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Grammar and Punctuation - Test 1

The document consists of a series of exercises aimed at improving grammar skills, including identifying subjects and objects, using passive voice, correct punctuation, and understanding synonyms. Each exercise includes a key skill focus to guide learning objectives. The exercises are designed to enhance students' understanding of sentence structure and proper English usage.

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Grammar and Punctuation - Test 1

The document consists of a series of exercises aimed at improving grammar skills, including identifying subjects and objects, using passive voice, correct punctuation, and understanding synonyms. Each exercise includes a key skill focus to guide learning objectives. The exercises are designed to enhance students' understanding of sentence structure and proper English usage.

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1. Circle the object in this sentence.

1
mark

I stroked the cat carefully.

The object of the sentence is the ‘thing’ having the verb done to it.

What is being ‘stroked’ in this sentence? What is the subject of the


sentence?

Key Skill: G.1.9 To recognise the subject and object in sentences.


2. Fill in the gaps in the sentence below using the passive 1
form of the verb in the boxes. mark

After he was given his breakfast, the dog was walked by his owner.

to give to walk

Remember that passive sentences use


What does ‘passive’ mean? is/was/were followed by a past
participle verb form, e.g. was taken.

Key Skill: G4.4 – To understand the use of the passive to affect the presentation
of information in a sentence.
3. Add a comma to this sentence in the correct place. 1
mark

Although she had left on time she was late for school.

We need to add a comma after the


Where does it end?
subordinate clause.

Key Skill: G.5.6.b. To use commas after fronted adverbials/ subordinate clauses.
4. Read the sentences. Which punctuation mark is missing from 1
the box? Circle one. mark

It’s very hot today you’d better put on some sunscreen.

colon semi colon comma question mark

Read the sentence carefully to ensure you understand the meaning.

Think about the function of the different punctuation marks to decide


which one to use. Are the two parts of the sentence independent clauses?

Key Skill: G.5.11. To use semi colons to mark the boundary between
independent clauses.
5. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Tick one. 1
mark

I have two hobbies; painting and hockey.

I have two hobbies painting and hockey.

I have two hobbies: painting and hockey. ✔

We use colons to introduce lists.

Can you see any lists in these sentences?

Key Skill: G.5.10. To use colons to introduce lists.


6. What does the word ‘swiftly’ mean in this sentence? Tick one. 1
mark

The owl flew swiftly towards its prey.

gradually

quickly ✔
slowly

casually

Which of these words has the same meaning as ‘swiftly’?

Key Skill: G.6.1. To understand how words are related by meaning as synonyms.
7. Circle the subject in this sentence. 1
mark

On Thursday, Millie played at her friend’s house.

The ‘subject’ of a sentence is usually a noun.

The actions of the subject are described by the verb in the sentence.

Can you find any nouns in this sentence? Which one has its actions
described by the verb?

Key Skill: G.1.9 To recognise the subject and object in sentences.


8. Replace the verb in the sentence with the correct 1
Standard English form. mark

I were first to arrive at the park.

was

Read the sentence with the word you


What is meant by
have chosen to ensure that it now
‘Standard English’?
sounds correct.

Key Skill: G.7.1. – To use Standard English forms.


9. Read the passage below. Tick the pair of pronouns which 1
best completes the sentence. mark

My brother and I love ice-skating and both have a pair of skates.


are much better than the skates you hire from the ice-rink.

us / We

me / It

we / They ✔
me / Them

Which pronouns sound right in these sentences? Read them carefully


with all of the options to decide which ones are correct.

Key Skill: G1.5 - To use appropriate pronouns to avoid repetition.


10. Circle the relative pronoun in the sentence below. 1
mark

It’s too rainy for the picnic today, which is a shame.

Remember that a ‘relative pronoun’ comes at the beginning of a relative


clause. Can you find the relative clause in this sentence?

Relative pronouns include who, which, where, when, whose and that.

Key Skill: G.3.1.a. To recognise relative clauses beginning with relative pronouns
–e.g. who, which, where, when, whose, that.

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