Harcourt 08 grammar practice book grade 4 TE (57p)
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Grammar
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Grade 4
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Contents
T HEME 1
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
1
2
3
4
5
Declarative and Interrogative Sentences ..................................................... 3
Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences; Interjections ................................. 5
Subjects and Predicates.............................................................................. 7
Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates ........................................... 9
Review .................................................................................................... 11
T HEME 2
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Lesson 9
Lesson 10
Compound Subjects and Predicates ......................................................... 12
Simple and Compound Sentences ........................................................... 14
Prepositional Phrases................................................................................ 16
Clauses and Phrases; Complex Sentences................................................. 18
Review .................................................................................................... 20
T HEME 3
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
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12
13
14
15
Common and Proper Nouns .................................................................... 21
Singular and Plural Nouns ........................................................................ 23
Possessive Nouns ..................................................................................... 25
Pronouns and Antecedents ...................................................................... 27
Review .................................................................................................... 29
T HEME 4
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
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17
18
19
20
Subject and Object Pronouns................................................................... 30
Possessive and Reflexive Pronouns ........................................................... 32
Adjectives and Articles ............................................................................. 34
Comparing with Adjectives ...................................................................... 36
Review .................................................................................................... 38
T HEME 5
21
22
23
24
25
Main and Helping Verbs .......................................................................... 39
Action and Linking Verbs ......................................................................... 41
Verbs: Present Tense; Subject-Verb Agreement ......................................... 43
Verbs: Past and Future Tenses .................................................................. 45
Review .................................................................................................... 47
T HEME 6
Lesson
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Lesson
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Irregular Verbs ........................................................................................ 48
Easily Confused Words ............................................................................ 50
Adverbs ................................................................................................... 52
Punctuation ............................................................................................. 54
Review .................................................................................................... 56
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10. The week passed quickly.
1
They are happy that you are home.
9. Happy that you.
I went running early in the morning.
8. Early in the morning.
The water is cold.
7. The water.
sentence
6. I went swimming.
Possible responses are shown.
If the words form a sentence, write sentence. If the words
form a fragment, add words to make a complete sentence.
She comes home in one week.
5. she comes home in one week
I will write her a letter.
4. i will write her a letter
Even the dog misses her.
3. even the dog misses her
The house seems empty.
2. the house seems empty
My sister went to camp yesterday.
1. my sister went to camp yesterday
Rewrite each sentence, using capital letters and end
marks.
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Lesson 1
Declarative and
Interrogative
Sentences
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Who wants pizza for dinner?
10. who wants pizza for dinner
I really like my new friends.
9. i really like my new friends
Where is the bus stop?
8. where is the bus stop
She rides her bike to school.
7. she rides her bike to school
What time is art class?
6. what time is art class
Lesson 1
Declarative and
Interrogative
Sentences
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
B
C
D Sentence 6
Sentence 4
Sentence 3
B
C
Sentence 1
A
3. Which sentence is not a complete
thought?
D Sentence 6
Sentence 5
Sentence 3
B
C
Sentence 1
A
2. Which sentence has an incorrect
end mark?
D Sentence 4
Sentence 1
A
1. Which sentence is missing an
end mark?
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Grammar–Writing
Connection
Sentence 5
Sentence 3
Sentence 1
Sentence 5
Sentence 3
Sentence 2
Sentence 5
Sentence 3
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D Sentence 6
C
B
A
6. Which sentence is not capitalized
correctly?
D Sentence 6
C
B
A
5. Which sentence has words that are
not in the correct order?
D Sentence 6
C
B
A
4. Which sentence has no errors?
(1) i went to visit my grandparents over the summer. (2) I
missed my friends a lot at first (3) Then I found out that
there were many things to do for fun. (4) Hiking, biking, and
gardening. (5) Do you know what happened. (6) I didn’t want
to when the visit was over leave.
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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Rewrite the sentences below. Begin and end them correctly.
declarative
5. Vincent has made some new friends.
interrogative
4. How do you like your new school?
interrogative
3. Who is the boy on the red bicycle?
declarative
2. He likes riding his bike in the new neighborhood.
declarative
1. Vincent has moved to a new city.
Label each sentence below as declarative or interrogative.
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Declarative and
Interrogative
Sentences
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exclamatory
What a big trophy it is!
15. What a big trophy it is
How tired they must be!
14. How tired they must be
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Give her a bottle of water.
13. Give her a bottle of water
I am so happy that you won!
12. I am so happy that you won
How nervous I am about the race!
11. How nervous I am about the race
Help me find my running shoes.
10. Help me find my running shoes
Rewrite the sentences. Add the correct end marks.
imperative
imperative
exclamatory
9. Take a nap when you get home.
8. Follow me to the car.
7. We had so much fun today!
6. What an amazing event this is!
imperative
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Lesson 2
Imperative and
Exclamatory
Sentences;
Interjections
imperative
exclamatory
exclamatory
5. Take your positions for the race.
4. You must be very proud!
3. I cannot believe how fast she runs!
2. Run around the track four times to warm up.
1. Meet at the track at seven o’clock.
imperative
Label each sentence as imperative or exclamatory.
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Sometimes we just sit and talk.; declarative
10. sometimes we just sit and talk
Do you want to play outside?; interrogative
9. do you want to play outside
Sometimes we play games.; declarative
8. sometimes we play games
My friends and I like to spend time together.; declarative
7. my friends and I like to spend time together
What is your favorite thing to do?; interrogative
6. what is your favorite thing to do
Rewrite each sentence correctly. Then label it as declarative or interrogative.
What time is the party?
5. time is what the party?
Will you give her a present?
4. will a present her you give?
Her birthday party will be fun.
3. birthday party her will be fun.
Did you meet the friend at camp?
2. meet did you the friend at camp?
I made a new friend.
1. a new friend I made.
Rewrite these sentences correctly. Put the words in an
order that makes sense.
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15. Take a walk to stretch your legs at intermission.
14. Wow, she is so strong!
13. Hey, that’s a great! costume
12. Listen to the music so you will know when to start.
11. Wow, she jumps so high and turns so fast!
10. How wonderful this dance recital is!
9. Stand still until it is your turn to dance.
8. Ouch, you stepped on my foot!
7. Smile at the audience when the curtain goes up.
6. Take your places on the stage quietly.
Sentence 4
C
Sentence 3
Sentence 5
B
C
Sentence 3
Sentence 4
B
C
D Sentence 6
Sentence 2
A
3. In which of these sentences is the
punctuation NOT correct?
D Sentence 6
Sentence 2
A
2. Which sentence is an imperative
sentence?
D Sentence 5
Sentence 2
Sentence 1
B
A
1. Which sentence should have an
exclamation point?
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Grammar–Writing
Connection
Sentence 4
Sentence 3
Sentence 2
Sentence 5
Sentence 3
Sentence 1
Sentence 5
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D Sentence 6
C
B
A
6. Which of these sentences is an
exclamatory sentence?
D Sentence 6
C
B
A
5. Which of these sentences is neither
imperative nor exclamatory?
D Sentence 5
C
B
A
4. Which of these sentences has an
interjection?
(1) The soccer player is running down the field. (2) How
very happy he looks. (3) Hey, he kicked that ball so far! (4) He
has scored the winning goal for his team. (5) Listen to his
coach praise him. (6) Wow, what a wonderful day!
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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Draw one line under each imperative sentence. Draw two lines under each
exclamatory sentence. Circle the interjections.
Always listen to good advice.; imperative
5. Always listen to good advice
Hey, your audition was amazing!; exclamatory
4. Hey your audition was amazing
Work hard in order to succeed.; imperative
3. Work hard in order to succeed
Don’t give up on your dreams.; imperative
2. Don’t give up on your dreams
I was so worried
about trying out for the school play!; exclamatory
1. I was so worried about trying out for the school play
Rewrite these sentences with the correct punctuation.
Then label each sentence as imperative or exclamatory.
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Imperative and
Exclamatory
Sentences;
Interjections
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Exclamatory
Sentences;
Interjections
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10.
9.
8
mother
20. This day will end soon.
behind the hill
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Subjects and
Predicates
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with excitement
wants to go home
19. The sun sets behind the hill. sets
18. No one wants to go home.
17. The children shout with excitement. shout
the park
makes a new friend
16. Everybody loves the park. loves
15. Darryl makes a new friend.
plays in the sand
climbs up the slide
14. My sister plays in the sand.
13. Paula climbs up the slide.
a ball
run past us
12. A dog chases a ball. chases
11. Some boys run past us.
Write the predicate of each sentence.
10. The sky has big white clouds.
The sky
The flowers
park
9. I pick daisies for my father. I
8. The flowers smell sweet.
7. The park is crowded. The
6. They cross the street at the corner. They
5. My mother holds my sister’s hand. My
4. Darryl rides his bike on the street. Darryl
3. We skip down the sidewalk together. We
2. Paula puts on her jacket. Paula
1.
Everyone goes to the park. Everyone
Write the subject of each sentence.
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Write an exclamatory sentence with an interjection. Then write an imperative
sentence. Accept reasonable responses.
Listen to the crowd yell. ; imperative
8. Listen to the crowd yell
Hey, that player can really jump! ; exclamatory
7. Hey that player can really jump
Tell us the score. ; imperative
6. Tell us the score
Wow, you are a good player! ; exclamatory
5. Wow you are a good player
Bring me the basketball. ; imperative
4. Bring me the basketball
How excited I am about the game! ; exclamatory
3. How excited I am about the game
Put your uniforms on. ; imperative
2. Put your uniforms on
Wait for me after school. ; imperative
1. Wait for me after school
Rewrite these sentences with the correct punctuation.
Then label each sentence as imperative or exclamatory.
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Sentence 4
C
Sentences 2 and 4
C
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My grandmother is smart and strong.
15. My grandmother.
The sleepy girl went to bed.
14. went to bed.
The bright sun is high in the sky.
13. is high in the sky.
All my friends played cards together.
12. played cards together.
The brown dog ran to greet me.
11. The brown dog.
Sentence 4
Sentence 2
Sentence 1
The music
Saw
B
C
D I
The marching band
A
3. Which is NOT a subject in the
passage?
D Sentence 5
C
B
A
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Add a subject or predicate as needed. Write the new sentence.
Possible responses are shown.
10. I am hungry again!
9. My grandmother brings out a cake.
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waved
flag
B
C
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D was loud and joyful
and joyful
was loud
B
C
The music
A
6. Which is the predicate of
Sentence 3?
D him
I
A
5. Which word is the subject of
Sentence 6?
D Sentence 5
Sentence 2
B
2. Which sentence is missing a subject?
Sentence 1
A
Sentences 1 and 5
B
predicate?
7. We eat dinner together.
8. Everyone is full.
Lesson 3
Grammar–Writing
Connection
4. Which sentence is missing a
Sentences 1 and 2
1. Which two sentences are fragments?
(1) Today was the big parade. (2) The marching band
moved quickly down the street. (3) The music was loud and
joyful. (4) Saw someone on the sidewalk. (5) My friend. (6) I
waved my flag at him.
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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Subjects and
Predicates
6. He puts flowers in a vase.
5. I set the table.
4. My grandfather makes wonderful soup.
3. I help pull carrots.
2. Their house has a garden.
1. I visit my grandparents.
Draw one line under the subject. Draw two lines under
the predicate.
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4. A nearby city is Oakland.
5. The average winter temperature is 55°F.
6. The biggest park is Golden Gate Park.
7. One neighborhood is called Chinatown.
4. We decide to make ice cream.
5. I find a recipe in a cookbook.
6. My parents help.
7. The ice cream is cold and delicious.
My mother and father
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15.
delicious.
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All the people ate corn on the cob.
14. The food was
My friend Sheila
13.
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Accept reasonable responses.
dived into the water
descriptive words in each subject.
Write three different sentences that use the complete predicate below. Include
15. A girl did cartwheels across the lawn.
14. A boy walked over one of the stone bridges.
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had a great time.
danced fast.
13. A woman held a yellow kite.
12. The old man waved to his wife.
Many bands
12.
played music.
11. Three dogs ran up the big hill in the park.
11.
10. It has a lake with an island.
9. The park survived the earthquake of 1906.
8. Golden Gate Park has several landmarks.
Possible responses are shown.
The street party was on Saturday.
Add a subject or a predicate to complete each sentence.
10. The day feels much cooler.
9. My family is happy.
Lesson 4
Complete and
Simple Subjects
and Predicates
Draw a line under the complete predicate. Circle the simple predicate.
3. The ocean view is magnificent.
3. No one wants to move.
8. Everyone eats a big portion.
2. A big earthquake rocked the city in 1906.
2. Everybody sits on the front steps.
Draw a line under the complete subject. Circle the
simple subject.
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1. San Francisco is a city in California.
Lesson 3
Subjects and
Predicates
1. The summer is long and hot.
Underline each subject once. Underline each
predicate twice.
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Several birds
The eager boy
The tall man
A large crowd
The old boat
A young man
The courageous boy
The hungry child
The excited friends
The tired men
flew over the water.
jumped up and down.
waved happily.
stood on the pier.
finally left the island.
felt worried.
wanted to see his father.
ate his lunch.
learned to play a new game.
waited patiently for hours.
Lesson 4
Complete and
Simple Subjects
and Predicates
stood just outside the fence.
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us
C
more
in
B
C
told us a lot
C
D told us a lot about the art
about the art
told us
B
A
3. Which is the complete predicate of
Sentence 3?
D its
has
A
2. Which is the simple predicate of
Sentence 2?
D art
guide
museum
B
A
1. Which is the simple subject of
Sentence 3?
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Connection
San Francisco
Asian Art Museum
My whole family
were
carvings
tiny carvings
saw
bronze
baskets
D We
C
B
A
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6. Which word is NOT part of the
complete predicate of Sentence 4?
D favorite
C
B
A
5. Which is the simple subject of
Sentence 5?
D yesterday
C
B
A
4. Which is the complete subject of
Sentence 1?
(1) My whole family went to the Asian Art Museum in San
Francisco yesterday. (2) This amazing museum has more than
14,000 objects in its collection. (3) A helpful museum guide
told us a lot about the art. (4) We saw bronze statues, ceramics,
puppets, and baskets. (5) The tiny carvings were my favorite
things.
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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shone through the windows.
at the desk.
16. The bright light of morning
17. A happy man
terrible.
filled with people very quickly.
15. The new teacher sat
14. The huge room
13. A beautiful plum tree
12. The cold porridge tasted
11.
Possible responses are shown
The ocean waves rocked the boat back and forth.
Add a complete predicate to each subject. Then circle the simple predicate.
10.
9.
8.
7.
6.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
Add a complete subject to each predicate. Then circle
the simple subject. Possible responses are shown.
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Lesson 4
Complete and
Simple Subjects
and Predicates
The cool wind blew the leaves in the trees.
A small insect jumped onto the branch.
Several friends ran down the hill together.
Three big rocks were fun to climb.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Sentence 4
Sentence 2
Sentence 1
Sentence 4
C
D Sentence 4
Sentence 3
Sentence 2
B
C
Sentence 1
A
3. Which sentence should have an
exclamation point?
D Sentence 5
Sentence 3
Sentence 2
B
A
2. Which sentence is an imperative
sentence?
D Sentence 6
C
B
A
1. Which sentence is an interrogative
sentence?
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Connection
Sentence 5
Sentence 3
Sentence 1
Sentence 5
Sentence 3
Sentence 2
Sentence 4
Sentence 2
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D Sentence 6
C
B
A
6. Which sentence is a declarative
sentence?
D Sentence 6
C
B
A
5. Which of these sentences is correct
as it is?
D Sentence 6
C
B
A
4. Which is not a complete sentence?
(1) The band has just stopped playing. (2) Do you see the
lead singer smiling? (3) How happy she looks. (4) Look at the
guitar player waving to the crowd. (5) He told me that they are
playing another concert tomorrow? (6) Wow, so great!
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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became very quiet.
played traditional Chinese harps.
bowed to their fans.
The audience clapped wildly.
The noisy crowd
Skilled performers
10. The grateful musicians
9.
8.
7.
6.
My family Possible responses are shown.
went to a concert in the park.
Add a complete subject or a complete predicate to complete each sentence.
The excited girl shouted to her friend.
blew the leaves in the trees.
ran down the hill together.
were fun to climb.
shouted to her friend.
jumped onto the branch.
Sentence order may
vary.
1.
The excited girl
The cool wind
A small insect
Several friends
Three big rocks
subject and two lines under each simple predicate.
Match the subjects and predicates in the box to write
sentences. Then draw one line under each simple
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line
C
D stage
My favorite playwright
is Lorraine Hansberry
B
C
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playwright
A
playwright
C
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Subjects and
Predicates
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Petra watched the game and took pictures.
10. Petra watched the game. Petra took pictures.
The teachers and the schoolchildren clap.
9. The teachers clap. The schoolchildren clap.
Jamie and his brother run around the track.
8. Jamie runs around the track. His brother runs around the track.
The swim team laughs and cheers.
7. The swim team laughs. The swim team cheers.
Leah kicks and passes the ball.
6. Leah kicks the ball. Leah passes the ball.
Rewrite each pair of sentences as one sentence with a compound subject or a
compound predicate. Draw one line under each compound subject. Draw two
lines under each compound predicate.
compound subject
5. Dora and Carlos helped their parents.
compound predicate
4. My mother made the shelves and framed the painting.
compound predicate
3. Ms. Lopez finished baking and cleaned the kitchen.
compound subject
2. Tyler and Amir raked leaves together.
compound predicate
1. The two girls cleared the table and washed the dishes.
Label each sentence compound subject or compound
predicate.
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greatest
B
D My
dream
A
6. Which word is NOT part of the
complete subject of Sentence 1?
D poem
is
B
stories
C
3. Which is the complete subject of
Sentence 3?
title
A
writes
B
5. Which is the simple subject of
Sentence 5?
playwright
the Sun
A
2. Which is the simple predicate of
Sentence 2?
a play called A Raisin in the Sun
C
D Sentence 6
D wrote a play called A Raisin in
She wrote a play
B
Sentence 5
C
She wrote
Sentence 3
B
Sentence 4?
4. Which is the complete predicate of
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Grammar–Writing
Connection
A
Sentence 1
A
1. Which sentence is missing a subject?
(1) My greatest dream is to become a playwright.
(2) A playwright writes stories for the stage. (3) My favorite
playwright is Lorraine Hansberry. (4) She wrote a play called
A Raisin in the Sun. (5) The title is from a line in a poem.
(6) Hope to write a play as good as that some day!
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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Compound
Subjects and
Predicates
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Grammar–Writing
Connection
Sentence 3
Sentence 4
B
C
Sentence 4
D Sentence 4
sister and cousin
older and tools
B
C
D toys and cousin
older and sister
A
3. Which are the simple subjects
of Sentence 3?
Sentence 3
C
Sentence 3
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
B
C
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D Sentence 5
Sentence 1
A
6. Which sentence has both a
compound subject and a
compound predicate?
D Sentence 5
Sentence 2
B
Sentence 2
C
A
Sentence 1
5. Which of these sentences has
neither a compound subject
nor a compound predicate?
B
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gardening and sorted
organized and gardening
organized and sorted
D sorted and through
C
B
A
4. Which are the simple predicates
of Sentence 3?
A
2. Which sentence is missing a
comma?
D Sentence 5
Sentence 1
A
1. Which of these sentences does
NOT have a compound subject?
(1) My sister, my cousin and I cleaned our grandparents’ basement.
(2) I recycled old newspapers and threw out trash. (3) My older sister
and my cousin organized the gardening tools and sorted through old
toys. (4) We worked hard all day. (5) Then my grandparents, my sister,
my cousin, and I celebrated a job well done.
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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Fiona walked by the creek, collected blackberries, and ate them.
10. Fiona walked by the creek. Fiona collected blackberries. Fiona ate them.
You can put the wood by the tent or leave it near the tree.
9. You can put the wood by the tent. You can leave it near the tree.
The park rangers searched the woods and looked for fallen trees.
8. The park rangers searched the woods. The park rangers looked for fallen trees.
Anna put up the tent, collected sticks, and made a campfire.
7. Ana put up the tent. Ana collected sticks. Ana made a campfire.
We went to the store and bought supplies for the camping trip.
6. We went to the store. We bought supplies for the camping trip.
Rewrite each group of sentences as one sentence with a compound predicate.
Use and or or. Use commas as needed.
The children and their parents sweep the attic.
5. The children sweep the attic. Their parents sweep the attic.
Paolo, his uncle, and his cousin clean the garage today.
4. Paolo cleans the garage today. His uncle cleans the garage today. His cousin
cleans the garage today.
Chan or her grandfather takes out the trash.
3. Chan takes out the trash. Sometimes her grandfather takes out the trash.
Dean and his mother bake bread on Saturday.
2. Dean bakes bread on Saturday. His mother bakes bread on Saturday.
Beatrice, her brother, and her sister paint the fence.
1. Beatrice paints the fence. Her brother paints the fence. Her sister paints the fence.
Rewrite each group of sentences as one sentence with a
compound subject. Use and or or. Use commas as needed.
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Compound
Subjects and
Predicates
subject)
subject)
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(compound predicate)
started growing. (compound
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compound
simple
simple
simple
simple
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We catch several fish, but we let them go.
15. We catch several fish. We let them go. (but)
Shauna and I go camping, and I show her how to fish.
14. Shauna and I go camping. I show her how to fish. (and)
I swim in the lake, or I fish at the river.
13. I swim in the lake. I fish at the river. (or)
She says she won a riding trophy, but I have never seen it.
12. She says she won a riding trophy. I have never seen it. (but)
Shauna likes horses, and she rides them every summer.
11. Shauna likes horses. She rides them every summer. (and)
Rewrite each pair of sentences as a compound sentence, using the conjunction
in parentheses ( ).
10. The flowers look pretty in the center of the table.
9. The syrup is in the brown jug.
compound
compound
compound
simple
8. Sometimes we have pancakes, but today we have waffles.
7. My favorite meal is breakfast.
6. I pour the orange juice, and Jeremy serves it.
5. The eggs and sausages are on the stove.
Lesson 7
Simple and
Compound
Sentences
compound
4. I thought breakfast was ready, but the bacon is still cooking.
3. Mother goes to the store, and Jeremy goes with her.
2. I set the table, or I make the toast.
1. Jeremy washes and dries the dishes.
Label each sentence simple or compound.
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pulled up weeds and planted flowers
.
The lettuce, carrots, and beans
12. My father and my brother
11.
. (compound predicate)
picked up rocks. (compound
ran and barked in the garden
Zoe, Mike, and Frida
planned and designed a garden . (compound predicate)
10. My dog
9.
8. Jonah
Complete each sentence. Add a compound subject or a compound predicate as
shown in parentheses ( ). Remember to add commas as needed.
7. The performers sing or dance.
6. We fit the costumes and pin up the hems.
5. Rhea or Kyle can help you find your costume.
4. Quinton, Jules, and Simon are the lead singers.
3. The musicians and their friends build the stage.
2. Juan and Reid help people find their seats.
1. Maria collects the tickets and tears them in half.
Each sentence has a compound subject or a compound
predicate. Circle the compound subject or the compound
predicate.
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Simple and
Compound
Sentences
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Connection
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
B
C
conjunction but
a comma and the
Sentence 3
Sentence 5
B
C
D Sentence 6
Sentence 1
A
3. Which of these sentences
is a comma splice?
D Make no change.
C
add the conjunction but
add the conjunction or
take out the comma
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D add a comma
C
B
A
6. How can you correct
Sentence 3?
Sentence 5
D Sentence 6
conjunction and
Sentence 4
C
a comma and the
Sentence 1
B
B
A
5. Which is a compound
sentence that is written
correctly?
a comma
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Sentence 4
Sentence 3
Sentence 2
D Sentence 6
C
B
A
4. Which of these sentences needs a
comma and the conjunction or?
A
2. To rewrite sentences 4 and 5 as a
compound sentence, which do you
need to add between the words
paper and do?
D Sentence 4
Sentence 1
A
1. Which of these sentences is a
run-on sentence?
(1) A campfire is nice, and it keeps you warm on chilly nights. (2) Make
the campfire small sit close to it for warmth. (3) You can use branches you
find on the ground, you should not take branches from a tree. (4) You can
burn paper. (5) Do not burn plastic. (6) To put out the fire, you can pour
water over it you can dig it up and turn it over.
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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I eat all of my dinner, and I eat some dessert.
10. I eat all of my dinner. I eat some dessert.
My grandmother is a good cook, but she does not like washing
and drying the dishes.
9. My grandmother is a good cook. She does not like washing and drying the dishes.
We can have chicken and salad, or we can have pork chops and
green beans.
8. We can have chicken and salad. We can have pork chops and green beans.
My aunt and uncle cook dinner, and we all eat together.
7. My aunt and uncle cook dinner. We all eat together.
I make my bed, and I wash and fold my clothes.
6. I make my bed. I wash and fold my clothes.
Write each pair of sentences as a compound sentence, using or, and, or but.
run-on sentence; We feed the hens, but we do not feed the horses.
5. We feed the hens we do not feed the horses.
comma splice; I water the plants, and she washes the windows.
4. I water the plants, she washes the windows.
comma splice; We can go to see the cattle, or we can explore
the barn.
3. We can go to see the cattle, we can explore the barn.
run-on sentence; I help him with some of the chores, and he
thanks me.
2. I help him with some of the chores he thanks me.
comma splice; The ranch is large, but I walk all the way around it.
1. The ranch is large, I walk all the way around it.
sentence.
Identify each word group as a comma splice or run-on
sentence. Then rewrite each one correctly as a compound
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Simple and
Compound
Sentences
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12. The moon and the stars will be out soon.
11. The sun sets, but it is not cold.
10. The horses eat hay, or they eat grain.
9. The boy waters and feeds the horses.
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Prepositional
Phrases
Accept reasonable responses.
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prepositional phrase each time. How many different sentences can you make?
Rewrite this sentence several times: We searched the Internet. Add a different
about, work
12. The students feel good about their work.
for, information
11. Mia searches for information.
behind, monitor
10. The power switch is behind the monitor.
near, school
9. They visit a library near their school.
from, websites
8. Mia suggests getting information from websites.
on, report
7. Hugo and Mia work together on a report.
Circle each prepositional phrase. Write each preposition and its object.
6. Read the instructions on the chalkboard.
5. You can share a computer with a classmate.
4. There are several workstations in the room.
3. After the break, there will be a demonstration.
2. Today’s lesson is across the hall.
1. This center teaches computer skills to students.
Underline the prepositional phrase. Circle the object of
the preposition.
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compound subject
compound sentence
compound sentence
compound predicate
compound sentence
compound predicate
8. The man cleans up, but the boy sits quietly.
7. They smile and laugh together.
compound sentence
compound subject
6. The boy collects wood, and the man builds a fire.
5. A man and a boy are cooking together.
Tell whether each sentence has a compound subject, has a compound predicate, or
is a compound sentence. Then circle each conjunction.
Lela walks home slowly, and she sits on the porch.
4. Lela walks home slowly and she sits on the porch.
Lela tries to catch a small fish, but the fish gets away.
3. Lela tries to catch a small fish but the fish gets away.
She can wade in the water, or she can lie on the grass.
2. She can wade in the water or she can lie on the grass.
Lela runs across the grass, but she stops at the creek.
1. Lela runs across the grass but she stops at the creek.
Rewrite the sentences, adding commas as needed.
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above
in
about
for
with
after
our
into
through
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Prepositional
Phrases
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Connection
collect
from
B
C
pitchfork
hay
B
C
D farm
on a farm
lives on
B
C
My family
A
3. Which is the prepositional phrase in
Sentence 1?
D hayloft
I
A
2. Which is the object of the
preposition in Sentence 5?
D There is no preposition.
Sometimes
A
1. Which is the preposition in
Sentence 3?
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Sentence 4
Sentence 2
Sentence 1
the
place
I
their
hay
fresh
D stalls
C
B
A
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6. Which is the object of the
preposition in Sentence 6?
D in
C
B
A
5. Which is the preposition in
Sentence 6?
D Sentence 5
C
B
A
4. Which sentence has two
prepositional phrases?
(1) My family lives on a farm. (2) Before we eat breakfast, we do many
chores. (3) Sometimes I collect eggs from the chickens. (4) On other
days, I help care for the horses. (5) I use a pitchfork and get hay from the
hayloft. (6) I place the fresh hay in their stalls.
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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Possible responses
Complete each sentence with a prepositional phrase. are shown.
in the library
10. We are using the computers
.
beside
my
friend
11. I am sitting
.
behind
the
desk
12. The librarian is
.
across
the
room
13. I see my teacher
.
Yesterday, my sister and I went shopping (1) with our
grandmother. Early (2) in the morning, we left the house.
We drove (3) to the electronics store. My grandmother led us
(4) through the store. (5) After a while, we found the computer
section. There were sale signs (6) above our heads. My
grandmother asked questions (7) about each computer.
My sister and I practiced typing (8) on the keyboards. My
grandmother bought a new computer (9) for our home!
grandmother. Early (2)
the morning, we left the house.
We drove (3)
the electronics store. My grandmother led us
(4)
the store. (5)
a while, we found the
computer section. There were sale signs (6)
our heads. My
grandmother asked questions (7)
each computer. My sister
and I practiced typing (8)
the keyboards. My grandmother
bought a new computer (9)
our home!
to
on
Possible responses are shown.
Yesterday, my sister and I went shopping (1)
only once.
Rewrite the paragraph. Choose prepositions from the
box to complete each sentence. Use each preposition
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3. Other programs create art with drawing tools.
through e-mail
on computers
for learning
of information
on
of
a printer.
a disk.
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You can also save data on a disk.
12. You can also save data
You can print files with a printer.
11. You can print files
dependent clause
dependent clause
under the dependent clause.
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Accept reasonable responses.
one dependent clause. Draw one line under the independent clause. Draw two lines
Write a sentence about making baskets that contains one independent clause and
15. Before the students left, they showed their baskets.
14. When the class was over, the students thanked the teacher.
13. Each person helped clean up, since this was the last class of the day.
12. Because there were only ten sets of materials, two students shared.
11. While the students practiced, the instructor walked around the room answering
questions.
10. The instructor was pleased because the students worked quietly.
9. After the instructor gave the directions, all of the students began weaving.
Find the independent and dependent clauses in these sentences. Draw one line
under each independent clause. Draw two lines under each dependent clause.
dependent clause
independent clause
8. When her grandson learned to weave
7. We drove in a car to find them
dependent clause
independent clause
6. Since the birch trees were far away
Lesson 9
Clauses and
Phrases; Complex
Sentences
independent clause
dependent clause
5. When she finished her bundle of plants
4. My mother started to work
3. Because my aunts liked willow plants
2. Before he collected the plants
1. My father used birch for basket frames
Tell whether each group of words forms an independent
clause or a dependent clause.
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It is best to save extra copies of your work.
your work.
After a power failure, you may lose computer files.
a power failure, you may lose computer files.
with
10. It is best to save extra copies
9.
after
Rewrite each sentence, using a preposition from the box to complete it.
Use each word only once.
8. Computers are a good source of information.
into a school
in office work
with drawing tools
7. If you walk into a school, you will see many computers.
6. We use computers for learning.
5. Friends send photographs through e-mail.
4. Many people play games on computers.
Lesson 8
Prepositional
Phrases
of computer systems
2. Some computer programs are used in office work.
1. There are many kinds of computer systems.
Write each prepositional phrase. Underline the
preposition and circle its object.
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2. Rita would show you her baskets, but she is too tired.
compound
because
before
after
since
Possible
responses
are shown.
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Grammar–Writing
Connection
3. Which is NOT a complex sentence?
A Sentence 1
B Sentence 2
C Sentence 3
D Sentence 4
2. Where should there be a comma in
Sentence 4?
A after the word since
B after the word nice
C after the word girls
D after the word picnic
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1. Which is an independent clause?
A When Sonia wakes up in the
morning (Sentence 1)
B Although she could listen to
the radio (Sentence 2)
C she likes to check the weather by
looking outside (Sentence 2)
D Since the weather is nice
(Sentence 4)
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6. Which has a dependent clause that
needs a comma?
A Sentence 1
B Sentence 2
C Sentence 3
D Sentence 5
5. Which is a dependent clause?
A the first thing she does is go to
her window (Sentence 1)
B Sonia wakes her sisters
(Sentence 3)
C she prepares a picnic lunch
(Sentence 3)
D Since the weather is nice
(Sentence 4)
4. Which is a simple sentence?
A Sentence 1
B Sentence 2
C Sentence 4
D Sentence 5
(1) When Sonia wakes up in the morning, the first thing she does is go to her
window. (2) Although she could listen to the radio she likes to check the weather
by looking outside. (3) Sonia wakes her sisters, and she prepares a picnic lunch.
(4) Since the weather is nice the girls will collect plants for weaving. (5) The
basket festival is next month!
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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Before Robert and Ms. Tamez begin weaving, they eat dinner.
12. Robert and Ms. Tamez begin weaving. They eat dinner.
After they find the plants they want, they walk home.
When Robert collects branches, Ms. Tamez looks for branches,
too.
11. They found the plants they want. They walk home.
Ms. Tamez goes to the mountains often, because they are near
her home.
10. Robert collects branches. Ms. Tamez looks for branches, too.
9. Ms. Tamez goes to the mountains often. They are near her home.
although
if
when
Combine the pairs of sentences to make complex sentences. Use commas when
they are needed. The connecting words in the box may help you.
complex
8. I am happy that Paolo likes this basket, since it is my favorite.
7. Eva made this basket, and I think it is so pretty.
simple
6. My friend and I asked for help in finding the right type of plants.
5.
4.
3.
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Clauses and
Phrases; Complex
Sentences
compound
complex
Before this year’s festival, I will make many baskets.
complex
After we finish this one, let’s stop for the day.
complex
There are so many types of baskets that I would like to make.
1. My favorite material for weaving is pine.
simple
Label each sentence simple, compound, or complex.
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After she learned what plants to use,
showed her how to weave. (dependent)
When Maya finished collecting plants,
weaving materials in the mountains. (dependent)
her mother
Maya collected
. (independent)
I prepare them carefully.
. (independent)
they are also used for
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Clauses and
Phrases; Complex
Sentences
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Connection
Sentence 4
C
family and cooks
cooks and eats
B
C
Sentence 4
C
D Sentence 5
Sentence 3
Sentence 2
B
A
3. Which of these sentences is
a simple sentence?
D eats and dinner
My and family
A
2. Which are the simple predicates
of Sentence 1?
D Sentence 5
Sentence 2
Sentence 1
B
A
1. Which sentence is a
run-on sentence?
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compound subject
simple sentence
compound sentence
menus
Saturday
groceries
D We
C
B
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6. Which is the subject of both parts
of Sentence 2?
D compound predicate
C
B
A
5. Which describes Sentence 5?
D Sentence 5
Sentence 4
Sentence 3
B
C
Sentence 1
A
is a compound sentence?
4. Which sentence has a
compound subject AND
(1) My family cooks and eats dinner together. (2) We plan the week’s menus on
Saturday we go shopping for groceries on Sunday. (3) We make many different
dishes. (4) My father and my sister like to make pizza, but my mother and I like
spaghetti best. (5) I think making dinner is fun, but it is not as much fun as eating it!
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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Marian cuts many reeds, since she will make baskets for the
festival.
9. Tonya finds a book about weaving. She tries to make a basket.
Tonya finds a book about weaving before she tries to make a
basket.
10. The weavers sit down. They are ready to begin weaving.
The weavers sit down when they are ready to begin weaving.
8. Marian cuts many reeds. She will make baskets for the festival.
After my mother collects pine needles, she soaks them in water.
7. My mother collects pine needles. She soaks them in water.
When my school days end at 3:30 P.M., I help my family weave
baskets.
6. Artie wants to learn to weave. He can take free classes.
If Artie wants to learn to weave, he can take free classes.
5. My school days end at 3:30 P.M. I help my family weave baskets.
Possible responses are shown.
Make complex sentences from the sentence pairs. Underline the independent
clause once and the dependent clause twice. The first one is done for you.
4.
3.
2. Before I use any materials for weaving,
decoration.
1. Although baskets are mostly used to hold things,
Possible responses are shown.
Rewrite each sentence. Add the type of clause shown in
parentheses. Remember to add commas as needed.
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Grammar–Writing
Connection
Before we could leave
I learned to love sailing!
B
C
suggested
a
B
C
boat
sailed
B
C
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D waters
we
A
3. Which is the object of the
preposition in Sentence 5?
D across
she
A
2. Which is the preposition in
Sentence 2?
D Because it was a great trip
Although I was nervous
A
1. Which of these is NOT a
dependent clause?
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Sentence 3
Sentence 2
Sentence 1
Sentence 5
Sentence 4
Sentence 2
Sentence 5
Sentence 3
Sentence 1
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Proper Nouns
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On Friday we write reports.
15. On Friday we write reports.
Marie asks a question.
14. Marie asks a question.
She talks about pandas and gorillas.
13. She talks about pandas and gorillas.
Our teacher is Mrs. Abrams.
12. Our teacher is Mrs. Abrams.
We learn about many different animals.
11. We learn about many different animials.
My class celebrates Earth Day.
10. My class celebrates Earth Day.
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9.
8.
7.
6.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1. The insect rests on the branch.
common
proper
Thea takes a walk in the woods.
The tree is very tall. common
My mother is in the garden. common
proper
Grandpa picks flowers.
The children see butterflies in the field. common
The worm crawls along the ground. common
proper
Darron searches for frogs by the creek.
proper
There is a picnic by the lake on Labor Day.
Write common or proper to identify each underlined noun.
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D Sentence 6
C
B
A
6. Which sentence has a dependent
clause that is missing a comma?
D Sentence 6
C
B
A
5. Which of these sentences is NOT
a complex sentence?
D Sentence 4
C
B
A
4. Which sentence has two
prepositional phrases?
(1) Aunt Millie stood on the dock by her sail boat. (2) She suggested a trip
across the lake. (3) Although I was nervous I agreed. (4) Before we could leave,
we had to get everything ready. (5) After we prepared the boat, we sailed into the
deep waters. (6) Because it was a great trip, I learned to love sailing!
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer
the questions that follow.
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Feb.
Thurs.
Ave.
oz.
Aug.
mi.
St.
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Mistress Pilmar
15. Mrs. Pilmar
Tuesday
14. Tues.
October 23
13. Oct. 23
Mister McDonald
12. Mr. McDonald
20 centimeters
11. 20 cm
Mount Mitchell
10. Mt. Mitchell
Henderson Road
9. Henderson Rd.
Doctor Vilar
8. Dr. Vilar
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Grammar–Writing
Connection
butterflies
C
US.
C
D Texas
lives
Jeremiah
B
C
friend
A
3. Which word is a common noun in
Sentence 3?
D U.S.
US
Un.St.
B
A
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2. Which is the correct abbreviation for
United States in Sentence 2?
D mexico
many
winter
B
A
1. Which word in Sentence 1 should
be capitalized?
United
Butterflies
Millions
Sept.
Spt.
Sep.
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jeremiah
counted
D hour
C
B
A
6. Which word in Sentence 5 should be
capitalized?
D Septem.
C
B
A
5. Which is the correct abbreviation for
the word September in Sentence 5?
D States
C
B
A
NOT be capitalized?
4. Which word in Sentence 2 should
(1) In the winter many butterflies migrate to mexico. (2) Millions
of Butterflies fly across the United States. (3) My friend Jeremiah
lives in Texas. (4) He counts the monarchs he sees migrating. (5) On
September 12, jeremiah counts more than 100 butterflies in one hour!
Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then
answer the questions that follow.
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7. Street
6. miles
5. August
4. ounces
3. Avenue
2. Thursday
1. February
Write the abbreviation for each of the following words.
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teacher
, we wrote reports.
about my field trip.
school
grandmother
was my favorite part.
.
.
, Ms. Rodondo, told us to get on the bus.
turtles
dolphins
whale
Bessie
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14.
Monday
Uncle Larry
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.
.
Possible
responses
are shown.
“Home on the Range”
, barks at the birds.
like to collect rocks.
.
S; P
S; P
S
P; S
S; P; P
P; P
P; S
Lesson 12
Singular and
Plural Nouns
. (earthquake)
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We enjoyed our geology classes.
12. We enjoyed our geology
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. (class)
were buried under ash. (city)
The cities were buried under ash.
11. The
The damage was caused by earthquakes.
10. The damage was caused by
. (fossil)
erupt. (volcano)
They heard volcanoes erupt.
9. They heard
The scientists found fossils.
8. The scientists found
Rewrite each sentence. Complete each one with the plural form of the word in
parentheses ( ).
7. The guide said that rocks are made of minerals.
6. The most valuable ones were displayed in cases.
5. There were rare gems at the museum.
4. The smallest stones were found by the stream.
3. My friend collected rocks.
2. The visitors came from around the world. P;
1. The trip to the mountains was fun.
Draw a line under each noun. Write an S for each singular
noun and a P for each plural noun.
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, I write about our visit to the park.
drives me home.
13. Around the campfire, we sing a song called
12. My dog,
11. Tara and
10. The park is closed on
Colorado River
is a park ranger.
New Year’s Day
Donnie
Mrs. Leone
9. We go swimming in the
8.
Fill in each blank with a proper noun. Use abbreviations for titles of people.
7. I told my
6. When we got back to
5. Our
4. Learning about the
3. We also saw a film about
Lesson 11
Common and
Proper Nouns
, we learned about ocean animals.
2. The tour guide showed us a model of a
1. At the
Possible
Fill in each blank with a common noun. responses
are shown.
museum
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people
men
women
lives
shelves
leaves
moose
fish
geese
deer
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Plural Nouns
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Connection
cities
cites
B
C
parx
parks
B
C
childes
C
D childies
childs
children
B
A
3. Which is the correct plural form of
the underlined word in Sentence 3?
D park
parkes
A
2. Which is the correct plural form of
the underlined word in Sentence 2?
D cityes
citys
A
1. Which is the correct plural form of
the word city?
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five
four
three
hide-and-seek
play
Sometimes
activity
activitie
activiti
D activitey
C
B
A
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6. Which is the singular form of the
plural noun activities in Sentence 6?
D tree
C
B
A
5. Which word in Sentence 5 should be
a plural noun?
D six
C
B
A
4. How many plural nouns are in
Sentence 4?
(1) I live in a big city. (2) When I want to play outdoors, I go to one
of the park. (3) At the park, I can play with other child. (4) I can see fish
in the ponds, berries on the bushes, and birds and butterflies in the air.
(5) Sometimes I play hide-and-seek among the tree. (6) I can do
activities at the park for fun.
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the questions that follow.
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The campers had packed their knives for cooking.
15. The campers had packed their knife for cooking.
One tree had marks from a bear’s teeth.
14. One tree had marks from a bear’s tooth.
They saw mice run across the ground.
13. They saw mouse run across the ground.
The rocks were sharp under their feet.
12. The rocks were sharp under their foot.
The children and the guide hiked up the hill.
11. The child and the guide hiked up the hill.
Rewrite each sentence. Replace the underlined word with the plural form
of the noun.
10. deer
9. goose
8. fish
7. moose
6. leaf
5. shelf
4. life
3. woman
2. man
1. person
Write the plural form of each noun.
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on the island? (pony)
on that hill. (bush)
ran through the forest. (fox)
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Plural Nouns
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(15) lambs. I enjoyed my visit very much.
tent is red and blue. (uncle)
camping trip is a great success. (family)
boots to the shed. (boys)
barks. (dogs)
camp is down the hill. (women)
concern is that the bridge is not safe. (park rangers)
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The park rangers’ concern is that the bridge is not safe.
15. The
The women’s camp is down the hill.
14. The
Aunt Meg takes the boys’ boots to the shed.
13. Aunt Meg takes the
The boy heard the dogs’ barks.
12. The boy heard the
The family’s camping trip is a great success.
11. The
My uncle’s tent is red and blue.
10. My
Rewrite each sentence, using the possessive form of the noun in parentheses ( ).
firefighter’s hose
the girls’ dog
Lesson 13
Possessive
Nouns
grandfather’s cabin
my sister’s backpack
9. the hose of the firefighter the
8. the dog of the girls
7. the backpack of my sister
6. the cabin belonging to my grandfather my
5.
the trees’ leaves
the nest of the birds the birds’ nest
4. the leaves of the trees
aunt’s canoe
the campers’ water
3. the canoe belonging to my aunt my
2. the water of the campers
1.
the paddle of the boy the boy’s paddle
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(13) animals. Another job is to shear the (14) sheep and the
me about some of the (12) jobs they do. One job is to feed the
interesting (11) stories about life on a farm. They also told
called (9) calves. The (10) owners of the farm told me many
of the cows had recently had (8) babies. Young cows are
first farm, I saw (5) pigs, (6) horses, and (7) cows. Some
Last week, I toured the (4) farms outside of town. At the
Last week, I toured the (4) farm outside of town. At the first farm, I saw
(5) pig, (6) horse, and (7) cow. Some of the cows had recently had (8) baby. Young
cows are called (9) calf. The (10) owner of the farm told me many interesting
(11) story about life on a farm. They also told me about some of the (12) job they
do. One job is to feed the (13) animal. Another job is to shear the (14) sheep and
the (15) lamb. I enjoyed my visit very much.
Rewrite the paragraph. Change the underlined singular nouns to plural nouns.
The foxes ran through the forest.
3. The
We saw blueberry bushes on that hill.
2. We saw blueberry
Did you see the wild ponies on the island?
1. Did you see the wild
Rewrite each sentence. Complete it with the plural form
of the word in parentheses ( ).
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