English Grammar and Punctuation Quiz

Match the suitable word to this suffix:

hood

• child

• champion

• neighbour

• friend

• member

Match the suitable word to this suffix:

ship

• child

• champion

• neighbour

• friend

• member

Identify the subject of the sentence below.

A whale lives in the sea.

(a)  

Draw a line to match each prefix to the correct word to make a new word.

en (a)  

Draw a line to match each prefix to the correct word to make a new word.

de (a)  

Draw a line to match each prefix to the correct word to make a new word.

dis (a)  

Which sentence must end with a question mark?

• Shall we go round the fitness trail in the park

• We could go tomorrow if you like

• What I really like is the rope bridge

• Let me know what you would like to do

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Nevertheless we, are going on Saturday.

• Finally, I think I understand what you mean.

• Considering, all his efforts the result was disappointing.

• At the last, count there were twenty people coming.

Which sentence uses commas correctly?

• The band will perform at concerts in Belfast, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham and, Sheffield.

• The children could choose to play netball, cricket, hockey or tennis.

• Owls badgers, hedgehogs and bats are all nocturnal animals.

• Painting, drawing, sculpture and print-making, were all options on the art day.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• Add one ounce (around one) tablespoon of yeast to your bread mix.

• Add one ounce around one tablespoon of yeast (to your bread mix).

• Add one ounce (around one tablespoon) of yeast to your bread mix.

• Add one ounce around (one tablespoon) of yeast to your bread mix.