Grade 9 Language Quiz

Which letter(s) have been left out in the following contraction?: shouldn't

• o

• o and u

• n and o

Select the phrase that uses an apostrophe to indicate possession correctly: The bag of the teacher

• The teacher's bag

• The teachers' bag

• The teachers bag

Which sentence correctly shows the difference between its and it’s?

• Its going to be a long day, and it's tail is fluffy.

• It’s going to be a long day, and its tail is fluffy.

• Its going to be a long day, and its tail is fluffy.

Rewrite the following phrase using an apostrophe: The toys of the children

• The children's toys

• The childrens' toys

• The childrens toys

What is a homophone?

• A word that is spelled the same, sounds the same but has a different meaning.

• A word that sounds the same but has a different meaning and spelling.

• A word that that has a different meaning, different spelling, and different pronunciation.

Choose the correct word for the context: I can’t wait to ______ my new dress at the party.

• Where

• Wear

Choose the correct word for the context: They will be here soon, so we should wait for ______ arrival.

• Their

• There

• They’re

What is a homonym?

• A word that is spelled and pronounced the same but has different meanings.

• A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling.

• A word that is spelled the same but pronounced differently.

Which sentence correctly shows possession?

• The dogs bone is missing.

• The dog's bone is missing.

• The dogs bone's is missing.

Select the correct contraction for: they are

• Theyr'e

• They're

• Their