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Year 5
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Literacy Tests
Free-to-download sample pages with answers

Alan Horsfield &

Elaine Horsfield

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 SPELLING Intermediate level questions
15 MIN
Mini Test 6

Each line has a word that is incorrect. Write the correct spelling of the word in the box.

l1 The driveaway cracked when a driver parked a council truck on it.

l2 The moon orbets the Earth every twenty-four hours.

l3 In our last test we had to answer questions on graffs and tables.

l4 The parcles were left in the middle of the alley!

l5 “Is the woman innosent or guilty?” asked the judge.

l6 The chest was found in a far corner of the dusty attick.

l7 It is not neccesary to complete the project before Friday.

l8 “To my way of thinking,” said the captain, “we will eventualy win.”

l9 The soldiers were wheary after their jungle march.

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10 Tell the youth to tell the trueth!

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11 James skinned his nuckle when he fell from his skateboard.

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12 There was a blancket of smoke after the blaze in the mattress factory.

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13 Farmers had a plentyfull supply of water after the spring storms.

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14 Marcel had two assinments to do in a fortnight.

Read the text Holly’s fear.

Each line has a word that is incorrect. Write the correct spelling of the word in the box.
Holly’s fear

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15 Holly has never forgoten the day she had to wait outside the playground
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16 fence and she had scene the dog. To Holly, who was small, it was

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17 hugue with sharp teeth, great rolling, dark eyes, and a long, dripping

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18 tongue. Suddenly it raced up towards the gate to the kindergarden.

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 SPELLING Ad vanced level questions
20 MIN
Mini Test 7

The spelling mistakes in these sentences have been highlighted.

Write the correct spelling for each highlighted word in the box.

l1 Graham was easially distracted during the last half of the game.

l2 Grace preformed well in her half-yearly test.

l3 The enemy submarine fired its torpedos from ten kilometres away.

l4 David went unoticed at the school concert.

l5 Dad complains that Mum vannishs every time they go shopping.

l6 An eclispse of the moon is when the Earth’s shadow is on the moon.

l7 As the climbers asended the mountain they became sick.

l8 The school is having an imformation night for the parents.

l9 Tessa’s mother won a lotterary prize.

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10 The possum is a knockternal animal.

The spelling mistakes in these labels have been highlighted.

Write the correct spelling for each highlighted word in the box.

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11 small yatch

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12 saleing on the sea

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Read the text Waiting room. The spelling mistake in each line has been highlighted.
Write the correct spelling of each highlighted word in the box.
Waiting room

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14 All winter I had had a sore throat. It was more than a coff. I think my
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15 tonsills might have to come out. I had been to see the doctor so many

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16 times she knew my name. I had read all her megazenes at least

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17 once. My doctor is a specialest in ear, nose and throat complaints.

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18 I hope I don’t have to go to hospital to have an operashun.

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 SPELLING Ad vanced level questions
20 MIN
Mini Test 9

Each line has a word that is incorrect. Write the correct spelling of the word in the box.

l1 The reported burguler was caught in a police operation.

l2 Did the circus magician make the rabbit dissappear?

l3 I was delited to be chosen as class captain in the election.

l4 Our nieghborhood is a very safe place even during the holidays.

l5 The filim star was relaxing under a palm tree during a short break.

l6 Colin Brown was a famouse gymnast but now he is an announcer.

l7 There are twelve hours between miday and midnight.

l8 Who was the orthur of the adventure story set in the forest?

l9 Some popular herbs are parsely, mint and chives.

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10 “We are not discusing this any longer,” declared the park ranger.

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11 The cashews, peanuts and armonds were in bags of mixed nuts.

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12 “Don’t waste your money at the keosks,” warned my parents.

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13 I have to sleep in my underwear as I have forgotten my perjamas.

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14 Evelyn wore her new neckelace and sapphire earrings.

Read the text Making plans. Each line has a word that is incorrect.
Write the correct spelling of the word in the box.
Making plans

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15 Have you ever though about getting a job or creating your own? Lots
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16 of students once had deliverey rounds, especially for newspapers. There

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17 are many things yunger people can do other than roaming the streets at

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18 odd hours. Why not cheque out your area to see what needs doing?

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 GRAMMAR Intermediate level questions
15 MIN
Mini Test 3

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1 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

Sherri was looking for old shoes in the garden shed.

A a B an C the D them

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2 Which word or figures are unnecessary in this sentence?

The salesman told my father that the shirt was 100% pure silk.
A my B shirt C the D 100%

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3 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

We have a choice. Either you get a video we watch repeat shows on TV!
A and B or C but D when

Read the text The meal. The text has some gaps. Choose the correct word to fill each gap.
The meal
The hiking party 4 tired and hungry after the long trip. All they wanted was a 5
rest in a warm lounge in front of television.

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4 A was B is C were D are

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5 A slow B large C long D big

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6 Which word can be used instead of the highlighted words?
We bought a bag of cards, paper and tape at the newsagency to wrap the presents.
The bag of cards, paper and tape cost more than some of the presents.
A Them B What C They D It

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7 Which group of words can all be used as nouns?
A last, only, greener, yourself B wisdom, Coles, breeze, gang
C fry, fanciful, careless, recall D near, between, underneath, by

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8 Which sentence is correct?
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A I don’t have no money so I can’t buy no chips.

B I don’t have any money so I can’t buy any chips.
C I don’t have any money so I can’t buy no chips.
D I don’t have any money but I can’t buy any chips.

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 Mini Test 3 (continued)

Read the text Presents! The text has some gaps. Choose the best option to fill each gap.
Presents!
Planning for birthdays can be difficult.

There a number of questions are is am was

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to be decided. Last year we bought buy buyed buying

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a chair for Grandpa. It a lot costed costs cost costing

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of money he didn’t like it at because which and but

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all! What we think we should do does did dose

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get this year?

Read the text School teams. The text has some gaps. Choose the best option to fill each gap.
School teams
Meg and I are in the debating team.

Last week we had a , so our buy by bye bi

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points not changed. The girls have has had haven’t

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in the other team their last win winned wind won

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match. It was a win than best better good more better

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expected as they were late it she they those

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arriving at the other school.

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 GRAMMAR Ad vanced level questions
20 MIN
Mini Test 4

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1 Choose the word that describes how the crowd hissed.
Immediately after the fumbled pass the angry crowd hissed softly at our team’s poor effort.

A B C D

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2 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

Nerida said, “Your new uniform is different mine.”

A from B to C then D than

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3 Which of the following best completes the sentence?

The price we paid for the new flat-screen television was .

A beautiful B remarkable C charming D majestic

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4 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

Evan said, “Smoking is not only bad for the lungs the heart.”
A and B but also C but D and yet

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5 Which sentence is correct?
A Because you went to the cinema in a bus.
B Because the men were old, and the sea was too rough.
C Because Aaron is ten, and you are his younger brother.
D Because I have the money, I will pay.

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6 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

They don’t have right to give us homework on the weekend!

A no B any C what D not none

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7 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

My shoes were tightly tied, however Jake’s shoes were tied.

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A more tightly B tighter C tightest D tightly

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8 Which sentence is correct?
A Jan saw herself and me in the club news.
B Jan saw herself and I in the club news.
C Jan saw hers self and me in the club news.
D Jan saw sheself and I in the club news.

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 Mini Test 4 (continued)

Read the text Story time. The text has some gaps. Choose the best option to fill each gap.
Story time
On Thursday we have story time at school.

The teacher doesn’t us a story. told tell tolled tells

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We have to a story. Last week we writ wrote write writes

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about a prince who killed a written write writes wrote

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red dragon. My prince was brave so but and because

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he fell over and his sword. He lost lose losted losed

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had to get up and run away!

Read the text The wharf. The text has some gaps. Choose the best option to fill each gap.
The wharf
There is an old wharf on the river bend near our town.

I have down there on Sundays going goes gone goed

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just to watch the yachts by the sails sail sailed sailing

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old mill. I have to be careful for cause and as

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there is a broken right near board bored bord boared

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the very end the wharf. off on at of

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 GRAMMAR Ad vanced level questions
20 MIN
Mini Test 5

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1 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
When Pam went to the zoo she saw an .
A European owl B sleeping ostrich C awkward penguin D honking goose

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2 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

“The bulldozer was operated all day,” growled Dad. “ noise interfered with my
work.”
A it’s B It’s C its D Its

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3 Choose the word that is a collective noun.
Unless the umpires decide soon, our teams won’t start their games before sunset!

A B C D

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4 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

We must find to the castle before it gets dark.

A some way B some-way C someway D Someway

Read the text The park. The text has some gaps. Choose the correct word to fill each gap.
The park
Dad said it was safe to play 5 the park as long 6 we stayed away from the edge of
the bicycle path.

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7 Which word can be used instead of the highlighted words?
The girls in the class played chess while the boys played Monopoly.
The girls in the class and the boys all enjoyed being allowed some free time.
A They B While C Them D It
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8 Which sentence is correct?
A Five dollars is too much to pay for an ice cream.
B Five dollars are too much to pay for an ice cream.
C Five dollars is too many to pay for an ice cream.
D Five dollars are too many to pay for an ice cream.

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 Mini Test 5 (continued)

Read the text Accidents. The text has some gaps. Choose the best option to fill each gap.
Accidents
Experts say the number of accidents has increased.

Even the number is increasing, as how if was

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does it give a true picture? There are is was will be

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more cars being on our roads now drived drove driving driven
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ever before. The population then than even when

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increased greatly in recent have had has haved

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years and is still increasing.

Read the text Music lessons. The text has some gaps. Choose the best option to fill each gap.
Music lessons
Most people have music lessons at some time in their childhood.

Grant, Jason and all want to me us my I

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to play guitars. A new band had have has having

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places two more players, a for in with by

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guitarist a drummer. We have but and or also

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to the leader to ask him speaked spoke spoken spake

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to put us all in the band!

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 PUNC TUATION Intermediate level questions
15 MIN
Mini Test 3

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1 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
Mick said it was someone rubbish and he was not picking it up.
A el’se B else’s C elses’ D elses’s

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2 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
We have all the teams’ results except for those of the last two teams to play and will
be here shortly.
A theirs B their’s C their D theirs’

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3 Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
A Tanya looked at her watch “and exclaimed, It’s after ten o’clock!”
B Tanya looked at her watch and exclaimed, It’s after ten o’clock!
C “Tanya looked at her watch and “exclaimed”, It’s after ten o’clock!
D Tanya looked at her watch and exclaimed, “It’s after ten o’clock!”

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4 Choose the word that is the verb.
It happened during the game on Wednesday against the Tasmanian Raiders.

A B C D

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5 Which sentence is an example of a command sentence?
A May your guardian angel be with you B Well done
C Shut the lid before you try to lift the box D Don’t you ever eat pumpkin

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6 Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
A If you, would like a free copy, of the book, call the publisher.
B If, you would like a free copy of the book call the publisher.
C If, you would like a free copy, of the book call the publisher.
D If you would like a free copy of the book, call the publisher.

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7 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

There was a disaster on the ship, HMAS Ibis. All the bags were soaked in a storm.
A crews B crew’s C crews’ D crews’s
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8 Which punctuation correctly completes the sentence?

“How long before you get the results asked the patient.
A question mark, closing speech mark ( ?” ) B comma, closing speech mark ( ,” )
C closing speech mark, question mark ( ”? ) D comma ( , )

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 Mini Test 3 (continued)

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9 Circle the letter to show where the missing comma ( , ) should go.
We need bright red pale green and deep blue for the poster.

A B C D

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10 Circle the letter to show where the missing apostrophe ( ’ ) should go.
A BC D

After the class test, Kim found her result, but all the other girl s result s were lost.

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11 Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
A When I get to Ceduna I will rest? B When do you have breakfast?
C When Martin finds his bag we can go home?
D When to take pills depends upon when you have meals?

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12 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
All vehicles in have to have a yearly inspection for roadworthiness.
A N.S.W. B nsw C N.S.Wales D NSW

Read the text Hospital visit. The text has some gaps. Choose the best option to fill each gap.
Hospital visit
The only time I’ve been in hospital was when I was born.

That was nine six months and years. Years, years, years
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one week ago but when your you’re your’re you’ve

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a baby you really remember anything. don’t dont didn’t donnot

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“Your nasty appendix has to come out.” out out” out,”

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Dad said softly. ____ are off to hospital.” You” “you “You You
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18 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
By the , there was at least one computer in every home.
A 1990s’ B 1990s C 1990’s D 1990S

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 PUNC TUATION Ad vanced level questions
20 MIN
Mini Test 4

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1 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
Did you want to go rowing There is still time.
A full stop ( . ) B comma ( , )
C question mark ( ? ) D exclamation mark ( ! )

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2 Circle the letter to show the word which should have a capital letter.
The chorus singers like asian cooking, but the orchestra prefers continental food.

A B C D

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3 Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
A “That’s enough,” said the trainer. “You look tired.”
B “That’s enough, “said the trainer.” You look tired.
C That’s enough, said the trainer. “you look tired.”
D That’s enough, said the trainer. “You look tired.”

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4 The words Good luck on your trip are an example of
A a question. B a command. C an exclamation. D a statement.

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5 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

Kelvin isn’t sure what to he really doesn’t like his new jeans.
A wear, as B wear. As C wear as, D wear. as

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6 Circle the letter to show where the missing comma ( , ) should go.
Boxes of apples bags of potatoes and trays of strawberries were for sale in the markets.

A B C D

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7 Brackets ( ) are required in this sentence. Which part of the sentence needs brackets?
Enid Mary Blyton 1897–1968 was a British children’s writer also known as Mary Pollock.
A Mary B 1897–1968 C British D known as Mary Pollock

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8 Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
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A Dad watches many films, mainly westerns, but I prefer, action movies.
B Dad watches many films, mainly westerns but I prefer, action movies.
C Dad watches many films, mainly westerns but, I prefer action movies.
D Dad watches many films, mainly westerns, but I prefer action movies.

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9 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
We went to the school’s open day. We saw art lesson before lunch.
A Jacks and Marys’ B Jacks and Marys C Jack’s and Mary’s D Jack and Mary’s

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 Mini Test 4 (continued)

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10 Which option correctly completes the sentence?

There were eyes staring at the hunters.

A dark, beady, evil, looking B dark beady, evil looking
C dark, beady, evil-looking D dark, beady evil, looking,

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11 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

There’s a book on the floor. book is it?

A Whose B Who’s C whose D who’s

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12 Where do the two missing speech marks ( “ and ” ) go?
A B C D

While reading the paper Clem looked up and said in a quiet voice, I don’t believe it!

Read the text Choosing pets. The text has some gaps. Choose the best option to fill each gap.
Choosing pets
Some animals enjoy being stroked or cuddled.

Some don’t. you want a pet if if, If, If

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to cuddle, make sure a pet its it’s It’s its’

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that likes to be touched you will , or . Or ! Or or,

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both be disappointed. Animals are’nt arn’t aren’t ar’not

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toys. They don’t belong to People. people. people, people?

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18 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?

Where are the followed some hikers into the bush.

A dogs, They B dogs. They C dogs? they D dogs? They

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 PUNC TUATION Ad vanced level questions
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Mini Test 5

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1 Which sentence is correct?
A Wow! That was an excellent movie. B Wow, That was an excellent movie.
C Wow! that was an excellent movie D Wow That was an excellent movie.

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2 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
The reporter spoke to Isaacs before he left on his flight to Bali.
A captain B capt. C Capt. D CAPT

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3 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
Those are the Year Six students’ ribbons, but these are !
A our’s B ours’s C ours’ D ours

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4 Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
A “It is not starting before midday,” said Ms Glover, “so you will have to wait.”
B “It is not starting before midday,” said Ms Glover, so you will have to wait.
C “It is not starting before midday, said Ms Glover, so you will have to wait.”
D “It is not starting before midday,” Said Ms Glover, “So you will have to wait.”

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5 Which sentence is an example of a question sentence?
A What a fool I’ve been B What day is it
C What it is, I don’t know D What Basil did next

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6 Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
A You will need sensible clothes, so pack your thongs, board, shorts, cap and, a towel.
B You will need sensible clothes, so pack your thongs, board shorts, cap, and a towel.
C You will need sensible clothes, so pack your thongs, board, shorts, cap and a towel.
D You will need sensible clothes, so pack your thongs, board shorts, cap and a towel.

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7 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
I got the answer right but I was not listening.
A could‘ov B could’ve C could’er D could’ave

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8 Which punctuation best completes the sentence?
“Beat it snapped my father when a magpie landed near the picnic basket.
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A full stop, closing speech mark ( .” )

B closing speech mark, exclamation mark ( ”! )
C exclamation mark, closing speech mark ( !” )
D comma, closing speech mark ( ,” )

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The small town West Wyalong is South of Condobolin.

A B C D

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 Mini Test 5 (continued)

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10 Circle the letter to show where the missing apostrophe ( ’ ) should go.
A B C D

The goat s belonged to two sister s, and the farmer s all knew they had ruined Fay s crop.

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11 Which sentence has the correct punctuation?
A Judy Blume, one of the worlds’ most popular childrens author’s, visited our class.
B Judy Blume, one of the world’s most popular children’s authors, visited our class.
C Judy Blume, one of the world’s most popular childrens’ authors, visited our class.
D Judy Blume, one of the world’s most popular childrens authors, visited our class.

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12 Which of the following correctly completes the sentence?
The last answer in the test paper should have been 10 , not four miles!
A Km. B km. C km D Km

Read the text Instructions. The text has some gaps. Choose the best option to fill each gap.
Instructions
The first thing my teacher does is give instructions.

As he enters the room he says, , ”Take “, Take Take, “Take

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out Maths books now.” you’re your’re you’ve your

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Then Tegan calls out, “What page. page? page?” page”?

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The teacher tells her to be quiet.” quiet. quiet, quiet!

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How about the next page,” calls “Hey! Hey! Hey, “Hey,
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Jodie who likes to joke.

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The was fifth in line for the British throne.
A Duke Of Kent B duke of Kent
C Duke of Kent D Duke of kent

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