Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Grammar and Usage - Basic 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. What is the correct way to write the underlined verb? Last year, I dance a solo at my end of the year recital. A. dancing, B. dances C. dance D. danced 2. Which of the following words best completes this sentence? ‘The boys went to the park. the 200. A. by 8. for C. under D. between 3. Which phrase correctly completes the following sentence? 1 finished the test by the time we go out for recess. A already B. have Chad D. will haveIn the sentence below, choose the correct verb to change the sentence to future tense. He jnined the schoal dehate team A. joins B. will joins . will join D. join Identify the preposition in the sentence below. My father plants apple trees in the backyard that give us wonderful fruit. A. plants Bin C. backyard D. wonderful Choose the correct modal auxiliary to complete the following sentence. If you finish your homework, you. invite your friends over. A. must B. may C. would D. none of the above Choose the sentence that is correct. A. They're very tired because they just arrived from a trip. B. There watching a movie tonight. C. Theyre son is on the baseball team. D. Their is 2 lot of books at the library. Select the correct subject to complete the sentence. are the reason we are late to church. A. She B. Her C. They D.He9, What part of the speech is underlined in the sentence below? He waited for his food patiently. A. noun B. verb C. adjective D. adverb 10. Identify the adjective in the following sentence. The adorable cat snuggled up on the couch. A. cat B. adorable C. snuggled D. couchLanguage Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Grammar and Usage - Basic 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following words best completes this sentence? There wasn’t any milk to have with our cereal, my dad went to buy some. A. so B. but C. next D. yet 2. Complete the following sentence with the best phrase. 1 eaten dinner by the time my friends arrive. A have already B. already C. will have already D. had already 3. Which of the following words is a conjunction? A. under 8. and C. near DiasWhich word best completes the following sentence? Nara is in the talent show this afternnan A. dancing. B. danced C. dance D. dances Which correlative conjunction would be needed to complete the sentence? Ihave to choose either the candy the chips for a treat. A.or 8. but nor D. and Which sentence uses the correct verbs to keep the sentence in the same verb tense? ‘A. My dog ran around the park and Is chasing the squirrel. B. My dog ran around the park and will be chasing the squirrel, . My dog ran around the park and chased the squirrel. 1D. My dog ran around the park and has chased the squirrel. Identify the adverb in the following sentence. The students eagerly waited for the test result. A. waited B. eagerly ©. for D. students Which underlined word is NOT an adjective? ‘They live in a beautiful house. It sits by the gorgeous lake and green trees. They love their home. A. beautiful B. gorgeous ©. green D. home9 10. This is an example of ‘My hunny always chews my shoes A. a simple sentence B. a compound sentence C. acomplex sentence D. an incomplete sentence What part of the speech is underlined in the sentence below? ‘Anna wore her sparkly shoes to dinner. A. noun B. verb C. adjective D. adverbLanguage Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Grammar and Usage - Profi 10 Questions Quiz 1 nt Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. The future perfect tense verb describes an action that will occur by using what words with the past principle of the verb? A. has B. had C. been D. will have 2. Which of the following words best completes this sentence? My brother with a teddy bear until he was a teenager. Asleep B. slept C. sleeping D. sleeps 3. Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly? A. threwed 8. throw C. threw D. thrown’Choose the correct correlative conjunction to complete the sentence below. Irannat eat peanuts, {really lice peanut utter A. but B. neither Cand Dor Which word could be added to com! My dog is black. My dog has long fur. A. don’t combine B. or C. but D. and ie these two choppy sentences? What detail is missing from the sentence? ate lunch with mom to celebrate being on the honor roll. A. what B. why C. where D. who Complete the sentence with the coordinating conjunction that best completes the sentence. Hannah did not set the table, she had to wash the dishes. Aor B. so C. but D. nor This sentence is an example of When Melisa prepared for her presentation, A. a complete sentence 8. an independent clause C. a dependent clause D. a coordinating conjunction 109 10. Which sentence uses the correct verbs to keep the sentence in the same verb tense? A. The babysitter plaved with the kids then had been washing the dishes. B, The babysitter played with the kids then washing the dishes. C. The babysitter played with the kids then will be washing the dishes. D. The babysitter played with the kids then washed the dishes. Which of the following is not a characteristic of formal registers? A. Serious tone B. Correct grammar C. Slang and interjections D. Few contractions unLanguage Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Grammar and Usage - Proficient 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. How many prepositions are in the following sentence? The broom was in the closet, by the mop, near the trash can. AS. 8.4 c2 D3 2. Which of the following words is spelled incorrectly? A. eat B. ate C. eated D. eaten 3. What should be done to the following sentence to make it flow smoothly? My favorite subject in school is math. | like w A. combine B. expand . nochange D. reduce BIdentify the type of sentence. My aunt loves to knit and she made me this awesome scarf and hat! A. fragment B. compound . run-on D. none of these Find the best prepositional phrase to complete this sentence. My clown entertained the visitors A. today B. after the circus C. and painted faces, D. and danced around Which of the following words best completes this sentence? After dinner we are going to our bikes. A. rode B. riding, C ride D. rides Which set of conjunctions best completes the sentence? my aunt my uncle can take me to the mall A. Neither, nor 8, Whether, o C. Either, nor D. Whether, nor Which sentence indicates use of dialect? A. How can | help you? B. He was helping me with homework, C. il catch you later. D. He thought about playing video games, but he changed his mind, “9. What detail is missing from the sentence? My brother and his friends plaved a game at the park. A. why B. where C. what D. who 10, What type of character would use this style of English? “Yo, that’s a sick pair of sneakers.” A. a teacher speaking to her students B, two teenage boys meeting at the park C. a doctor addressing their patient D. an employee speaking to their supervisor 15Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Grammar and Usage - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Identify the choice that best completes the statement: ‘Past Perfect Tense verb describes an action that took place in the past before another past action by using what word and the past participle of the verb? A. has B. had Cis D. been 2. What should be done to the following sentence to make it flow smoothly? Last night after dinner we went to the movies, I had all my friends come along, we were the only people in the movie theater, we sat together and could be as loud as we wanted because there wasn't anyone else there to ask us to be quiet. A. no change B. combine . expand D. reduce wvIdentify the sentence type below. My sister is really good at evmnastics, but she doesn't like to dance. A. fragment B. run-on C. compound D. none of these Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question, Future progressive tense describes an ongoing action that will take place in the future by using what words and a verb ending in -ing? A. has been B. am/is/are . will have D. will be Interjections are used to A. show emotion B. tell where something is C. join independent clauses D. end the sentence Which is the BEST way to combine the following sentences? Fiona bought the oatmeal. Fiona cooked the oatmeal. A. Fiona bought the and cooked the oatmeal. B, Fiona bought and cooked the oatmeal. C. Fiona cooked the oatmeal after she bought the oatmeal. D. Cooking the oatmeal, Fiona bought it. Which two verb tenses, in given order, are used in the sentences below? She painted so wonderfully. She paints so wonderfully A. past, present B. present, past C. present, future D. future, perfect 188. Identify the interjection in the sentence below. ‘Aun, that puppy is cuddly and cute A. puppy B. cuddly c Aww D. cute 9. Identify the sentence type below. The small orange cat ran after the red and biue ball A. simple B. complex €. compound D. fragment 10. What type of character would use this style of English? “Will you set the table, please.” A. a teacher speaking to her students B, two teenage boys meeting at the park C. a boss to employee in an office D. a mother to her son at home 19Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Grammar and Usage - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Conjunctions are used to A. tell where something is B. join clauses C. end the sentence D. show emotion 2. Identify the prepositional phrase in the sentence below, My friends and | enjoy eating the eggs benedict at the local café. A. My friends and | B. enjoy eating the C. at the local café D. eating the eggs benedict 3, Based on the dialogue below, which word best describes Kaden? Kaden: Howdy! | am delighted to meet you Anna. ‘Anna: It is my pleasure, Adam! A. arrogant B. rude C. proper D. friendly aIdentify the subordinating conjunction in the sentence below. If we leave now, we may catch the last train. Alf B. we c may D. now Identify the verb tense in the following sentence. By the time the day was over, we had driven all over the island of Oahu. A. past perfect tense B. future perfect tense C. future progressive tense D. present perfect tense Which is the BEST way to combine the following sentences? Did you eat the cheesecake? My aunt made the cheesecake. My Aunt made the cheesecake today. ‘A. My aunt made the cheesecake today. Did you eat the cheesecake? B. Did you eat the cheesecake my aunt made today? C. My aunt made the cheesecake today. Did you eat the cheesecake my aunt made? D. My aunt made the cheesecake, did you eat it? My aunt made it today. Which verb tense is used in the sentences below? ‘Tomorrow | will be walking to class when you see me. A. past progressive B. future progressive C. present progressive D. future perfect, The sentence below is an example of Although Eloise loves movies, she never has time to watch them. A. a complete sentence B. an independent clause C. acomplex sentence D. a dependent clause 29, Identify the correlative conjunction in the sentence below. The student, lata ta class, die not know whether ta run ar walk dawn the hall A. whether Bor c. did D. student 10. Identify the sentence type below. We looked at the clouds and saw that it was about to rain, so we rushed indoors so we would stay dry. A. simple 8. complex C. fragment . compound 2BLanguage Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Mechanics and Punctuat 10 Questions Quiz 1 in - Basic Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A. Next year I'll be in 6" grade. B, Next year, I'll be in 6" grade. C. Next year, I'll be, in 6” grade. D. Next, year I'll be in 6" grade. 2. Which word is spelled correctly? amoung, attash autum oo eP> admire 3. Which word should the comma come before? Kade is that your bike? A. is 8. your ©. that D. bike 2BWhich word is not spelled correctly? A search B. system. C. suceed D. scene Which sentence is written correctly? ‘A. Have you read the book, Charlotte's Web? B. Have you read the book, “Charlotte's Web"? C. Have you read the book, Charlotte's Web? D. Have you read the book, (Charlotte's Web)? Which word is spelled correctly? A. paid B. populer C. persuaide D. privlige Which word is not spelled correctly? A, suddenly B. sugar C. surprise D. studing Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. Yes I've heard that song, B. Yes, I've heard that song. . Yes I've, heard that song. D. Yes, I've, heard that song. 69 10. What word should the comma come before? That was right wasn't it? A. right B. was C. wasn’t Diis Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly? A. If you practice often math facts are easy. B. If you practice often, math facts are easy. C. If, you practice often, math facts are easy. D.If, you practice often math facts are easy. 2Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Mechanics and Punctuation - Basic 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. wonderful 8. walking C. morning D. usualy Read the sentence and decide if it is capitalized correctly or incorrectly. Choose the answer that contains the mistake. Carl and Mike want to go to the Park. A. Carl and Mike B. want to goto . the Park, D. No mistakes Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A. Although | took a nap, | was still tired. B. Although, | took a nap, I was still tired. C. Although | took a nap I, was still tired. D. Although, | took a nap, | was still tired, 2»Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. Alice, come here, far a B. Alice come here for, a minute. C. Alice, come here for a minute. D. Alice come here, for a minute. Which sentence is written correctly? ‘A. We went to see the movie (Transformers). B. We went to see the movie Transformers C. We went to see the movie “Transformers” D. We went to see the movie Transformers, Which word is spelled correctly? drout garden tasteing afterwerds SoPP Select the sentence that uses correct capital letters. A. Anna's Husband could not stop laughing. B. anna’s husband could not stop laughing. C. Anna's husband could not stop laughing, D. anna’s Husband could not stop laughing Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. Is that for me, Andrew? B. Is thet, for me Andrew? . Is that for me Andrew? D. Is, that for me, Andrew? 209 10. What word should the comma come before? After my dad fived the car we went fora drive ta the lake A. went B. we © car D. dad Which word is spelled incorrectly in the following sentence? Jeffery went to the farmacy to buy vitamins and tissue paper. A. vitamins B. tissue ©. paper D. farmacy 31Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Mechanics and Punctuation - Proficient 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which sentence is written correctly? A. saw the empire state Building in New York. B. | saw the Empire State Building in New York. C. Isaw the empire state building in New York. D. I saw the Empire State building in New York. 2. When do we use an exclamation mark? A. To show someone speaking in a low voice. B, To show someone asking a question. C. To show someone giving instructions. D. To show someone shouting. 3, In the following sentence, which word should the comma come betore? | don’t like to wear my shoes at the beach send in my shoes makes me uncomfortable. A.my B. shoes Cin D. sand 3BWhich word is not spelled correctly? 4 commercial B. financial C. thorogh D. frequent Which sentence is correct? ‘A. My grandpa watches Jeopardy every night! B. My grandpa watches (Jeopardy) every night! . My grandpa watches Jeopardy every night! D. My grandpa watches “Jeopardy” every night! Which word is spelled correctly? A. releif B. receive ©. rhytm D. restarant Which word is not spelled correctly? A. defendant B. contestant C. applicant D. consonent Which answer choice uses punctuation correctly? ‘A. Wow! I had a great time at the z00 in New York . Wow? I had a great time at the z00 in new york . Wow. | had a great time at the zoo in New York. D. Wow! | had a great time at the 200 in new york, 349. What word should the comma come before? Recauise the alley was really dark we decided tn walk the ather way A. dark B. we C. was D.to 10. Which of the following sentences uses a comma correctly? A. | guarantee, to be back before dinner Mom. B. | guarantee to be back, before dinner Mom. . I guarantee to be back before dinner, Mom, D. | guarantee to be back before, dinner, Mom. 35Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Mechanics and Punctuation - Proficient 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. When writing titles of books, they should be A. placed in parentheses B. followed by a semi-colon C. underlined D. placed in quotes 2. Which sentence correctly uses the list below in a sentence? Travel List: London New York Japan A. Lwould love to travel to London, New York, and Japan. B. | would love to travel to London and New York and Japan. C. I would love, to travel to London, New York, and Japan. D. | would love to travel, to London, New York and Japan. 37Which sentence is written correctly? A. Where is Georgia going. B. Were is Georgia going? C. Where is Georgia going? D. Were is Georgia going. Which sentence uses punctuation correctly? A. John can | come over and bake cookies with you? B, John, can I come over and bake cookies with you? . John can | come over and bake cookies with you? . John, can I come over and bake cookies with you Commas are used to A. show emotion B. end a sentence C. give a command D. separate three or more items in a list, Which word is not spelled correctiy? A. genious B. grocery c. ga D. generous Choose the sentence that has NO errors in punctuation or capitalization A. The first modern Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens Greece. B. The first modern Olympics took place in 1896 in Athens, Greece. C. The first modern olympics took place in 1896 in Athens, Greece. D. The first modern Olympics, took place in 1896 in Athens Greece. 388. Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. John likes to have pepperoni, sausage. and bacon on his pizza. B. John likes to have pepperoni sausage and bacon on his pizza, C. John, likes to have pepperoni, sausage and bacon on his pizza. D. John likes to have pepperoni sausage and bacon, on his pizza. 9. Which word is spelled incorrectly in the following sentence? ‘The secretery dealt with paperwork in an articulate manner. A. secretery B. dealt ©. articulate D. manner 10. In the sentence below, which word should the comma come after? The other day | saw a deer cross the road. A. saw B. deer C. other D. day 39Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade -s and Punctuation - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 1 Mecha Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which is not a use of commas? A. to use in the salutation of a letter B, to give a command C. to.use to separate the city and the state D. to set off an appositive 2. When writing titles of CO's, they should be A. placed in parenthesis 8. followed by a semi-colon C. placed in quotes D. underlined 3. Which word is not spelled incorrectly? A. stomach B. search C. schedule D. sceince aIn the following sentence, what is the use of the comma? Terrified. the uppv ran underneath the couch. A. to separate an introductory element B, to set off the words yes and no C. to set off a tag question D. to indicate direct address Which sentence is correct? A. Her favorite song is Stitches by Shawn Mendes. B. Her favorite song is Stitches by Shawn Mendes. C. Her favorite song is “Stitches” by Shawn Mendes. D. Her favorite song is Stitches by Shawn Mendes. Which answer choice uses punctuation and capitalization correctly? ‘A. The new regulations principal Gibson implemented has really improved East high school. B. The new regulations Principal Gibson implemented has really improved East High School! C. The new regulations principal Gibson implemented has really improved East high school! D. The new regulations Principal Gibson implemented has really improved East High School? Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. parenthesis, B. indestructable C. approximate D. factorization Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. Sweet potatoes, hummus, and broccoll are some, of my favorite foods. B, Sweet potatoes hummus, and broccoli, are some of my favorite foods. C. Sweet potatoes, hummus, and broccoli are some of my favorite foods. D. Sweet potatoes hummus and broccoli are some of my, favorite foods. a9 10. What punctuation errors need to be fixed inthe following sentence? Beniamin loves to 20 skiing and drinking hot cocoa. A. sentence is correct B, sentence need capitalization C. sentence needs commas D. sentence needs quotation marks Which word is not spelled correctly? A. govornment B. eighth ©. unkown D. Wendsday 43Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Mechanics and Punctuation - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Select the choice to complete the sentence that uses the correct form to display the ttle. The newsstands at the airport were sold out of issues of. yy A. The Washington Post 8B. “The Washington Post” C. The Washington Post D. Both A and C 2. Which word is not spelled incorrectly? A. squonder B. membrane C. thirtieth, D. dominant 3. When writing titles of ships and aircrafts, they should be A. placed in parenthesis 8. followed by a semi-colon . placed in quotes D. underlined 45In the following sentence, what is the use of the comma? Itis important, Stella, that vou alwavs wash vour hands. A. to separate an introductory element B, to set off the words yes and no C. to indicate direct address D. to set off a tag question Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. covet B. boundary C. fatige D. Mississippi Which sentence is correct? A. Shakespeare's play, A Mid Summer's Night Dream, is my favorite. B, Shakespeare's play, A Mid Summer's Night Dream, is my favorite. C. Shakespeare's play, A Mid Summer's Night Dream, is my favorite, D. Shakespeare's play, (A Mid Summer's Night Dream), is my favorite. Which answer choice uses punctuation and capitalization correctly? A. Delilah said, “I want to go to chipotle for lunch”. B, Delilah said, | want to go to Chipotle for lunch. C. Delilah said “I want to go to Chipotle for lunch?” D. Delilah said, “I want to go to Chipotle for lunch.” Which word is spelled correctly? A. wanton B. ubstruct C. divedind D. tasteing 469 10. What sentence uses commas correctly? A After we played, at the park, we smacked an papsicles, sand B. After we played at the park, we snacked on popsicles, sandwiches, and popcorn, C. After we played, at the park, we snacked on popsicles, sandwiches and popcorn. D. After we played at the park we snacked on popsicles sandwiches and popcorn. hes, and panearn, Which word is not spelled incorrectly in the following sentence? She francticly lifted the cushions on the duvet, searching for her emerald ring. A. emerald B. duvet . cushions D. francticly a7Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Basic 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Select the best definition for the underlined word based on the context clues, The snake slithered through the yard as my father chased it. A. stopped B. moved C. slept D.ate 2. What is the prefix in the word untidy? Aunt Bu Cun D. None of these 3, What is the meaning of the simile below? The boys ran off like cheetahs running after their prey. A. The boys ran towards their food. 8. The boys ran away quickly. C. The boys were hunting. D. The boys saw a cheetah. 49The sentence below is an example of. Mire. Smith's class is gning hananasl Aan idiom B. an adage C. aproverb Dasi What is the meaning of the metaphor below? Dad is a walking encyclopedia. A. Dad is very knowledgeable. B. Dad uses a lot of encyclopedias. C. Dad was carrying an encyclopedi D. Dad likes to walk everywhere. Which word has the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence below? Tresemble him. A. look like B. resent C. hate D. watch What is the correct syllabication of “afterwards”? A. af-ter-ward-s B. af-ter-wards C. aft-er-wa-rds D. aft-er-war-ds What reference material would you use to clarify the meaning of a word? A. thesaurus B. phone book C. glossary D. dictionary 509 10. Which of the following words does not contain a suffix? A lomanade B. resident C. shyness D. badly Which of the following words shows comparison? A. but B. while C. similarly D. unlike SLLanguage Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Basic 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Ifsomeone told you to “play it safe”, what would that mean. A. to be careful B. to play safe not rough C. tonot play D. to be nice 2. What is an antonym for ridiculous? A. happy B.silly C. serious D. sad 3. Choose the best word to complete the sentence, I want to travel to Japan, I don’t like to fly A. also B. and with D. however 53What type of figurative language is shown in the follo Hig rom was a junk pile ‘A. metaphor B. personification C. hyperbole D. simile What reference material would you consult for synonyms? A. thesaurus 8. phone book C. glossary D. dictionary When someone says “once in a blue moon”, what are they referring to? A. there is a blue moon B. going into space C. you see something only at night and it looks blue D. doesn’t happen very often What is the correct syllabication of “fabulous”? A. fa-bu-lous 8, Fab-uwlous C. fa-bul-ous D. fab-u-lous Select the best definition from the underlined word based on the context clues. She snatched the last piece of candy from the bowlt A. stole B. gave C threw D. smelled sa9 10. Complete the following idiom: Costs an arm and a A nat your leg B.aleg C. ahand D. that’s too much What is the suffix of tighten? A.ten B. hten Cen D.tigh 55Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Proficient 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. What is a synonym for the underlined word in the sentence below? Iwas so excited about going to the beach that | could not sleep. A. nervous B. enthusiastic C. shocked D. surprised 2. Which of the following words is not formed from the root word leg, meaning law? A. legs B. legitimize C. legislature D. legal 3. What reference material would you use to find the correct syllabications of a word? A. thesaurus B. phone book ©. glossary D. dictionary 37What is the meaning of the idiom below? Can | add my two cante? A. Can |help pay? B. Can I give my opinion? . Can sit with you? D. Can I tell youa secret? What type of figurative language is shown in the following sentence? ‘The ocean licked the sand at the edge of the shoreline. A. metaphor B. personification C. hyperbole D. simile When someone says, “don’t be dense,” what does it mean? A. be smarter about it B, try not to understand it, C. be slow D. be thick What is the synonym for monitor? A. travel B. stop C. watch D. ignore Use the context clues from the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, choose the word that best fits that meaning. The team underestimated their opponent and lost the game. ‘A have courtesy towards B. place low value on C. be respectful of D. treat very nicely 589. What is the antonym for infectious? A irritated B. healthy C. diseased D. sickly 10. Complete the following idiom: don’t put all of your eggs A. under the sink B. where they'll break C in one basket D. inthe heat 59Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Proficient 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1 is an annual publication that contains a calendar and all the events for the coming year. A. Anatlas 8. An almanac C. Anencyclopedia D. A brochure 2. Which suffix would be the correct addition to the word equal? A. ful Bly Cable D.al 3. What type of figurative language is shown in the following sentence? Hagrid happily helped Harry heave the heavy hamster home. A. hyperbole B, personification C. alliteration D. simile 6When someone says, “all that glitter is not gold,” what are they referring to? A. things that glitter aren’t made of 2old B. you should not buy things that glitter . nice things aren’t always worth what they cost D. anything that glitters is expensive A synonym is a word that, ‘A. means the opposite B. sounds the same . has no meaning D. means relatively the same Complete the following idiom: Hear something straight from the A. horse’s mouth 8. without lying C. then repeat it D. inatine What is the suffix of the word comfortable? A.com B. table C. able D. fortable Use the context clues from the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, choose the word that best fits that meaning, The highly esteemed doctor had appointments boaked all year. A. of high value B. very old C. overworked D. hard to reach @9. What word best completes the sentence. tn having a lat of hameunrk, Peter alsa had socrer practice, A. However B. Moreover C. Although D. In addition 10. Use the context clues from the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, choose the word that best fits that meaning The vacation to Disneyworld was a great reward for all my labor. A. planning B. work C. asking D. eating 8Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following words would not be formed from the root chrom meaning color? A. chromatic 8. monochromatic C. polychrome D. chromosome 2. Whats the correct syllabication of successfully? A. succe-ess-fully B. suc-ces-sfully C. suc-cess-fully D. su-ceess-fully 3. When someone says, "the walls have ears", what do they mean? A. the walls can hear you B. people are listening C. the walls are very thin D. the walls are sensitive to noise 64, What type of figurative language is shown in the follo have a ton af papers to grade A. metaphor 8B. personification C. hyperbole D. simile 5, What does the suffix able mean? A. susceptible of B. full of C. one who D. without 6. Use the context clues from the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word. Then, choose the word that best fits that meaning, They were all disappointed and grew fretful as they learned the concert had been delayed. A. patient 8. worried . placid D. tired 7. What is NOT a synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence? The dog loved her owner truly and devotedly, and always greeted her at the door. A. genuinely B. sincerely C. calmly D. zealously 8. Which choice contains a set of words that are antonyms of one another? A. calamity, disaster B. contribute, bestow C. unanimous, consistent D. doubtfully, decisive 669. Which of the following sentences is an example of a personification? A The greeted me this marning with a cmile B. Dan stood out like a sore thumb. C. Jake is as brave asa lion. D. The world is my oyster. 10. Choose the best word to complete the sentence. Jennifer liked to go camping, so did Scarlett. A. moreover B. however C. nonetheless D. similarly 67Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Vocabulary and Usage - Advanced 10 Questions Quiz 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. What is an antonym for the underlined word in the following sentence? The construction site was ready to excavate the backyard to build a pool. A. conceal B. hallow C. unearth D. shovel 2. What type of figurative language is used in the following sentence? ‘The bride became as nutty as 2 fruitcake as her wedding drew closer. A. metaphor B. personification C. hyperbole D. simile 3. Which word does not have a suffix? A. regular 8. brilliance C artist D. absence ©Choose the best word to complete the sentence. (My friend is afraid to iump off the diving board at the pool. she comes swimming with us every day. A. in addition B. nevertheless C. similarly D. although What does the proverb “Once bitten, twice shy” mean? A. If you aren't careful with money, you will lose it. B An unpleasant experience induces caution. C. We tend to forget people we do not see often. D. The hardest part of an action is to start it. Which of the following information CANNOT be found in an almanac? A. weather predictions B. dates of eclipses C. tide tables D. synonyms for words “As straight as an arrow’ is an example of what? A. personification B. simile C. hyperbole D. metaphor Use the context clues from the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word. Then, choose the word that best fits that meaning. ‘Noting her somber expression, his gleaming smile faded away and he noted something was wrong. ‘A. melancholy 8. colorful C. jubilant D. peaceful 79. What is the meaning of the Greek root wore photo? A. light B. coin C. capture D. portrait 10. What is the correct syllabication of hypothermia? A. hy-po-therm-i-a B. hyp-o-therm-ia C. hy-po-ther-mi-a D. hy-pot-herm-i-a nmLanguage Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Language Usage - Basic 51 Questions Test 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which verb tense best completes the sentence? Yesterday | toa Taylor Swift concert. A.go 8. have gone C. went D. doing 2. Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. No, Idid not clean my room. B. No! did, not clean my room. C. No Idid not, clean my room. D. No I did not clean, my room. 3. What is the synonym for compliment? A. rude 8. put down . rumor D. praise BWhat is the correct way to write the underlined verb? last summer, we all along the West Coast A. drive B. will drive C. will have driven D. drove Identify the prefix in the word disadvantage? Adis Bad ©. vant D. age Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. walkd B. walked C. walked D. walket In the sentence below, what word should the comma come before? Because the alley was dark we decided to walk the other way. Avalley B. dark Cwe D. walk Select the correct subject to complete the sentence. could not get his head in the game. A. She 8 Her ©. They D.He ”9, Read the sentence below and decide if it is capitalized correctly, or incorrectly. Choose the answer that contains the mistake. | get to go to disney's Hollywood Studios this summer! A. Lget to B. goto disney’s C. Hollywood Studios D. this summer! 10. What reference material would you consult to clarify the meaning of a word? A. thesaurus B. phone book C. glossary D. dictionary 11. Which of the following words best completes this sentence? The homerun ball was hit the fence. A. between B. over ©. under D. before 12, Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. Bring your Switch controller too, George. B, Bring your Switch controller too George. C. Bring your Switch, controller too George. D. Bring your, Switch controller too, George. 13. Which verb tense is correct for the following sentence? H the Boston Marathon next year. A.ran B. was running ¢. will run D. have run 814. What is the correct syllabication of understand? A. un-de-rstand B. u-nder-stand C. un-der-stand D. un-derst-and 15. Which is NOT a use of commas? A. to separate items in a list B. to show the reader where to pause C. to place between independent clauses D. to make a statement 16. Use the context clues from the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word. Then, choose the word that best fits that meaning The puppy's face looked pathetic when It swelled up after she was stung by a bee. Asad B. happy . joyful D. tired 17. What part of speech is the underlined word in the following sentence? My mom loves to knit. She knits very well. A. adjective 8. noun ©. adverb D. verb 18. Which word in the sentence below is spellec incorrectly? Hove going for walks. Although | usually walk in the morning, | decided to go in the afternoon because it was raineing. A. Although B. morning C. because D. raineing 7619. Choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the underlined word. The tirgency must he stressed in timas af emergency A. violence B. requiring a lot of money . reassurance D. requiring immediate action 20, Read the following sentence and decide if t's capitalized correctly, or incorrectly. If incorrect, choose the answer that contains the mistake. The next holiday is Easter. A. No Mistake B, The next C. holiday is D. Easter. 21. This sentence is an example of, The cranky baby is. A.a simple sentence B. a compound sentence C. acomplex sentence D. an incomplete sentence 22. In which source would you find this entry: farmer synonyms: grower, laborer, peasant, producer A.a glossary B. a thesaurus C. amagazine D. a book about farmland 723, The prefix RE- means again, so if you RETHINK something you: A think af something for the first time B. think about it again C. think about past thoughts D. you give up on thinking of it 24, Identify the interjection in the sentence below. ops, | thought | told Trent about the meeting! A. Oops B. thought ©. about D. meeting 25. Which sentence has no errors in capitalization? ‘A. We met Dr. schwab at the Weill Cornell Hospital. B. we met dr. Schwab at the weill cornell Hospital. C. We met Dr. Schwab at the Weill Cornell Hospital. D. we met Dr. Schwab at the Weill cornell Hospital. 26. When someone says "you're as slow as molasses,” what do they mean? A. you are sticky like syrup B. you are the opposite of slow . you smell like syrup D. you move very slowly 27. Use the context in the sentence to determine the meaning of the italicized word. Then, choose the word that best matches that meaning. With all the decorations and music, the room looked very festive for the party. A. dark B. dull C. upbeat D. boring 7828. Which of the following words would best complete this sentence? The wrestling tournament wa A. between B. yet C. next the eym to the weight rnam D. around 29, Which word is spelled correctly? A. vizible B. visible C. visable D. vissible 30. Choose the correct verb tense for the sentence below. Last night, the spaghetti better with parmesan cheese on top. A. tasted B. tastes C taste D. tasting 31. Which word is misspelled in the sentence below? | went to the libary on Wednesday to read about extraterrestrials. A libary B. Wednesday C. extraterrestrials D. No Mistakes 32. Choose the sentence that uses the correct capitalization. A. oscar has two best friends who play soccer, dylan and Michael. B. Oscar has two best friends who play Soccer, Dylan and Michael. C. Oscar has two best friends who play soccer, Dylan and Michael. . Oscar has two best friends who play soccer, dylan and Michael. 933. Choose the word that best fits in the passage below. During the springtime | love to cee the flowers Thair right colors fill me with joy. A. boring 8. vibrant C. fragrant D. dull 34, Select the correct verb to complete the sentence below. The stand-up comedy show. soon. A. start 8. started C. be starting D. should be starting 35, Sound words such as POW, ZAP, and BOOM are example of what? A. simile B. metaphor C. onomatopoeia D. 36. What should be done to the following sentence to make it flow smoothly? My bunny’s name is Petunia. My bunny is very shy. ‘A. combine B. expand C. reduce D. no change 37. What is the correct spelling of the word mesning to “publicly display"? A. exzibit B. echzibit C. exshibit D. exhibit 8038, Which word could be added to combine these two choppy sentences? ike to eat ice cream canes | dan't like ice cream sundaes A.and B. or ©. but D. don’t combine 39, Which sentence uses commas in a series correctly? ‘A. My favorite salad toppings, are mushrooms, chickpeas, and croutons. B. My favorite salad toppings are, mushrooms chickpeas and croutons. C. My favorite, salad toppings are mushrooms, chickpeas, and croutons. D. My favorite salad toppings are mushrooms, chickpeas, and croutons. 0. Astatement that is exaggerated to heighten effect, such as “I'm so hungry | could eat a horse” is called a(n): A. analogy B. hyperbole C. allusion D. personification 41. Choose the verb tense that best fits in the sentence below. Ihave in Chicago for the past6 months. A. been li B. living C. being Da live 42. Choose the closest meaning of the underlined word in the following sentence. ordered a Nintendo Switch, but it arrived defective, so | returned it A. perfect B. faulty © late D. as expected aL43, 4a, 45, 46, 47, Which of the following sentences is written correctly? A today ic the first day af March, right? B, Today is the first day of march, right. C. Today is the first day of March, right? D. Today is the first day of march, right! Which word is spelled correctly? A. tusday B. terible ©. thief D. tomorow Which set of antonyms apply to the word silent. A. noisy, audible, loud B. noisy, boring, dull C. noisy, audible, hushed D. noisy, quiet, hushed What type of character would use this style of English? “Do you happen to have any books about astronauts?” ‘A. amom speaking to her child 8. a patient asking their doctor a question C. two teenage girls speaking to each other D. a student asking a librarian a question The sentence below is an example of, . Would you like a salad, or would your rather have avocado toast? A. a simple sentence 8. a compound sentence C. acomplex sentence D. an incomplete sentence 8248. Choose the answer that displays the title correctly in the sentence below. My favorita sang form luctin Riaher ic A. Sorry B. “Sorry” © Sorry D. Sorry, 49, What is the correct way to write the underlined verb? ‘An excited child visit the circus yesterday. A. visits B. visiting C. visited D. visit 50. The sentence below is an example of Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. an idiom . a metaphor . an adage analliteration pose 51. Choose the correct correlative conjunction to complete the sentence below. We're __ having tacos for dinner, but we are having lasagna. A. not 8. or ©. either D. and 3Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Language Usage - Basic 51 Questions Test 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following words would best complete this sentence? George will his mom weed the garden this morning. A. helping. B. helped have help D. help 2. Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? A. went home 8. big lizard Cafter dinner D. teacher said 3. Which sentence is an opinion? A. The temperature dropped low enough to freeze my fragile flowers. 8B. After the storm, the temperature dropped low enough to freeze my flowers. C. Last night, the temperature dropped low enough to freeze my tulips. . | was mad that the temperature dropped low enough to freeze my flowers 86Which sentence is written correctly? ‘A. We took, our dog and her puppies. to the vet vesterdav. B, We took our dog and her puppies to the vet, yesterday. . We took our dog, and her puppies to the vet yesterday. . We took our dog and her puppies to the vet yesterday. Which two words are antonyms of each other in the sentence below? Becky was upset when she found out that one of the bottles of perfume was damaged, but also thankful that the others were intact. A. was, were B. Becky, upset C. bottles, other D. damaged, intact Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. freight B.feeture C.costume D. amuse Use the context in the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose the word that best matches that meaning, The bear had an awkward gait due to the damage to his back left leg A. walk B. growl C. home D. glare Which of the following words would not be formed from the root vis meaning to see? A. vision B vise C visible D. visor 879 10. 1. 2. 23. What reason best supports the opinion below? Our baseball park should lower the price for a hotdog from $5 to $3. A. People will buy more hotdogs if they are cheaper. B.Itis too hard to make change for a $5 bill. C. Too many people are buying hotdogs. D. Three dollars is not enough money to spend on a hotdog. Which sentence uses the correct verbs to keep the sentence in the same verb tense? Shane ___ the plane ticket after he talked to his mom about the trip. A. buy 8. buying C. bought D.is buying Which of the following sets of words are homophones? A. deer, dear B. like, as C. fast, quick D. cry, crying Which word is misspelled in the passage below? Because of the feud between the Walker family and the Crown family, Millie decided to boycot the picnic. A feud B. decided C. boycot D. picnic Which detail is the most specific? A. forest B. oak C. deciduous D. tree 8814. Identify the preposition in the sentence below, Jamie auickly ran behind the giant oak tree. A. quickly 8. behind giant D. oak 415. Which statement is a fact? A. The design on your shirt is cool. B. That app is hard to use. C.It rained so hard | couldn't sleep. D. The beach was crowded. 16. Use the context clues from the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose the word that best fits that meaning. Marcy had dual citizenship since her parents were American and she was born in Sweden. A. fight B.two C. question D. none 17. What does the A. is gentle B. love animals C.isafraid D. too weak 18. Which sentence below has the correct capitalization? ‘A. The map showed that we had passed through the Blue Ridge mountains. B. | asked Mr. Davies if | could take his Science class. C. The envelope was addressed to Mr. Carl Hendricks. D. After Thanksgiving Dinner we started decorating for Christmas. 8919, 20, 21, 22, 23, Which word(s) can replace the underlined word to give the sentence a stronger feeling? Ashleigh ruined Kelsev’s art proiect so she wouldn't win the competition. A. took away 8. moved C. broke D. demolished Which word below is a subordinating conjunction? The trip was going well until we flew into a strong thunderstorm. A. well B. until C.flew D. strong Which of these prefixes means many? A. auto B. sub C. multi D. centi What reference material would you consult to find information about an upcoming festival in your town? A.encyclopedia B. directory cmap D. newspaper Complete the sentence below with the correct contraction heading to the store after lunch, A.We're B.I've She'd D. Who'll 024, 25, 26. 27. 28, 29, Which verb is the most descriptive? A. drink B.sip C.gulp D. swallow In the sentence below, which group of words makes up a prepositional phrase? In fact, | know the store is opening tomorrow. A. In fact. B.I know C.is opening D. opening tomorrow Which word is spelled correctly? A. shaul B. populate C.resque D. broade Choose the best transition word. We put our tents up at the campsite. we made a fire and roasted hotdogs. A. Therefore B. Besides C Later D. For example Which of the following words would best complete this sentence? Alter the earthquake, volunteers dug through the. to find su A. fault B. rubble Clava D. demolish Which sentence below is punctuated correctly? A. Of course we will be there tomorrow. B, Rufus and Stan, are our cats. C. The brake pedal in the car, is broken. D. Martha, please ask Doug to come here. on30, 31, 32, 33, 34, Identify the possessive pronoun. Allen and Mary each brought a dessert, but Allen dropped his when he tripped on the sidewalk. A. each B.his C. when D.he Which word best completes the sentence below? The cat jumped off the counter when the bread popped out of the toaster and her. A. sunk B. confused C startled D. blessed What type of sentence is this? The bees buzzed around the flowers. A fragment B. complete C.run-on D. none of the above Which detail is the most specific? A. bedroom B.town home D. neighborhood What is the helping verb in this sentence? Before we went to the store, Scott had helped Madelyn make her bed. A. went B had C. helped D. make 235, 36. 37, 38, 39, What is the meaning of the simile below? That answer is as clear as mud. A. The answer is difficult to understand, B. The answer is wrong, C. The answer has a lot of details D. The answer is simple. Which word best completes the sentence below? He be coming over for dinner tomorrow night. A. willn’t B. isn’t C. won't D. didn’t Which word(s) can replace the underlined word to give the sentence a stronger feeling? Marty stuck his foot in the bathtub and yelled in surprise when the water burned him. A. yelped 8. spoke C.called D. complained Which word is spelled incorrectly? The lawyer asked if his cleint could talk to the judge privately. A. lawyer B.cleint judge D. privately What word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word? | didn’t have any money, so! wanted to barter with someone to get a new bike. A. argue B.go gift D. trade 9340, 41, 42, 43, 4a, 45, Choose the sentence that has the correct capitalization. A. The Title of my speech is “After the Rain.” B. The Story Of Mr. Fry is my favorite book. C. Cecelia wrote her poem, “The Petite Dancer,” in one afternoon. D. Jake found the Movie Poster for The Day a Robot Lived in the trash. Which set of words are synonyms to the word sane? A. similar, alike, matched B, normal, rational, reasonable C.confuse, daze, disorient D. joy, cheer, delight Which of the following is a complete sentence? A. She swam. B, Delicious meal. C. Questioned me. D. Quickly run, Which detail is the most general? A. face B. nose C. body D. head What type of figurative language is shown in the following sentence? The cupcake was so big that it took me amonth to eat it! A. personification 8. metaphor C. hyperbole D. simile Which word is misspelled in the sentence below? The annual duws to belong to the private club were increased last year. A. annual B. duws C. private D. increased 446. 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, What reason best supports the opinion below? Milk should always be served at lunch in school. ‘A. Cows produce milk. B. Kids need calcium for strong bones. C. Not everyone likes apple juice. D. Kids should have something to drink at lunch. Which of these words has a suffix? A. tension B. bleed C.deflate D. proceed Which of the following is a sentence fragment? ‘A. The cow crossed the field. B. The giant boulder high up. C. The red ant bit his prey. D. The baby racoon hid quietly. Complete the following idiom: it costs an arm A. to do it right B. anda leg C. just for one D. and more Which adjective is the most descriptive? Acall B yell C.talk D. screech Choose the word that best completes the following sentence? We____ to wait a long time for the bus to pick us up yesterday. Avhad B.have C.will have D. could have 95Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Language Usage - Proficient 51 Questions Test 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following words would best complete this sentence? For dinner last night we ate meatloaf and green beans, dessert we had apple pie. A. for 8. under C then D. and 2. Ina prepositional phrase, a preposition comes before an object in the form of a(an) A. verb or adverb B. adjective . noun or pronoun D. conjunction 3. Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. If you, do your chores, everyday your mom, won't get mad. 8, If you do your chores everyday, your mom won't get mad. C. If you do your chores, everyday your mom won't get mad. D. Ifyou, do your chores, everyday, your mom, won't get mad. 84, What sentence is written correctly? A In Sunday's paner there was an article called, Why Na Flamingns Stand an One leg? B, In Sunday's paper there was an article called, Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg? C. In Sunday's paper there was an article called, “Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg?” D. In Sunday's paper there was an article called, (Why Do Flamingos Stand on One Leg?) 5. Which two words are antonyms of each other in the sentence below? Canned goods, once a seemingly abundant resource, is now becoming scarce in supermarkets. A. seemingly, becoming B. canned, supermarkets C. goods, resource D. abundant, scarce 6. Which word is spelled correctly? A. vaccination B. valueble C. vegatation D. volnerable 7. Use the context in the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose the word that best matches that meaning, The maid knew her boss was having the president and his wife over for dinner, so she made sure everything was immaculate before she left for the day. A. heavy B. open ©. dirty D. spotless 8. Which of the following words would not be formed from the root civ meaning citizen? A. civil B. civet C. civilization D. civic 999. Choose the sentence that is capitalized and punctuated correctly. A. Alex wanted to go to Pizza Hut with her Friends, but thev did not have anv vegan options. B. Alex wanted to go to Pizza Hut with her friends, but they did not have any vegan options? C. Alex wanted to go to Pizza Hut with her friends, but they did not have any vegan options. D. Alex wanted to go to pizza hut with her friends, but they did not have any vegan options. 10. Which sentence uses the correct verbs to keep the sentence in the same verb tense? A. The secretary is busy right now filing the papers and will be answering the phone. B. The secretary is busy right now filing the papers and had been answering the phone. C. The secretary is busy right now filing the papers and answering the phone. D. The secretary is busy right now filing the papers and had answered the phone. 11, Which of the following words shows comparison? A. while 1B, much as. C. however D. though 12. Which word is misspelled in the passage below? California suffered through a devastating drout last year. There were orchards where many trees perished. A. devastating 8. drout ©. orchards D. perished 13. Which word best completes the following sentence? Chocolate is ny favorite Weal, I would eat it with everything. A. nevertheless B. although C. however D. moreover 10014, Identify the two prepositions in the sentence below. Jessica went into the kitchen and grabbed a cookie from the cupboard. A. into, from B. went, grabbed C. kitchen, grabbed D. into, the 15. Choose the best way of writing the sentence below. ‘A. Adam loves his job at a healthcare company, and itis also strenuous work. B. Adams job at a healthcare company is strenuous work, but he loves it. C. Loving it, Adams job in a healthcare company is strenuous work. D. Because he loves it, Adams job in a healthcare company is hard work. 16, Use the context clues from the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, choose the word that best fits that meaning Paper maps became obsolete with the development of Google Maps on phones. A. popular B. outdated C. careful D. broken 17. “My sister’s room is a pig pen” is an example of: A. personification B. alliteration . metaphor D. idiom 18. Which sentence below has the correct capitalization? A. My brother got into a great College because of his football playing skills. B. My brother got into a great college because of his Football playing skills. C. My Brother got into a great college because of his football playing skills. . My brother got into a great college because of his football playing skills. 10119. Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly? A To keep your car running well, B. To keep your car running well, it should have tune-ups, often C. To, keep your car running well, it should have tune-ups often. D. To keep your car running well it should have tune-ups often. should have tune-uns afte 20. A conjunction is used to. A. tell where something is. B. join clauses C. end the sentence D. show emotion 21. Which of these prefixes means incorrect or wrong? A. pre B. non- bie D. mis- 22. What reference material would you consult to find information about the government of the United states? A.a dictionary 8. a thesaurus C. an encyclopedia D. a phonebook 23. What is the dependent clause in the sentence below? Although Zack was tired, he still cooked dinner. A. he was tired B. he still cooked C. Although Zack was tired . cooked dinner 10224. A figure of speech that uses like or as to compare things is called: A onamatanasi B, simile C alliteration D. personification 25. In the sentence below, which group of words makes up a prepositional phrase? ‘There is storage room under the stairs. A. There is B. There is starage room C. storage room under D. under the stairs. 26. Which word is spelled correctly? A. altitude B. alttitude C. altitud D. altitude 27. Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly? A. The campers are required to bring their tents sleeping bags and food. B. The campers are required to bring, their tents, sleeping bags and food. C. The campers are required to bring their tents, sleeping bags, and food. D. The campers, are required to bring their tents, sleeping bags and food. 28. Which of the following words would best complete this sentence? My uncle has good in his hands because he can play the piano flawlessly. A. dexterity B. authorities C. influence D. provision 10329. Which word is misspelled in the sentence below? ‘The engineer was referred hy the recruiting campany hecause his skills were nnteahle A. engineer B. referred C. recruiting D. noteable 30. A group of words that has a subject and a verb, and expresses a complete thought is called A. a clause B. an independent clause C. a dependent clause D. a coordinating conjunction 31, Which word best completes the sentence below? ‘The cozy and quiet library was the professor's favorite place to. A. retreat B. congregate C. revolutionize D. chant +32. What is the best way to combine the sentences below? Connor entered the juggling contest. Connor won the juggling contest. A. Connor entered the juggling contest, and he won the juggling contest. B. Whether Connor entered the juggling contest or not, he won, ©. Connor entered the juggling contest and wan, D. By entering the juggling contest, Connor won the juggling contest. 33, The language spoken in a particular region, or itis a spoken language specific to a social group is called A. registers B. dialect C. origin D. geography 10434, Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A Skiing, is eacy, i B, Skiing is easy, if you practice, C. Skiing, is easy, if you practice. D. Skiing is easy if you practice. you practice 35. What is the meaning of the simile below? The explanation for his tardiness was clear as mud. A The person liked to play in mud. B. The explanation was difficult to understand. C. The explanation was valid. D. The person was late because he was muddy. 36. Which word best completes the sentence below? He the last piece of pizza as soon as he saw there was just one left. A. snatcher B. snatching C. snatched D. snatch 37. Which sentence is written correctly? A It has been over 100 years since the (Titanic) sank. B, Ithas been over 100 years since the “Titanic” sank. C. Ithas been over 100 years since the Titanic sank. D. Ithas been over 100 years since the Titanic sank. 38. Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. excellent B. tracter C. monument D. appetite 10539, What word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word? Although Linden is always very worried, he cames aff as nonchalant and mellow A. relaxed B. excited C. fearful D. enthusiastic 40. Choose the sentence that has the correct capitalization, A. I think Pike Place Market is the most diverse market in the country, B. I think Pike place market is the most diverse market in the country. C. I think Pike Place Market is the most diverse Market in the Country. D. I think pike place market is the most diverse market in the country. ‘1. Which set of words are synonyms to the word preserve? A. conserve, abandon B, defend, attack C. conserve, defend D. defend, endanger 42. Which of the following is a sentence fragment? A. I love getting sushi on weekends. 8, My favorite condiment is mustard. C. I can't stand red bell peppers. D. After eating the burrito. 43, Which word should the comma come before? No | don't have any colored pencils youcan borrow. A. don't BI C. pencils D.can 10644, What type of figurative language is shown in the following sentence? ‘The acean licked the cand at the edge of the share line, A. metaphor B. hyperbole C. personification D. simile 45. Which word is misspelled in the sentence below? | went to the kitchen to grab a snack from the refrigerator, but realized my mom was done 1 A. kitchen B. refrigerator C. realized D. makeing keing lunch. 46. What should be done with the following sentence for it to flow smoothly? My dad and brother went fishing, it was a hot day and they spent the whole day on the water, they got a sunburn and caught a lot of fish that we cooked up for dinner. A. reduce B. combine C. expand D. no change 47. The root word -ology means: A. the study of something 8. plants C. study of fossils D. making of something 10748, 49, 50, 51, Which sentence has the correct punctuation? A We will travel, to New Orleans, louisiana an Actaher 3, 2091 8. We will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana on October 3, 2021. C. We will travel to New Orleans Louisiana on October 3 2021. D. We will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana on October, 3, 2021. Complete the following idiom: birds of a feather A. fall off 8. help them fly C. flock together D. are the same in color Which word is spelled correctly? A. protein B. paralel C. practicle D. persuad Choose the word that best completes the following sentence? The earth around the sun every year. A rotate 8B. rotating C. rotated D. rotates 108Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Language Usage - Proficient 51 Questions Test 2 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. Which of the following words would best complete this sentence? The race was scheduled to start at noon; due to the storm it started later. A. therefore B. however C. meanwhile D. overall 2. Which of the following is a prepositional phrase? A. beyond the house B. giant hovering clouds C. wearing long shorts, D. feeling slightly curious 3. Which sentence is an opinion? ‘A. | was angry that our 3-month-old puppy had chewed a hole in my sock. B. Angelique questioned the truthfulness of Marge’s story. C. The dumpster was full of useless things we found around the house. D. The basketball court was chipped, and the net was torn. 12Which sentence is written correctly? A. Last Saturday we took the boat, out on the lake for a lone ride up to the dam. B. Last Saturday, we took the boat out on the lake, for a long ride up to the dam. C. Last Saturday we took the boat out on the lake for a long ride, up to the dam. D. Last Saturday, we took the boat out on the lake for a long ride up to the dam. Which two words are antonyms of each other in the sentence below? My most challenging rival in the spelling bee was also my greatest ally in the math relay. A. challenging, greatest B. rival, ally C. spelling, math D. bee, relay Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. celabrate B. grocery Coptic D. clinician Use the context in the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose the answer that best matches that meaning We decided that a good way to unify our team was to do a scavenger hunt together. A. frighten B. bring together C.teach D. ruin Which of the following words would not be formed from the root err meaning stray? A. error B.errorless errand D. erratic 139. What reason best supports the opinion below? The Rockv Mountains have some of the best campine spots. A. There are hiking trails around many of the campgrounds. B, The snow in the mountains can last well into June. . Sometimes, bears and racoons look for food at campsites. D. Tents can be difficult to put up after dark. 10. Choose the correct verb to fill in the blank. After the long day we had, we out to eat but ended up falling asleep instead. Aare going B. were going C.have gone D. did go 11. Which of the following words shows comparison? A. therefore B. for example C. similariy D. nearby 12. Which word is misspelled in the passage below? The mother was frantic with worry as she raced around the groceary store searching for her toddler. A. frantic B. groceary C. searching D. toddler 13. Which detail is the most specific? A. market. B. onion C shelf D. produce 1414, 15. 16. vv. 18. Identify the two prepositions in the sentence below. We chased the kite across the field after the wind caught it. A. chased, wind B. across, after C. across, caught D. wind, caught Which statement is an opinion? A. The dog and cat nap together every afternoon. B The squirrel tries to get to the birdfeeder when | ill it C. The deer that run through our backyard are damaging our flowers. D. The racoons are so loud at night when they tip over our garbage cans. Use the context clues from the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose the word that best fits that meaning. He might have been 76, but he had the vigor of a 20-year-old as he ran the marathon. A. confusion B. energy C. appetite D. voice What does the idiom “hold your horses” mean? A. control your emotions B. be responsible C. be quiet D. wait a minute What is the error in the address below? Mr. and Mrs. Carl Breeks 3580 South Bend Road Fristworth AL 50295 A. capital 8. punctuation C. abbreviation D. there is no error 1519. Wi h word{s) can replace the underlined word to give the sentence a stronger feeling? Snickers does not like having her nails trimmed. but she allows it, A. tolerates B. questions honors D. accepts 20. Which word below is a subordinating conjunction? A. unless Band C. through D. different 21, Which of these prefixes means under? A. inter B. sub Cun D. semi 22. What reference material would you consult to find the page number for a poem in a book? A. appendix 8. dedication C. table of contents D. bibliography 23. Which sentence has a dependent clause? A. The cake was baking. B, We danced after dinner. C. The bird was chirping, D. The horn keeps beeping. 24, Which sentence’s verb is the most descriptive? ‘A. The milk spilled onto the counter. B. The milk leaked onto the counter. C. The milk flooded onto the counter. D. The milk dripped onto the counter. 11625. In the sentence below, which group of words makes up a prepositional phrase? We ran out of 2s where Mackberg Street crosses Beckling Avenue. A. We ran out B. out of gas C where Mackberg Street D. crosses Beckling Avenue 26. Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. reenter B. decoy C. pearce D. chorus 27. Choose the best transition word(s) for this sentence. Brandt threw the newspaper into Mrs. Chem’s flower garden, Brandt had to pay for the damaged flowers. A. Asa result 8. Otherwise C. Frequently D. For example 28. Which of the following words would best complete this sentence? We thought our cat and dog hated each other, but then we found them __ together taking a nap. A. listening B. aggressive C.nestled D. mammoth 29. Which sentence below is punctuated correctly? A. The Browns house is two blocks north of Rushing Square in Camden, New Hampshire. B, The Brown's house is two blocks north of Rushing Square, in Camden New Hampshire. C. The Brown's house is two blocks north, of Rushing Square in Camden. New Hampshire, D. The Brown's house is two blocks north of Rushing Square in Camden, New Hampshire. 1730. Which wordls) make up the complete subject of this sentence? ‘At dusk, the newborn lambs were bleating for their mothers. A. lambs 8. newborn lambs C. the newborn lambs D. At dusk, the newborn lambs 31, Which word best completes the sentence below? We wanted Marcy and Pete to__on the project, but they just could not be nice to each other. A. collaborate B. generate C recall D. endure 32. What is the complete predicate? The player hit at least one homerun a season. A. hit B. hit at least one C.hitat least one homerun D. hit at least one homerun a season 33. Which detail is the most specific? A. truck B. vehicle C. bumper D. body 34, Which sentence is punctuated correctly? ‘A. Rocco told his father’s friend Barry. that Jimmy was chasing the dog. B. Rocco, told his father’s friend Barry that Jimmy, was chasing the dog. . Rocco told his father’s friend Barry that Jimmy was chasing, the dog, . Rocco told his father’s friend, Barry, that Jimmy was chasing the dog. 35. What is the meaning of the simile as white es a sheet? A. clean B. scared C. Caucasian D. the answer is not listed 836. 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, Which word best completes the sentence below? | will mow the lawn, vou pull the weeds. A. rather B. again usually D. while Which word(s) best replaces the underlined word to give the sentence a stronger feeling? Cassie was upset when her father came to school in his pajamas to pick her up. A. embarrassed 8. mortified C. troubled D. amazed Which word is spelled incorrectly? A. seanator B. scramble C pioneer D. migrate What word is the closest in meaning to the underlined word? The couple meandered along the waterfront to the restaurant. A. biked B. swam C. walked D.ran Choose the sentence that has the correct capitalization. ‘A. | dropped my phone on vacation and had to take it to Phones for You on the Island, 8. | dropped my phone on Vacation and had to take it to Phones For You on the Island, C. I dropped my phone on vacation and hadto take it to Phones for You on the island. D.| dropped my phone on vacation and had to take it to Phones For You on the island. Which set of words are synonyms to the word restrain? A. detain, limit B. dislike, avoid C. argue, quarrel D. protect, defend 1943, 4a, 4s, 46. 47, a sentence fragment? A. The dolphins chased the waves. B. All our hopes were gone at once. C. The backseat of the brand-new car. D. Come to the party after you finish. Which detail is the most general? A. dessert B. ice cream C. chocolate D. sundae Which of these is a metaphor? ‘A. The snowflakes tumbled through the sky. B. The jeep sped past us like the end of the world was chasing it. C. The puppy sank into the rug for a nap after his walk. D. The burnt pizza was a crunchy frisbee. Which word is misspelled in the sentence below? ‘Stan mondernized the utility room in the apartment before the new tenants moved in. ‘A. mondernized 8. utility C. apartment D. tenants What reason best supports the opinion below? Itis a good idea to let spiders live in the garden. ‘A. Some spiders build webs on the ground. B.A fence will keep deer and rabbits out of a garden. C. Spiders eat a lot of different insects. D. Spiders are the most active at night. Which of these words has a suffix? A. poisonous B. recline C. delight D. fortune 12049, 50, SL, a sentence fragment? A. The door slammed shut in the wind. B. Come here and tell me the answer. C. Breakfast before taking down the tents. D. The yellow finch flew out of her nest. Complete the following idiom: on cloud A. tops B.nine C.dreams D. whispers Which adjective is the most descriptive? A. weak B. frail C. careful D. unsteady What is the simple predicate in the sentence below? After the winter, the gorgeous butterfly flew hundreds of miles to find his new home. A. After B. flew C.find D. home a.Language Questions for the MAP Exam® 5t Grade Language Usage - Advanced 51 Questions Test 1 Directions: Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1. What does it mean when the simile “smart as a whip" is used to describe someone? A. They are very intelligent. B. The person is sarcastic. C. They know how to crack a whip. D. They are sneaky. 2. Which words need to be capitalized in the sentence below? maria said, “i can bring my relatives in Germany some of my favorite american candy.” A. Maria, |, Relatives 8. Maria, Relatives, Favorite . Maria, |, American D. Maria, American, Candy 3. Which of the following is a complex sentence? A. I drank some hot tea after I came in from the snow. B. The best tea | ever tasted was chai tea. ©. added honey and cinnamon to my tea. D. The girls drank the hot tea way too quickly 124Which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences to create a compound sentence? Diego plays hockey. He is not very good. A. Diego is not very good at playing hockey. B, When Diego plays hockey, he is not very good. C. Although he is not very good, Diego plays hockey. D. Diego plays hockey, but he is not very good. In the word childish, what does the suffix "-ish” mean? A. act or process of making B. relating to, characteristic C. able to be D. action or process Which word is spelled correctly? A. fantasys B. fantasies C. fantascies D. fantaseas What word is an antonym to the underlined word in the sentence below? He thought his Rolex watch was of great value, but then found out it was counterfeit. A. fake 8. heavy c. dirty D. authentic The future perfect verb tense deserihes an action that will accur by using what wards with the past participle of the verb? A. will have B. has Chad D. been 1259. When writing titles of long poems, they should be A. followed by a semi-colon B, placed in parenthesis . underlined D. placed in quotes 10. Use the context in the sentence to determine the meaning of the underlined word, then choose the word that best matches that meaning, Nathan felt very cumbersome in his big snow boots and bulky snow pants as he tried to, climb off the bus. A. light B. smart C. clumsy D. orderly 11. Which option correctly combines the following two simple sentences to create a compound sentence? ike sandwiches. Peanut butter sandwiches are my favorite. A. Even though pizza is good, | like sandwiches and peanut butter sandwiches are my favorite. B, | like sandwiches, and peanut butter sandwiches are my favorite. C. Peanut butter sandwiches are my favorite sandwiches. D. I ike peanut butter sandwiches. 12. Which sentence uses commas correctly? A. London England, is my favorite place on earth, B, The capital of New, Mexico is, Santa Fe. C. Morgan lives in Atlanta, Georgia. D. Andrew visited the city of San, Juan in Puerto, Rico. 13. Which word completes the following sentence? ‘When buying a farm, itis important to choose a(n) plot of land so your crops can grow. A. secluded B. expensive C. primitive D. fertile 12614, 15. 16. v7. 18. Which word is spelled correctly? A. shalow B. achieve C. salery D. calory In which sentence is the verb “had” used incorrectly? A. The mailman came by after we had left the house. B. For lunch later today, | had chocolate cake. C. Ihad made pasta for last year’s potluck. D. had a wonderful time at the baby shower. Which choice correctly completes the following sentence? For video class, we were asked to watch the short film A. “Sweet Cocoon” B. Sweet Cocoon C. Sweet Cocoon D. None of the above “My child is the apple of my eye” is an example of: A. personification B. alliteration . metaphor D. idiom Identify the two words that are antonyms in the passage below. Many people perceive Pitbull’s to be aggressive and dangerous. It important to recognize that most are actually meek animals and deserve to be cared for. A. perceive, recognize B. aggressive, dangerous C. aggressive, meek D. perceive, deserve 127