MAP Language Test Practice

Choose the end punctuation that shows that the speaker is unsure.

Sentence: Which way do I go to get to the grocery store _____

• ?

• .

• ;

• !

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Choose the missing word.

The rabbit was ______ in his cage.

• 1. jump

• 1. jumps

• 1. jumped

• 1. jumping

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

My Summer Vacation

I had the most fantastic summer vacation. My family and I went to visit my grandparents in Arizona. I couldn't wait to see my grandparents, but I was also excited about visiting the Grand Canyon. I had read about the Grand Canyon in class and had seen pictures. I could not wait to see it in person. On the road trip to the canyon, I saw lots of new things. I saw flowering cacti and really big mountains. ___________________, we finally arrived. I was amazed! The pictures in my school books do not capture its beauty.

Tami wants to use transition words to connect ideas in her draft.

Which words would best begin the sentence?

• 1. In the meantime

• 1. After a few hours

• 1. Soon after we left

• 1. Before we drove home

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

In the morning before school, Molly walks around the park with her dog.

Which phrase from the sentence describes where?

• 1. "In the morning"

• 1. "before school"

• 1. "around the park"

• 1. "with her dog"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Developing patience can bring people more happiness by strengthening their ability to manage difficultys.

Which underlined word is misspelled?

• 1. patience

• 1. happiness

• 1. ability

• 1. difficultys

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Automobile transportation improved with the invention of the windsheild because it protected people from bad weather and flying objects.

Which underlined word is misspelled?

• 1. transportation

• 1. invention

• 1. windsheild

• 1. objects

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• 1. Norah knows how to play the guitar, piano and, drums.

• 1. Janet, Rick, Brian and Lizzy, went to the basketball game together.

• 1. We can ride our bikes, watch a movie, or go swimming at the lake.

• 1. Our teacher wants us to, make a list of topics, brainstorm ideas, and choose one subject.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Tony's Aunt Lisa shares fascinating details about her hobbies when she visits.

Dion wants to add the clause "whom he admires" to the sentence.

Which revision shows the correct location for the clause?

• 1. Tony's, whom he admires, Aunt Lisa shares fascinating details about her hobbies when she visits.

• 1. Tony's Aunt Lisa, whom he admires, shares fascinating details about her hobbies when she visits.

• 1. Tony's Aunt Lisa shares fascinating details about her, whom he admires, hobbies when she visits.

• 1. Tony's Aunt Lisa shares fascinating details about her hobbies, whom he admires, when she visits.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

People new to watercolor painting are often frustrated with the results. Most of these would-be artists eventually discover that you become better with practice.

How should the underlined words be written to correct the error?

• 1. it becomes

• 1. we become

• 1. they become

• 1. she becomes

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• 1. Binh grabbed his bat, and mitt, yelled goodbye to his mother, and slammed the heavy, door.

• 1. Binh grabbed his bat, and mitt, yelled goodbye to his mother and slammed the heavy door.

• 1. Binh grabbed his bat and mitt, yelled goodbye to his mother, and slammed the heavy door.

• 1. Binh grabbed his bat and mitt yelled goodbye to his mother and slammed the heavy door.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A