Which sentence shows the past perfect progressive verb aspect?

They had been practicing for hours before the concert started.

They were practicing when the concert started.

They practiced for hours before the concert started.

They have practiced for hours before the concert started.

Which sentence correctly uses the future perfect verb aspect?

By the time you arrive, I will have cooked dinner.

By the time you arrive, I am cooking dinner.

By the time you arrive, I have cooked dinner.

By the time you arrive, I was cooking dinner.

Which sentence has a vague pronoun reference?

Lisa opened the window because it was hot.

When Maria gave Sara her notebook, Sara said thank you.

The cat chased the mouse across the yard.

Kevin dropped his backpack on the floor.

Which is the best revision of the sentence below? - When Jim met Tom, he smiled politely.

All of the above are possible, depending on meaning.

When Jim met Tom, Jim smiled politely.

When Jim met Tom, Tom smiled politely.

When Jim met Tom, both smiled politely.

Which sentence avoids a vague pronoun reference?

In the story, the villagers said the treasure was buried deep underground.

In the story, they said the treasure was buried deep underground.

In the story, this shows the treasure was buried underground.

In the story, it said the treasure was buried underground.

What makes the pronoun reference vague in this sentence? - Jack told Alex that he needed to finish the project.

“he” could refer to Jack or Alex

The word “project” is unclear

“told” is not a strong verb

Which revision best corrects the vague pronoun reference? - The teacher spoke to the student after class, which made her upset.

The teacher spoke to the student after class, and the student was upset.

The teacher spoke to the student after class, which was upsetting.

The teacher spoke to the student after class, and the teacher was upset.

The teacher spoke to the student after class, and this made her upset.

Which sentence correctly uses a pair of correlative conjunctions?

Neither the teacher nor the students were late for class.

Either we can go to the movies, or stay home and watch TV.

I like both swimming but hiking.

Not only he studied hard, but he also passed the test.

Which sentence needs correction because the correlative conjunctions don’t match?

Either we will go hiking or to the beach.

Both the coach and the players celebrated the win.

She is not only smart but also kind.

Neither the dog nor the cat likes baths.

Which sentence correctly joins two clauses with correlative conjunctions?

Not only did he finish his essay, but he also turned it in early.

Either we are late, but we can still go.

Both she runs track, or she plays soccer.

Neither was the movie good, and the popcorn was fresh.

Definition for a Simple Verb Aspect

Just the verb in the proper tense (past, present, future)

The way verbs extend through time

The way a noun is a thing or not

Match each dependent clause with the appropriate independent clause.

We will go out for a celebratory dinner

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The student fell asleep in class, everyone thought this was funny.

The student fell asleep in class. Everyone thought this was funny.

The student fell asleep in class and everyone thought this was funny.

The student fell asleep in class: everyone thought this was funny.

I got an A in English class I am happy.

I got an A in English class, so I am happy.

I got an A in English class, I am happy.

I am happy, I got an A in English class.

We stayed in the reptile house, because it rained while we were at the zoo.

We stayed in the reptile house because it rained while we were at the zoo.

We stayed in the reptile house. Because it rained while we were at the zoo.

Because it rained while we were at the zoo; we stayed in the reptile house.

Charlie was playing the bagpipes Ian was playing the trombone.

Charlie was playing the bagpipes. Ian was playing the trombone.

Charlie was playing the bagpipes, Ian was playing the trombone.

Charlie was playing the bagpipes in addition to Ian was playing the trombone.

Fix this sentence: I play softball my sister plays volleyball.

I play softball, but my sister plays volleyball.

I play softball. my sister plays volleyball.

I play softball, my sister plays volleyball.

I was running my sister was running next to me.

I was running, and my sister was running next to me.

I was running, my sister was running next to me.

I was at the library reading I saw my friend.

I was at the library reading. I saw my friend.

I was at the library reading, I saw my friend.

Which sentence is written correctly?

We were in Florida, and it was a hot and sunny day.

We were in Florida, it was a hot and sunny day.

Which sentence correctly uses semicolons in a series?

On our trip, we visited Paris, France; Rome, Italy; and Madrid, Spain.

On our trip, we visited Paris; France, Rome; Italy, and Madrid; Spain.

On our trip, we visited Paris, France, Rome, Italy, and Madrid, Spain.

On our trip, we visited Paris France; Rome Italy; Madrid Spain.

Which sentence is punctuated incorrectly?

For camp, you will need a sleeping bag, pillow, and flashlight; hiking boots; and a raincoat.

The speakers at the assembly were Dr. Adams, the principal; Ms. Lee, the teacher of the year; and Mr. Gomez, the mayor.

The recipe calls for flour, two cups; sugar, one cup; and butter, half a cup.

I bought apples, oranges, and bananas; grapes, strawberries, and peaches; and watermelon.

Which sentence correctly separates items in a series that already contain commas?

I have lived in Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and Portland, Oregon.

I have lived in Dallas, Texas, Denver, Colorado, and Portland, Oregon.

I have lived in Dallas; Texas, Denver; Colorado, and Portland; Oregon.

I have lived in Dallas, Texas; Denver; Colorado; Portland, Oregon.

Which is the best revision of the sentence below? - At the fair, I saw clowns, jugglers and musicians, rides, and games.

At the fair, I saw clowns, jugglers and musicians; rides; and games.

At the fair, I saw clowns; jugglers and musicians; rides; and games.

At the fair, I saw clowns, jugglers, and musicians; rides, and games.

At the fair, I saw clowns, jugglers, and musicians, rides, and games.

Which sentence avoids a run-on and uses correct punctuation?

She finished her homework. She went outside to play.

She finished her homework she went outside to play.

She finished her homework and, she went outside to play.

She finished her homework, she went outside to play.

Which sentence correctly uses a pair of correlative conjunctions?

Both the rain and the wind were strong last night.

Not only the rain but also nor the wind was strong last night.

Both the rain or the wind was strong last night.

Either the rain nor the wind was strong last night.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best defines the progressive aspect?

An action that is completed before another past action

An action that is ongoing or in progress at a certain time

An action that will happen in the future

An action that is habitual or repeated

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best defines the perfect aspect?

An action that is happening right now

An action that is completed in relation to another time or action

An action that is always true or a fact

An action that happens regularly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best defines the perfect progressive aspect?

An action that will definitely occur in the future

An action that started in the past and continues up to another time, often showing duration

An action that was finished long ago

An action that is a permanent truth

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which helping verbs are usually part of the progressive aspect?

have, has, had

do, does, did

am, is, are, was, were + -ing verb

will, shall

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which helping verbs are usually part of the perfect aspect?

am, is, are

have, has, had

will, shall

do, does, did

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence uses the progressive verb aspect correctly?

She has finished her homework already.

She was finishing her homework when the phone rang.

She finishes her homework every afternoon.

She will have finished her homework by dinnertime.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sentence is in the present perfect tense?

I will walk to the library tomorrow.

I walked to the library yesterday.

I have walked to the library many times before.

I am walking to the library right now.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1B

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8th grade GA GUM chart (2025)

Which best defines the progressive aspect?

Which best defines the perfect aspect?

Which best defines the perfect progressive aspect?

Which helping verbs are usually part of the progressive aspect?

Which helping verbs are usually part of the perfect aspect?

Which sentence uses the progressive verb aspect correctly?

Which sentence is in the present perfect tense?

Which sentence shows the past perfect progressive verb aspect?

Which verb form completes the sentence in the future progressive? -By next week, I ___ (travel) across the country.

Which sentence correctly uses the future perfect verb aspect?

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Which verb form completes the sentence in the future progressive? -
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