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Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar (SPAG) Practice

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Click on the correct spelling of the word below.

a)

nesessary

b)

necessary

c)

necesary

d)

necessery

2.

Identify the punctuation that is needed to complete this sentence: John who owned 6 dogs was dragged down the street towards the park.

a)

Colon

b)

Dash

c)

Pair of commas

d)

Semi-colon

3.

Which sentence is punctuated accurately?

a)

"Wait for me!" John bellowed

b)

John bellowed, "Wait for me"

c)

"Wait for me," John bellowed.

d)

Wait for me, John bellowed.

4.

Which suffix could be added to all of the following words:

emotion fiction accident

a)

less

b)

ly

c)

al

d)

ed

5.

What is the adjective in the following sentence?

Molly found her favourite teddy beneath the bed.

a)

Molly

b)

favourite

c)

beneath

d)

bed

6.

Identify TWO sentences that are the most formal.

a)

Paula and I would appreciate a lift home.

b)

I've been to the new shop that's just opened.

c)

I would be grateful if you could help me.

d)

None of the monkeys escaped, did they?

7.

Read the sentence below. Which is the most suitable subordinating conjunction to complete the sentence?

Freda's hands are cold......she forgot her mittens.

a)

because

b)

if

c)

that

d)

when

8.

Which sentence uses a semi-colon correctly?

a)

Rama; is a boy Sita is a girl.

b)

Rama is a boy Sita; is a girl.

c)

Rama is a boy Sita is; a girl.

d)

Rama is a boy; Sita is a girl.

9.

Identify the correctly spelt word below.

a)

imediately

b)

immediately

c)

immediatly

d)

immeediately

10.

Which of the following is a statement?

a)

Where is the nearest Post Office?

b)

Don't touch that!

c)

Yasmin offered me a sweet.

d)

Would you like a sweet?

11.

Identify the correct spelling.

a)

delishious

b)

delicious

c)

dellicious

d)

deelishus

12.

Which sentence must NOT end in an exclamation mark?

Choose one

a)

You really must wear a coat

b)

What a dreadful day I haad

c)

What is the temperature now

d)

The wind is very strong today

13.

Which sentence is a statement?

Choose one

a)

You can copy the pattern from a book

b)

Be careful when you use the glue

c)

Do you use glitter to decorate the edges

d)

Do not touch the paint until it is dry

14.

Select all of the statements

a)

Mr Wills loves Spelling Shed

b)

Win class of the week on Spelling Shed

c)

Beat Tigers on Spelling Shed!

d)

On Friday, Y6 will have more points than Y5

15.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Tick one

a)

Mrs Spray always says "work hard and do your best."

b)

Mrs Spray always says, "work hard and do your best."

c)

Mrs Spray always says, "Work hard and do your best."

d)

Mrs Spray always says "Work hard and do your best."

16.

Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

a)

We have read Holes by Louis Sachar.

b)

We watched a Play at christmas at the theatre.

c)

there was a Class Visit to the museum.

d)

There are 48 Days until SATs.

17.

Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

a)

From april, Swimming Lessons will take place on tuesdays.

b)

From April, Swimming lessons will take place on Tuesdays.

c)

From april, swimming lessons will take place on Tuesdays.

d)

From April, swimming lessons will take place on Tuesdays.

18.

Select all of the sentences that are written in the passive voice.

a)

The lost dog was found by the children.

b)

Jaguars were beaten by Lions!

c)

Mr Dobb made a cup of tea.

d)

The sweets were eaten by Miss Speelman.

19.

Select all of the sentences that are written in the active voice.

a)

Jaguars work hard.

b)

The homework was completed by most of Y6.

c)

Y6 will be rewarded after SATs.

d)

Often, Y6 do very well in their SATs.

20.

Which sentence is written in active voice?

a)

The top speller earnt a brag tag.

b)

The model was made by Mason.

c)

The winning goal was scored by Ollie.

d)

The certificate was given to Jaguars.

21.

What does the word 'it' refer to in the passage?

a)

me

b)

town

c)

hat

22.

Rewrite the reported speech as Direct Speech:

Mum said we have got to wash our hands before dinner.

(a)  

23.

Identify the possessive pronoun in the sentence below:

This isn't my litter, it's hers.



(a)  

24.

Do the words indicate possession or plural in the words below?

Grandma's/Girls'

a)

Possession

b)

Plural

25.

Do the words indicate possession or plural in the words below?

Houses/Cakes

a)

Possession

b)

Plural

26.

Which punctuation mark is missing from the sentence?

a)

!

b)

,

c)

.

d)

?

27.

Choose the sentence or sentences which do not use standard English correctly

a)

Why were you late?

b)

Why was they late?

c)

Why was you late?

28.

Tick the sentence which opens with a fronted adverbial.

a)

If it keeps snowing, we are going to be stuck here for hours.

b)

You can read a magazine while you wait.

c)

We went to the cinema before we went bowling.

29.

Add an apostrophe to the sentence to show Chloe owns the teddy:

"This shouldn't be on the toy stall! It's Chloes teddy!" exclaimed Mum.



(a)  

30.

Which sentence uses the possessive apostrophe correctly?

a)

Taylors dogs' are very noisy.

b)

Taylor's dogs are very noisy.

31.

Which possessive pronoun would fit the sentence below?

"This pencil is mine and not [ ] !" shouted the little girl angrily.

a)

yours

b)

ours

c)

its

32.

The sentence below has an error in it. Can you correct the error?

There are no seats anywhere. We should of come earlier.

(a)  

33.

Which pronoun fits the space to make the passage read correctly?

Aisha had a day off from school as it was closed. Aisha's dad decided to take [ ] to the beach.

a)

she

b)

her

c)

they

d)

them

34.

What is underlined in the sentence below?

I went to see the kind doctor with glasses and grey hair.

a)

adverbial phrase

b)

adjectival phrase

c)

noun phrase

35.

Which pair of determiners would fill the spaces to make the sentence correct?

Jack took [ ] newspapers and delivered one to [ ] house on the road.

a)

the/an

b)

one/the

c)

the/every

36.

Which sentence has the correct use of inverted commas for direct speech?

a)

"Can I have a pencil?" asked the boy politely.

b)

"Can I have a pencil"? asked the boy politely.

c)

"Can I have a pencil? asked the boy politely.

37.

Which sentence uses an expanded noun phrase?

a)

I like the teacher because she is funny.

b)

I like the funny swimming teacher with the blue shorts.

38.

Which punctuation mark is missing from the sentence below?

Even though it had rained all day Mohammed still wanted to go swimming.

a)

!

b)

?

c)

,

d)

.

39.

Can you tick the sentence which uses standard English correctly?

a)

Why was you late?

b)

Why were you late?

c)

Why is they late?

40.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
The Clarks grow peas beans and squash in their garden.
b)
The Clarks grow peas, beans, and squash in their garden.
c)
The Clarks grow peas beans, and squash in their garden.
d)
The Clarks grow peas, beans; and squash in their garden.
41.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
John, Alex, and Maddie were invited to Emily’s party, Derek was not.
b)
John, Alex, and Maddie were invited to Emilys party; Derek was not.
c)
John, Alex, and Maddie were invited to Emily’s party Derek was not.
d)
John, Alex, and Maddie were invited to Emily’s party; Derek was not.
42.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
If you don’t show up to work on time, you will be fired.
b)
If you don’t show up to work on time you will be fired.
c)
If you don’t show up, to work on time you will be fired.
d)
If you don’t show up, to work on time, you will be fired.
43.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
David is interested in knitting consequently he signed up for a class at the Senior Center.
b)
David is interested in knitting; consequently he signed up for a class at the Senior Center.
c)
David is interested in knitting, consequently, he signed up for a class at the Senior Center.
d)
David is interested in knitting; consequently, he signed up for a class at the Senior Center.
44.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
Kristas insect collection includes ants, scorpions, and tarantulas.
b)
Krista’s insect collection includes ants scorpions and tarantulas.
c)
Kristas insect collection includes ants scorpions and tarantulas.
d)
Krista’s insect collection includes ants, scorpions, and tarantulas.
45.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
Before you begin painting, gather the following things: a brush, an easel, and paints.
b)
Before you begin painting gather the following things; a brush, an easel, and paints.
c)
Before, you begin painting gather the following things, a brush, an easel, and paints.
d)
Before you begin painting, gather the following things: a brush, an easel, and paints
46.
Which of the following is correctly punctuated?
a)
Running as fast as she could Brittany crossed the finish line ahead of her competitors.
b)
Running as fast as she could, Brittany crossed the finish line ahead of her competitors.
c)
Running as fast as she could, Brittany crossed the finish line ahead of her competitors
d)
Running as fast as she could Brittany crossed the finish line, ahead of her competitors.
47.
I love healthy: foods nuts, fruits, and vegetables.
Is the colon in the correct place?
a)
Yes
b)
No
48.

Which of the following sentences correctly combine these simple sentences?

Ares likes to cause trouble. He is always starting wars.

a)

Ares likes to cause trouble; He is always starting wars.

b)

Ares likes to cause trouble, as a result, he is always starting wars.

c)

Ares likes to cause trouble, so he is always starting wars.

d)

You can't combine these into a compound sentence.

49.
Which of the following is the correct way to write and punctuate this sentence?
a)
We  have bought all of the required items including, tent, sleeping bag, and mess kit.
b)
We have bought all of the required items: including tent, sleeping bag and mess kit.
c)
We have bought all of the required items: tent, sleeping bag and mess kit.
d)
We have bought all of the required items including tent: sleeping bag: and mess kit.
50.
Pick the error in the sentence below.
After they went to the store, Kate wanted to visit her friend, Jane, who was ill.
a)
No change
b)
store,
c)
friend, 
d)
Jane,
51.
Pick the error in the sentence below.
Reading books, by a pool, is a relaxing way to spend the day; however, most people like swimming in the pool, too.
a)
No change
b)
, by a pool, 
c)
day;
d)
pool, 
52.
Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________  today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
53.
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
a)
Sue told Joe who is a neighbor that her family was moving.
b)
Sue told Joe, who is a neighbor, that her family was moving.
c)
Sue told Joe a neighbor that her family was moving.
d)
Sue, told Joe, who is a neighbor, that her family, was moving.
54.

Which of the following correctly punctuates this sentence?


He was very tired ___ but he decided to go to class rather than take a nap.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

55.

There is only one thing to do while my parents are on vacation ___ have a party!

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

56.

The following students are to be dismissed ___ Jane Lane, Tina Fey, and Patrick Stewart.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

57.

Computers do many calculations at once ___ however, they cannot think.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

58.

I know the perfect job for her ___ a politician.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

59.

Even when the house looks clean ___ there is usually dirt swept under the rugs.

a)
b)
c)
d)

no punctuation needed

60.
Is this sentence punctuated correctly?
 "I was thinking, Mandy, we have not had pie for a while."
a)
Yes
b)
No
61.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
a)
Jake, my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
b)
Jake my black and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
c)
Jake my black, and white cat, loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
d)
Jake, my black and white cat loves to sleep on the couch next to me. 
62.
Is the following punctuation correct or incorrect?
Lisa has some free time now; therefore, she will coordinate the bake sale. 
a)
correct
b)
incorrect
63.
Juanita usually prefers to work out in the morning ___________  today she intends to go to the gym after her last appointment.
a)
comma
b)
semicolon
c)
no punctuation
64.
How many colons are missing from the following passage?
Dear Ms. Jones     
Please meet me in my office at 730 A.M. next Monday. We will review several books, including Leon Edel’s Henry James, Volume I 126-132. Note This is a very important meeting.
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
65.

The guests in room 231 are very noisy.

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

verb

d)

adverb

66.

We always work hard in the kitchen.

a)

adverb

b)

noun

c)

adjective

d)

verb

67.

I have to work late today.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

d)

verb

68.

Could you pass me the mop?

a)

verb

b)

noun

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

69.

The receptionists want to have a meeting about their breaktime.

a)

noun

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

70.

He is speaking too quickly; I can't understand him.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

verb

d)

noun

71.

Tom has a very easy job at the airport.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

noun

d)

verbs

72.

Does anyone have any questions about the conference?

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

adverb

d)

verb

73.

The tourists listened carefully to the tour guide.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

verb

d)

noun

74.

Please, be careful with the guest's luggage!

a)

noun

b)

adverb

c)

adjective

d)

verb

75.

We have never been to Cambodia before.

a)

adverb

b)

verb

c)

adjective

d)

noun

76.

There is a great Japanese restaurant near the hotel.

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

noun

d)

verb

77.

I always speak politely to the hotel guests.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

d)

verb

78.

The restaurant manager explained the new menu well.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

verb

d)

noun

79.

Can you answer the phone, please?

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

adverb

d)

verb

80.

I sent an email to the tour company yesterday, but I haven't received an answer yet.

a)

verb

b)

noun

c)

adjective

d)

adverb

81.

I had to study hard for the test.

a)

noun

b)

adjective

c)

adverb

d)

verb

82.

It was a very hard test, but I think I have passed.

a)

adverb

b)

adjective

c)

noun

d)

verb

83.

Did you ask the security guard about the metal box?

a)

noun

b)

adverb

c)

adjective

d)

noun

84.

Can you speak up please? I can't hear you very well.

a)

verb

b)

adjective

c)

adverb

d)

noun

85.

They can speak good Korean..

a)

adjective

b)

adverb

c)

noun

d)

verb

86.
 She had a lot of friends _____ she was a friendly girl. 
a)
but
b)
and
c)
so
d)
because
87.
 I had a cute puppy _____ I lost him. 
a)
and
b)
although
c)
so
d)
but
88.
They didn’t want to be late ____ they hurried. 
a)
but
b)
so
c)
although
d)
because
89.
He apologized ..... the policeman .........driving fast.
a)
to, at
b)
to , for
c)
on, about
d)
to, with
90.

I'm really pleased .......... my new motorbike

a)

about

b)

of

c)

in

d)

with

91.

Fill the gaps with a preposition or conjunction.

The road passed ................... the tunnel as the trains travelled over it.

a)

above

b)

across

c)

before

d)

through

92.

Fill the gaps with a preposition or conjunction.

............... it was already late, there was time to reach the post office before dark.

a)

Before

b)

Although

c)

Besides

d)

Since

93.

Fill the gaps with a preposition or conjunction.

Sarvesh sat ................. the large man in the crowded train.

a)

without

b)

beside

c)

between

d)

without

94.

Fill the gaps with a preposition or conjunction.

Kavisha raced up the stairs ................. get to her interview on time.

a)

in order to

b)

since

c)

if

d)

when

95.

John likes _______ ice cream nor frozen yogurt.

a)

either

b)

neither

c)

nor

d)

but

96.

Makayla wondered _______ to go to the mall or go to the movies.

a)

whether

b)

neither

c)

also

d)

weather

97.

_______ ______ will they play outside today, but also have a pizza part!

a)

Either or

b)

Such that

c)

Not only

d)

Both and

98.

She is _____ a great singer that everyone wanted her to perform the National Anthem.

a)

very

b)

such

c)

most

d)

either

99.

You can ______ prepare for your Spring Break vacation, ___ take a nap after school.

a)

neither, nor

b)

either, or

c)

both, and

100.

Fill in the blank:


Rebecca ran _______ the bridge ______ the pond.

a)

through, under

b)

across, over

101.

Join the following sentences using appropriate conjunctions:

The sun began to dip over the horizon. The birds started to chirp.

(a)  

102.

Kapil will see you …………. Monday ………. 11.00 am.

a)

after, at

b)

on, at

c)

at, at

d)

before, in

103.

True or False:

Coordinating conjunctions include AS, AND, FOR, YET etc.

a)

True

b)

False

104.

Please make sure that you’re (a)   time for the train.

105.

She has an incredible voice _________, she will go far in her music career.

a)

but

b)

nonetheless

c)

undoubtedly

d)

similarly

106.

Toys were lying ----------------------- the room.

a)

across

b)

about

c)

through

d)

around

107.

Select the conjunctions:

Whenever prices go up, customers buy less products.

a)

Whenever

b)

up

c)

customers

108.

I have two color pens. What (a)   you?

109.

Natalie wanted to make pie but didn’t have apples _________, she decided to bake a cake.

a)

therefore

b)

undoubtedly

c)

in contrast

d)

none of the above

110.

I’m tall (a)   black hair and brown eyes.

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