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5th Grade Language Arts Practice — Iowa Assessments (ITBS) Prep

This 5th Grade language arts practice set targets the grammar, usage, and writing mechanics skills tested on the Iowa Assessments (ITBS). Students will practice identifying correct sentence structure, proper punctuation, subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, capitalization rules, and effective word choice. The language arts section of the Iowa Test of Basic Skills evaluates students' understanding of standard English conventions and their ability to recognize and correct errors in written text. These practice questions help students strengthen their command of English language mechanics, building skills that are essential for both standardized assessment success and effective written communication.

Total Questions: 103 Grade: 5th Grade Iowa Level: Level 10 Ages: 10-11
CapitalizationPunctuationSubject-Verb AgreementPronounsVerb TensesSentence StructureUsage

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Capitalization

  1. Which sentence is written correctly? (My family visited the grand canyon last Summer. | My family visited the Grand Canyon last summer. | my family visited the Grand Canyon last Summer. | My Family visited the grand canyon last summer.)
  2. Which sentence is written correctly? (Dr. Martinez works at Memorial hospital on Oak street. | Dr. martinez works at Memorial Hospital on Oak Street. | Dr. Martinez works at Memorial Hospital on Oak Street. | dr. Martinez works at memorial Hospital on oak Street.)
  3. Which sentence is written correctly? (The Declaration Of Independence was signed in 1776. | The declaration of independence was signed in 1776. | The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. | the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.)
  4. Which sentence is written correctly? (We read \ | We read \ | We read \ | We read \)
  5. Which sentence is written correctly? (president Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. | President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg address. | President lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. | President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address.)
  6. Which sentence is written correctly? (The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on earth. | The pacific ocean is the largest ocean on Earth. | The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth. | the Pacific Ocean is the largest Ocean on Earth.)
  7. Which sentence is written correctly? (aunt Sarah moved to San Francisco, California. | Aunt Sarah moved to San Francisco, california. | Aunt sarah moved to san Francisco, California. | Aunt Sarah moved to San Francisco, California.)
  8. Which sentence is written correctly? (The American Revolution began in the Eighteenth century. | The American revolution began in the eighteenth century. | The American Revolution began in the eighteenth century. | the American Revolution began in the Eighteenth Century.)
  9. Which sentence is written correctly? (We celebrate thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November. | We celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November. | We celebrate Thanksgiving on the Fourth thursday in november. | we celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November.)
  10. Which sentence is written correctly? (The Statue Of Liberty was a gift from france. | The statue of Liberty was a gift from France. | The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France. | the Statue of Liberty was a Gift from France.)
  11. Which sentence is written correctly? (My favorite subject is Science, but I also enjoy Art. | My favorite subject is science, but I also enjoy art. | my favorite subject is Science, but i also enjoy Art. | My Favorite Subject is science, but I also enjoy art.)
  12. Which sentence is written correctly? (The Rocky mountains stretch from Canada to New Mexico. | The Rocky Mountains stretch from canada to new Mexico. | The Rocky Mountains stretch from Canada to New Mexico. | the rocky Mountains stretch from Canada to New Mexico.)
  13. Which sentence is written correctly? (In spanish class, we learned about Cinco De Mayo. | In Spanish class, we learned about Cinco de Mayo. | In Spanish Class, we learned about cinco de mayo. | in Spanish class, we learned about Cinco De mayo.)
  14. Which sentence is written correctly? (The mayor of Chicago spoke at our school. | The Mayor of chicago spoke at our School. | the mayor of Chicago spoke at our school. | The mayor of chicago spoke at our School.)
  15. Which sentence is written correctly? (World war II ended in nineteen forty-five. | World War II ended in Nineteen Forty-Five. | World War II ended in nineteen forty-five. | world War II ended in nineteen forty-five.)

Punctuation

  1. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (The students, who finished early were allowed to read. | The students who finished early, were allowed to read. | The students, who finished early, were allowed to read. | The students who finished early were allowed, to read.)
  2. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? ("Where are you going" asked Mom. | "Where are you going?" asked Mom. | "Where are you going?" Asked Mom. | Where are you going? "asked Mom.")
  3. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (I need the following items: paper, pencils, and erasers. | I need the following items, paper, pencils, and erasers. | I need the following items; paper, pencils, and erasers. | I need: the following items paper, pencils, and erasers.)
  4. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (Its going to be a great day! | It | Its | It)
  5. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (The childrens | The children | The childrens toys were scattered everywhere. | The children)
  6. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (However the game was cancelled due to rain. | However, the game was cancelled due to rain. | However; the game was cancelled due to rain. | However the game, was cancelled due to rain.)
  7. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (\ | \ | \ | \)
  8. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (The well known author signed books at the store. | The well-known author signed books at the store. | The well, known author signed books at the store. | The well known, author signed books at the store.)
  9. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (Dear Mr. Johnson Thank you for your letter. | Dear Mr. Johnson, Thank you for your letter. | Dear, Mr. Johnson, Thank you for your letter. | Dear Mr Johnson, Thank you for your letter.)
  10. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (My brothers favorite sport is basketball. | My brother | My brothers | My brother)
  11. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (The recipe calls for: flour, sugar, and eggs. | The recipe calls for flour sugar and eggs. | The recipe calls for flour, sugar, and eggs. | The recipe, calls for flour, sugar and eggs.)
  12. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (Wow what an amazing performance! | Wow! What an amazing performance! | Wow, what an amazing performance. | Wow what, an amazing performance!)
  13. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (The students | The student | The students projects were displayed in the hallway. | The students projects)
  14. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (Yes I would like some more please. | Yes, I would like some more, please. | Yes I would like some more, please. | Yes, I would like some more please.)
  15. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (The movie which lasted three hours was exciting. | The movie, which lasted three hours, was exciting. | The movie which lasted three hours, was exciting. | The movie, which lasted three hours was exciting.)
  16. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (We visited Paris France last summer. | We visited Paris, France, last summer. | We visited Paris, France last summer. | We visited, Paris, France, last summer.)
  17. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (She asked "Do you want to come with us?" | She asked, "Do you want to come with us"? | She asked, "Do you want to come with us?" | She asked "Do you want to come with us"?)
  18. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (My sister who is ten years old plays piano. | My sister, who is ten years old, plays piano. | My sister who is ten years old, plays piano. | My sister, who is ten years old plays piano.)
  19. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (The store opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM. | The store opens at 9:00 A.M and closes at 9:00 P.M. | The store opens at 9:00 am. and closes at 9:00 pm. | The store opens at 9.00 AM and closes at 9.00 PM.)
  20. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? (After eating dinner we went for a walk. | After eating dinner, we went for a walk. | After eating, dinner we went for a walk. | After, eating dinner we went for a walk.)

Subject-Verb Agreement

  1. Which sentence is written correctly? (The group of students are ready for the test. | The group of students is ready for the test. | The group of students were ready for the test. | The group of students be ready for the test.)
  2. Which sentence is written correctly? (Either the teacher or the students has the answer. | Either the teacher or the students have the answer. | Either the teacher or the students having the answer. | Either the teacher or the students is having the answer.)
  3. Which sentence is written correctly? (Mathematics are my favorite subject. | Mathematics is my favorite subject. | Mathematics were my favorite subject. | Mathematics be my favorite subject.)
  4. Which sentence is written correctly? (The news are very surprising today. | The news is very surprising today. | The news were very surprising today. | The news are being very surprising today.)
  5. Which sentence is written correctly? (Neither the dogs nor the cat want to go outside. | Neither the dogs nor the cat wants to go outside. | Neither the dogs nor the cat wanting to go outside. | Neither the dogs nor the cat are wanting to go outside.)
  6. Which sentence is written correctly? (Everyone in the class have completed their homework. | Everyone in the class has completed their homework. | Everyone in the class are completing their homework. | Everyone in the class were completing their homework.)
  7. Which sentence is written correctly? (The team are playing well this season. | The team is playing well this season. | The team were playing well this season. | The team be playing well this season.)
  8. Which sentence is written correctly? (Each of the students have a textbook. | Each of the students has a textbook. | Each of the students are having a textbook. | Each of the students were having a textbook.)
  9. Which sentence is written correctly? (There is many reasons to celebrate. | There are many reasons to celebrate. | There be many reasons to celebrate. | There was many reasons to celebrate.)
  10. Which sentence is written correctly? (The scissors is on the table. | The scissors are on the table. | The scissors was on the table. | The scissors be on the table.)
  11. Which sentence is written correctly? (Physics require a lot of studying. | Physics requires a lot of studying. | Physics are requiring a lot of studying. | Physics were requiring a lot of studying.)
  12. Which sentence is written correctly? (Five dollars are too much for that toy. | Five dollars is too much for that toy. | Five dollars were too much for that toy. | Five dollars be too much for that toy.)
  13. Which sentence is written correctly? (The committee have made their decision. | The committee has made its decision. | The committee were making their decision. | The committee are making its decision.)
  14. Which sentence is written correctly? (Neither of the answers are correct. | Neither of the answers is correct. | Neither of the answers were correct. | Neither of the answers be correct.)
  15. Which sentence is written correctly? (The pair of shoes look expensive. | The pair of shoes looks expensive. | The pair of shoes are looking expensive. | The pair of shoes were looking expensive.)

Pronouns

  1. Which sentence is written correctly? (Me and Sarah went to the park. | Sarah and me went to the park. | Sarah and I went to the park. | I and Sarah went to the park.)
  2. Which sentence is written correctly? (The teacher gave the books to he and I. | The teacher gave the books to him and me. | The teacher gave the books to him and I. | The teacher gave the books to he and me.)
  3. Which sentence is written correctly? (Everyone should bring their own lunch. | Everyone should bring his or her own lunch. | Everyone should bring our own lunch. | Everyone should bring its own lunch.)
  4. Which sentence is written correctly? (Us students finished the project early. | We students finished the project early. | Them students finished the project early. | Ourselves students finished the project early.)
  5. Which sentence is written correctly? (Between you and I, the answer is wrong. | Between you and me, the answer is wrong. | Between I and you, the answer is wrong. | Between me and you, the answer is wrong.)
  6. Which sentence is written correctly? (Him and his brother play soccer. | He and his brother plays soccer. | He and his brother play soccer. | Him and his brother plays soccer.)
  7. Which sentence is written correctly? (The dog wagged it | The dog wagged its tail happily. | The dog wagged its | The dog wagged their tail happily.)
  8. Which sentence is written correctly? (Whom is calling at this hour? | Who is calling at this hour? | Whomever is calling at this hour? | Whoever are calling at this hour?)
  9. Which sentence is written correctly? (To who should I address this letter? | To whom should I address this letter? | To whoever should I address this letter? | To who)
  10. Which sentence is written correctly? (Each girl must bring their permission slip. | Each girl must bring her permission slip. | Each girl must bring its permission slip. | Each girl must bring our permission slip.)
  11. Which sentence is written correctly? (The winners were her and me. | The winners were she and I. | The winners were she and me. | The winners were her and I.)
  12. Which sentence is written correctly? (Give the assignment to whomever needs help. | Give the assignment to whoever needs help. | Give the assignment to whom needs help. | Give the assignment to who needs help.)
  13. Which sentence is written correctly? (My sister is taller than me. | My sister is taller than I. | My sister is taller than myself. | My sister is taller than mine.)

Verb Tenses

  1. Which sentence is written correctly? (By the time we arrived, the movie already started. | By the time we arrived, the movie had already started. | By the time we arrived, the movie has already started. | By the time we arrived, the movie already starts.)
  2. Which sentence is written correctly? (She has went to the store yesterday. | She went to the store yesterday. | She has gone to the store yesterday. | She had went to the store yesterday.)
  3. Which sentence is written correctly? (I have been studying for three hours. | I been studying for three hours. | I am studying for three hours. | I have studying for three hours.)
  4. Which sentence is written correctly? (The children swum in the pool all day. | The children swam in the pool all day. | The children swimmed in the pool all day. | The children have swum in the pool all day.)
  5. Which sentence is written correctly? (He done his homework before dinner. | He did his homework before dinner. | He has did his homework before dinner. | He have done his homework before dinner.)
  6. Which sentence is written correctly? (Tomorrow, we will went to the museum. | Tomorrow, we will go to the museum. | Tomorrow, we will gone to the museum. | Tomorrow, we will going to the museum.)
  7. Which sentence is written correctly? (The bell has rang three times already. | The bell has rung three times already. | The bell has ringed three times already. | The bell have rung three times already.)
  8. Which sentence is written correctly? (She should have went home earlier. | She should have gone home earlier. | She should have going home earlier. | She should went home earlier.)
  9. Which sentence is written correctly? (The glass breaked when it fell. | The glass broke when it fell. | The glass has broke when it fell. | The glass broken when it fell.)
  10. Which sentence is written correctly? (I seen that movie last week. | I saw that movie last week. | I have saw that movie last week. | I seeing that movie last week.)
  11. Which sentence is written correctly? (The snow has fell all night. | The snow has fallen all night. | The snow has falled all night. | The snow have fallen all night.)
  12. Which sentence is written correctly? (She had wrote the letter before lunch. | She had written the letter before lunch. | She had writed the letter before lunch. | She has wrote the letter before lunch.)
  13. Which sentence is written correctly? (We have ate dinner already. | We have eaten dinner already. | We has eaten dinner already. | We have eating dinner already.)
  14. Which sentence is written correctly? (The flowers have grew so tall this spring. | The flowers have grown so tall this spring. | The flowers has grown so tall this spring. | The flowers have growed so tall this spring.)
  15. Which sentence is written correctly? (They had took the wrong path. | They had taken the wrong path. | They had tooken the wrong path. | They has taken the wrong path.)

Sentence Structure

  1. Which sentence is a complete sentence (not a fragment or run-on)? (Although she studied hard for the test. | She studied hard for the test. | Studied hard for the test and got an A. | Because the test was difficult.)
  2. Which sentence is a complete sentence? (Running through the park on a sunny day. | The children were running through the park. | The children through the park. | Were running through the park.)
  3. Which sentence best combines these ideas: (The storm was fierce we stayed inside. | The storm was fierce, so we stayed inside. | The storm was fierce stayed inside. | Was fierce the storm we stayed inside.)
  4. Which sentence is written correctly? (I love pizza it is my favorite food. | I love pizza, it is my favorite food. | I love pizza; it is my favorite food. | I love pizza is my favorite food.)
  5. Which is a complex sentence? (I went to the store and bought milk. | Because it was raining, we stayed inside. | The dog barked loudly. | She ran quickly.)
  6. Which sentence is written correctly? (Having finished my homework I went outside. | Having finished my homework, I went outside. | Having, finished my homework I went outside. | Having finished, my homework I went outside.)
  7. Which sentence has correct parallel structure? (She likes swimming, hiking, and to ride bikes. | She likes swimming, hiking, and biking. | She likes to swim, hiking, and biking. | She likes swimming, to hike, and biking.)
  8. Which sentence is complete? (When the bell rings. | The bell rings at noon. | Ringing loudly in the hall. | Because the bell rang.)
  9. Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon? (I was tired; but I kept working. | I was tired; I kept working anyway. | I was; tired I kept working. | I was tired I; kept working.)
  10. Which is a compound sentence? (The rain stopped suddenly. | The rain stopped, and the sun came out. | When the rain stopped, we went outside. | Stopping suddenly.)
  11. Which sentence is written correctly? (Walking to school I saw a deer. | Walking to school, I saw a deer. | Walking, to school I saw a deer. | I walking to school saw a deer.)
  12. Which sentence has correct parallel structure? (The coach told us to stretch, to run, and be hydrated. | The coach told us to stretch, run, and stay hydrated. | The coach told us stretching, running, and to stay hydrated. | The coach told us to stretch, running, and hydration.)
  13. Which sentence correctly fixes this run-on: (The movie was long, I enjoyed it anyway. | The movie was long; however, I enjoyed it anyway. | The movie was long I, enjoyed it anyway. | The movie, was long I enjoyed it anyway.)
  14. Which sentence uses conjunctions correctly? (I wanted to go but I was sick. | I wanted to go, but I was sick. | I wanted to go but, I was sick. | I wanted, to go but I was sick.)
  15. Which sentence is written correctly? (Before the concert started we found our seats. | Before the concert started, we found our seats. | Before, the concert started we found our seats. | Before the concert, started we found our seats.)

Usage

  1. Which sentence uses words correctly? (The affect of the storm was devastating. | The effect of the storm was devastating. | The storm effected everyone. | The storm had no affect on us.)
  2. Which sentence uses words correctly? (Their going to the party tonight. | They | There going to the party tonight. | They)
  3. Which sentence uses words correctly? (I would of gone if I had known. | I would have gone if I had known. | I would | I would had gone if I had known.)
  4. Which sentence uses words correctly? (Please lay down and rest. | Please lie down and rest. | Please lied down and rest. | Please laid down and rest.)
  5. Which sentence uses words correctly? (The dog laid on the couch all day. | The dog lay on the couch all day. | The dog lied on the couch all day. | The dog lain on the couch all day.)
  6. Which sentence uses words correctly? (She did good on her test. | She did well on her test. | She done good on her test. | She did real good on her test.)
  7. Which sentence uses words correctly? (There is less students here today. | There are fewer students here today. | There are less students here today. | There is fewer students here today.)
  8. Which sentence uses words correctly? (I can | I can hardly wait for summer. | I can | I hardly can)
  9. Which sentence uses words correctly? (The principle of the school gave a speech. | The principal of the school gave a speech. | The princapal of the school gave a speech. | The principel of the school gave a speech.)
  10. Which sentence uses words correctly? (Accept for me, everyone finished. | Except for me, everyone finished. | Acept for me, everyone finished. | Exept for me, everyone finished.)
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