Common Core: 4th Grade English Language Arts : Language
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Example Questions
Example Question #41 : Language
Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
I always do my homework after dinner.
I, always
homework, after
my, homework
after, dinner
after, dinner
A preposition is a connecting word which comes before a noun or pronoun and connects it to the rest of the sentence. The noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase is the group of words that starts with the preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.
In this example, "after" is the preposition and "dinner" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "after" and "dinner".
Example Question #1 : Form And Use Prepositional Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.E
Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
Megan always runs on the sidewalk.
always, runs
runs, on
on, sidewalk
on, the
on, sidewalk
A preposition is a connecting word which comes before a noun or pronoun and connects it to the rest of the sentence. The noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase is the group of words that starts with the preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.
In this example, "on" is the preposition and "sidewalk" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "on" and "sidewalk".
Example Question #2 : Form And Use Prepositional Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.E
Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
Walt swam across the river.
across, river
swam, across
across, the
Walt, swam
across, river
A preposition is a connecting word which comes before a noun or pronoun and connects it to the rest of the sentence. The noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase is the group of words that starts with the preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.
In this example, "across" is the preposition and "river" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "across" and "rive".
Example Question #3 : Form And Use Prepositional Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.E
Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
Will you sit beside Tom?
beside, Tom
beside, you
you, sit
sit, beside
beside, Tom
A preposition is a connecting word which comes before a noun or pronoun and connects it to the rest of the sentence. The noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase is the group of words that starts with the preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.
In this example, "beside" is the preposition and "Tom" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "beside" and "Tom".
Example Question #4 : Form And Use Prepositional Phrases: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.4.1.E
Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
David is a grade level below me.
below, David
grade, level
David, is
below, me
below, me
A preposition is a connecting word which comes before a noun or pronoun and connects it to the rest of the sentence. The noun or pronoun that comes after the preposition is called the object of the preposition. A prepositional phrase is the group of words that starts with the preposition and ends with the object of the preposition.
In this example, "below" is the preposition and "me" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "below" and "me".
Example Question #41 : Language
Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?
The spices pepper, oregano, cumin.
Sentence fragment
Run-on sentence
Complete sentence
Sentence fragment
A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.
A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.
A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.
"The spices pepper, oregano, cumin." is a sentence fragment because it does not complete a though, nor does it include a verb.
Example Question #43 : Language
Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?
The baby has long nails, they need cut.
Complete sentence
Sentence fragment
Run-on sentence
Run-on sentence
A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.
A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.
A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.
"The baby has long nails, they need cut. " is a run on sentence because it contains two sentences that are joined with just a comma. The baby has long nails. They need cut.
Example Question #44 : Language
Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?
Tomorrow I have several errands to run.
Run-on sentence
Complete sentence
Sentence fragment
Complete sentence
A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.
A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.
A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.
"Tomorrow I have several errands to run. " is a complete sentence because it contains a subject and a verb.
Example Question #45 : Language
Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?
When this quarantine is over, my dog, Wrigley, is going to need a grooming appointment as soon as possible.
Sentence fragment
Complete sentence
Run-on sentence
Complete sentence
A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.
A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.
A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.
"When this quarantine is over, my dog, Wrigley, is going to need a grooming appointment as soon as possible. " is a complete sentence because it completes a thought and included a subject and a verb.
Example Question #46 : Language
Is the following a complete sentence, sentence fragment, or run-on sentence?
Today we need to wash the car and patio, rake the leaves, clean up the sticks, and mow the lawn.
Sentence fragment
Complete sentence
Run-on sentence
Complete sentence
A complete sentence has both a subject and a verb, and it forms a complete thought.
A sentence fragment is not a complete thought and it is usually missing a subject or a verb.
A run-on sentence contains two sentence that are joined without end punctuation or with a comma.
"Today we need to wash the car and patio, rake the leaves, clean up the sticks, and mow the lawn. " is a complete sentence because it completes a thought and included a subject and a verb.
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