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    This document contains a 10 question pre-test on writing conventions. The questions cover topics such as underlining subjects and verbs, identifying complete sentences, underlining main clauses, underlining adjectives, identifying nouns, identifying correct use of quotation marks, writing contractions and showing possession with apostrophes, subject-verb agreement, and ensuring sentences are accurate. The pre-test is out of 50 total marks and is designed to assess understanding of foundational writing skills.

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    This document contains a 10 question pre-test on writing conventions. The questions cover topics such as underlining subjects and verbs, identifying complete sentences, underlining main clauses, underlining adjectives, identifying nouns, identifying correct use of quotation marks, writing contractions and showing possession with apostrophes, subject-verb agreement, and ensuring sentences are accurate. The pre-test is out of 50 total marks and is designed to assess understanding of foundational writing skills.

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    This document contains a 10 question pre-test on writing conventions. The questions cover topics such as underlining subjects and verbs, identifying complete sentences, underlining main clauses, underlining adjectives, identifying nouns, identifying correct use of quotation marks, writing contractions and showing possession with apostrophes, subject-verb agreement, and ensuring sentences are accurate. The pre-test is out of 50 total marks and is designed to assess understanding of foundational writing skills.

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    Writing Conventions - Pretest

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    Writing Conventions – Pre-test

    1) Underline the subject and highlight the verb in the sentences below.
    a) The woman laughed at the joke.
    b) The light was very bright.
    c) Krishnan bought an apple.
    d) Serge ran down the track.
    e) I walked with Ben to the shops.
    Mark: /5

    2. Identify the complete sentences.


    a) After the show.
    b) The moon was shining bright.
    c) Because I can.
    d) Stop.
    e) We should.
    Mark: /5

    3. Underline the main clause.


    a) After mass I went to the shopping centre.
    b) The race was easy because I had trained for it.
    c) Because of the horrible day, I didn’t get to play soccer.
    d) We all went to the pool as it was very warm.
    e) Despite the weather, I went out walking.
    Mark: /5

    4. Underline the adjectives in the sentences below.


    a) This shop is much nicer.
    b) Ben is an adorable baby.
    c) This glass is breakable.
    d) This soup is not edible.
    e) They live in a beautiful house.
    Mark: /5
    6. Underline the 5 nouns in the following sentence.
    The boy and girl were holding hands as they crossed the bridge over the river.
    Mark: /5

    7. Identify which sentences are correct.


    a) The opposition leader asked, ‘but where’s the money going to come from?’
    b) ‘Yes, that’s all that happened,’ She replied.
    c) ‘I’ll be back home soon.’ Jim called out to his mother.
    d) Mum said quietly, ‘please sit down.’
    e) ‘I’m going out now. Is that OK?’ he asked.
    Mark: /5

    8. (i) Write these words as contractions with apostrophes in the correct places.
    a) Could have
    b) I am
    c) We will
    d) Should not
    e) You would
    Mark: /5
    (ii) Add apostrophes to these sentences to show possession.
    a) The toddlers fluffy teddy went missing.
    b) Brians basketball was new.
    c) Jessicas essay was excellent!
    d) We had dinner with the ships captain.
    e) Ibrahims coat was very stylish.
    Mark: /5

    9. Identify the sentences that demonstrate accurate subject and verb agreement.
    a) There is three sandwiches left on the plate.
    b) Simon and Suresh has finished their project.
    c) The footballer, as well as the committee members, is excited.
    d) The bag of lollies were delicious.
    e) The pride of lions were stalking prey.
    Mark: /5
    10. Identify which sentences below are accurate.
    a) I was late for dinner, my father yelled at me.
    b) I enjoy playing various sports my favourite one is tennis.
    c) I love to write essays I would write one every day if I had the time.
    d) After winning the game, we went out for lunch and it was delicious.
    e) Participants could leave the study at any time, they needed to indicate their preference.
    Mark: /5

    Total Mark: /50

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