Which sentence uses the comma correctly?

We went hiking, canoeing and climbing during the holidays.

Which sentence says who was responsible for the new rule?

The gardner introduced new rules to protect the grass.

Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?

I'm certain the girl's slipper was pink.

Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?

"I live in the suburb of Kensington," the boy said.

Which words are all adverbs?

distantly, loudly, sweetly, harshly

Which sentence tells the reader who performed the action?

The State Governor officially opened the building.

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

Mum said, "No swimming without an adult."

Which sentence has the correct punctuation?

Joe, my little brother, hasn't started school yet.

Which sentence is correct?

Helen paid for those tickets with my money.

Which sentence correctly uses italics?

The students studied William Golding's Lord of the Flies.

Which of the following has the correct punctuation?

"Who dropped that?" Nobody said a word.

Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly.

I'm on my sister's farm. It's a good place to grow apples.

Which sentence uses "speech marks" correctly:

"I can't wait for the summer holidays," Mary said to Mike.

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OLNA Practice Test

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An English grammar and punctuation test.

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1
Correctly complete the sentence: The first of Tim Winton's novels that I read ____ Blueback.
was
am
were
are
2
Which sentence uses the comma correctly?
We went hiking, canoeing, and climbing during the holidays.
We went hiking, canoeing, and climbing, during the holidays.
We went hiking, canoeing and climbing during the holidays.
We went hiking canoeing and climbing during the holidays.
3
Which sentence says who was responsible for the new rule?
The gardner introduced new rules to protect the grass.
The grass is protected from students walking across it.
A rule was introduced to stop students walking on the grass.
Students have been prohibited from walking on the grass.
4
Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
Im certain the girl's slipper was pink.
I'm certain the girl's slipper was pink.
I'm certain the girls slipper was pink.
Im certain the girls slipper was pink.
5
Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?
"I live in the suburb of kensington," the boy said.
"I live in the suburb of Kensington," the Boy said.
"i live in the suburb of kensington," the boy said.
"I live in the suburb of Kensington," the boy said.
6
Correctly complete the sentence: ____ running out of oil - the fuel of Western civilisation.
We'are
Were
We're
Where
7
Which words are all adverbs?
falling, swimming, running, walking
glamorous, important, widespread, unexpected
distantly, loudly, sweetly, harshly
therefore, whenever, because, however
8
Which of the following is correct. The girl _____ likely to win is a genius.
whos
whose
whose'
who's
9
Which sentence tells the reader who performed the action?
The building site was fenced off to ensure student safety.
The building was designed to be environmentally friendly.
The State Governor officially opened the building.
The new hall was built at the front of the school property.
10
Which word is not needed in this sentence. The water has penetrated through the outer layer.
layer
through
penetrated
outer
11
Choose the correct beginning: _____ Jane studied hard, she still found Japanese difficult.
Despite
In spite of
Although
Since
12
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
Mum said, "No swimming without an adult."
"Mum said" No swimming without an adult.
Mum said "No swimming without an adult."
Mum said, No swimming without an adult.
13
Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
Joe my little brother hasnt started school yet.
Joe my little brother, hasn't started school yet.
Joe, my little brother, hasnt started school yet.
Joe, my little brother, hasn't started school yet.
14
Correctly complete the following: The sign on the door said it was _____ only.
performers
performer's
performers'
performers's
15
Which word is missing: The fireworks were so exciting I ______ watched them all night.
could've
couldve
could of
could'ave
16
Complete the following: It was a beautifully printed picture book with an _____ front cover.
colourful
gorgeous
exquisite
lovely
17
Choose the correct spelling of the bolded word: We had a good convasation about the new crops.
convasation
connversation
converrsation
conversation
18
Which sentence is correct?
Helen paid for them tickets with my money.
Helen paid for that tickets with my money.
Helen paid for those tickets with my money.
Helen paid for this tickets with my money.
19
Which sentence correctly uses italics?
The Macquarie Dictionary is Australia's national dictionary.
On 15 April 1912, the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank.
Old Parliament House has been retained as a new museum.
The students studied William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
20
Which of the following has the correct punctuation?
"Who dropped that? nobody," said a word.
"Who dropped that?" Nobody said a word.
"Who dropped that." nobody said a word.
"Who dropped that." Nobody said a word.
21
Spell the bolded word correctly: Nurses take a consientous approach to patient care.
consientous
conscientious
consientious
conscientous
22
Spell the bolded word correctly: It was the begining of the school year.
begginning
begining
beggining
beginning
23
Choose the correct spelling of the bolded word: I asked the farmer's representitive for help.
reprisentative
representitive
representative
represintitive
24
Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly.
Im on my sisters farm. It's a good place to grow apples.
I'm on my sisters farm. It's a good place to grow apples.
I'm on my sister's farm. It's a good place to grow apples.
I'm on my sisters farm. Its a good place to grow apples.
25
Identify the pronoun: They stayed away for a while, cold and wet.
while
They
wet
away
26
Which sentence uses "speech marks" correctly:
"I can't wait for the summer holidays," Mary said to Mike.
"I can't wait for the summer holidays, Mary said to Mike".
I can't wait for summer holidays Mary whispered to Mike.
"I can't wait for the summer holidays" Mary said to Mike.
27
Which word is spelled incorrectly: The detective was sertain of the identity of the subject.
certain
identity
detective
subject
28
In this sentence concerned is: The woman had a concerned expression on her face.
adjective
verb
noun
adverb
29
Spell the bolded word correctly: All donations to charities are greatfully received.
greatfuly
gratefully
greatfully
gratefuly
30
What does the prefix il in the word illegible mean?
out
against
with
not

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