Grade 8 · Grammar · Challenge
Free Language and Sentence Skills worksheet - version 20
Grade 8 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 8 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-3ZIQV1-18KO
Which sentence uses a colon correctly?A. The collection of maps is on the shelf. B. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. C. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. D. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.A. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. B. After the meeting, we revised the plan. C. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. D. The collection of maps is on the shelf.
Choose the correct pronoun agreement.A. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. B. The collection of maps is on the shelf. C. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. D. The committee approved the proposal.
Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.A. The committee approved the proposal. B. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. C. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. D. After the meeting, we revised the plan.
Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?A. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. B. The collection of maps is on the shelf. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
Which sentence maintains parallel structure?A. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. B. After the meeting, we revised the plan. C. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. D. The role requires planning, writing, and revising.
Which sentence uses the active voice?A. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. B. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. C. The committee approved the proposal. D. The collection of maps is on the shelf.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?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 data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
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.
Show answers for version 20
- Which sentence uses a colon correctly?The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor.
- Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.The collection of maps is on the shelf.
- Choose the correct pronoun agreement.Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
- Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.After the meeting, we revised the plan.
- Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
- Which sentence maintains parallel structure?The role requires planning, writing, and revising.
- Which sentence uses the active voice?The committee approved the proposal.
- Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
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.