Level 5, Chapter 2

Topics
Name:

Exercise 1: In each column, cross out the word that does not support the topic at the top.

1. Reptiles 2. Instruments
alligator clarinet
snake xylophone
zebra orchestra
lizard trumpet

Exercise 2: Write the topic for each group of words.

Choose from these topics: States Plants Birds Prepositions

1. States 2. Prepositions
Utah during
Nebraska toward
Louisiana across
Michigan into

Supporting and Nonsupporting Sentences

Exercise 3: Cross out the sentence in the paragraph that does not support the topic.
Topic: Speaking Without Words

There are many ways to say things without using words. A nod
of your head means yes, and a shake from side to side means
no. You can wink your eye to say Im kidding, and put your
finger in front of your lips to say Shh! When my aunt comes to
visit, she talks all the time. A wave can mean either hello or
goodbye, and a fist with the thumb pointed upward means
everything is great.

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Singular and Plural

Name:

Exercise 1: Write S for singular or P for plural.

Noun S or P Noun S or P

1. friend S 6. bookcase S
2. member S 7. students P
3. knee S 8. frown S
4. workers P 9. microscope S
5. pencils P 10. villages P

Exercise 2: Write S for singular or P for plural.

Noun S or P Noun S or P

1. mouse S 6. children P
2. mice P 7. planet S
3. telescope S 8. geese P
4. scientists P 9. button S
5. apples P 10. computer S

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Common and Proper

Name:

Exercise 1: Write C for common or P for proper.

Noun C or P Noun C or P

1. planet C 6. Colorado P
2. judge C 7. Denmark P
3. Liberty Bell P 8. ocean C
4. tiger C 9. Atlantic Ocean P
5. Mercury P 10. family C

Exercise 2: Write C for common or P for proper.

Noun C or P Noun C or P

1. continent C 6. Finland P
2. Mr. Smith P 7. lake C
3. parrot C 8. Lake Mead P
4. Sues Diner P 9. Orange County P
5. Saturday P 10. bell C

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Singular/Plural and Common/Proper

Name:

Exercise 1: Write S for singular or P for plural.

Noun S or P Noun S or P

1. oxen P 6. goose S
2. tomatoes P 7. oxen P
3. butterfly S 8. woman S
4. benches P 9. men P
5. wolves P 10. child S

Exercise 2: Write C for common or P for proper.

Noun C or P Noun C or P

1. Mexico P 6. Europe P
2. Big Dipper P 7. Arctic Ocean P
3. star C 8. continent C
4. Quigley P 9. Rocky Mountains P
5. class C 10. valley C

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Complete Subject and Complete Predicate

Name:

Exercise 1: Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice.

1. The lamp glowed brightly through the window.

2. The coaches talked to the team before the first practice.

3. The little boy sang softly in the kitchen.

4. An elegant lady sat on the deck near the ocean.

5. Heather swam on the swim team.

Simple Subject and Simple Predicate

Exercise 2: Underline the simple subject once and the simple predicate twice.

1. The lamp glowed brightly through the window.

2. The coaches talked to the team before the first practice.

3. The little boy sang softly in the kitchen.

4. An elegant lady sat on the deck near the ocean.

5. Heather swam on the swim team.

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Noun Job Chart, Subject Noun and Object of the Preposition

Name:

Exercise 1: Classify the sentence below. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate
twice. Then, complete the table below.

SN V Adv P A Adj OP
2. SN V Teresa / scrambled quickly (down the steep path). D
P1

List the Noun Used List the Noun Job Singular or Plural Common or Proper Simple Subject Simple Predicate

Teresa SN S P Teresa scrambled

path OP S C

Exercise 2: Classify the sentence below. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate
twice. Then, complete the table below.

A Adj SN V Adv P OP
2. SN V The tired family / slept soundly (until morning). D
P1

List the Noun Used List the Noun Job Singular or Plural Common or Proper Simple Subject Simple Predicate

family SN S C family slept

morning OP S C

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Subject-Verb Agreement
Name:

Rule 1: A singular subject must use a singular verb form that ends in s or es.
Rule 2: A plural subject or the subject YOU must use a plural verb form that has no s or es ending.

Exercise 1: For each sentence, do three things: (1) Write the subject. (2) Write S and Rule 1 if the sub-
ject is singular, or write P and Rule 2 if the subject is plural. (3) Underline the correct verb.

Subject S or P Rule

1. _________________
Mandy 1 Mandy (doesnt, dont) work today.
S _____
_____

2. _________________
water 1 The water (splashes, splash) on my feet.
S _____
_____

you
3. _________________ P _____
_____ 2 You (leave, leaves) tomorrow morning.

fans
4. _________________ P _____
_____ 2 His fans ( screams, scream) at his concerts.

mom
5. _________________ S _____
_____ 1 My mom (drives, drive) a mail truck.

Rule 1: A singular subject must use a singular verb form that ends in s or es.
Rule 2: A plural subject or the subject YOU must use a plural verb form that has no s or es ending.

Exercise 2: For each sentence, do three things: (1) Write the subject. (2) Write S and Rule 1 if the sub-
ject is singular, or write P and Rule 2 if the subject is plural. (3) Underline the correct verb.

Subject S or P Rule

Kerry
1. _________________ S _____
_____ 1 Kerry (was, were) late for work.

2. _________________
Taylor/Ben 2 Taylor and Ben (plays, play) every day.
P _____
_____

books
3. _________________ P _____
_____ 2 The books (is, are) too heavy.

4. _________________
uncle S _____
_____ 1 My uncle (rides, ride) a motorcycle.

you
5. _________________ P _____
_____ 2 You (likes, like) chocolate ice cream.

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 Level 5, Chapter 4

Identifying Sentences, Fragments, and Sentences with Compound Subjects and Verbs

Name:

Exercise 1: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV)

____________
SCV 1. The campers gathered branches and burned them
in the fire.

____________
F 2. Before revising your report.

____________
S 3. Many elephants live in the jungles of Africa.

____________
SCV 4. They flapped their wings and flew away.

____________
SCS 5. Bricks and tiles are made in my uncles factory.

Exercise 2: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV)

SCS
____________ 1. The red truck and blue car were sold at the auction.

F
____________ 2. Bought the best alarm clock.

SCV
____________ 3. Jessica is washing and drying her clothes.

S
____________ 4. Our family went to the movie theater yesterday.

F
____________ 5. Down the hiking trail in the park.

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 Level 5, Chapter 4

Correcting Run-on Sentences, Using Compound Parts

Name:

Exercise 1: Use a slash to separate the two complete thoughts in each run-on sentence. Correct the run-on
sentences as indicated by the labels in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

1. The paddle floated down the river / the hat floated down the river. (SCS)

The paddle and the hat floated down the river.

2. The horses jumped over the fence / the horses ran away. (SCV)
The horses jumped over the fence and ran away.

Exercise 2: Use a slash to separate the two complete thoughts in each run-on sentence. Correct the run-on
sentences as indicated by the labels in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

1. The judge was elected in November / the senator was elected in November. (SCS)

The judge and senator were elected in November.

2. The baby crawled across the floor / she raised her arms to her mother. (SCV)

The baby crawled across the floor and raised her arms to her mother.

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 Level 5, Chapter 4

Homonyms
Name:

Exercise 1: Underline the correct homonym in each sentence.

1. The cattle broke (through, threw) the fence.

2. The school (principal, principle) spoke to the students at the assembly.

3. The kite was (to, two, too) heavy to fly.

4. My brother has lost (wait, weight) during his training.

5. Grandma will (pore, pour) the tea and coffee.

Exercise 2: Underline the correct homonym in each sentence.

1. We will turn (right, write) at the next stoplight.

2. (Course, Coarse) sandpaper is needed to start the wood project.

3. The twins will be in the (fourth, forth) grade next year.

4. Our class visited the state (capitol, capital) in October.

5. A flamingo fluffed (its, its) bright pink feathers.

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 Level 5, Chapter 5

Identifying Sentences S, F, SCS, SCV, CD

Name:

Exercise 1: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV, CD)

CD
____________ 1. Parker loves country music; Emma hates it.

SCV
____________ 2. We explored the caves, climbed the rocks, and hiked a
wooded trail.

____________
F 3. The twinkling stars in the dark night sky.

____________
SCS 4. Giggling girls and wiggly puppies gathered on the porch.

____________
S 5. The ski boat sped across the clear blue lake.

Exercise 2: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV, CD)

____________
SCV 1. Baby blue jays peeped and squeaked for their food.

____________
S 2. The black and gray moth fluttered around the porch light.

____________
F 3. Buttered popcorn, iced sodas, and a good movie.

____________
CD 4. He worked hard on this project; therefore, he was rewarded.

____________
SCS 5. Tiny red ants and annoying gnats joined our picnic in
the backyard.

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 Level 5, Chapter 5

Correcting Run-on Sentences, Using Compound Sentences

Name:

Exercise 1: Use a slash to separate the two complete thoughts in each run-on sentence. Correct the run-on
sentences as indicated by the labels in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

1. I bought Emily some clothes / they did not fit. (CD, but)

I bought Emily some clothes, but they did not fit.

2. The temperature soared today / it was hot. (CD;)

The temperature soared today; it was hot.

3. Our vacation was scheduled for May / Sarah could not go. (CD; however,)

Our vacation was scheduled for May; however, Sarah could not go.

4. They called their mom / she brought their lunch to school. (CD, and)

They called their mom, and she brought their lunch to school.

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 Level 5, Chapter 5

Contractions
Name:

Exercise 1: Write the words in the blank for each contraction.

1. isnt is not
_______________________

2. Im I am
_______________________

were not
3. werent ______________________

are not
4. arent _______________________

we had or we would
5. wed _______________________

Exercise 2: Write the contraction in the blank for each set of words.

1. cannot cant
_____________________

2. I have Ive
_____________________

3. we will well
_____________________

4. who is whos
_____________________

youve
5. you have _____________________

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 Level 5, Chapter 5

Contractions
Name:

Exercise 1: Write the words in the blank for each contraction.

should not
1. shouldnt _____________________

will not
2. wont _______________________

does not
3. doesnt ______________________

there is
4. theres _______________________

we have
5. weve _______________________

Exercise 2: Write the contraction in the blank for each set of words.

theyll
1. they will _____________________

couldnt
2. could not ____________________

theyre
3. they are _____________________

4. did not didnt

_____________________

5. do not dont
_____________________

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 Level 5, Chapter 5

A / An
Name:

Exercise 1: Write a or an in the blanks.

an
1. There are pictures of _______ an
eagle and _______ emu on the wall.

a
2. Joseph sat at _______ an
table and ate _______ apple for his snack.

a
3. As she planted _______ an
garden, she found _______ ant hill.

an
4. They saw _______ a
incredible sunrise and _______ beautiful sunset.

an
5. We heard _______ a
exciting song and saw _______ wonderful dance.

Exercise 2: Write a or an in the blanks.

a
1. _________ gigantic boat an
6. _________ octopus

an
2. _________ elf a
7. _________ table

an
3. _________ enormous dog an
8. _________ aunt

a
4. _________ rare shell an
9. _________ uncle

an
5. _________ animal a
10. _________ beautiful basket

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 Level 5, Chapter 6

Identifying Sentences S, F, SCS, SCV, CD, CX

Name:

Exercise 1: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV, CD, CX)

____________
CD 1. David whistled for his dog, and she wagged her tail happily.

____________
S 2. The Jones family serves at the homeless shelter
every Thanksgiving.

____________
F 3. Through the trees and down the narrow country lane.

____________
CX 4. After he ate lunch, Mason played in his tree house.

____________
SCV 5. The grumpy little girl argued and cried at bedtime.

Exercise 2: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV, CD, CX)

____________
SCS 1. Hungry rabbits and deer devoured our garden.

____________
S 2. Jesse slept on a cot in the tent.

____________
CX 3. We ate dinner on the patio because the weather was perfect.

____________
CD 4. Ms. Hills class was early; however, Mr. Longs class was late.

____________
SCV 5. The frightened lizard raced across the path and scrambled
under a rock.

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 Level 5, Chapter 6

Correcting Run-on Sentences, Using Compound Parts

Name:

Exercise 1: Use a slash to separate the two complete thoughts in each run-on sentence. Correct the run-on
sentences as indicated by the labels in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

1. The girl was excited / she won the spelling bee. (CX after) (2)
The girl was excited after she won the spelling bee.

2. The judges announced the winners / the swim team cheered. (CX when) (1)
When the judges announced the winners, the swim team cheered.

Exercise 2: Use a slash to separate the two complete thoughts in each run-on sentence. Correct the run-on
sentences as indicated by the labels in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

1. The trainer gave the command / the dog jumped through the hoop. (CX before) (2)

The trainer gave the command before the dog jumped through the hoop.

2. Mom cooks the meal / you should wash the dishes. (CX if) (1)
If Mom cooks the meal, you should wash the dishes.

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 Level 5, Chapter 7

Noun Job Chart, Adding Direct Objects

Name:

Exercise 1: Classify the sentence below. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate
twice. Then, complete the table below.

A Adj SN Vt DO P A Adj OP P PPA OP

2. SN Vt The skilled firefighter / sprayed water (onto the burning buildings) (from his truck). D
DO P2

List the Noun Used List the Noun Job Singular or Plural Common or Proper Simple Subject Simple Predicate

firefighter SN S C firefighter sprayed

water DO S C
buildings OP P C
truck OP S C

Exercise 2: Classify the sentence below. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate
twice. Then, complete the table below.

SN Vt DO P A OP P A OP P OP
2. SN Vt Mr. Brown / took pictures (of the cars) (in the race) (at Daytona). D
DO P2
List the Noun Used List the Noun Job Singular or Plural Common or Proper Simple Subject Simple Predicate

Mr. Brown SN S P Mr. Brown took

pictures DO P C
cars OP P C
race OP S C
Daytona OP S P

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 Level 5, Chapter 7

Regular and Irregular Verbs, Tenses of Helping Verbs

Name:

Exercise 1: (1) Underline the verb or verb phrase. (2) Identify the verb tense by writing 1 for present
tense, 2 for past tense, or 3 for future tense. (3) Write the past-tense form. (4) Write R for
Regular or I for Irregular.

Verb Tense Main Verb Past Tense Form R or I

1. The parrot flew across the room. 2 flew I

2. Jarrod hops across the gym floor. 1 hopped R
3. Beth is calling her best friend for advice. 1 called R
4. The teacher taught reading and spelling. 2 taught I
5. Missy will ride the subway to the city. 3 rode I

Exercise 2: (1) Underline the verb or verb phrase. (2) Identify the verb tense by writing 1 for present
tense, 2 for past tense, or 3 for future tense. (3) Write the past-tense form. (4) Write R for
Regular or I for Irregular.

Verb Tense Main Verb Past Tense Form R or I

1. She speaks to her students in a quiet voice. 1 spoke I

2. The diver searches for treasure in the ocean. 1 searched R
3. I saw the beautiful eagle over the water. 2 saw I
4. Her baby will cry at naptime. 3 cried R
5. The football players played a tough game. 2 played R

Exercise 3: List the present-tense and past-tense helping verbs.

Present Tense 1. am 2. is 3. are 4. has 5. have 6. do 7. does

Past Tense 1. was 2. were 3. had 4. did 5. been

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 Level 5, Chapter 8

Verb Tenses in Paragraphs

Name:

Exercise: Change the underlined present-tense verbs in Paragraph 1 to past-tense verbs in Paragraph 2.
Paragraph 1: Present Tense

Zack gathers a rope, a flashlight, batteries, water, and snacks for his

spelunking adventure with Uncle Ben. He wears long pants and a long-sleeved shirt

so that he wont get cold in the cave. Just then, Uncle Ben drives in the driveway.

He grins and checks Jakes supplies. Jake and Uncle Ben load the truck. Then, they

drive for forty-five minutes and hike another fifteen minutes into the mountain

wilderness. At last, they reach the mouth of the cave. Jake listens carefully as his

uncle explains the safety rules for cave exploring. This is his first time, and Jake

has a lot to learn!

Paragraph 2: Past Tense

gathered
Zack _________________ a rope, a flashlight, batteries, water, and snacks

wore
for his spelunking adventure with Uncle Ben. He _________________ long pants

wouldnt
and a long-sleeved shirt, so that he _________________ get
_________________

drove
cold in the cave. Just then, Uncle Ben _________________ in the driveway. He

grinned
_________________ checked
and _________________ Jakes supplies. Jake and Uncle

loaded
Ben _________________ drove
the truck. Then, they _________________ for forty-

hiked
five minutes and _________________ another fifteen minutes into the mountain

reached
wilderness. At last, they _________________ the mouth of the cave. Jake

listened
_________________ explained
carefully as his uncle _________________ the safety

was
rules for cave exploring. This _________________ his first time, and Jake

had
_________________ a lot to learn!

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 Level 5, Chapter 8

Mixed Verb Tenses in Paragraphs

Name:

Paragraph 1: Mixed Tenses

Matt walks outside in the backyard where he observed a ladybug on a leaf

near a lawn chair. Matt had studied ladybugs in school. He quietly moved toward
the ladybug and carefully scrapes it into a clear quart jar. Soon, it begins a slow,
misty rain. Matt remembers that ladybugs like rain. So, he releases the ladybug
out of the jar. He thought he heard the ladybug say Thank you as she flew away.

Exercise 1: Change the mixed verb-tenses in Paragraph 1 to past-tense verbs in Paragraph 2.

Paragraph 2: Past Tense

Matt walked
_________________ outside in the backyard where he
observed
_________________ a ladybug on a leaf near a lawn chair. Matt
had
_________________ studied
_________________ ladybugs in school. He quietly
moved
_________________ scraped
toward the ladybug and carefully _________________ it
began
into a clear quart jar. Soon, it _________________ a slow, misty rain. Matt
remembered
_________________ that ladybugs liked
_________________ rain. So, he
released
_________________ thought
the ladybug out of the jar. He _________________
he heard
_________________ the ladybug say Thank you as she
flew
_________________ away.

Exercise 2: Change the past-tense verbs in Paragraph 2 to present-tense verbs in Paragraph 3.

Paragraph 3: Present Tense

Matt walks
_________________ outside in the backyard where he
observes
_________________ a ladybug on a leaf near a lawn chair. Matt
has
_________________ studied
_________________ ladybugs in school. He quietly
moves
_________________ scrapes
toward the ladybug and carefully _________________ it
begins
into a clear quart jar. Soon, it _________________ a slow, misty rain. Matt
remembers
_________________ that ladybugs like
_________________ rain. So, he
releases
_________________ thinks
the ladybug out of the jar. He _________________
he hears
_________________ the ladybug say Thank you as she
flies
_________________ away.

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 Level 5, Chapter 8

Principal Parts of Verbs, Regular and Irregular Verbs, Tenses of Helping Verbs

Name:

Exercise 1: Write the four principal parts of the following verbs: buy and whisper.

Present Past Past Participle Present Participle

1. buy 3. bought 5. (has) bought 7. (is) buying

2. whisper 4. whispered 6. (has) whispered 8. (is) whispering

Exercise 2: (1) Underline the verb or verb phrase. (2) Identify the verb tense by writing 1 for present
tense, 2 for past tense, or 3 for future tense. (3) Write the past-tense form. (4) Write R for
Regular or I for Irregular.

Verb Tense Main Verb Past Tense Form R or I

1. Melinda competed in the talent show. 2 competed R

2. The astronauts will launch on Saturday. 3 launched R
3. Jordan is singing an amazing duet with Taylor. 1 sang I
4. The young doctor studies blood diseases. 1 studied R
5. Keith will bring potato salad to the picnic. 3 brought I

Exercise 3: List the present-tense and past-tense helping verbs below.

Present Tense 1. am 2. is 3. are 4. has 5. have 6. do 7. does

Past Tense 1. was 2. were 3. had 4. did 5. been

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 Level 5, Chapter 9

Punctuating Quotations
Name:

Exercise 1: Edit the sentences and underline the explanatory words. Use this Editing Guide:
Sentence 1: 9 mistakes Sentence 3: 10 mistakes
Sentence 2: 9 mistakes Sentence 4: 14 mistakes

D C Z
1. dad, is clancy allowed to sleep in the house tonight? asked zack.

Z D C
2. zack asked, dad, is clancy allowed to sleep in the house tonight?

D Z
3. dad, zack asked, is clancy allowed to sleep in the house tonight?

D C Z
4. dad, is clancy allowed to sleep in the house tonight? zack asked.

I
It is supposed to storm, and you know how scared he gets.

Exercise 2: Edit the sentences and underline the explanatory words. Use this Editing Guide:
Sentence 1: 9 mistakes Sentence 3: 11 mistakes
Sentence 2: 10 mistakes Sentence 4: 19 mistakes

I L
1. i cant hear what you are saying, lana! my sister shouted.

M I L
2. my sister shouted, i cant hear what you are saying, lana!

L I
3. lana, my sister shouted, i cant hear what you are saying!

I L O I
4. i cant hear what you are saying, lana! my sister shouted. oh! i forgot

I I I
that i had these earplugs in my ears. i guess i should take them out.

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 Level 5, Chapter 10

Spelling Rules for Plurals of Nouns

Name:

RULES FOR MAKING REGULAR NOUNS PLURAL Add -s to nouns with these special endings:
Add -s to nouns without special endings. 6. f or ff.
1. most singular nouns. 7. a vowel plus o.
Add -es to nouns with these special endings: 8. a vowel plus y.
2. ch, sh, z, s, ss, x. RULES FOR MAKING IRREGULAR NOUNS PLURAL
3. a consonant plus o. 9. Change the spelling completely
4. a consonant plus y, for the plural form.
change y to i before adding es. 10. Spell the same for both the singular
5. f or fe, change f or fe to v before adding es. and plural form.

Exercise 1: For each noun, write the rule number and the plural form that follows the rule.

Rule Plural Form Rule Plural Form

1. toy 8 toys 6. batch 2 batches

2. house 1 houses 7. video 7 videos
3. goose 9 geese 8. pony 4 ponies
4. deer 10 deer 9. potato 3 potatoes
5. picture 1 pictures 10. sheriff 6 sheriffs

Exercise 2: For each noun, write the rule number and the plural form that follows the rule.

Rule Plural Form Rule Plural Form

1. hero 3 heroes 6. elf 5 elves

2. turkey 8 turkeys 7. tariff 6 tariffs
3. moose 10 moose 8. neck 1 necks
4. penny 4 pennies 9. man 9 men
5. boss 2 bosses 10. tax 2 taxes

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 Level 5, Chapter 11

Making Nouns Possessive

Name:

Exercise 1: For Part A, underline each noun to be made possessive. Write S for singular or P for plural,
the rule number, and the possessive form. For Part B, write the singular possessive and plural
possessive of each noun.

RULE 1: boys RULE 2: boys RULE 3: mens

For a singular noun add (s) For a plural noun that ends For a plural noun that does not end
in s add () in s add (s)

Part A S-P Rule Possessive Form Part B Singular Poss Plural Poss

1. town mayor S 1 towns mayor 6. boss bosss bosses

2. boy pencil S 1 boys pencil 7. truck trucks trucks
3. women rings P 3 womens rings 8. dress dresss dresses
4. stallion eyes S 1 stallions eyes 9. mother mothers mothers
5. tables legs P 2 tables legs 10. store stores stores

Exercise 2: For Part A, underline each noun to be made possessive. Write S for singular or P for plural,
the rule number, and the possessive form. For Part B, write the singular possessive and plural
possessive of each noun.

RULE 1: boys RULE 2: boys RULE 3: mens

For a singular noun add (s) For a plural noun that ends For a plural noun that does not end
in s add () in s add (s)

Part A S-P Rule Possessive Form Part B Singular Poss Plural Poss

1. earth moon S 1 earths moon 6. movie movies movies

2. Mary dream S 1 Marys dream 7. shopper shoppers shoppers
3. babies socks P 2 babies socks 8. shoe shoes shoes
4. moose ear S 1 mooses ear 9. photo photos photos
5. cowboys ropes P 2 cowboys ropes 10. pizza pizzas pizzas

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 Level 5, Chapter 11

Pronoun Cases
Name:

Exercise 1: Identify the pronoun case by writing S for subjective or O for objective in the blank.
Underline the correct pronoun in parentheses.

____________
S 1. Mother and (me, I) went shopping at the discount store.

____________
O 2. Put the sodas on the table for Susan and (me, I).

____________
S 3. Jack and (me, I) have been at the pool.

____________
S 4. (They, Them) are very good at video games.

O
____________ 5. Janet bought (me, I) a puzzle.

Exercise 2: Identify the pronoun case by writing S for subjective or O for objective in the blank.
Underline the correct pronoun in parentheses.

____________
O 1. Can Joe go to the concert with Mark and (me, I)?

____________
O 2. Ashley talked to (they, them) at the festival.

____________
S 3. (She and I, her and me) went to the car races.

____________
O 4. The server brought (we, us) our lunch quickly.

____________
S 5. (He, him) told a very funny story.

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 Level 5, Chapter 12

Pronouns and Antecedents

Name:

Exercise 1: Complete the table. Then, underline the pronoun in parentheses that agrees with its antecedent.

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Antecedent S or P Pronoun S or P

1. Jerry made cookies and gave (it, them) away. cookies P P

2. The strong man lifted (his, their) weights. man S S
3. Tina played checkers with (their, her) sister. Tina S S
4. The squirrel has (its, their) own nest in a tree. squirrel S S
5. The runners brought (his, their) track shoes. runners P P

Exercise 2: Complete the table. Then, underline the pronoun in parentheses that agrees with its antecedent.

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Antecedent S or P Pronoun S or P

1. Brad made soup and shared (it, them) with us. soup S S
2. The cars had (its, their) tires changed. teachers P P
3. Becky misplaced (her, their) car keys. Becky S S
4. Jack finished (his, their ) chores. Jack S S
5. The president of the club is (he, them). president S S

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 Level 5, Chapter 12

Indefinite Pronouns
Name:

Exercise 1: Identify these indefinite pronouns as singular (S), plural (P), or either (E) singular or plural.

1. ___
S everything 8. ___
S nobody

2. ___
P many 9. ___
S no one

3. ___
S everyone 10. ___
S anybody

4. ___
E none 11. ___
P both

5. ___
E all 12. ___
S someone

P several
6. ___ S each
13. ___

E some
7. ___ S either
14. ___

Exercise 2: Complete the table and underline the correct verb. N/Pro means to identify the subject as a
noun or pronoun. Use S for singular and P for plural.

Subject-Verb Agreement Subject N/Pro S or P Verb S or P

1. Neither (is, are) at the museum. Neither Pro S S

2. Several (was, were) at the store opening. Several Pro P P
3. Nobody (is, are) in the house. nobody Pro S S
4. All of the girls (is, are) late for the game. All Pro P P
5. The mechanic (was, were) working on my car. mechanic N S S

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 Level 5, Chapter 12

Indefinite Pronouns
Name:

Exercise 1: Complete the table and underline the correct verb. N/Pro means to identify the subject as a
noun or pronoun. Use S for singular and P for plural.

Subject-Verb Agreement Subject N/Pro S or P Verb S or P

1. The fierce wind (was, were) blowing the awning. wind N S S

2. Most of the cats (is, are) black and white. Most Pro P P
3. No one (is, are) at home with the dog. No one Pro S S
4. Henry (play, plays) the violin at school. Henry N S S
5. Others of the group (is, are) are visiting the lab. Others Pro P P

Exercise 2: Identify these indefinite pronouns as singular (S), plural (P), or either (E) singular or plural.

1. ___
S somebody 8. ___
S another

2. ___
P few 9. ___
S everybody

3. ___
S something 10. ___
S one

4. ___
S nothing 11. ___
S anything

5. ___
E most 12. ___
S anyone

6. ___
P others 13. ___
S neither

7. ___
E any 14. ___
E some

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 Level 5, Chapter 13

Degrees of Comparison
Name:

Exercise 1: Write the different forms for the adjectives below.

RULE 1: Simple form RULE 2: Comparative form (er, more) RULE 3: Superlative form (est, most)

Simple Form Comparative Form Superlative Form

1. pretty prettier prettiest

2. quick quicker quickest
3. funny funnier funniest

4. helpful more helpful most helpful

5. excited more excited most excited

Exercise 2: In each blank, write the correct form of the adjective in parentheses to complete the sentences.

more active
1. Donna is ________________ than Beth. (active)

best
2. Terri has the ____________ bike of all the girls. (good)

straighter
3. The brown dog has _______________ hair than the black dog. (straight)

sweetest
4. These strawberries are the ______________ of all. (sweet)

most helpful teacher in school. (helpful)

5. Mrs. Jones was my ______________

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 Level 5, Chapter 13

Double Negatives
Name:

RULE 1: RULE 2: RULE 3:

Change the second negative to a positive. Take out the negative part of a contraction. Remove the first negative word (verb change).

Exercise 1: Underline the negative words in each sentence. Rewrite each sentence and correct the double-
negative mistake as indicated by the rule number in parentheses at the end of the sentence.

1. I wasnt never good at playing basketball. (Rule 1)

I wasnt any good at playing basketball.

____________________________________________________________

2. There wasnt no food left from the party. (Rule 2)

There was no food left from the party.

____________________________________________________________

3. Don didnt know nothing about riding horses. (Rule 3)

Don knew nothing about riding horses.

____________________________________________________________

Exercise 2: Underline the negative words in each sentence. Rewrite each sentence and correct the double-
negative mistake as indicated by the rule number in parentheses at the end of the sentence.

1. Jerome couldnt get no help for the food drive. (Rule 1)

Jerome couldnt get any help for the food drive.

____________________________________________________________

2. They havent never fished in this river. (Rule 2)

They have never fished in this river.

____________________________________________________________

3. There wasnt no gas for the motorcycle. (Rule 2)

There was no gas for the motorcycle.

____________________________________________________________

4. Larry didnt say nothing at the meeting. (Rule 3)

Larry said nothing at the meeting.

____________________________________________________________

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 Level 5, Chapter 14

Friendly Letter Parts

Exercise: Use the letter parts below to fill in the blanks of the friendly letter.

TITLE PARTS of a Friendly Letter: Closing Signature Heading Greeting Body

SAMPLE PARTS of a Friendly Letter:

Jay Dear Mom and Dad, Your son, May 13, 20-- Huntsville, AL 00067
11 Astronaut Drive
Space Camp is awesome! They are letting us ride
in some of the space simulators. We will tour NASA
tomorrow. I am taking lots of pictures. Ill see you on Tuesday.

Friendly Letter

1. Title: Heading
11 Astronaut Drive
_________________________
Huntsville, AL 00067
_________________________
May 13, 20
_________________________

2. Title: Greeting
Dear Mom and Dad,
_________________________

3. Title: Body
Space Camp is awesome! They are letting us ride in some of the space
______________________________________________________________________
simulators. We will tour NASA tomorrow. I am taking lots of pictures. Ill see
______________________________________________________________________
you on Tuesday.
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

4. Title: Closing
Your son,
_________________________

5. Title: Sig nature

Jay
_________________________

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Business Letter Parts

Name:

Exercise: Use the letter parts below to fill in the blanks of the business letter.

TITLE PARTS of a Business Letter: Closing Signature Heading Greeting Body Inside Address

SAMPLE PARTS of a Business Letter:

Kay Banks Dear Sir, Sincerely, May 24, 20 Timeless Treasures, Inc.
Lansing, MI 00007 38 Nelson St. 3000 Simpson Blvd.
Cove Creek, MO 00012
Please cancel my order for the antique earrings
that I ordered last month. The earrings were a
gift for my mother, but they did not arrive in time
for Mothers Day. Please credit my account.

Business Letter

1. Title: Heading
38 Nelson St.
_________________________
Lansing, MI 00007
_________________________
May 24, 20
_________________________
2. Title: Inside Address
Timeless Treasures, Inc.
_________________________
3000 Simpson Blvd.
_________________________
Cove Creek, MO 00012
_________________________
_________________________

3. Title: Greeting
Dear Sir:
_________________________

4. Title: Body
Please cancel my order for the antique earrings that I ordered last month. The ear-
______________________________________________________________________
rings were a gift for my mother, but they did not arrive in time for Mothers Day. Please
______________________________________________________________________
credit my account.
______________________________________________________________________

5. Title: Closing
Sincerely,
_________________________

6. Title: Sig nature

Kay Banks
_________________________

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 Level 5, Chapter 16

Fact and Opinion

Name:

Exercise 1: For each statement, write O (opinion) or F (fact) in the blank.

F
____________ 1. The teacher bought a math game for her class.

O
____________ 2. Swimming is a safe sport.

F
____________ 3. Venus is part of our solar system.

O
____________ 4. Women are the best principals.

O
____________ 5. I think trucks are the safest vehicles.

Propaganda
Exercise 2: Classify each of these sentences in terms of the propaganda technique it contains.
L (loaded words), I (important/famous people), B (bandwagon) M (mudslinging),
S (stereotyping), F/O (fact/opinion)

M
____________ 1. Vote for Tom Smith for your next representative in Congress.
He will not avoid tough issues like the incumbent does.

L/B
____________ 2. Join the elite. Drive the car that has class and style. Drive
the sporty Gazelle.

I
____________ 3. Lola Livingston uses Jazzer Exercise Equipment. Look like
Lola. Exercise with Jazzer!

L
____________ 4. Purchase less gas. Improve your gas mileage by 50% with
Sams Fuel Treatment System.

L/B
____________ 5. Dont delay! Join the healthiest people around and buy
Happy Oats for breakfast.

F/O
____________ 6. El Cinco De Mayo is celebrated on May 5th. Cinco De
Mayo is the best holiday ever!

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 Level 5, Chapter 16

Outline
Name:

Exercise 1: Copy the notes below into a three-point outline. Use the correct outline form.

NOTES: OUTLINE:

Sea Turtles Sea Turtles

Introduction Introduction
Description I. Description
size A. Size
grows 2 to 8 feet long 1. Grows 2 to 8 feet long
weighs 100 to 1,800 pounds 2. Weighs 100 to 1,800 pounds
characteristics B. Characteristics
flippers 1. Flippers
flat shells 2. Flat Shells
Food II. Food
fish, shrimp, crabs, jellyfish A. Fish, shrimp, crabs, jellyfish
plants B. Plants
Enemies III. Enemies
humans A. Humans
sharks B. Sharks
Conclusion Conclusion

Exercise 2: Place an X in front of the items that are parallel.

______ 1. Trucks and trains X

______ 3. On an airplane
X
______ 2. By boat X
______ 4. In the car

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 Level 5, Chapter 2

Topics
Name:

Exercise 1: In each column, cross out the word that does not support the topic at the top.

1. Reptiles 2. Instruments
alligator clarinet
snake xylophone
zebra orchestra
lizard trumpet

Exercise 2: Write the topic for each group of words.

Choose from these topics: States Plants Birds Prepositions

1. 2.
Utah during
Nebraska toward
Louisiana across
Michigan into

Supporting and Nonsupporting Sentences

Exercise 3: Cross out the sentence in the paragraph that does not support the topic.
Topic: Speaking Without Words

There are many ways to say things without using words. A nod
of your head means yes, and a shake from side to side means
no. You can wink your eye to say Im kidding, and put your
finger in front of your lips to say Shh! When my aunt comes to
visit, she talks all the time. A wave can mean either hello or
goodbye, and a fist with the thumb pointed upward means
everything is great.

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Singular and Plural

Name:

Exercise 1: Write S for singular or P for plural.

Noun S or P Noun S or P

1. friend 6. bookcase

2. member 7. students

3. knee 8. frown

4. workers 9. microscope

5. pencils 10. villages

Exercise 2: Write S for singular or P for plural.

Noun S or P Noun S or P

1. mouse 6. children

2. mice 7. planet

3. telescope 8. geese

4. scientists 9. button

5. apples 10. computer

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Common and Proper

Name:

Exercise 1: Write C for common or P for proper.

Noun C or P Noun C or P

1. planet 6. Colorado

2. judge 7. Denmark

3. Liberty Bell 8. ocean

4. tiger 9. Atlantic Ocean

5. Mercury 10. family

Exercise 2: Write C for common or P for proper.

Noun C or P Noun C or P

1. continent 6. Finland

2. Mr. Smith 7. lake

3. parrot 8. Lake Mead

4. Sues Diner 9. Orange County

5. Saturday 10. bell

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Singular/Plural and Common/Proper

Name:

Exercise 1: Write S for singular or P for plural.

Noun S or P Noun S or P

1. oxen 6. goose

2. tomatoes 7. oxen

3. butterfly 8. woman

4. benches 9. men

5. wolves 10. child

Exercise 2: Write C for common or P for proper.

Noun C or P Noun C or P

1. Mexico 6. Europe

2. Big Dipper 7. Arctic Ocean

3. star 8. continent

4. Quigley 9. Rocky Mountains

5. class 10. valley

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Complete Subject and Complete Predicate

Name:

Exercise 1: Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate twice.

1. The lamp glowed brightly through the window.

2. The coaches talked to the team before the first practice.

3. The little boy sang softly in the kitchen.

4. An elegant lady sat on the deck near the ocean.

5. Heather swam on the swim team.

Simple Subject and Simple Predicate

Exercise 2: Underline the simple subject once and the simple predicate twice.

1. The lamp glowed brightly through the window.

2. The coaches talked to the team before the first practice.

3. The little boy sang softly in the kitchen.

4. An elegant lady sat on the deck near the ocean.

5. Heather swam on the swim team.

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Noun Job Chart, Subject Noun and Object of the Preposition

Name:

Exercise 1: Classify the sentence below. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate
twice. Then, complete the table below.

Teresa scrambled quickly down the steep path.

List the Noun Used List the Noun Job Singular or Plural Common or Proper Simple Subject Simple Predicate

Exercise 2: Classify the sentence below. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate
twice. Then, complete the table below.

The tired family slept soundly until morning.

List the Noun Used List the Noun Job Singular or Plural Common or Proper Simple Subject Simple Predicate

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 Level 5, Chapter 3

Subject-Verb Agreement
Name:

Rule 1: A singular subject must use a singular verb form that ends in s or es.
Rule 2: A plural subject or the subject YOU must use a plural verb form that has no s or es ending.

Exercise 1: For each sentence, do three things: (1) Write the subject. (2) Write S and Rule 1 if the sub-
ject is singular, or write P and Rule 2 if the subject is plural. (3) Underline the correct verb.

Subject S or P Rule

1. _________________ _____ _____ Mandy (doesnt, dont) work today.

2. _________________ _____ _____ The water (splashes, splash) on my feet.

3. _________________ _____ _____ You (leave, leaves) tomorrow morning.

4. _________________ _____ _____ His fans ( screams, scream) at his concerts.

5. _________________ _____ _____ My mom (drives, drive) a mail truck.

Rule 1: A singular subject must use a singular verb form that ends in s or es.
Rule 2: A plural subject or the subject YOU must use a plural verb form that has no s or es ending.

Exercise 2: For each sentence, do three things: (1) Write the subject. (2) Write S and Rule 1 if the sub-
ject is singular, or write P and Rule 2 if the subject is plural. (3) Underline the correct verb.

Subject S or P Rule

1. _________________ _____ _____ Kerry (was, were) late for work.

2. _________________ _____ _____ Taylor and Ben (plays, play) every day.

3. _________________ _____ _____ The books (is, are) too heavy.

4. _________________ _____ _____ My uncle (rides, ride) a motorcycle.

5. _________________ _____ _____ You (likes, like) chocolate ice cream.

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 Level 5, Chapter 4

Identifying Sentences, Fragments, and Sentences with Compound Subjects and Verbs

Name:

Exercise 1: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV)

____________ 1. The campers gathered branches and burned them

in the fire.

____________ 2. Before revising your report.

____________ 3. Many elephants live in the jungles of Africa.

____________ 4. They flapped their wings and flew away.

____________ 5. Bricks and tiles are made in my uncles factory.

Exercise 2: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV)

____________ 1. The red truck and blue car were sold at the auction.

____________ 2. Bought the best alarm clock.

____________ 3. Jessica is washing and drying her clothes.

____________ 4. Our family went to the movie theater yesterday.

____________ 5. Down the hiking trail in the park.

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 Level 5, Chapter 4

Correcting Run-on Sentences, Using Compound Parts

Name:

Exercise 1: Use a slash to separate the two complete thoughts in each run-on sentence. Correct the run-on
sentences as indicated by the labels in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

1. The paddle floated down the river the hat floated down the river. (SCS)

2. The horses jumped over the fence the horses ran away. (SCV)

Exercise 2: Use a slash to separate the two complete thoughts in each run-on sentence. Correct the run-on
sentences as indicated by the labels in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

1. The judge was elected in November the senator was elected in November. (SCS)

2. The baby crawled across the floor she raised her arms to her mother. (SCV)

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 Level 5, Chapter 4

Homonyms
Name:

Exercise 1: Underline the correct homonym in each sentence.

1. The cattle broke (through, threw) the fence.

2. The school (principal, principle) spoke to the students at the assembly.

3. The kite was (to, two, too) heavy to fly.

4. My brother has lost (wait, weight) during his training.

5. Grandma will (pore, pour) the tea and coffee.

Exercise 2: Underline the correct homonym in each sentence.

1. We will turn (right, write) at the next stoplight.

2. (Course, Coarse) sandpaper is needed to start the wood project.

3. The twins will be in the (fourth, forth) grade next year.

4. Our class visited the state (capitol, capital) in October.

5. A flamingo fluffed (its, its) bright pink feathers.

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 Level 5, Chapter 5

Identifying Sentences S, F, SCS, SCV, CD

Name:

Exercise 1: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV, CD)

____________ 1. Parker loves country music; Emma hates it.

____________ 2. We explored the caves, climbed the rocks, and hiked a

wooded trail.

____________ 3. The twinkling stars in the dark night sky.

____________ 4. Giggling girls and wiggly puppies gathered on the porch.

____________ 5. The ski boat sped across the clear blue lake.

Exercise 2: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV, CD)

____________ 1. Baby blue jays peeped and squeaked for their food.

____________ 2. The black and gray moth fluttered around the porch light.

____________ 3. Buttered popcorn, iced sodas, and a good movie.

____________ 4. He worked hard on this project; therefore, he was rewarded.

____________ 5. Tiny red ants and annoying gnats joined our picnic in
the backyard.

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 Level 5, Chapter 5

Correcting Run-on Sentences, Using Compound Sentences

Name:

Exercise 1: Use a slash to separate the two complete thoughts in each run-on sentence. Correct the run-on
sentences as indicated by the labels in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

1. I bought Emily some clothes they did not fit. (CD, but)

2. The temperature soared today it was hot. (CD;)

3. Our vacation was scheduled for May Sarah could not go. (CD; however,)

4. They called their mom she brought their lunch to school. (CD, and)

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 Level 5, Chapter 5

Contractions
Name:

Exercise 1: Write the words in the blank for each contraction.

1. isnt _______________________

2. Im _______________________

3. werent ______________________

4. arent _______________________

5. wed _______________________

Exercise 2: Write the contraction in the blank for each set of words.

1. cannot _____________________

2. I have _____________________

3. we will _____________________

4. who is _____________________

5. you have _____________________

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 Level 5, Chapter 5

Contractions
Name:

Exercise 1: Write the words in the blank for each contraction.

1. shouldnt _____________________

2. wont _______________________

3. doesnt ______________________

4. theres _______________________

5. weve _______________________

Exercise 2: Write the contraction in the blank for each set of words.

1. they will _____________________

2. could not ____________________

3. they are _____________________

4. did not _____________________

5. do not _____________________

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 Level 5, Chapter 5

A / An
Name:

Exercise 1: Write a or an in the blanks.

1. There are pictures of _______ eagle and _______ emu on the wall.

2. Joseph sat at _______ table and ate _______ apple for his snack.

3. As she planted _______ garden, she found _______ ant hill.

4. They saw _______ incredible sunrise and _______ beautiful sunset.

5. We heard _______ exciting song and saw _______ wonderful dance.

Exercise 2: Write a or an in the blanks.

1. _________ gigantic boat 6. _________ octopus

2. _________ elf 7. _________ table

3. _________ enormous dog 8. _________ aunt

4. _________ rare shell 9. _________ uncle

5. _________ animal 10. _________ beautiful basket

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 Level 5, Chapter 6

Identifying Sentences S, F, SCS, SCV, CD, CX

Name:

Exercise 1: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV, CD, CX)

____________ 1. David whistled for his dog, and she wagged her tail happily.

____________ 2. The Jones family serves at the homeless shelter

every Thanksgiving.

____________ 3. Through the trees and down the narrow country lane.

____________ 4. After he ate lunch, Mason played in his tree house.

____________ 5. The grumpy little girl argued and cried at bedtime.

Exercise 2: Identify each type of sentence by writing the correct label in the blank.
(Labels: S, F, SCS, SCV, CD, CX)

____________ 1. Hungry rabbits and deer devoured our garden.

____________ 2. Jesse slept on a cot in the tent.

____________ 3. We ate dinner on the patio because the weather was perfect.

____________ 4. Ms. Hills class was early; however, Mr. Longs class was late.

____________ 5. The frightened lizard raced across the path and scrambled
under a rock.

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 Level 5, Chapter 6

Correcting Run-on Sentences, Using Compound Parts

Name:

Exercise 1: Use a slash to separate the two complete thoughts in each run-on sentence. Correct the run-on
sentences as indicated by the labels in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

1. The girl was excited she won the spelling bee. (CX after) (2)

2. The judges announced the winners the swim team cheered. (CX when) (1)

Exercise 2: Use a slash to separate the two complete thoughts in each run-on sentence. Correct the run-on
sentences as indicated by the labels in parentheses at the end of each sentence.

1. The trainer gave the command the dog jumped through the hoop. (CX before) (2)

2. Mom cooks the meal you should wash the dishes. (CX if) (1)

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 Level 5, Chapter 7

Noun Job Chart, Adding Direct Objects

Name:

Exercise 1: Classify the sentence below. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate
twice. Then, complete the table below.

The skilled firefighter sprayed water onto the burning buildings from his truck.

List the Noun Used List the Noun Job Singular or Plural Common or Proper Simple Subject Simple Predicate

Exercise 2: Classify the sentence below. Underline the complete subject once and the complete predicate
twice. Then, complete the table below.

Mr. Brown took pictures of the cars in the race at Daytona.

List the Noun Used List the Noun Job Singular or Plural Common or Proper Simple Subject Simple Predicate

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 Level 5, Chapter 7

Regular and Irregular Verbs, Tenses of Helping Verbs

Name:

Exercise 1: (1) Underline the verb or verb phrase. (2) Identify the verb tense by writing 1 for present
tense, 2 for past tense, or 3 for future tense. (3) Write the past-tense form. (4) Write R for
Regular or I for Irregular.

Verb Tense Main Verb Past Tense Form R or I

1. The parrot flew across the room.

2. Jarrod hops across the gym floor.

3. Beth is calling her best friend for advice.

4. The teacher taught reading and spelling.

5. Missy will ride the subway to the city.

Exercise 2: (1) Underline the verb or verb phrase. (2) Identify the verb tense by writing 1 for present
tense, 2 for past tense, or 3 for future tense. (3) Write the past-tense form. (4) Write R for
Regular or I for Irregular.

Verb Tense Main Verb Past Tense Form R or I

1. She speaks to her students in a quiet voice.

2. The diver searches for treasure in the ocean.

3. I saw the beautiful eagle over the water.

4. Her baby will cry at naptime.

5. The football players played a tough game.

Exercise 3: List the present-tense and past-tense helping verbs.

Present Tense 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Past Tense 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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 Level 5, Chapter 8

Verb Tenses in Paragraphs

Name:

Exercise: Change the underlined present-tense verbs in Paragraph 1 to past-tense verbs in Paragraph 2.
Paragraph 1: Present Tense

Zack gathers a rope, a flashlight, batteries, water, and snacks for his

spelunking adventure with Uncle Ben. He wears long pants and a long-sleeved shirt

so that he wont get cold in the cave. Just then, Uncle Ben drives in the driveway.

He grins and checks Jakes supplies. Jake and Uncle Ben load the truck. Then, they

drive for forty-five minutes and hike another fifteen minutes into the mountain

wilderness. At last, they reach the mouth of the cave. Jake listens carefully as his

uncle explains the safety rules for cave exploring. This is his first time, and Jake

has a lot to learn!

Paragraph 2: Past Tense

Zack _________________ a rope, a flashlight, batteries, water, and snacks

for his spelunking adventure with Uncle Ben. He _________________ long pants

and a long-sleeved shirt, so that he _________________ _________________

cold in the cave. Just then, Uncle Ben _________________ in the driveway. He

_________________ and _________________ Jakes supplies. Jake and Uncle

Ben _________________ the truck. Then, they _________________ for forty-

five minutes and _________________ another fifteen minutes into the mountain

wilderness. At last, they _________________ the mouth of the cave. Jake

_________________ carefully as his uncle _________________ the safety

rules for cave exploring. This _________________ his first time, and Jake

_________________ a lot to learn!

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 Level 5, Chapter 8

Mixed Verb Tenses in Paragraphs

Name:

Paragraph 1: Mixed Tenses

Matt walks outside in the backyard where he observed a ladybug on a leaf

near a lawn chair. Matt had studied ladybugs in school. He quietly moved toward
the ladybug and carefully scrapes it into a clear quart jar. Soon, it begins a slow,
misty rain. Matt remembers that ladybugs like rain. So, he releases the ladybug
out of the jar. He thought he heard the ladybug say Thank you as she flew away.

Exercise 1: Change the mixed verb-tenses in Paragraph 1 to past-tense verbs in Paragraph 2.

Paragraph 2: Past Tense

Matt _________________ outside in the backyard where he

_________________ a ladybug on a leaf near a lawn chair. Matt
_________________ _________________ ladybugs in school. He quietly
_________________ toward the ladybug and carefully _________________ it
into a clear quart jar. Soon, it _________________ a slow, misty rain. Matt
_________________ that ladybugs _________________ rain. So, he
_________________ the ladybug out of the jar. He _________________
he _________________ the ladybug say Thank you as she
_________________ away.

Exercise 2: Change the past-tense verbs in Paragraph 2 to present-tense verbs in Paragraph 3.

Paragraph 3: Present Tense

Matt _________________ outside in the backyard where he

_________________ a ladybug on a leaf near a lawn chair. Matt
_________________ _________________ ladybugs in school. He quietly
_________________ toward the ladybug and carefully _________________ it
into a clear quart jar. Soon, it _________________ a slow, misty rain. Matt
_________________ that ladybugs _________________ rain. So, he
_________________ the ladybug out of the jar. He _________________
he _________________ the ladybug say Thank you as she
_________________ away.

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 Level 5, Chapter 8

Principal Parts of Verbs, Regular and Irregular Verbs, Tenses of Helping Verbs

Name:

Exercise 1: Write the four principal parts of the following verbs: buy and whisper.

Present Past Past Participle Present Participle

1. 3. 5. (has) 7. (is)

2. 4. 6. (has) 8. (is)

Exercise 2: (1) Underline the verb or verb phrase. (2) Identify the verb tense by writing 1 for present
tense, 2 for past tense, or 3 for future tense. (3) Write the past-tense form. (4) Write R for
Regular or I for Irregular.

Verb Tense Main Verb Past Tense Form R or I

1. Melinda competed in the talent show.

2. The astronauts will launch on Saturday.

3. Jordan is singing an amazing duet with Taylor.

4. The young doctor studies blood diseases.

5. Keith will bring potato salad to the picnic.

Exercise 3: List the present-tense and past-tense helping verbs below.

Present Tense 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Past Tense 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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 Level 5, Chapter 9

Punctuating Quotations
Name:

Exercise 1: Edit the sentences and underline the explanatory words. Use this Editing Guide:
Sentence 1: 9 mistakes Sentence 3: 10 mistakes
Sentence 2: 9 mistakes Sentence 4: 14 mistakes

1. dad is clancy allowed to sleep in the house tonight asked zack

2. zack asked dad is clancy allowed to sleep in the house tonight

3. dad zack asked is clancy allowed to sleep in the house tonight

4. dad is clancy allowed to sleep in the house tonight zack asked

It is supposed to storm and you know how scared he gets

Exercise 2: Edit the sentences and underline the explanatory words. Use this Editing Guide:
Sentence 1: 9 mistakes Sentence 3: 11 mistakes
Sentence 2: 10 mistakes Sentence 4: 19 mistakes

1. i cant hear what you are saying lana my sister shouted

2. my sister shouted i cant hear what you are saying lana

3. lana my sister shouted i cant hear what you are saying

4. i cant hear what you are saying lana my sister shouted oh i forgot

that i had these earplugs in my ears i guess i should take them out

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 Level 5, Chapter 10

Spelling Rules for Plurals of Nouns

Name:

RULES FOR MAKING REGULAR NOUNS PLURAL Add -s to nouns with these special endings:
Add -s to nouns without special endings. 6. f or ff.
1. most singular nouns. 7. a vowel plus o.
Add -es to nouns with these special endings: 8. a vowel plus y.
2. ch, sh, z, s, ss, x. RULES FOR MAKING IRREGULAR NOUNS PLURAL
3. a consonant plus o. 9. Change the spelling completely
4. a consonant plus y, for the plural form.
change y to i before adding es. 10. Spell the same for both the singular
5. f or fe, change f or fe to v before adding es. and plural form.

Exercise 1: For each noun, write the rule number and the plural form that follows the rule.

Rule Plural Form Rule Plural Form

1. toy 6. batch

2. house 7. video

3. goose 8. pony

4. deer 9. potato

5. picture 10. sheriff

Exercise 2: For each noun, write the rule number and the plural form that follows the rule.

Rule Plural Form Rule Plural Form

1. hero 6. elf

2. turkey 7. tariff

3. moose 8. neck

4. penny 9. man

5. boss 10. tax

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 Level 5, Chapter 11

Making Nouns Possessive

Name:

Exercise 1: For Part A, underline each noun to be made possessive. Write S for singular or P for plural,
the rule number, and the possessive form. For Part B, write the singular possessive and plural
possessive of each noun.

RULE 1: boys RULE 2: boys RULE 3: mens

For a singular noun add (s) For a plural noun that ends For a plural noun that does not end
in s add () in s add (s)

Part A S-P Rule Possessive Form Part B Singular Poss Plural Poss

1. town mayor 6. boss

2. boy pencil 7. truck

3. women rings 8. dress

4. stallion eyes 9. mother

5. tables legs 10. store

Exercise 2: For Part A, underline each noun to be made possessive. Write S for singular or P for plural,
the rule number, and the possessive form. For Part B, write the singular possessive and plural
possessive of each noun.

RULE 1: boys RULE 2: boys RULE 3: mens

For a singular noun add (s) For a plural noun that ends For a plural noun that does not end
in s add () in s add (s)

Part A S-P Rule Possessive Form Part B Singular Poss Plural Poss

1. earth moon 6. movie

2. Mary dream 7. shopper

3. babies socks 8. shoe

4. moose ear 9. photo

5. cowboys ropes 10. pizza

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 Level 5, Chapter 11

Pronoun Cases
Name:

Exercise 1: Identify the pronoun case by writing S for subjective or O for objective in the blank.
Underline the correct pronoun in parentheses.

____________ 1. Mother and (me, I) went shopping at the discount store.

____________ 2. Put the sodas on the table for Susan and (me, I).

____________ 3. Jack and (me, I) have been at the pool.

____________ 4. (They, Them) are very good at video games.

____________ 5. Janet bought (me, I) a puzzle.

Exercise 2: Identify the pronoun case by writing S for subjective or O for objective in the blank.
Underline the correct pronoun in parentheses.

____________ 1. Can Joe go to the concert with Mark and (me, I)?

____________ 2. Ashley talked to (they, them) at the festival.

____________ 3. (She and I, her and me) went to the car races.

____________ 4. The server brought (we, us) our lunch quickly.

____________ 5. (He, him) told a very funny story.

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 Level 5, Chapter 12

Pronouns and Antecedents

Name:

Exercise 1: Complete the table. Then, underline the pronoun in parentheses that agrees with its antecedent.

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Antecedent S or P Pronoun S or P

1. Jerry made cookies and gave (it, them) away.

2. The strong man lifted (his, their) weights.

3. Tina played checkers with (their, her) sister.

4. The squirrel has (its, their) own nest in a tree.

5. The runners brought (his, their) track shoes.

Exercise 2: Complete the table. Then, underline the pronoun in parentheses that agrees with its antecedent.

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Antecedent S or P Pronoun S or P

1. Brad made soup and shared (it, them) with us.

2. The cars had (its, their) tires changed.

3. Becky misplaced (her, their) car keys.

4. Jack finished (his, their ) chores.

5. The president of the club is (he, them).

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 Level 5, Chapter 12

Indefinite Pronouns
Name:

Exercise 1: Identify these indefinite pronouns as singular (S), plural (P), or either (E) singular or plural.

1. ___ everything 8. ___ nobody

2. ___ many 9. ___ no one

3. ___ everyone 10. ___ anybody

4. ___ none 11. ___ both

5. ___ all 12. ___ someone

6. ___ several 13. ___ each

7. ___ some 14. ___ either

Exercise 2: Complete the table and underline the correct verb. N/Pro means to identify the subject as a
noun or pronoun. Use S for singular and P for plural.

Subject-Verb Agreement Subject N/Pro S or P Verb S or P

1. Neither (is, are) at the museum.

2. Several (was, were) at the store opening.

3. Nobody (is, are) in the house.

4. All of the girls (is, are) late for the game.

5. The mechanic (was, were) working on my car.

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 Level 5, Chapter 12

Indefinite Pronouns
Name:

Exercise 1: Complete the table and underline the correct verb. N/Pro means to identify the subject as a
noun or pronoun. Use S for singular and P for plural.

Subject-Verb Agreement Subject N/Pro S or P Verb S or P

1. The fierce wind (was, were) blowing the awning.

2. Most of the cats (is, are) black and white.

3. No one (is, are) at home with the dog.

4. Henry (play, plays) the violin at school.

5. Others of the group (is, are) are visiting the lab.

Exercise 2: Identify these indefinite pronouns as singular (S), plural (P), or either (E) singular or plural.

1. ___ somebody 8. ___ another

2. ___ few 9. ___ everybody

3. ___ something 10. ___ one

4. ___ nothing 11. ___ anything

5. ___ most 12. ___ anyone

6. ___ others 13. ___ neither

7. ___ any 14. ___ some

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 Level 5, Chapter 13

Degrees of Comparison
Name:

Exercise 1: Write the different forms for the adjectives below.

RULE 1: Simple form RULE 2: Comparative form (er, more) RULE 3: Superlative form (est, most)

Simple Form Comparative Form Superlative Form

1. prettier

2. quick

3. funniest

4. helpful

5. more excited

Exercise 2: In each blank, write the correct form of the adjective in parentheses to complete the sentences.

1. Donna is ________________ than Beth. (active)

2. Terri has the ____________ bike of all the girls. (good)

3. The brown dog has _______________ hair than the black dog. (straight)

4. These strawberries are the ______________ of all. (sweet)

5. Mrs. Jones was my ______________ teacher in school. (helpful)

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 Level 5, Chapter 13

Double Negatives
Name:

RULE 1: RULE 2: RULE 3:

Change the second negative to a positive. Take out the negative part of a contraction. Remove the first negative word (verb change).

Exercise 1: Underline the negative words in each sentence. Rewrite each sentence and correct the double-
negative mistake as indicated by the rule number in parentheses at the end of the sentence.

1. I wasnt never good at playing basketball. (Rule 1)

____________________________________________________________

2. There wasnt no food left from the party. (Rule 2)

____________________________________________________________

3. Don didnt know nothing about riding horses. (Rule 3)

____________________________________________________________

Exercise 2: Underline the negative words in each sentence. Rewrite each sentence and correct the double-
negative mistake as indicated by the rule number in parentheses at the end of the sentence.

1. Jerome couldnt get no help for the food drive. (Rule 1)

____________________________________________________________

2. They havent never fished in this river. (Rule 2)

____________________________________________________________

3. There wasnt no gas for the motorcycle. (Rule 2)

____________________________________________________________

4. Larry didnt say nothing at the meeting. (Rule 3)

____________________________________________________________

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 Level 5, Chapter 14

Friendly Letter Parts

Exercise: Use the letter parts below to fill in the blanks of the friendly letter.

TITLE PARTS of a Friendly Letter: Closing Signature Heading Greeting Body

SAMPLE PARTS of a Friendly Letter:

Jay Dear Mom and Dad, Your son, May 13, 20-- Huntsville, AL 00067
11 Astronaut Drive
Space Camp is awesome! They are letting us ride
in some of the space simulators. We will tour NASA
tomorrow. I am taking lots of pictures. Ill see you on Tuesday.

Friendly Letter

1. Title:

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

2. Title:
_________________________

3. Title:

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

4. Title:

_________________________

5. Title:

_________________________

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 Level 5, Chapter 15

Business Letter Parts

Name:

Exercise: Use the letter parts below to fill in the blanks of the business letter.

TITLE PARTS of a Business Letter: Closing Signature Heading Greeting Body Inside Address

SAMPLE PARTS of a Business Letter:

Kay Banks Dear Sir, Sincerely, May 24, 20 Timeless Treasures, Inc.
Lansing, MI 00007 38 Nelson St. 3000 Simpson Blvd.
Cove Creek, MO 00012
Please cancel my order for the antique earrings
that I ordered last month. The earrings were a
gift for my mother, but they did not arrive in time
for Mothers Day. Please credit my account.

Business Letter

1. Title: Heading
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
2. Title: Inside Address
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________

3. Title: Greeting
Dear Sir:
_________________________

4. Title: Body
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

5. Title:

_________________________

6. Title:

_________________________

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 Level 5, Chapter 16

Fact and Opinion

Name:

Exercise 1: For each statement, write O (opinion) or F (fact) in the blank.

____________ 1. The teacher bought a math game for her class.

____________ 2. Swimming is a safe sport.

____________ 3. Venus is part of our solar system.

____________ 4. Women are the best principals.

____________ 5. I think trucks are the safest vehicles.

Propaganda
Exercise 2: Classify each of these sentences in terms of the propaganda technique it contains.
L (loaded words), I (important/famous people), B (bandwagon) M (mudslinging),
S (stereotyping), F/O (fact/opinion)

____________ 1. Vote for Tom Smith for your next representative in Congress.
He will not avoid tough issues like the incumbent does.

____________ 2. Join the elite. Drive the car that has class and style. Drive
the sporty Gazelle.

____________ 3. Lola Livingston uses Jazzer Exercise Equipment. Look like

Lola. Exercise with Jazzer!

____________ 4. Purchase less gas. Improve your gas mileage by 50% with
Sams Fuel Treatment System.

____________ 5. Dont delay! Join the healthiest people around and buy
Happy Oats for breakfast.

____________ 6. El Cinco De Mayo is celebrated on May 5th. Cinco De

Mayo is the best holiday ever!

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 Level 5, Chapter 16

Outline
Name:

Exercise 1: Copy the notes below into a three-point outline. Use the correct outline form.

NOTES: OUTLINE:

Sea Turtles

Introduction

Description

size

grows 2 to 8 feet long

weighs 100 to 1,800 pounds

characteristics

flippers

flat shells

Food

fish, shrimp, crabs, jellyfish

plants

Enemies

humans

sharks

Conclusion

Exercise 2: Place an X in front of the items that are parallel.

______ 1. Trucks and trains ______ 3. On an airplane

______ 2. By boat ______ 4. In the car

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