Grade 9 · Grammar · Challenge
Free Language and Sentence Skills worksheet - version 12
Grade 9 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 9 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-NTM5OV-105G
Which sentence maintains parallel structure?A. After the meeting, we revised the plan. B. The collection of maps is on the shelf. C. The committee approved the proposal. D. The role requires planning, writing, and revising.
Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement.A. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. B. The collection of maps is on the shelf. C. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. D. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
Choose the correct pronoun agreement.A. After the meeting, we revised the plan. B. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. C. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. D. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
Which sentence uses the active voice?A. The committee approved the proposal. 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 uses a colon correctly?A. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. B. The collection of maps is on the shelf. C. After the meeting, we revised the plan. D. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes.
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?A. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. B. The collection of maps is on the shelf. 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. The committee approved the proposal. B. The role requires planning, writing, and revising. C. Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits. D. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.A. Each student should bring his, her, or their notes. B. The kit contains three tools: a ruler, a compass, and a protractor. C. The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial. D. After the meeting, we revised the plan.
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 maintains parallel structure?The role requires planning, writing, and revising.
- 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.
- 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.
- Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?The data were incomplete; the team repeated the trial.
- Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?Walking through the museum, Elena studied the portraits.
- Choose the correctly punctuated introductory phrase.After the meeting, we revised the plan.
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.