Grade 11 · Grammar · Building Confidence
Free Language and Sentence Skills worksheet - version 13
Grade 11 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 11 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-12CWUW9-93ML
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.A. After the meeting, we revised the plan. B. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. C. The collection of maps is on the shelf. D. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?A. The committee approved the proposal. B. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. C. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. D. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?A. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. B. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. C. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. D. The role requires planning, writing, and revising.
Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.A. The committee approved the proposal. 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.
Choose the correct pronoun agreement.A. The collection of maps is on the shelf. B. After the meeting, we revised the plan. C. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. D. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
Which sentence uses the active voice?A. After the meeting, we revised the plan. B. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. C. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. D. The committee approved the proposal.
Which sentence maintains parallel structure?A. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. B. After the meeting, we revised the plan. C. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. D. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?A. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. B. The committee approved the proposal. C. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. 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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- Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.The collection of maps is on the shelf.
- Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
- Which sentence uses a colon correctly?The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.
- Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.After the meeting, we revised the plan.
- Choose the correct pronoun agreement.Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
- Which sentence uses the active voice?The committee approved the proposal.
- Which sentence maintains parallel structure?The role requires planning, writing, and revising.
- Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
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.