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WorksheetsPDHS OSSLT Prep- Writing
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 24mins
Choose the best place to insert the following sentence.
They were originally chew sticks made from twigs, feathers, bones and even porcupine quills.
(1) The first toothbrush dates back over 3000 years. (2) In the 1700s, bristled toothbrushes began to appear. (3) Today, they come in all shapes, sizes and colours. (4) With so many choices, it is easy to have good dental hygiene.
after sentence 1
after sentence 2
after sentence 3
after sentence 4
Which of the following sentences needs revision?
(1) The Tri-Town Snow Travellers is a snowmobile club in Ontario. (2) When the club was formed in 1968, it focuses on teaching safe driving on snowmachines. (3) Since then, it has raised money to purchase two snow groomers. (4) Now, club members maintain the snowmobile trails so that everyone can ride safely.
sentence 1
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 4
Which sentence is written correctly?
Ice fishing, a popular activity in northern regions, requires skill.
First, you need to drill a hole, in the ice on a lake using an auger.
Some avid anglers, use an ice shack, while waiting for the sh to bite.
Ice fishing in the north requires patience a stool to sit on and warm winter clothing.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
What time is it in Sao Paulo, Brazil!
Put the wrapper in the recycling bin.
I am so tired that I could sleep in class?
Will the hockey game be over in an hour.
Which option is the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?
Many cities struggle with public transportation needs. New subway construction is expensive, and space for above-ground rail lines is limited. Adding more buses can’t always reduce street congestion. Transit users dislike fare increases, but that is one way to raise money for improvements. _________________________________________________.
Public transportation was cheaper in the past.
There are no easy solutions to transit problems.
There are various ways to eliminate the need for cars.
Urban population growth means more cars on city streets.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Improving your focus starting the day with breakfast.
Regular exercise result in better mental functioning.
Taking frequent breaks can improve focus and concentration.
Concentrating better with music or television playing in the background.
Choose the option that best combines the following sentences.
Carl J. Eliason invented the snow
machine.
It was made using bicycle and car
parts and a pair of skis.
It was patented in 1927.
Carl J. Eliason’s snow machine invention, patented in 1927, was made using bicycle and car parts and a pair of skis.
The snow machine was invented out of parts from a bicycle, a car and a pair of skis in 1927 and patented by Carl J. Eliason.
The snow machine was patented after Carl J. Eliason used parts from a bicycle, a car and a pair of skis to invent it in 1927.
Carl J. Eliason patented a snow machine in 1927 because he used parts from a bicycle, a car and a pair of skis to invent it.
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
We observe the stars last night.
Teresa and Sam witnessed the accident.
Aminah and Khalil is going to see the latest adventure film.
Of the whole class, only Winnie and Omar is going on the field trip.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
Volunteer experiences looks good on a resume.
Volunteering may even helps with career decisions.
Volunteering is a good way to learning responsibility.
Volunteering helps develop good time-management skills.
Which option tells how to make the following sentence correct?
The chairperson of the student council, Marta Alton was proud of her school’s participation in the fundraising event.
Capitalize “fundraising.”
Put a comma after “Alton.”
Remove the apostrophe in “school’s.”
Replace the comma after “council” with a colon.
Choose the sentence that does not belong in the following paragraph.
(1) Beavers are natural engineers. (2) These mammals occupy slow-moving streams and build dams of sticks and mud. (3) Their dams, which average 10 m to 100 m in length, raise water levels to create ponds. (4) They are one of Canada’s national symbols. (5) Beavers are relentless in their efforts to shape their environment.
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Select the best option to complete the sentence below.
The menu offers ______ soup ______ salad with a meal for an additional $1.99.
both, or
maybe, or
either, or
neither, or
