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practice for OSSLT writing conventions multiple choice questions
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1
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
By far, the best thing about fall fairs are the food to try.
Some fairs also has midway rides and agricultural demos.
Many communities celebrate the fall season with a fair.
Demolition derbies often attracts a large audience.
2
( They're / There / Their ) going to a movie and then back to Marya's house.
They're
Their
There
3
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Regular exercise result in better mental functioning.
Taking frequent breaks can improve focus and concentration.
Improving your focus starting the day with breakfast.
Concentrating better with music or t.v. playing.
4
Which sentence is written correctly?
The student likes drawing, painting and to sculpt.
Our family likes to hike, swim and biking.
The athletes like to train, to practice and competing.
The children like jumping, singing and dancing.
5
Please read ( you're / your ) Geography text book.
you're
your
6
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
Will the hockey game be over in an hour.
Put the wrapper in the recycling bin.
What time is it in Sao Paolo, brazil!
I am so tired that I could sleep in class?
7
He has ( a lot / alot ) of catching up to do.
a lot
alot
8
An orange is bigger ( then / than ) a lemon.
then
than
9
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
When Rhonda looked at the clay, she wonders what to sculpt.
When Amit surprised the raccoon in the garbage, it ran away.
Sean quickly finishes his homework and then went to hockey.
Jenny looks at the new catalogue and choosing a green shirt.
10
Could you please pick up ( your / you're ) clothes off the floor?
you're
your
11
We spent the day swimming, ( then / than ) went out for a bite to eat.
then
than
12
Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.
My friend asked me, "Have you ever been to Quebec City"?
My friend asked me? Have you even been to Quebec City."
My friend asked me, have you even been to Quebec City?
My friend asked me, "Have you ever been to Quebec City?"
13
I would have driven ( accept / except ) my car was at the mechanic's.
accept
except
14
Which of the following is written correctly?
Samuel de Champlain, a famous explorer, lived int he 1600s.
Samuel de Champlain a famous explorer lived int he 1600s.
Samuel de Champlain a famous explorer, lived in the 1600s.
Samuel de Champlain, a famous explorer lived in the 1600s.
15
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
The storm was worser than Nancy expected.
Sam performed more better than before.
Pedro though this game was funner than the last one.
Luisa became angrier as the argument continued.
16
I ( accepted / excepted ) her decision.
excepted
accepted
17
Choose the sentence that is written correctly
Aminah and Khalil is going to see the latest movie.
We observe the starts last night.
Of the whole class, only Winnie and Omar is going to play.
Teresa and Sam witnessed the accident.
18
Everyone goes ( they're / there / their ) to shop.
they're
their
there
19
Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
Volunteering may even helps with career decisions.
Volunteer experiences looks good on a resume.
Volunteering is a good way to learning responsibility.
Volunteering helps develop good time-management skills.
20
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
"It was cold yesterday", he said. I hope it warms up soon".
"It was cold yesterday," he said. "I hope it warms up soon."
"It was cold yesterday, he said. I hope it warms up soon"
"It was cold yesterday, he said. "I hope it warms up soon."
21
You can't judge a book by ( it's / its ) cover.
its
it's
22
( Your / You're ) doing me a huge favour.
Your
You're
23
I had to ( accept / except ) the fact that I was not going on the trip.
accept
except
24
My mom is going tot he cleaner's first, and ( then / than ) to the grocery store.
then
than
25
My friends are going to pick up ( they're / there / their ) tickets for the concert.
their
they're
there
26
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
"Wasn't it hot outside" Oliver responded?
"I was e-mailing," Sara exclaimed, "for three hours!"
I was waiting Omar said. "In the cold!"
"I went to a scary movie," Maria said "At two o'clock."
27
I eat an apple ( everyday / every day).
everyday
every day
28
Choose the sentence that is written correctly.
"Let's get the car packed," Rohan pleaded.
"Let's get the car packed" Rohan pleaded.
Let's get the car packed, Rohan pleaded,
"Let's get the car packed, Rohan pleaded."
29
She ( could of / could have ) forgotten her project at home.
could have
could of
30
Which sentence is written correctly?
Ice fishing, a popular activity, requires skill.
Ice fishing in the north requires patience a stool and a rod
First, you need to drill a hole, in the ice using an auger.
Some avid anglers, use an ice shack, while waiting for fish.
