Grade 12 · Grammar · On Level
Free Language and Sentence Skills worksheet - version 16
Grade 12 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 12 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-180MQFF-JMMZ
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?A. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. B. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. C. The committee approved the proposal. D. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.A. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. B. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. The collection of maps is on the shelf.
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.A. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. B. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. C. The collection of maps is on the shelf. D. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?A. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. B. After the meeting, we revised the plan. C. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. D. The collection of maps is on the shelf.
Which sentence uses the active voice?A. The committee approved the proposal. 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 uses a colon correctly?A. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. B. After the meeting, we revised the plan. C. The collection of maps is on the shelf. D. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.
Choose the correct pronoun agreement.A. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. B. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. C. The committee approved the proposal. D. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
Which sentence maintains parallel structure?A. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. B. The committee approved the proposal. C. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. D. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.
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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- Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
- Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.After the meeting, we revised the plan.
- 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.
- Which sentence uses a colon correctly?The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.
- Choose the correct pronoun agreement.Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
- 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.