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Grade 9 Language Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

o

b)

o and u

c)

n and o

2.

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

a)

The teacher's bag

b)

The teachers' bag

c)

The teachers bag

3.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

4.

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

a)

The children's toys

b)

The childrens' toys

c)

The childrens toys

5.

What is a homophone?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

6.

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

a)

Where

b)

Wear

7.

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

a)

Their

b)

There

c)

They’re

8.

What is a homonym?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

A word that is spelled the same but pronounced differently.

9.

Which sentence correctly shows possession?

a)

The dogs bone is missing.

b)

The dog's bone is missing.

c)

The dogs bone's is missing.

10.

Select the correct contraction for: they are

a)

Theyr'e

b)

They're

c)

Their

11.

Which of the following sentences contains an adverb of manner?

a)

She danced gracefully across the stage.

b)

We will meet tomorrow.

c)

The book is on the table.

12.

Identify the adverb of place in this sentence: The children are always playing loudly outside.

a)

Outside

b)

Always

c)

Loudly

13.

Which sentence contains an adverb of time?

a)

He will arrive soon.

b)

She sings beautifully.

c)

The dog is barking upstairs.

14.

Which of the following is a noun?

a)

Quickly

b)

Jumping

c)

Happiness

15.

Identify the pronoun in this sentence: She gave him the book.

a)

Gave

b)

She

c)

The

16.

Which sentence contains an adjective?

a)

We walked to the store.

b)

The bright sun shone in the sky.

c)

He runs quickly.

17.

Which of the following is a verb?

a)

Table

b)

Dance

c)

Loud

18.

What is the function of a conjunction?

a)

Describes a noun

b)

Connects words, phrases, or clauses

c)

Expresses an action

19.

Identify the indefinite article in this sentence: I saw a bird in the tree.

a)

The

b)

A

c)

Tree

20.

Which sentence contains a proper noun?

a)

She lives in Cape Town.

b)

He bought a new book.

c)

They went to the mall.

21.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses their, they're, and there:

a)

Their going over there to pick up they're books.

b)

They're leaving their bags over there by the door.

c)

There going to visit they're grandparents at their house.

22.

Which of the following is NOT a correct rule for using apostrophes?

a)

Use an apostrophe to indicate omission

b)

Use an apostrophe to indicate possession

c)

Use an apostrophe to indicate plural

23.

Consider the sentence: 'I fished for bass while my brother played his bass guitar'.

'Bass and bass' are examples of...

a)

Homophones

b)

Homegraphs

c)

Homonyms

24.

Choose the correct definition of the word "right" in this sentence:
"You were right to trust him with the secret."

a)

A direction (opposite of left).

b)

Correct or true.

25.

Choose the correct definition of the word "tear" in this sentence:
"She did not want to tear the letter, but it ripped anyway."

a)

A drop of liquid from the eye.

b)

To pull apart or destroy by force.