Free Grade 5 Ontario language sentence sense worksheets

Free printable Grade 5 Ontario language worksheets on sentence sense. Circle the strongest sentence for the job. Question types include sentence selection, grammar in context, topic/reason, topic sentence, and 6 more. Ontario curriculum: Language (2023) · Composition D2 — choose a sentence that is clear, conventional, and suited to the purpose. Preview the sample questions, then make a worksheet to print or practise. Choices on this page stay unmarked. Canadian English. Unofficial practice — not a ministry document.

Ontario curriculum: Language (2023) · Composition D2 — choose a sentence that is clear, conventional, and suited to the purpose

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Question types

  • Sentence selection
  • Grammar in context
  • Topic/reason
  • Topic sentence
  • Narrative/detail
  • Sensory detail
  • Paragraph order
  • Organization pattern
  • Reason or revision
  • Thesis or counterargument

Sample questions

6 questions from sentence sense. Choices stay unmarked.

  1. 1.

    Which is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about a new neighbour?

    • AFinally, everyone went home.
    • BJonah brought a calm seed.
    • CJonah's favourite thing about a new neighbour is how calm it feels.
    • DThe cow waited by the door.
  2. 2.

    Revise "The thing was good." Which revision is clearer?

    Ava wrote: The thing was good.

    • AThe stuff was nice.
    • BGood was had by all.
    • CThe maple syrup tasted sweet and warm.
    • DIt was a good thing.
  3. 3.

    Which sentence belongs in an opinion paragraph about less weekend homework?

    • AThe class talked about less weekend homework on Tuesday.
    • BLess weekend homework is a good idea so students have time to rest.
    • CHow many students want less weekend homework?
    • DOutdoor learning is a good idea so students notice plants and weather.
  4. 4.

    Which pattern of organization is used in this writing sample?

    The rink closed for repairs. As a result, the team practised in the gym for two weeks. Because of the delay, the first game was postponed.

    • Acompare and contrast
    • Bsequence
    • Ccause and effect
    • Dorder of importance
  5. 5.

    Which is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about helping at home?

    • AFelix's favourite thing about helping at home is how soft it feels.
    • BThe heron waited by the door.
    • CFelix brought a soft hat.
    • DFinally, everyone went home.
  6. 6.

    Which of the following would be a good topic sentence for a paragraph about preparing for a hike?

    • APack an extra pair of socks in case your feet get wet.
    • BHiking is more fun than riding a bus.
    • CA safe hike starts with a clear plan, the right gear, and enough water.
    • DTrails are often quieter in the early morning.
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What is on a Grade 5 language sentence sense worksheet?
A Grade 5 language sentence sense worksheet is a set of practice questions on sentence sense. Circle the strongest sentence for the job. This grade covers sentence selection, grammar in context, topic/reason, topic sentence, narrative/detail, sensory detail, and 4 more.
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Ontario curriculum: Language (2023) · Composition D2 — choose a sentence that is clear, conventional, and suited to the purpose Unofficial practice — not a ministry document.
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