Free Language and Sentence Skills worksheet - version 10

Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.A. After the meeting, we revised the plan. B. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. C. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. 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. The committee approved the proposal. C. The collection of maps is on the shelf. D. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?A. The collection of maps is on the shelf. B. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. The committee approved the proposal.

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. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.

Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?A. After the meeting, we revised the plan. 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.

Choose the correct pronoun agreement.A. The committee approved the proposal. B. After the meeting, we revised the plan. C. The collection of maps is on the shelf. D. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.

Which sentence uses the active voice?A. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. B. The collection of maps is on the shelf. C. The committee approved the proposal. D. The role requires planning, writing, and revising.

Which sentence maintains parallel structure?A. After the meeting, we revised the plan. B. The committee approved the proposal. C. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. D. The role requires planning, writing, and revising.