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WorksheetsGrade 9 Language Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which letter(s) have been left out in the following contraction?: shouldn't
o
o and u
n and o
Select the phrase that uses an apostrophe to indicate possession correctly: The bag of the teacher
The teacher's bag
The teachers' bag
The teachers bag
Which sentence correctly shows the difference between its and it’s?
Its going to be a long day, and it's tail is fluffy.
It’s going to be a long day, and its tail is fluffy.
Its going to be a long day, and its tail is fluffy.
Rewrite the following phrase using an apostrophe: The toys of the children
The children's toys
The childrens' toys
The childrens toys
What is a homophone?
A word that is spelled the same, sounds the same but has a different meaning.
A word that sounds the same but has a different meaning and spelling.
A word that that has a different meaning, different spelling, and different pronunciation.
Choose the correct word for the context: I can’t wait to ______ my new dress at the party.
Where
Wear
Choose the correct word for the context: They will be here soon, so we should wait for ______ arrival.
Their
There
They’re
What is a homonym?
A word that is spelled and pronounced the same but has different meanings.
A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling.
A word that is spelled the same but pronounced differently.
Which sentence correctly shows possession?
The dogs bone is missing.
The dog's bone is missing.
The dogs bone's is missing.
Select the correct contraction for: they are
Theyr'e
They're
Their
Which of the following sentences contains an adverb of manner?
She danced gracefully across the stage.
We will meet tomorrow.
The book is on the table.
Identify the adverb of place in this sentence: The children are always playing loudly outside.
Outside
Always
Loudly
Which sentence contains an adverb of time?
He will arrive soon.
She sings beautifully.
The dog is barking upstairs.
Which of the following is a noun?
Quickly
Jumping
Happiness
Identify the pronoun in this sentence: She gave him the book.
Gave
She
The
Which sentence contains an adjective?
We walked to the store.
The bright sun shone in the sky.
He runs quickly.
Which of the following is a verb?
Table
Dance
Loud
What is the function of a conjunction?
Describes a noun
Connects words, phrases, or clauses
Expresses an action
Identify the indefinite article in this sentence: I saw a bird in the tree.
The
A
Tree
Which sentence contains a proper noun?
She lives in Cape Town.
He bought a new book.
They went to the mall.
Choose the sentence that correctly uses their, they're, and there:
Their going over there to pick up they're books.
They're leaving their bags over there by the door.
There going to visit they're grandparents at their house.
Which of the following is NOT a correct rule for using apostrophes?
Use an apostrophe to indicate omission
Use an apostrophe to indicate possession
Use an apostrophe to indicate plural
Consider the sentence: 'I fished for bass while my brother played his bass guitar'.
'Bass and bass' are examples of...
Homophones
Homegraphs
Homonyms
Choose the correct definition of the word "right" in this sentence:
"You were right to trust him with the secret."
A direction (opposite of left).
Correct or true.
Choose the correct definition of the word "tear" in this sentence:
"She did not want to tear the letter, but it ripped anyway."
A drop of liquid from the eye.
To pull apart or destroy by force.
