Grade 8 · Grammar · Grade-Level Foundations
Language and Sentence Skills worksheet
Grade 8 grammar practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations.
Language and Sentence Skills
Grade 8 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-43Z-1BKU
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?A. The collection of maps is on the shelf. B. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. 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. 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 the active voice?A. The committee approved the proposal. B. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. C. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. D. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
Choose the correct pronoun agreement.A. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. B. After the meeting, we revised the plan. C. The committee approved the proposal. D. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.A. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. B. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. The collection of maps is on the shelf.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?A. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. B. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
Which sentence maintains parallel structure?A. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. B. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. The role requires planning, writing, and revising.
Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?A. The committee approved the proposal. B. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. C. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. D. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
How to use this skill
Grade 8 grammar practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations.
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.
Standards source
Common Core: L.8.1-3. View official framework
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