HOW WOULD YOU DO IN KIDS’ TEST?
1. Which word in the passage below contains an apostrophe for possession?
It’s five o’clock. Let’s leave early and we’ll be able to go to Emma’s house first.
2. What are the prepositions in this sentence below?
He walked through the doorway and sat behind the desk.
3. What is the conjunction in each sentence? a)
The children had not read the book, yet they knew the story off by heart.
b) Keep your hat on until the rain has stopped.
4. Which sentence uses the colon correctly? a)
I bought several beach toys a bucket: a spade a ball and a kite b) I bought several beach toys a: bucket, a spade, a ball and a kite c) I bought several beach toys: a bucket, a spade, a ball and a kite d) I bought several: beach toys, a bucket, a spade, a ball and a kite
5. Which option correctly completes the sentence below?
The child ______ story won the competition had worked very hard.
a) whom b) whose c) who’s d) which
6. Name the two adverbs in the sentence below:
All of the passengers cheered loudly, and we cheered too.
7. Which verb completes the sentence so that it uses the subjunctive form?
I wish I ___ able to join you, but it will not be possible. a) Am b) Was c) Were d) Be
8. Write an explanation of an antonym.
9. Choose which part of this sentence is a relative clause: “The table which is made of oak is now black with age.”
a) The table b) which is made of oak c) is now black d) with age
10. Which sentence uses capital letters correctly?
a)The athlete won four gold medals at the olympic games in London. b)The athlete won four Gold Medals at the Olympic Games in London. c)The athlete won four Gold medals at the Olympic games in London. d)The athlete won four gold medals at the Olympic Games in London.