Common Core ENGLISH GRAMMAR & Mechanics Worksheet Generator Standard Descriptions Level 5 Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Level 5 Standard Description Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Standard L.5.1 is a broad statement that encompasses the parts of speech as well as other concepts. Hence, the Worksheet Generator has multiple categories for this standard. pronoun case Identify pronoun case (subjective, possessive, and objective) in order to correctly use pronouns when writing or speaking. (pro case) pronoun types (pro types) nouns L.5.1 verbs adjectives (adj) adverbs (adv) Use pronouns correctly. Understand that a pronoun takes the place of a noun and that pronouns have antecedents. Identify and correctly use indefinite, demonstrative, and relative. Determine whether these pronouns are singular or plural to ensure subject-verb agreement. Identify and correctly use interrogative and intensive/reflexive pronouns. Identify nouns as singular or plural, common or proper, and concrete or abstract. Understand the functions of nouns in a sentence (subjects and objects). Differentiate among types of verbs and their uses (helping and main, linking vs. action, verbs of being). Use regular and irregular verbs correctly in sentences. Understand subjectverb agreement and pronoun-verb agreement (indefinite pronouns). Create sentences with compound verbs. Identify types and functions of adjectives. Choose correctly among relative pronouns when used as adjectives. Identify predicate adjectives. Understand comparatives and superlatives. Identify adverbs and their functions. Understand that an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Differentiate among adjectives, adverbs and prepositions. Understand comparatives and superlatives. adjectives, adverbs, Differentiate among adjectives, adverbs and prepositions in and prepostions sentences. (adjadvprep) L.5.1.a Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. L.5.1.b Form and use the perfect (e.g., I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked) verb tenses. L.5.1.c Use verb tense to convey various times, sequences, states, and conditions. Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Level 5 Standard Description L.5.1.d Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. L.5.1.e Use correlative conjunctions (e.g., either/or, neither/nor). Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Standard capitalization (cap) L.5.2 dialogue (quotes) compound sentences (compsen) possession (possession) L.5.2 is a broad statement that encompasses the parts of speech as well as other concepts. Hence, the Worksheet Generator has multiple categories for this standard. Identify and capitalize the first word of a sentence, titles, the pronoun I, and all proper nouns and proper adjectives. Use proofreading symbols to mark capitalization errors. Use capitalization correctly when writing dialogue. Place quotation marks correctly when writing dialogue. Correctly punctuate sentences within quotation marks. Punctuate compound sentences by placing a comma after the coordinating conjunction that comes between two independent clauses. Correctly write singular and plural possessive nouns. L.5.2.a Use punctuation to separate items in a series. L.5.2.b Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence. L.5.2.c Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence (e.g., It's true, isn't it?), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?). Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Level 5 Standard L.5.2.d Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works. L.5.2.e Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed. L.5.3.a Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. L.5.4.a Use context (e.g., cause/effect relationships and comparisons in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. L.5.4.b Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., photograph, photosynthesis). L.5.4.c 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.a Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context. L.5.5.b Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. L.5.5.c Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words. RF.5.3.a 4 Description Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context. Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Example Questions Standard L.5.1 pronoun case Example 1. Underline the pronoun that shows possession. (pro case) 2. Use a possessive pronoun to replace the underlined words. The gardener worked in the gardener's greenhouse. Lily showed her mom the bird nest out the kitchen window. L.5.1 pro case The gardener worked in greenhouse. L.5.1 pro case 3. Underline the direct object pronoun in this sentence. Johanna helped him at the fair this summer. L.5.1 pro case 4. Underline each action verb and draw a box around each direct object. Her family loves Columbus. We are driving there tonight. L.5.1 pro case 5. Fill in I or me in the space(s) provided. vacation. am excited to see my cousins on L.5.1 pro case 6. Underline the pronouns in the sentence. Identify each type of pronoun. A. object pronoun B. possesive pronoun C. subject 7. Which pronoun use is correct? His parents took us to the lakehouse; I was amazed! A. B. C. L.5.1 pro case A. The stray followed her and her daughter home. B. The stray followed she and her daughter home. L.5.1 pro case 8. BACK Choose the correct pronoun. What is the job of the pronoun? Is it a subject or an object? (He / Him) loves the baby goats. subject object L.5.1 pro case Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.1 pronoun types Example 1. In which sentence does the indefinite pronoun agree with the verb? A. Another build a nest in our tree. B. Another builds a nest in our tree. L.5.1 pro types (pro types) 2. Choose the demonstrative pronoun that agrees with the verb. Parrots can be noisy! (Those / This) squawk at each other a lot. L.5.1 pro types 3. Underline the interrogative pronouns in these sentences. Who wants to go see a movie this weekend? What time do you get off work? L.5.1 pro types 4. Underline the relative pronoun. Draw a box around its antecedent. The principal, whose wife is my teacher, said hello to me in the hallway. L.5.1 pro types 5. BACK Underline the reflexive pronoun and draw a box around its antecedent. The Queen fans herself during the royal ball. L.5.1 pro types Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.1 nouns Example 1. Underline the nouns in the sentence that are singular. Draw a box around the nouns that are plural. The elephants and a monkey were the stars of the circus. L.5.1 nouns 2. Write (C) if the noun is common or (P) if it is proper. Miami toad icicle Mt. Everest cherry L.5.1 nouns 3. Underline each noun in the sentence. Nina plays soccer twice a week and has piano lessons on the weekend. L.5.1 nouns 4. Underline all the nouns. Draw a box around the subject. The principal made announcements about the winter dance today. L.5.1 nouns 5. BACK Underline each noun in the sentence. Draw a box around the direct object and place parentheses around the subject. A. Write the simple subject. B. Write the simple predicate. My mom cooked chicken and potatoes for dinner. A. B. L.5.1 nouns Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.1 verbs Example 1. Choose the verb that agrees with the subject. Some people (get / gets) mad easily. L.5.1 verbs 2. Choose the verb that agrees with the indefinite pronoun. Many people (likes / like) to go there in the summer. L.5.1 verbs 3. Underline the helping verb and draw a box around the main verb. I am writing the last chapter of my book. L.5.1 verbs 4. Underline the linking verb. Cookies taste best fresh out of the oven. L.5.1 verbs 5. Underline the two words that are "linked" by each linking verb. 6. Underline each verb. Identify each as helping and main (HM) or linking (L). Lemons taste bitter. Greg was tired. L.5.1 verbs The cruise will leave promptly tomorrow morning. Cold water tastes wonderful after a workout. L.5.1 verbs 7. Underline each verb. Identify each as linking (L) or action (A). It is too noisy in the cafeteria to study. The roads look icy this morning. L.5.1 verbs 8. Look at the underlined verb. Is it a linking verb, an action verb, or a helping verb? The students will present their reports today. L.5.1 verbs 9. BACK Combine these sentences to make a single sentence with a compound verb. Cody sings at church. Cody signs at church. L.5.1 verbs 8 Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.1 adjectives Example 1. Choose the correct adjective. Is (those / this) house still for sale? (adj) L.5.1 adj 2. The nouns are in bold print; underline the adjectives that describe them. Purple flowers are quickly growing on the side of the main road. L.5.1 adj 3. Underline the adjectives in the sentence. The first team wears blue shorts and white shirts with blue stripes. L.5.1 adj 4. Many people like hearing scary stories. A. A. Which adjective tells what kind? B. Which adjective tells how many? B. L.5.1 adj 5. Underline the predicate adjectives. The speaker seemed intelligent and friendly. L.5.1 adj 6. BACK Underline the comparative adjective. Write another comparative that could take the place of the adjective you underlined. I was more embarrassed about the performance than she was. L.5.1 adj Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.1 adverbs Example 1. Underline the adverb. After the play we will go to dinner. (adv) L.5.1 adv 2. Underline the adverb in the sentence. The girls eagerly waited to open gifts on Christmas morning. What does the adverb tell? L.5.1 adv 3. Talk loudly so that we can hear you. The verbs are in italics. Underline the adverb that describes each verb. The race ended quickly. They practice often. L.5.1 adv 4. Underline the adverb that tells how. The store manager kindly asked the children not to run in the store. L.5.1 adv 5. Use the ending -er to compare two actions. A. Play the music . (loud) B. The movie we watched last night is than this one. (sad) A. B. L.5.1 adv 6. Underline the adverb; write the verb it modifies. BACK The football team chanted victoriously. L.5.1 adv L.5.1 adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions (adjadvprep) BACK 1. Is clean used as an adjective or an adverb? adjective This shirt smells clean. adverb L.5.1 adjadvprep 2. Is the underlined word an adjective, an adverb, or a preposition? Steve left his glasses at work again. adjective adverb preposition L.5.1 adjadvprep 10 Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.1.a Example 1. Underline the coordinating conjunction. My chair is too high, so I put a stool under my feet. L.5.1.a 2. Choose a subordinating conjunction to complete the complex sentence. You're going to be late is flat. your tire for after but since L.5.1.a 3. Underline the preposition Hang the picture above the couch. L.5.1.a 4. Underline the prepositional phrase and draw a box around the object of the preposition. The firefighters sprayed the fire from the street. L.5.1.a 5. Is the underlined word an adverb or a preposition? Regina let the dog outside. L.5.1.a 6. BACK Add quotation marks and an exclamation mark. Look at the meteor shower I pointed. L.5.1.a Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.1.b Example 1. Complete the sentence by writing the present perfect tense of know. The wizard the princess for many years. the fate of L.5.1.b 2. Underline the past perfect tense verb in the sentence. They had finished all the cake before I got to eat a piece. L.5.1.b 3. has Fill in the perfect tense forms of the verb fix. had will have L.5.1.b Sue had asked for next week off before she left. 4. BACK Underline the verb phrase. Identify the tense. A. present perfect B. past perfect C. future perfect L.5.1.b 12 Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.1.c Example 1. Underline the helping verb; draw a box around the main verb. All the test questions were written by the teacher. L.5.1.c 2. Draw a box around the simple subject. Underline the compound verb. Loraine is washing and drying the dinner dishes. L.5.1.c 3. Read each verb phrase. Label it action or being. A. may have B. may ride C. might share A. B. C. 4. L.5.1.c I will leave at 5:00 PM. Underline each verb or verb phrase. Write past, present, or future on the line. The leaves fall when the wind blows. My book was published last L.5.1.c 5. Write the three progressive forms of sing. a. past progressive b. present progressive c. future progressive A. Willow . B. Willow . C. Willow . L.5.1.c 6. Write the two past tense forms of the irregular verb forbid. had L.5.1.c 7. BACK Write the sentence using the present progressive tense form of the verb build. Birds nests outside my window L.5.1.c Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.1.d Example 1. Which sentence has an incorrect shift (error) in verb tense? A. The goat tries to escape, but the tiger caught him. B. The goat tried to escape, but the tiger caught him. L.5.1.d 2. The verb tense within a sentence should be the same. Write the underlined verb correctly. Tom plays piano but refused to sing. L.5.1.d 3. Choose the verb tense that correctly completes the sentence. Charlie (buy / bought) a ham from the butcher for Christmas dinner. L.5.1.d 4. Rewrite the second sentence so the verbs in both sentences agree. BACK The principal called Lori and Shay to the office. The girls are fighting at lunch. L.5.1.d 14 Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.1.e Example 1. Fill in the second half of the correlative conjunction pair. Toby collects both rocks from his hikes. feathers L.5.1.e 2. Choose the word that completes the correlative conjunction pair. Wrap both the sweater (nor / to / and) the jacket. L.5.1.e 3. Underline the correlative conjunction pair in the sentence. No one is as excited for the party as Tori. L.5.1.e 4. Circle the verb that agrees with the subject closest to it. Neither my cats nor my dog (like / likes) thunderstorms. Neither my dog nor my cats (like / likes) thunderstorms. L.5.1.e 5. Which pair of correlative conjunctions will best complete the sentence? BACK we fly to Florida extra day. we can stay an A. As / as B. If / then C. Whether / or L.5.1.e Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.2 capitalization Example 1. (cap) Write these words correctly. A. shakespearean B. texan C. victorian A. B. C. L.5.2 cap 2. Rewrite the words that should be capitalized. Greg loves to eat chinese food. L.5.2 cap 3. A. "I'm not going," Mark told us. Which sentence is correct? B. Cheryl and Joan cheered, "go team!" L.5.2 cap 4. Write this title correctly. the report card BACK L.5.2 cap L.5.2 dialogue 1. A. "I bought her flowers. beamed Ben." Which is correct? (quotes) B. "The game starts in two minutes!" yelled the announcer. L.5.2 quotes 2. Add correct punctuation. Don't leave they begged We haven't had dessert yet L.5.2 quotes 3. BACK Add commas and quotation marks to this dialogue. Start at the same time the choir director instructed. Paula said My throat hurts. L.5.2 quotes 16 Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.2 compound sentences Example 1. Which sentence uses correct punctuation? A. Michelle, Larry, and Jane are going to the store. B. When Yanni was ready to eat her cat jumped onto the table. (compsen) L.5.2 compsen 2. Place a comma where it belongs in the sentence. BACK He won the first and second rounds but he'll be done if he doesn't do well tonight. L.5.2 compsen L.5.2 possession 1. Write the possessive form of the underlined word. toy the toy that she plays with (possession) L.5.2 possession 2. Underline the singular possessive. BACK Sue's purse is bigger than mine. L.5.2 possession L.5.2.a L.5.2.b L.5.2.c 1. Add two commas to this sentence. Tomorrow Wednesday and Friday I am going to be late to practice. L.5.2.a.b.c 2. Insert a comma wherever one is needed. Coming from a poor family Jenna had to work for everything she has. L.5.2.a.b.c 3. Insert a comma. Yes I would appreciate it if you saved me a seat. L.5.2.a.b.c 4. Insert a comma before the tag question. We're still throwing a surprise party aren't we? BACK L.5.2.a.b.c Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.2.d Example 1. Underline the book title. Our class is reading Call of the Wild. L.5.2.d 2. Correctly punctuate the title of the film in this sentence. How did they make Jurassic Park so realistic? L.5.2.d 3. BACK 18 Which book title is written correctly? A. We read Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. B. We read Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. L.5.2.d Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.2.e Example 1. Write the plural of each noun. A. octopus B. self C. scissors A. B. C. L.5.2.e 2. Write each word with the suffix. A. nine + th B. awe + ful A. B. L.5.2.e 3. Underline the words that follow the rule: Place i before e except after c or when sounded like /ā/ as in neighbor and weigh. 4. Write each word with its suffix. A. repel + ent B. commit + ed eighty vein ancient niece friend weird L.5.2.e A. B. L.5.2.e 5. Write the new words. a.dis + honest b. extra + ordinary c. for + give A. B. C. L.5.2.e 6. Underline the words that have the same spelling in the singular and plural forms. turtle tree news pile five goldfish file offspring L.5.2.e 7. Check the spelling of these words. If a word is misspelled, cross it out and write it correctly. followed swiming hoped (hop) lovely L.5.2.e 8. BACK The oldesst sibling is also the thinist sibling. Cross out the misspelled words and write them correctly on the line. L.5.2.e Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.3.a Example 1. Write D for declarative, IN for interrogative, IM for imperative, or E for exclamatory. Let's go to the waterpark! My mom is the oldest of her siblings. It's time to go to lunch. L.5.3.a 2. Draw a line between the subject and the predicate. I went to the post office after school. L.5.3.a 3. Underline the simple subject and draw a box around the simple predicate. 4. Draw a box around the complete subject and underline the complete predicate. The cardiologist performed five surgeries today. The twins work at a greenhouse in the summer. Write the simple predicate. 5. L.5.3.a Put the laundry away. Underline the sentences that have an understood subject. 6. L.5.3.a Underline the compound predicate. Draw a box around the coordinating conjunction. Have a great day! Katie has a date tomorrow. L.5.3.a My cat will hiss and scratch if you pick her up. L.5.3.a 7. Identify the sentence structure. Write S for simple, C for compound, or CX for complex. Jude is the oldest brother, but George has bigger muscles. The car swerved to miss the child, that stepped off the sidewalk. Imani has beautiful blue eyes. L.5.3.a 8. Underline one complete thought and place parentheses around one incomplete thought in the complex sentence. Draw a box around the subordinating conjunction. The documentary was entertaining, as he expected. L.5.3.a 9. BACK Underline two complete thoughts and draw a box around the coordinating conjunction. Jude is the older brother, but George has bigger muscles. L.5.3.a L.5.4.a BACK 1. What is the meaning of the underlined word? Use context clues. The Spanish Armada was overtaken by the smaller, faster ships of England. A. group of warships C. sailboat B. battle D. very loud noise L.5.4.a 20 Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.4.b Example 1. Which of these words has a root that means "star"? A. admit C. report B. verdict D. spectacle L.5.4.b 2. Match these Greek or Latin roots with their meanings. mind first a.primb. biblioc. psych3. book L.5.4.b The root terr means "land" or "Earth." Match each word with its clue. terrain territory A. object outside of Earth B. area of land including physical features extraterrestrial L.5.4.b 4. Based on what you know about Greek and Latin roots, which word has to do with stars? BACK ubiquity astrolabe gabardine centrifuge L.5.4.b L.5.4.c 1. Find the meaning and pronunciation of the word taboo in a dictionary. Underline any statement that is true. A. In some homes, wearing shoes inside the house is taboo. B. A taboo is an instrument. C. Taboo is the sound penguins make. L.5.4.c 2. Find these words in a thesaurus or dictionary. Underline the word that best completes the sentence. The volocano is . frolic dormant marrow L.5.4.c 3. Find the word zest in a thesaurus or dictionary. Underline its meaning. knoll tactics flavor quest L.5.4.c 4. Use a thesaurus to find a better word for exposed. BACK The newly planted flowers were exposed to harsh weather. L.5.4.c Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.5.a Example Dora's young but swims like a fish. 1. Underline a simile. What does the simile mean? A. Dora turns into a fish in the pool. B. Dora swims well for her age. C. Dora's gills work like a fish's. L.5.5.a 2. What is being compared in this metaphor? The lunch bell is music to my ears. What does the metaphor mean? A. I'm glad that it's lunchtime. B. Music plays when it's time for lunch. C. The lunch bell is a song. L.5.5.a 3. Read the sentence. A. The cat is treated very well. The cat is a princess the way she is pampered. B. The cat is owned by the royal family. What does the metaphor mean? C. A and B L.5.5.a 4. The baby lion is as gentle as a lamb. Underline each example of a metaphor. BACK Kevin is blue because he forgot his lunch. The lunch bell is music to my ears. L.5.5.a L.5.5.b 1. An idiom is underlined below. What does the idiom mean? The new TV costs an arm and a leg. A. The TV was very expensive. B. Someone traded their arm and leg for a TV. L.5.5.b 2. Match each idiom with its meaning. a. hit the sack b. off your rocker c. every cloud has a silver lining go to bed crazy, out of your mind optimistic L.5.5.b 3. Interpret the meaning of this proverb. BACK "No man is an island." L.5.5.b 22 Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard L.5.5.c Example 1. Choose another synonym for glimpse and peek. halter glance live fish L.5.5.c 2. Choose a synonym for the underlined word. Something punctured the plastic grocery bag, and it ripped open. taper poke a hole in neutral pacify L.5.5.c 3. Choose two antonyms. 4. Choose the antonym of the underlined word. The engineer was frustrated by the construction crew. juvenile ambulance mature flexible included built coded excited L.5.5.c 5. Read the sentence. Are the underlined words synonyms or antonyms? synonyms antonyms The bathroom in the basement is occupied, but the one upstairs is vacant. 6. Choose the pronunciation of the underlined homograph in each sentence. L.5.5.c L.5.5.c A. A. Take a bow after your performance. B. Tie the bow tight. (boh) (boh) L.5.5.c 7. BACK Identify the part of speech as it is used in each sentence. A. Pencils used to be made with lead. B. Lorin, please lead the class to the lunchroom. A. verb noun B. verb noun L.5.5.c Simple Solutions© Common Core English Grammar & Mechanics Standard RF.5.3.a Example 1. dislike Read each word. Underline the prefix or suffix. return misbehave RF.5.3.a 2. arrow Use what you have learned about syllable patterns (VC|CV, V|CV, VC|V) to divide each word in syllables. heavy victory RF.5.3.a 3. Read each word. Draw a line to divide it into syllables between the two middle consonants. current basket harvest capture RF.5.3.a 4. Read each word. Draw a line to divide it into syllables V|CV. balance color column closet RF.5.3.a 5. BACK Read each word. Divide the word into syllables. glamour pancake dragon practice RF.5.3.a 24
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