Grade 12 · Grammar · On Level
Free Language and Sentence Skills worksheet - version 20
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-12GXU1Y-JMMZ
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb 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. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.
Which sentence uses the active voice?A. The collection of maps is on the shelf. B. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. The committee approved the proposal.
Choose the correct pronoun agreement.A. The collection of maps is on the shelf. B. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?A. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. B. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. C. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. D. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.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. The committee approved the proposal.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?A. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. B. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. C. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. D. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
Which sentence maintains parallel structure?A. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. B. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. C. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. D. The committee approved the proposal.
Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?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. The committee approved the proposal.
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 the active voice?The committee approved the proposal.
- Choose the correct pronoun agreement.Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
- 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.
- Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
- 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.