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Free 5th Grade Grammar Quiz

A quick ten-question check of the grammar covered in 5th grade: subject–verb agreement, main and subordinate clauses, complex sentences, plural possessive apostrophes, commas after opening clauses, and prefixes and suffixes. A useful snapshot before starting 6th grade work.

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Grade
5th Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Grammar
Difficulty
Level 2 · Standard
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
10
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • matching verbs to their subjects
  • identifying clauses and sentence types
  • using plural possessive apostrophes
  • placing commas after opening clauses
  • recognizing prefixes and suffixes

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: 5th Grade Grammar Quiz

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How to use this quiz

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this quiz for?

5th Grade students (typically ages 10–11) working on grammar. It is pitched at level 2 · standard.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 10 minutes for 10 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheets5th Grade · English · Grammar

5th Grade Grammar Quiz

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Read each question carefully and circle the best answer.

Circle the best answer

There are ten questions. Circle one answer for each.

1.The pack of cards (answer space) on the table.
  1. Ais
  2. Bare
2.Which part is the subordinate clause? We left early because the roads were flooded.
  1. AWe left early
  2. Bbecause the roads were flooded
3.The prefix re means
  1. Anot
  2. Bagain
  3. Cbefore
  4. Dunder
4.The bags belong to the ladies. Which is correct?
  1. Athe ladies bags
  2. Bthe ladie's bags
  3. Cthe ladies' bags
  4. Dthe ladies's bags
5.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
  1. AAlthough it rained, we played.
  2. BAlthough it rained we, played.
  3. CAlthough, it rained we played.
  4. DAlthough it, rained we played.
6.Which is a complex sentence?
  1. AI ran and I jumped.
  2. BI ran.
  3. CWhen the whistle blew, I ran.
  4. DI ran, so I was tired.
7.The suffix less in "careless" means
  1. Afull of
  2. Bwithout
  3. Cmore
  4. Dagain
8.Each of the players (answer space) a medal.
  1. Areceive
  2. Breceives
9.One baby owns the toys. Which is correct?
  1. AThe baby's toys were everywhere.
  2. BThe babys toys were everywhere.
  3. CThe babies toy's were everywhere.
  4. DThe baby's toy's were everywhere.
10.Which word is a subordinating conjunction?
  1. Aand
  2. Bbut
  3. Cunless
  4. Dso
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