not
get a tardy slip.
C
1.
C
1.
B
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