Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

When Amit surprised the raccoon in the garbage, it ran away.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

The cat licked its wounded paw.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Mayor Fortin greeted me at the park gate before my tour of the wetland.

Which option tells how to make the following sentence correct?

Add a comma after “Kapuskasing.”

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

Taking frequent breaks can improve focus and concentration.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

"Let’s get the car packed,” Rohan pleaded, “or we’ll never get going.”

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

The children like jumping, singing and dancing.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

“I was e-mailing,” Sara exclaimed, “for three hours!”

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

Each of the students is going on the bus.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

Luisa became angrier as the argument continued.

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

Teresa and Sam witnessed the accident.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Ice fishing, a popular activity in northern regions, requires skill.

Choose the best closing sentence for the following paragraph.

Planning will make your vacation enjoyable.

Choose the best opening sentence for the following paragraph.

Schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities for all students.

Which option is the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?

There are no easy solutions to transit problems.

What should the writer of the following paragraph do to improve its organization?

Switch the order of sentences 3 and 4.

Which of the following is written correctly?

Samuel de Champlain, a famous explorer, lived in the 1600s.

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Literacy Test Mechanics Practice

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A compilation of multiple choice "writing" questions from the OSSLT, focused on sentence structure and grammar.

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Questions 24

Answers

1
Choose the sentence that does not belong in the following paragraph.
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 5
sentence 4
2
Choose the sentence that does not belong in the following paragraph.
sentence 5
sentence 4
sentence 3
sentence 2
3
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
When Amit surprised the raccoon in the garbage, it ran away.
Sean quickly finishes his homework and then went to the hockey rink.
When Rhonda looked at the clay, she wonders how she should sculpt it.
Jenny looks at the new catalogue and choosing a green sweater.
4
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
The flagpole stands on it’s own.
The cat licked its wounded paw.
Because of the storm, it’s roof caved in.
The game is cancelled because its raining.
5
Which sentence does not belong in the following paragraph?
sentence 2
sentence 5
sentence 4
sentence 3
6
Which sentence is written correctly?
I then continued toward Sudbury, passing the village of wahnapitei.
I travelled along the trans-Canada highway near North Bay.
Mayor Fortin greeted me at the park gate before my tour of the wetland.
Once I got to Sudbury, I went to the lake laurentian conservation area.
7
Which option tells how to make the following sentence correct?
Add a comma after “Kapuskasing.”
Capitalize the word “mayor.”
Replace the period with a question mark.
Use quotations around “how his city would survive the economic downturn."
8
Choose the sentence that does not belong in this paragraph.
sentence 4
sentence 3
sentence 5
sentence 2
9
Choose the best place to insert the following sentence.
after sentence 4
after sentence 1
after sentence 2
after sentence 3
10
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Improving your focus starting the day with breakfast.
Concentrating better with music or television playing in the background.
Regular exercise result in better mental functioning.
Taking frequent breaks can improve focus and concentration.
11
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
“Let’s get the car packed, Rohan pleaded, or we’ll never get going.”
“Let’s get the car packed” Rohan pleaded “or we’ll never get going.”
“Let’s get the car packed,” Rohan pleaded, or we’ll never get going.
"Let’s get the car packed,” Rohan pleaded, “or we’ll never get going.”
12
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
The athletes like to train, to practise and competing.
The children like jumping, singing and dancing.
The student likes drawing, painting and to sculpt.
Our family likes to hike, swim and biking.
13
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
I was waiting Omar said. “In the cold!”
“I was e-mailing,” Sara exclaimed, “for three hours!”
“I went to a scary movie,” Maria said “At two o’clock.”
“Wasn’t it hot outside” Oliver responded?
14
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Two students and their teacher is going on the bus.
Each of the students is going on the bus.
All of the students except for Jim is going on the bus.
The students is going on the bus.
15
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Sam performed more better than before.
The storm was worser than Nancy expected.
Pedro thought this game was funner than the last one.
Luisa became angrier as the argument continued.
16
Which of the following sentences needs revision?
sentence 1
sentence 4
sentence 3
sentence 2
17
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Teresa and Sam witnessed the accident.
Aminah and Khalil is going to see the latest adventure film.
Of the whole class, only Winnie and Omar is going on the field trip.
We observe the stars last night.
18
Which sentence is written correctly?
Ice fishing, a popular activity in northern regions, requires skill.
First, you need to drill a hole, in the ice on a lake using an auger.
Ice fishing requires patience a stool to sit on and warm winter clothing.
Some avid anglers, use an ice shack, while waiting for the fish to bite.
19
Choose the best closing sentence for the following paragraph.
Summertime is a popular time to travel.
Updating travel documents might be necessary.
Planning will make your vacation enjoyable.
Travel guides are exciting to read.
20
Choose the best opening sentence for the following paragraph.
School spirit is important for safe and successful schools.
Schools offer opportunities for athletes.
Schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities for all students.
Schools can encourage better achievement by offering fun activities.
21
Which option is the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?
Urban population growth means more cars on city streets.
Public transportation was cheaper in the past.
There are various ways to eliminate the need for cars.
There are no easy solutions to transit problems.
22
What should the writer of the following paragraph do to improve its organization?
Move sentence 5 to the start of the paragraph.
Switch the order of sentences 3 and 4.
Break sentence 2 into two sentences.
Insert “Since” at the start of sentence 4.
23
Choose the best place to insert the following sentence.
after sentence 2
after sentence 1
after sentence 4
after sentence 3
24
Which of the following is written correctly?
Samuel de Champlain, a famous explorer lived in the 1600s.
Samuel de Champlain a famous explorer lived in the 1600s.
Samuel de Champlain, a famous explorer, lived in the 1600s.
Samuel de Champlain a famous explorer, lived in the 1600s.

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Literacy Test Mechanics Practice

24 termsStudBud Administration28 plays

A compilation of multiple choice "writing" questions from the OSSLT, focused on sentence structure and grammar.

Flashcards24 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 24

Answers

1
Choose the sentence that does not belong in the following paragraph.
sentence 2
sentence 3
sentence 5
sentence 4
2
Choose the sentence that does not belong in the following paragraph.
sentence 5
sentence 4
sentence 3
sentence 2
3
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
When Amit surprised the raccoon in the garbage, it ran away.
Sean quickly finishes his homework and then went to the hockey rink.
When Rhonda looked at the clay, she wonders how she should sculpt it.
Jenny looks at the new catalogue and choosing a green sweater.
4
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
The flagpole stands on it’s own.
The cat licked its wounded paw.
Because of the storm, it’s roof caved in.
The game is cancelled because its raining.
5
Which sentence does not belong in the following paragraph?
sentence 2
sentence 5
sentence 4
sentence 3
6
Which sentence is written correctly?
I then continued toward Sudbury, passing the village of wahnapitei.
I travelled along the trans-Canada highway near North Bay.
Mayor Fortin greeted me at the park gate before my tour of the wetland.
Once I got to Sudbury, I went to the lake laurentian conservation area.
7
Which option tells how to make the following sentence correct?
Add a comma after “Kapuskasing.”
Capitalize the word “mayor.”
Replace the period with a question mark.
Use quotations around “how his city would survive the economic downturn."
8
Choose the sentence that does not belong in this paragraph.
sentence 4
sentence 3
sentence 5
sentence 2
9
Choose the best place to insert the following sentence.
after sentence 4
after sentence 1
after sentence 2
after sentence 3
10
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Improving your focus starting the day with breakfast.
Concentrating better with music or television playing in the background.
Regular exercise result in better mental functioning.
Taking frequent breaks can improve focus and concentration.
11
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
“Let’s get the car packed, Rohan pleaded, or we’ll never get going.”
“Let’s get the car packed” Rohan pleaded “or we’ll never get going.”
“Let’s get the car packed,” Rohan pleaded, or we’ll never get going.
"Let’s get the car packed,” Rohan pleaded, “or we’ll never get going.”
12
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
The athletes like to train, to practise and competing.
The children like jumping, singing and dancing.
The student likes drawing, painting and to sculpt.
Our family likes to hike, swim and biking.
13
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
I was waiting Omar said. “In the cold!”
“I was e-mailing,” Sara exclaimed, “for three hours!”
“I went to a scary movie,” Maria said “At two o’clock.”
“Wasn’t it hot outside” Oliver responded?
14
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Two students and their teacher is going on the bus.
Each of the students is going on the bus.
All of the students except for Jim is going on the bus.
The students is going on the bus.
15
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Sam performed more better than before.
The storm was worser than Nancy expected.
Pedro thought this game was funner than the last one.
Luisa became angrier as the argument continued.
16
Which of the following sentences needs revision?
sentence 1
sentence 4
sentence 3
sentence 2
17
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Teresa and Sam witnessed the accident.
Aminah and Khalil is going to see the latest adventure film.
Of the whole class, only Winnie and Omar is going on the field trip.
We observe the stars last night.
18
Which sentence is written correctly?
Ice fishing, a popular activity in northern regions, requires skill.
First, you need to drill a hole, in the ice on a lake using an auger.
Ice fishing requires patience a stool to sit on and warm winter clothing.
Some avid anglers, use an ice shack, while waiting for the fish to bite.
19
Choose the best closing sentence for the following paragraph.
Summertime is a popular time to travel.
Updating travel documents might be necessary.
Planning will make your vacation enjoyable.
Travel guides are exciting to read.
20
Choose the best opening sentence for the following paragraph.
School spirit is important for safe and successful schools.
Schools offer opportunities for athletes.
Schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities for all students.
Schools can encourage better achievement by offering fun activities.
21
Which option is the best concluding sentence for this paragraph?
Urban population growth means more cars on city streets.
Public transportation was cheaper in the past.
There are various ways to eliminate the need for cars.
There are no easy solutions to transit problems.
22
What should the writer of the following paragraph do to improve its organization?
Move sentence 5 to the start of the paragraph.
Switch the order of sentences 3 and 4.
Break sentence 2 into two sentences.
Insert “Since” at the start of sentence 4.
23
Choose the best place to insert the following sentence.
after sentence 2
after sentence 1
after sentence 4
after sentence 3
24
Which of the following is written correctly?
Samuel de Champlain, a famous explorer lived in the 1600s.
Samuel de Champlain a famous explorer lived in the 1600s.
Samuel de Champlain, a famous explorer, lived in the 1600s.
Samuel de Champlain a famous explorer, lived in the 1600s.