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Year 9 NAPLAN Style Language Conventions Quiz #1

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. The calender was hanging in the pantry.

a)

calendar

b)

calandar

c)

calender

d)

calandar

2.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. Her face sagged, heavy with dissapointment.

a)

disappointment

b)

dissapointmant

c)

dissapointement

d)

disapointment

3.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. He definately needs to take a day off soon.

a)

definitely

b)

definately

c)

definitley

d)

definatelye

4.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. The golden ring was her most prized posession.

a)

possession

b)

possesion

c)

possesion

d)

possesion

5.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. Speaking publically in front of the whole school was her worst nightmare.

a)

publicly

b)

publicaly

c)

publicaly

d)

publickly

6.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. Mum always says to mind my own bussiness.

a)

business

b)

bussines

c)

busines

d)

bussinesss

7.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. As he hit the ground, he fell unconsious.

a)

unconscious

b)

unconcious

c)

unconscous

d)

unconsious

8.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. At the beggining of the text, there was a dedication to her daughter.

a)

beginning

b)

beggining

c)

begginingg

d)

begginning

9.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. The independant review found he had followed the rules and protocols.

a)

independent

b)

independant

c)

indepandent

d)

independet

10.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. He was charged as an accesory to the crime.

a)

accessory

b)

accesary

c)

accesorry

d)

accesory

11.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. Her best charactaristic was her attention to detail.

a)

characteristic

b)

charactaristik

c)

charactaristic

d)

charactaristick

12.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. Genrally, he was a good cook.

a)

Generally

b)

Genrally

c)

Generaly

d)

Genraly

13.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. The restarant was packed every Friday night.

a)

restaurant

b)

restarent

c)

restorant

d)

restaurent

14.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. I had the priviledge of meeting the mayor.

a)

privilege

b)

priviledge

c)

privilige

d)

privelege

15.

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Please select the correct spelling from the options below. Before picking up the frog, we had to moisen our hands.

a)

moisten

b)

moison

c)

moistened

d)

moist

16.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. The government brought out new legislasion this week.

(a)  

17.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. She could potentialy win this year’s annual tennis tournament.

(a)  

18.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. The detention he received is a consequence of his innability to follow the rules.

(a)  

19.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. In the library, you must ensure you use a wisper voice.

(a)  

20.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. As he walked accross the road, he realised he hadn’t looked in both directions.

(a)  

21.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. The familar sound of his dog barking welcomed him home after his vacation.

(a)  

22.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. The biggest celebrity in town decided to throw a glamerous party for her birthday.

(a)  

23.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. Dad couldn’t remember if his appointment was tommorrow or next Wednesday.

(a)  

24.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. With great diffculty, he hefted the heavy grocery bags up the stairs.

(a)  

25.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. I must make sure I don’t interupt the temporary relief teacher in geography class.

(a)  

26.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. The agressive dog ferociously attacked the small animal.

(a)  

27.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. She apologised for the inconviniience and promised to not be late to her next scheduled lesson.

(a)  

28.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. On the twelth day of Christmas, I was given a dozen tomatoes.

(a)  

29.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. Her pronunciation of the word sounded extremely wierd in her heavy accent.

(a)  

30.

There is one spelling mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and type the correct word in the box. We could hear the arguement from the other side of the grocery store.

(a)  

31.

Which of the following words completes the sentence correctly? The decaying building, ____________ had been standing since 1902, was finally demolished.

a)

which

b)

was

c)

who

d)

whose

32.

Which of the following words completes the sentence correctly? The nation ____________ spent two years recovering from the cyclone.

a)

has

b)

have

c)

has been

d)

was

33.

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

a)

As the day grew into night, the sun began sinking below the horizon, and darkness slowly replaced the light.

b)

The towering ancient ship sailed into the harbour for the last time, causing a curious crowd to gather on the shore.

c)

The sparkling car, purchased brand new only three days ago, sat gleaming in the midday sun.

d)

With a final wave goodbye the girl, and her mum, departed for their trip.

34.

Where should the comma go in the following sentence?

a)

At the end of the long day, we packed up our things and returned home.

b)

At the end of the long day we packed up our things, and returned home.

c)

At the end, of the long day, we packed up our things and returned home.

d)

At the end of the long, day, we packed up our things and returned home.

35.

In the following sentence, what does ‘it’ refer to? The safety and security protocols involved in flying a plane have increased exponentially over the past decades. It ensures all aircraft are operating in the safest way possible.

a)

planes

b)

aircraft

c)

operating aircrafts

d)

safety and security protocols

36.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

"Be careful," I warned the removalists. "It's very old and needs to be handled with care."

b)

"Be careful," I warned the removalists, "it's very old and needs to be handled with care."

c)

"Be careful" I warned the removalists. "It's very old and needs to be handled with care."

d)

"Be careful," I warned the removalists. "it's very old and needs to be handled with care.

37.

Select the appropriate word for the following sentence. If we leave now, we ________ be able to make it on time.

a)

could

b)

should

c)

can

d)

can't

38.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

He brang his new iPad to the sleepover.

b)

The teacher mistaken me for my older brother.

c)

Each weekend, I get to chose the movie to watch.

d)

The pirate fought the enemy and defended his ship.

39.

Select the appropriate word for the following sentence. You don’t need to complete the whole task __________ you were away for half of it.

a)

while

b)

since

c)

although

d)

consequently

40.

In which sentence is ‘experience’ used as a noun?

a)

I suddenly experienced a severe pain in my right ankle.

b)

I can’t wait to experience my first plane ride.

c)

The cross country carnival is an enjoyable experience for the students.

d)

The school’s network may experience some difficulties over the next few days.

41.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

For extremely dangerous operations, the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) is deployed.

b)

For extremely dangerous operations, the SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics Team) is deployed.

c)

For extremely dangerous operations, the (SWAT) Special Weapons and Tactics Team is deployed.

d)

For extremely dangerous operations, the (Special Weapons and Tactics Team SWAT) is deployed.

42.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

At the shops, I bought; cheese, grapes, pasta and a loaf of bread.

b)

He needs to go to the hairdresser; really badly.

c)

The beach was covered in seaweed; and you could hardly see the sand.

d)

It’s unlikely she will make the show; she’s always running late.

43.

Which suffix, when added to ‘entertain’, will turn it into a noun?

a)

ing

b)

er

c)

ed

d)

ful

44.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The ten year old girl won the pie-eating competition.

b)

The ten-year-old girl won the pie eating competition.

c)

The ten year-old girl won the pie eating competition.

d)

The ten year old girl won the pie-eating-competition.

45.

What is the subject of the main clause in this sentence? The towering building, which accommodated over fifty families, was built on the banks of the river.

a)

building

b)

families

c)

river

d)

fifty

46.

Which sentence contains a contraction?

a)

The girl’s shoes were nowhere to be seen.

b)

Andy’s so excited to be the recipient of the prize.

c)

My favourite colour is blue and green is my mum’s.

d)

The tree’s branches were swaying in the breeze.

47.

What are the words ‘calm’ and ‘calmly’ in the following sentence? I calmly stood on the edge of the jetty and jumped into the calm ocean.

a)

calm: adjective, calmly: adverb

b)

calm: adverb, calmly: adverb

c)

calm: verb, calmly: verb

d)

calm: noun, calmly: noun

48.

Which sentence correctly uses the word ‘its’?

a)

The cat licks its claws.

b)

Its a great day to go out in the boat.

c)

I wonder if its always this cold?

d)

Our dog loves to run when its let off the leash.

49.

Which sentence correctly uses the word ‘whose’?

a)

Whose coming to dinner tomorrow night?

b)

The owner of the building, whose almost eighty three, is planning to sell and move to a smaller house.

c)

Whose job is it to empty the dishwasher?

d)

It’s the gardener whose responsible for the beautiful flowers.

50.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

a)

The Triceratops is a species of dinosaur which existed during the Late Cretaceous Period.

b)

The Triceratops is a species of Dinosaur which existed during the Late Cretaceous period.

c)

The Triceratops is a species of dinosaur which existed during the late Cretaceous period.

d)

The Triceratops is a species of dinosaur which existed during the Late Cretaceous period.