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4th grade (Year 5 in England) · 14 questions · Common Core: W.4.2.A, W.4.1.A, L.4.1.F, W.4.2.C · England: Y4 Writing (paragraphs), KS2 Writing, Y4 GPS (sentence boundaries)

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  1. Question 1

    Is this a correct sentence or a run-on? We went to the zoo we saw a giraffe.

    • A. correct sentence
    • B. run-on sentence

  2. Question 2

    Bees are vital to our food supply. They pollinate fruits and vegetables. Without them, many crops would fail. My favourite fruit is the mango. Farmers often keep hives near their fields. Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph?

    • A. They pollinate fruits and vegetables.
    • B. My favourite fruit is the mango.
    • C. Without them, many crops would fail.
    • D. Farmers often keep hives near their fields.

  3. Question 3

    Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? Recycling helps protect the planet. When we recycle paper, fewer trees need to be cut down. Recycling metal cans saves energy.

    • A. It can also make you feel happier and calmer.
    • B. Recycling plastic keeps it out of rivers and seas.
    • C. Next, choose a game or a film to share.
    • D. Doctors even use robots to help with delicate operations.

  4. Question 4

    Read the paragraph. Which sentence does not belong? (1) Penguins are birds that cannot fly. (2) Eagles build huge nests on cliffs. (3) Instead, their wings work like flippers for swimming. (4) Some penguins can dive more than 500 metres deep. (5) On land, they waddle or slide on their bellies.

    • A. On land, they waddle or slide on their bellies.
    • B. Some penguins can dive more than 500 metres deep.
    • C. Instead, their wings work like flippers for swimming.
    • D. Eagles build huge nests on cliffs.

  5. Question 5

    These sentences come from one paragraph. Which one should come FIRST, as the topic sentence?

    • A. A caterpillar goes through amazing changes.
    • B. Next, it eats and grows for several weeks.
    • C. Then it forms a chrysalis around itself.
    • D. First, it hatches from a tiny egg on a leaf.

  6. Question 6

    The trip was postponed; that is, it was moved to a later date. What job does "that is" do?

    • A. adds another point
    • B. gives an example
    • C. shows a result
    • D. explains in other words

  7. Question 7

    This is a run-on. Which is the best way to fix it? Tom loves football he plays every Saturday.

    • A. Tom loves football, he plays every Saturday.
    • B. Tom loves football. He plays every Saturday.
    • C. Tom loves football he, plays every Saturday.
    • D. Tom loves. Football he plays every Saturday.

  8. Question 8

    Choose the linking phrase that fits best. Cycling keeps you fit. ___, it is a cheap way to travel.

    • A. In other words
    • B. As a result
    • C. In addition
    • D. For instance

  9. Question 9

    Is this a correct sentence or a run-on? My cat is fluffy. She loves to sleep.

    • A. correct sentence
    • B. run-on sentence

  10. Question 10

    ___ They can see in near darkness. Their soft feathers let them fly silently. Their sharp talons grip prey tightly. Which is the best topic sentence?

    • A. Some birds eat seeds.
    • B. Owls are birds.
    • C. Owls are well equipped for hunting at night.
    • D. I saw an owl once.

  11. Question 11

    Read the start of the paragraph. Which sentence would fit best as the next sentence? Recycling helps protect the planet. When we recycle paper, fewer trees need to be cut down. Recycling metal cans saves energy.

    • A. Recycling plastic keeps it out of rivers and seas.
    • B. The tomatoes are bright red and ready to pick.
    • C. They float on their backs and place a flat stone on their chests.
    • D. Next, choose a game or a film to share.

  12. Question 12

    Read the paragraph. Which sentence does not belong? (1) Our class garden has grown so much this term. (2) My cousin is learning to play the trumpet. (3) The tomatoes are bright red and ready to pick. (4) The sunflowers are taller than our teacher. (5) We even found a family of ladybirds on the beans.

    • A. My cousin is learning to play the trumpet.
    • B. Our class garden has grown so much this term.
    • C. The tomatoes are bright red and ready to pick.
    • D. The sunflowers are taller than our teacher.

  13. Question 13

    These sentences come from one paragraph. Which one should come FIRST, as the topic sentence?

    • A. Then it forms a chrysalis around itself.
    • B. A caterpillar goes through amazing changes.
    • C. At last, a butterfly breaks out and flies away.
    • D. First, it hatches from a tiny egg on a leaf.

  14. Question 14

    The battery ran out. Because of this, the robot stopped moving. What job does "Because of this" do?

    • A. adds another point
    • B. gives an example
    • C. shows a result
    • D. explains in other words

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  1. 1. B. run-on sentence

  2. 2. B. My favourite fruit is the mango.

  3. 3. B. Recycling plastic keeps it out of rivers and seas.

  4. 4. D. Eagles build huge nests on cliffs.

  5. 5. A. A caterpillar goes through amazing changes.

  6. 6. D. explains in other words

  7. 7. B. Tom loves football. He plays every Saturday.

  8. 8. C. In addition

  9. 9. A. correct sentence

  10. 10. C. Owls are well equipped for hunting at night.

  11. 11. A. Recycling plastic keeps it out of rivers and seas.

  12. 12. A. My cousin is learning to play the trumpet.

  13. 13. B. A caterpillar goes through amazing changes.

  14. 14. C. shows a result