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Language and Sentence Skills

Grade 10 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-106YMGI-R7M8

1.

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.A. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. B. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. C. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. D. The collection of maps is on the shelf.

2.

Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.A. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. B. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.

3.

Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?A. The collection of maps is on the shelf. B. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. C. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. D. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.

4.

Choose the correct pronoun agreement.A. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. B. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. C. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. D. The role requires planning, writing, and revising.

5.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?A. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. B. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. C. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. D. The role requires planning, writing, and revising.

6.

Which sentence uses the active voice?A. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. B. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. C. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. D. The committee approved the proposal.

7.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?A. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. B. The collection of maps is on the shelf. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.

8.

Which sentence maintains parallel structure?A. The committee approved the proposal. B. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. C. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. D. The role requires planning, writing, and revising.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.The collection of maps is on the shelf.
  2. Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.After the meeting, we revised the plan.
  3. Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
  4. Choose the correct pronoun agreement.Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
  5. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
  6. Which sentence uses the active voice?The committee approved the proposal.
  7. Which sentence uses a colon correctly?The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.
  8. Which sentence maintains parallel structure?The role requires planning, writing, and revising.

Worked example

Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.

Common mistake

Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.

Helpful hint

Name the standard skill before answering.