Grade 10 · Grammar · On Level
Free Language and Sentence Skills worksheet - version 10
Grade 10 grammar practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Language and Sentence Skills
Grade 10 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-XE0UVF-1PWM
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.A. The collection of maps is on the shelf. B. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. C. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. D. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.
Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?A. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. B. The collection of maps is on the shelf. C. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. D. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
Which sentence uses the active voice?A. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. B. The committee approved the proposal. C. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. D. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.
Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.A. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. B. After the meeting, we revised the plan. C. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. D. The committee approved the proposal.
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?A. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. B. The collection of maps is on the shelf. C. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. D. After the meeting, we revised the plan.
Which sentence maintains parallel structure?A. The committee approved the proposal. B. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. C. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. D. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?A. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. B. The committee approved the proposal. C. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. D. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
Choose the correct pronoun agreement.A. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. B. The collection of maps is on the shelf. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
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.
Show answers for version 10
- Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.The collection of maps is on the shelf.
- Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
- Which sentence uses the active voice?The committee approved the proposal.
- Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.After the meeting, we revised the plan.
- Which sentence uses a colon correctly?The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.
- Which sentence maintains parallel structure?The role requires planning, writing, and revising.
- Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
- Choose the correct pronoun agreement.Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
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.