Find the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

1. Find the word or group of words that best completes the sentence. Both bats and dolphins ________ with sound echoes.A. navigateB. navigatesC. has navigatedD. was navigating

2. Which sentence uses both underlined pronouns correctly? A. Shannon selected both him and I to work on the science project. B. Them and me decided to organize the annual class field trip this year. C. The principal told we class presidents that we had done a very good job. D. No one explained to us that we should lock the door after practice was over.

3. Which verb tense would not correctly complete the sentence below? The composer _________the tempo of the lyrical section. A. increase B. increased C. will increase D. has increased

4. Which of the following is a fragment?A. Scents of lilacs and daffodils fill the busy flower shop.B. Talking a mile a minute can be annoying to those listening C. Walking near the delicatessen smelling the spicy aromas.D. Loaded semis flew down the road creating a thunderous roar.

5. Which edit would correct the sentence below? After going to college Thomas went back to his hometown. A. adding a comma after “his” B. adding a comma after “back” C. adding a comma after “college” D. adding a comma after “Thomas”

6. Which sentence should be revised because it contains an inappropriate shift from third to second person? (1)Learning to ride a bicycle safely is a very important skill. (2)In the first place, everyone riding a bike needs to wear a helmet. (3)Helmets are designed to help riders stay safe even if they accidently fall off their bikes. (4)In addition, you need to learn which streets in your neighborhood have a special bicycle zone marked off for you. (5)These zones help cyclists and automobiles travel safely on the same street. A. sentence 2 B. sentence 3 C. sentence 4 D. sentence 5

7. Read the sentence.The athletes ran _________ around the track with blinding speed. Which adverb could you add to complete the sentence?A. quicklyB. angrilyC. slowlyD. happily

8. Which verb phrase correctly completes the sentence below? By the time the quarterback threw the pass, the receiver already ___________ down. A. is falling B. has fallen C. had fallen D. will have fallen

9. Read the fragment below.Camels useful to merchants because they cross the desert easily.Which would make the fragment a complete sentence?A. add Arabian before camels.B. add who before because.C. add only before to.D. add are before useful.

10. Why are the commas used in the sentence below? My dog, a brown mutt, is very friendly. A. to separate a greeting B. to separate items in a series C. to separate added information D. to separate contrasting phrases

11. Where should a comma be inserted in the sentence below? The slimy smelly lettuce on my burrito made me ask the manager to return my 99 cents. A. after lettuce B. after burrito C. after slimy D. before made

12. Which of the following is a compound sentence?A. As concerned consumers, we can reuse more products.B. Schools and businesses are beginning to recycle daily.C. Recycling centers offer bins for plastic, paper, and glass.D. Paper products are convenient, but they cause added waste.

13. Read the sentence.Marcia’s family took a drive to see flowers. What is the BEST way to revise the sentence to make it more specific? A. Marcia’s family saw flowers while driving.B. Marcia’s family went driving to look for flowers.C. Marcia’s family took a long drive to see the fields of beautiful, colorful wildflowers.D. Marcia’s family took a longer drive to see some wildflowers.

14. In which sentence did the writer use a simile about meerkats to develop his writing? A. Meerkats live in large groups called gangs or mobs. B. Members of the mob stick to each other like glue, creating a tight family unit. C. Despite their small size, meerkats have impressive survival skills. D. Meerkats also dig thousands of holes, called bolt holes, for quick escapes from predators.

15. Dolls of Doom I hate Barbie dolls. The worst things are the commercials. They have annoying little songs that they run in the background while these girls are going Wow! Her braid changes color! as they giggle their heads off. I had the little jingle for that dumb Pet Doctor Barbie running in my head for two weeks straight. Why did the song stop then? They came out with a new one! My sister has this weird one where the legs change from that weird orangey-pink skin color to some sort of sparkly black when you put the doll in cold water. When the water's cold, Barbie dives right in; her wet suit magically appears on her skin! Wet suit, shmet suit. I tried spraying the legs of the doll with some cold water, and it looked like either a whole bunch of moles or some weird case of skin cancer. Who is the likely audience for this passage? A. a toy maker B. middle school boys and girls C. Barbie owners D. parents

16. Read the sentence.Carmen loved traveling in Italy Trudy wanted to see Ireland and Carl wanted to go to the North Pole.Which is the BEST way to write the sentence so that it is correct?A. Carmen loved traveling in Italy, because Trudy wanted to see Ireland. Carl wanted to go to the North Pole.B. Carmen loved traveling in Italy; Trudy wanted to see Ireland, Carl wanted to go to the North Pole.C. Carmen loved traveling in Italy. Trudy wanted to see Ireland, but Carl wanted to go to the North Pole.D. Carmen loved traveling in Italy. Trudy wanted to see Ireland and Carl wanted to go to the North Pole.

17. Read the paragraph and answer the question. The Underground Railroad was a secret organization that helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and stationmasters. The northern states were free states, and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and stationmasters. Based on the details, structure, and word choice, what is the MAIN purpose of this paragraph? A. to entertain B. to persuade C. to inform D. to describe

18. Read the sentence.Danielle’s bed was the ________ thing I’ve ever tried to lift. Which word could you use to complete the sentence?A. oldestB. heaviestC. sweetestD. kindest

19. Which of the following is NOT an opinion? A. Barbies are evil B. students should wear uniforms to school C. cell phones should not be brought to school D. the sun is Earth's source of light and heat

20. Read the paragraph and answer the question. The Slim-O-Matic will help you lose pounds and inches from your body in only one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly. If you buy now, you will also receive an easy video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send $75.99 and begin exercising today. Based on the details, structure, and word choice, what is the MAIN purpose of this paragraph? A. to entertain B. to persuade C. to inform D. to describe

21. Read the sentence.On the air for 43 straight years, "Ginnie the Kitty " is the _____ lasting show on TV. Which word belongs in the blank?A. longestB. shortestC. longerD. shorter

22. Read the paragraph and answer the question. Leah and her brother Jesse were playing with the water hose outside one day. Jesse was hiding from Leah, so she wouldn't squirt him with the water hose. The back door opened, and Leah pointed the water hose toward the door. It was Mom, and she was soaking wet! Based on the details, structure, and word choice, what is the MAIN purpose of this paragraph? A. to inform B. to describe C. to entertain D. to persuade

23. What does it mean to vary sentence structure? A. Sentence lengths and openings are varied to add interest. B. You mix up the words so you sound like Yoda in Star Wars. C. You add dialogue. D. You don't use punctuation.

24. Read the sentences.Champ never played fetch. He was the ____________ dog I’ve ever taken care of. Which word BEST completes the sentence?A. most lazyB. most funnyC. funnierD. laziest

25. Read the paragraph and answer the question. A Short Walk through the Pyramids and through the World of Art by Phillip Isaacson From Chapter 1 At Giza, a few miles north of Saqqara, sit three great pyramids, each named for the king – or Pharaoh – during whose reign it was built. No other buildings are so well known, yet the first sight of them sitting in their field is breathtaking. When you walk among them, you walk in a place made for giants. They seem too large to have been made by human beings, too perfect to have been formed by nature, and when the sun is overhead, not solid enough to be attached to the sand. In the minutes before sunrise, they are the color of faded roses, and when the last rays of the desert sun touch them, they turn to amber. But whatever the light, their broad proportions, the beauty of the limestone, and the care with which it is fitted into place create three unforgettable works of art. What central idea is the author developing in the paragraph? A. The great pyramids are located in Giza. B. The great pyramids are very large. C. The great pyramids are too perfect to have been formed by nature. D. The great pyramids are three beautiful works of art.

26. Read the sentence. She never enjoyed having her picture taken, but she still put on ________ smile for the photographer. Which phrase BEST completes the sentence?A. a slowlyB. the fastC. a preciousD. is the best

27. Read the paragraph and answer the question. More than any other state, Hawaii is world famous for its beauty and pleasant climate. This is probably why Hawaii, the Aloha State, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, and why I would love to visit this state someday. Besides being a great place for tourists, though, Hawaii is also a great place to live and has over one million residents. What would be the BEST title for this paragraph? A. Hawaii: One Million Strong B. The Tourist Trap of the Century C. The Aloha State is Great D. Why Go to Hawaii

28. Which choice BEST completes the sentence below? My dad makes the _____________ apple pies in the world! A. great B. greater C. greatest D. most greatest

29. Which is NOT a good form for an argumentative paper? A. brochure B. PowerPoint presentation C. poem D. essay

30. Find the word that best completes the sentence. The farmer __________ watched the horizon for rain clouds. A. hope B. hoping C. hopeful D. hopefully

31. Find the word that best completes the sentence. Lance burned his hand __________ when he touched the hot kettle. • bad B. worst C. worstly D. badly

32. Read the paragraph, and answer the question. The final bell rings. It’s the last day of school, and summer has finally come! Students don’t have to think about school for at least another 2 1/2 months. That is the way it should always be. Schools should continue using the traditional calendar and not a year-round schedule. There are numerous downsides to year-round schooling. It has no positive effects on education, it adds to costs, and it disrupts the long-awaited summer vacation. What opinion is the writer supporting in the paragraph? A. Schools should continue using the traditional calendar and not a year-round schedule. B. It's the last day of school, and summer has finally come! C. Students don't have to think about school for at least another 2 1/2 months. D. Students should go to school year round.

33. Find the word that is spelled correctly and best completes the sentence. Prince Edward was ____ to the throne.A. heirB. ereC. airD. aire

34. Read the sentence. Greg was not a rapid reader, but he still read ________. Which adverb could you add to complete the sentence?A. wellB. quicklyC. boldlyD. ill

35. What type of clause is the underlined portion of the sentence below? When the dam broke, the water gushed through the valley. A. adverb clause B. noun clause C. independent clause

36. Read the sentence. Li wrote her story ______ and with great care. Which word belongs in the blank?A. slowB. slowerC. slowlyD. slowest

37. Which word BEST completes the sentence below? Your drawing is ____________than mine. A. best B. worst C. good D. better

38. Read the sentence. Unfortunately, Mrs. Cartwright tripped on the curb while walking  ________________ last weekend. Which prepositional phrase could you add to the sentence to tell more about Mrs. Cartwright’s walk?A. above usB. into the lakeC. beside the pathD. across the street

39. Which of the following is a compound sentence? A. We won the first game we played on Friday. B. We won the first game, but the Tigers won the second game. C. As usual, the Tigers won more games than we did. D. The Tigers and the Rangers are both good teams.

40. Read the sentence.Alicia has the flu and does not feel good. What is the best way to revise this sentence?A. Alicia has the flu and does not feel well.B. Alicia had the flu and does not feel good.C. Alicia has the flu and did not feel good.D. Alicia has the flu and does not feel better.

41. When Martha Jane Cannary was thirteen years-old, her family joined a wagon train traveling from Missouri to Montana. To her, the dangerous journey was an adventure. At stream crossings, she sometimes got on her pony and swam back and forth while the heavy wagons were slowly pulled across. Sometimes, the rushing water swept her downstream, but she always survived. She also learned to shoot, and she helped the men hunt for food. After both of her parents died, Martha Jane was left to look after her five younger brothers and sisters. She was only a teenager. She worked at all kinds of jobs, from washing dishes and cooking to driving a team of oxen. Then she became a scout for the United States Army during conflicts with Native Americans. She told wild, exaggerated tales about her adventures. She became very popular when she began performing in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Her lifestyle and her own tall tales about her life earned her the nickname Calamity Jane. Which would be the BEST resource to find more information on Calamity Jane? (ELACC7W7) A. an encyclopedia entry called "Early Pioneers" B. a map showing Jane's route to Montana C. a history Web site on famous American women D. the autobiography of Calamity Jane

42. Read the sentence.The new roller coaster at Wild West Park is the more exciting one I have ever ridden. What change should be made to the sentence?A. Change exciting to excitedB. Change new to newlyC. Change more to mostD. Change at to on

43. When Martha Jane Cannary was thirteen years-old, her family joined a wagon train traveling from Missouri to Montana. To her, the dangerous journey was an adventure. At stream crossings, she sometimes got on her pony and swam back and forth while the heavy wagons were slowly pulled across. Sometimes, the rushing water swept her downstream, but she always survived. She also learned to shoot, and she helped the men hunt for food. After both of her parents died, Martha Jane was left to look after her five younger brothers and sisters. She was only a teenager. She worked at all kinds of jobs, from washing dishes and cooking to driving a team of oxen. Then she became a scout for the United States Army during conflicts with Native Americans. She told wild, exaggerated tales about her adventures. She became very popular when she began performing in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Her lifestyle and her own tall tales about her life earned her the nickname Calamity Jane. Which type of video resource would provide the most accurate information about Calamity Jane? • A. a textbook entry about wagon trains • B. a newspaper article about Calamity Jane • C. a voice recording of a descendant of Calamity Jane • D. a documentary about women in the American west

44. Which of the following is a simple sentence? A. About 75 percent of the world's fresh water is frozen in glaciers. B. You may talk quietly until the show begins. C. Josh wasn't feeling well; he went home. D. I feel better and look healthier when I exercise regularly.

45. Read the sentence.The pictures of the exploding star shows brilliant light and amazing colors. What change should be made to the sentence? A. Change brilliant to brilliantlyB. Change amazing to amazinglyC. Change colors to colorfulD. Change shows to show

46. Choose the possessive pronoun that BEST completes the sentence below. Some of the club members haven't paid ___________ dues yet. A. his B. her C. there D. their

47. Find the group of words that best completes the sentence. Jim and I broke bones when we collided playing basketball. Paramedics picked up __________________________________ at the gymnasium. A. he and IB. me and heC. I and himD. him and me

48. Which word BEST completes the sentence below? The town of Dayton __________ever since the steel mill was rebuilt. A. prospered B. has prospered C. will prosper D. had prospered

49. Find the word that fits both meanings. 1.  water from the eye 2.  to rip A. tearB. cutC. dropD. cry

50. Read the sentence. Which of the following words is the participle? Mary Ellen and Jamal were singing along with the song on the radio.A. singingB. onC. alongD. with