English Grammar and Usage in Writing and Speaking: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1 - MAP 4th Grade Reading
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Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Yesterday, she ________ skipping down the sidewalk when it started to rain.
Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Yesterday, she ________ skipping down the sidewalk when it started to rain.
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "was" because this sentence tells us that something is happening in the past, "yesterday".
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "was" because this sentence tells us that something is happening in the past, "yesterday".
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Fill in the blank with the correct relative adverb:
Alison went to Rome, ________ the colosseum is located.
Fill in the blank with the correct relative adverb:
Alison went to Rome, ________ the colosseum is located.
A relative adverb introduces a dependent (or relative) clause that describes a noun. The three relative adverbs are where, when, and why.
The relative adverb where is used to describe a place.
The relative adverb when is used to describe a time.
The relative adverb why is used to give a reason.
This clause describes a place, so "where" is the correct adverb.
A relative adverb introduces a dependent (or relative) clause that describes a noun. The three relative adverbs are where, when, and why.
The relative adverb where is used to describe a place.
The relative adverb when is used to describe a time.
The relative adverb why is used to give a reason.
This clause describes a place, so "where" is the correct adverb.
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Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Can you wait? I _____ on the phone right now.
Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Can you wait? I _____ on the phone right now.
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "am" because this sentence tells us that something is happening "right now".
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "am" because this sentence tells us that something is happening "right now".
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Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
At this very moment, my mom _______________ checking my homework.
Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
At this very moment, my mom _______________ checking my homework.
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "is" because this sentence tells us that something is happening "at the moment".
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "is" because this sentence tells us that something is happening "at the moment".
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Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Next school year, Charlie ________ entering the 5th grade.
Fill in the blank with the correct verbs or helping verb:
Next school year, Charlie ________ entering the 5th grade.
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "will be" because the phrase "next school year" tells you that this will be in the future.
The progressive tense describes ongoing actions. It tells about something that is, was, or will be happening.
The correct answer is "will be" because the phrase "next school year" tells you that this will be in the future.
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Megan wants to go to the zoo, __________.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Megan wants to go to the zoo, __________.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 
.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.
"Megan wants to go to the zoo, too."
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.
"Megan wants to go to the zoo, too."
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Adley wants to go play in the park, ____________.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Adley wants to go play in the park, ____________.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 2.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.
"Adley wants to go play in the park, too. "
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 2.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.
"Adley wants to go play in the park, too. "
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
There are __________ many people in line to get into the concert.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
There are __________ many people in line to get into the concert.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 2.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also or a higher degree than is desirable.
Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.
"There are too many people in line to get into the concert."
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 2.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also or a higher degree than is desirable.
Based on these meanings, "too" is the correct answer.
"There are too many people in line to get into the concert."
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Next year Hannah's dog will turn ___________.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Next year Hannah's dog will turn ___________.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 2.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "two" is the correct answer.
"Next year Hannah's dog will turn two."
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 2.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "two" is the correct answer.
"Next year Hannah's dog will turn two."
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
We got invited to the party to celebrate Charlie turning ___________.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
We got invited to the party to celebrate Charlie turning ___________.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 2.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "two" is the correct answer.
"We got invited to the party to celebrate Charlie turning two. "
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
"Two" is the written form of the number 2.
"To" is used to describe a direction or a movement towards something or some place.
"Too" can be used to mean also.
Based on these meanings, "two" is the correct answer.
"We got invited to the party to celebrate Charlie turning two. "
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Tomorrow morning, ____________ going to hunt easter eggs around the neighborhood.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Tomorrow morning, ____________ going to hunt easter eggs around the neighborhood.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
They're means they are.
There means in, at, or to that place or position.
Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
Based on these means, "they're" is the correct answer.
"Tomorrow morning, they're going to hunt easter eggs around the neighborhood."
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
They're means they are.
There means in, at, or to that place or position.
Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
Based on these means, "they're" is the correct answer.
"Tomorrow morning, they're going to hunt easter eggs around the neighborhood."
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Tim is going to go over to ____________ house after school today to watch a movie.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Tim is going to go over to ____________ house after school today to watch a movie.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
They're means they are.
There means in, at, or to that place or position.
Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
Based on these means, "their" is the correct answer.
"Tim is going to go over to their house after school today to watch a movie. "
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
They're means they are.
There means in, at, or to that place or position.
Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
Based on these means, "their" is the correct answer.
"Tim is going to go over to their house after school today to watch a movie. "
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Please put the potatoes over __________.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Please put the potatoes over __________.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
They're means they are.
There means in, at, or to that place or position.
Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
Based on these means, "there" is the correct answer.
"Please put the potatoes over __________. "
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
They're means they are.
There means in, at, or to that place or position.
Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
Based on these means, "there" is the correct answer.
"Please put the potatoes over __________. "
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Tomorrow night, ______________ going to play flashlight tag in the woods.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Tomorrow night, ______________ going to play flashlight tag in the woods.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
They're means they are.
There means in, at, or to that place or position.
Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
Based on these means, "they're" is the correct answer.
"Tomorrow night, they're going to play flashlight tag in the woods. "
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
They're means they are.
There means in, at, or to that place or position.
Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
Based on these means, "they're" is the correct answer.
"Tomorrow night, they're going to play flashlight tag in the woods. "
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Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Doug and Courtney are going to ride _________ bikes over to our house tomorrow.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
Doug and Courtney are going to ride _________ bikes over to our house tomorrow.
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
They're means they are.
There means in, at, or to that place or position.
Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
Based on these means, "their" is the correct answer.
"Doug and Courtney are going to ride _________ bikes over to our house tomorrow. "
All of the words in the answer choices are pronounced the same way, but they all have different meanings. Because of this, "All choices are correct" is not the correct answer.
They're means they are.
There means in, at, or to that place or position.
Their means belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned or easily identified.
Based on these means, "their" is the correct answer.
"Doug and Courtney are going to ride _________ bikes over to our house tomorrow. "
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Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
They watch a show on television.
Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
They watch a show on television.
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 "television" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "on" and "television".
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 "television" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "on" and "television".
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Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
My mom always calls my aunt after dinner.
Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
My mom always calls my aunt 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".
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".
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Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
We ran across the busy road.
Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
We ran across the busy road.
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 "road" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "across" and "road".
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 "road" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "across" and "road".
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Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
Ali checked-out a book at the library.
Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
Ali checked-out a book at the library.
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, "at" is the preposition and "library" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "at" and "library".
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, "at" is the preposition and "library" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "at" and "library".
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Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
My dad always visits my grandmother on Sundays.
Select the answer with the two words that make up the prepositional phrase:
My dad always visits my grandmother on Sundays.
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 "Sundays" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "on" and "Sundays".
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 "Sundays" is the noun that follows the preposition. Thus, the two words that make the prepositional phrase are "on" and "Sundays".
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