5th Grade Language Basic Practice Test 2

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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Basic Grammar and Usage—Use Adjective Forms—RIT 191-200
Yesterday, I had the ________ dinner ever.
Choose the missing word.

a.	baddest	c.	worstest
b.	worst	d.	worse

My broken leg was the ________ injury I have ever had.
Choose the best missing word or words.

a.	painfullest	c.	most painful
b.	more painful	d.	more painfullest

Joey was the ________ child on the block when he got a new bike for his birthday.
Choose the best missing word or words.

a.	more happy	c.	happier
b.	most happiest	d.	happiest

The lettuce was ________ than the carrots, but the tomatoes were the ________ of all.
Which set of words will complete the sentence above?

a.	fresher, freshest	c.	more fresher, freshest
b.	fresher, most freshest	d.	more fresher, most freshest

Sammy picked four yellow daisies for her great grandmother Sally.
Which adjective answers “what kind”?

a.	four	c.	Sammy
b.	yellow	d.	grandmother

Basic Grammar and Usage—Use Adverb Forms—RIT 191-200
Janet ________ appeared in the room.

a.	suddenly	c.	sooner
b.	sudden	d.	soonest

She was ________ after the race than before.
Choose the best missing word or words.

a.	tired	c.	more tireder
b.	more tired	d.	most tiredest

Basic Grammar and Usage—Use Basic Sentence Patterns—RIT 191-200
Which is a complete sentence?

a.	At the party, the band played songs.	c.	After dinner but before going to bed.
b.	On the way to Idaho for the holiday.	d.	he care swerving around the corner.

Which two sentences are correct?
A) A beautiful baby smiling at us.
B) A man identified himself as a C.I.A. Agent.
C) A severe winter storm raged for more than a day.
D) Near the ledge by the window in the living room.

a.	A, B	c.	A, D
b.	B, C	d.	C, D

10.

Which ending makes a complete sentence?
My uncle ___________________.

a.	on my mother’s side.	c.	arrived after a long trip.
b.	from El Paso, Texas.	d.	in the blue striped suit.

11.

Which is a complete sentence?

a.	Since my last visit.	c.	Between you and me.
b.	A policeman standing on the corner.	d.	Olivia smiled.

12.

Which is NOT a simple sentence?

a.	The old barn almost collapsed.	c.	Although I like the snow, I hate the cold.
b.	The students located the media center.	d.	Many traveled to the local zoo.

13.

________ swerved ________ around the corner ________.
A B C
How can you make a complete sentence?

a.	Put the words the car in space A.	c.	Put the words in a hurry in space C.
b.	Put the word clear in space B.	d.	Put the word and in space A.

14.

Which sentence has the subject underlined?

a.	The bunny feels cuddly.	c.	The bunny feels cuddly.
b.	The bunny feels cuddly.	d.	The bunny feels cuddly.

15.

Which are complete sentences?
A) What did you do today?
B) Today is my birthday!
C) Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
D) I want to build a sand castle.

a.	A, B, D	c.	B, C, D
b.	A, B, C	d.	A, C, D

16.

In the haunted house the people were frightened.
B) The people frightened others in the haunted house.
C) The others frightened people in the haunted house.
D) The people were frightened in the haunted house.
Which two sentences mean exactly the same thing?

a.	A and B	c.	B and C
b.	A and D	d.	B and D

17.

Which group of words is a complete sentence?

a.	Although wolves were an endangered species.	c.	After the dog bit me, I went to the doctor.
b.	Because the bear’s fur is so warm and soft.	d.	When the volunteers take care of the orphaned puppies.

18.

Which sentence has the subject and predicate separated correctly?

a.	Corn grows all over / the Midwest.	c.	Corn / grows all over the Midwest.
b.	Corn grows all / over the Midwest.	d.	Corn grows / all over the Midwest.

19.

Which sentence is NOT in normal word order?

a.	Out the door ran two dogs, one cat, a tiny mouse, and a little boy.	c.	Many children played on the swings, slides, and climbing gym.
b.	The principal called the parent to thank her.	d.	The angry businessman was late for his noon meeting.