WorksheetsLanguage Conventions - Yr 7
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which word completes this sentence correctly?
We are encouraged to eat _________ foods like fresh fruit and vegetables.
nature
nurture
natural
naturally
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Theyre going to drive to Longreach if their cars repaired in time.
Theyre going to drive to Longreach if their car’s repaired in time.
Theyr’e going to drive to Longreach if their cars repaired in time.
They’re going to drive to Longreach if their car’s repaired in time.
Which sentence has a comma in the correct place?
The batter, hit the ball past the pitcher over second base and into the outfield.
The batter hit the ball, past the pitcher over second base and into the outfield.
The batter hit the ball past the pitcher, over second base and into the outfield.
The batter hit the ball past the pitcher over second, base and into the outfield.
Which sentence has the apostrophe in the correct place?
The horse's jockeys were nervous because the animals had been waiting for so long for the
race to begin.
The horses jockey's were nervous because the animals had been waiting for so long for the
race to begin.
The horse's jockeys were nervou's because the animals had been waiting for so long for the
race to begin.
The horse's jockeys were nervous because the animal's had been waiting for so long for the
race to begin.
Which word in this sentence is a verb?
The speeding car had squealing brakes as it rounded the corner.
car
had
squealing
brakes
Which word completes this sentence correctly?
If you had __________ your tennis racquet we could have had a game.
bring
brung
bought
brought
Which word completes this sentence correctly?
My mobile phone may ___________ been broken when it dropped out of my bag.
of
be
had
have
Which word completes this sentence correctly?
My twin __________ name is Lizzy.
sister
sisters
sisters’
sister’s
Which word completes this sentence correctly?
She always ___________ questions that get us into trouble.
ask
asks
asked
asking
Which word completes this sentence correctly?
Mum says that Lizzy is ___________ curious.
as
to
being
likely
Which word completes this sentence correctly?
I think _________ trying to be annoying.
she
she's
she'd
she'll
Which of these words cannot be used as both a singular and plural noun?
squid
sheep
children
starfish
Which pair of words completes this text correctly?
Our ____________ gives sensible ___________ to the teachers and students.
principle - advice
principal - advice
principal - advise
principle - advise
Which word correctly completes the sentence?
If we had been ________ careful when we were riding, Sean would not have fallen.
more
most
much
many
Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
When you travel long distance you need to drive safely?
Where do you intend to travel after you leave Birdsville?
How you travel while you are sick, may affect how quickly you recover?
Why you will not use the train for long distance travel, is a concern to us?
Which words can be removed from this sentence without changing the meaning?
My sister has sugar in her coffee but my dad doesn’t have sugar.
my dad
my sister
has sugar
have sugar
Which word correctly completes this sentence?
One benefit of the increasing use of solar panels today ________ cheaper electricity.
is
are
was
were
Which sentence indicates (shows) that something is not certain?
The children will go to the beach when the pool is closed.
The children shall go to the beach when the pool is closed.
The children might go to the beach when the pool is closed.
The children must go to the beach when the pool is closed.
Which is the correct way to combine the following sentences into one?
Sandy likes shopping. Sandy likes visiting the museum. Sandy likes to go to the movies.
Sandy likes to shop, visiting the museum and movies.
Sandy likes shopping, visits the museum and the movies.
Sandy likes to go shopping, to the museum and to the movies.
Sandy likes shopping, visiting the museum and going to the movies.
Which sentence uses the apostrophe ( ’ ) correctly?
These are not my sock’s.
James’ needs to go home.
Look at the cute puppies’!
He’s going to be late again.
Which word or words correctly complete this sentence?
He ______________ won if he had tried harder.
could
could of
could had
could have
Which word or words correctly complete this sentence?
It is requested that all phones _________ turned off during the show.
be
being
are being
have been
Which words correctly complete this sentence?
I have lost my bag but my keys are in my pocket _____________ .
luckily I can still drive home
it is lucky I can still drive home
so luckily I can still drive home
because it is lucky I can still drive home
Which word is a pronoun?
ours
after
beside
kitchen
Which word or words correctly complete this sentence?
I will go for a walk _________ it rains or not.
even if
whether
whenever
regardless
