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Grade 10 English Langugae and conventions test

Quiz by Tiaan van Aardt

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  • Q1
    What is the correct way to use a semicolon?
    To separate items in a list.
    To end a sentence.
    To connect a dependent clause to an independent clause.
    To separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of an apostrophe?
    To indicate a question.
    To connect two independent clauses.
    To indicate possession or contraction.
    To show emphasis.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the correct definition of an adverb?
    A word that shows action or state of being.
    A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
    A word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverbs.
    A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of a simile?
    To state a fact or provide information.
    To show possession or ownership.
    To make a comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'.
    To indicate a cause and effect relationship.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the correct definition of a metaphor?
    A word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverbs.
    A figure of speech that directly compares two unrelated things.
    A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together.
    A word that shows action or state of being.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the correct definition of a hyperbole?
    A word that shows action or state of being.
    A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together.
    An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.
    A word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverbs.
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is an example of a preposition?
    She walked 'to' the park.
    I have 'read' that book.
    He is 'running' in the race.
    They went 'swimming' at the beach.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the correct use of quotation marks in a sentence?
    She said, I love 'ice cream'.
    She said, 'I love ice cream.'
    She said I love ice cream.
    She said, I love ice cream.
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following sentences correctly uses a conjunction?
    I wanted to go to the party, but I had to study for my exam.
    I wanted to go to the party, so I had to study for my exam.
    I wanted to go to the party, or I had to study for my exam.
    I wanted to go to the party, and I had to study for my exam.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is a correct example of an interjection?
    To
    Jumped
    Cat
    Aha!
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is a correct example of a possessive pronoun?
    Her
    He
    Him
    His
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is a correct example of an oxymoron?
    Bittersweet
    Gentle
    Sunny
    Delicious
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following is a correct example of a homophone?
    Their
    There
    They're
    Threw
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following is a correct example of a simile?
    Her eyes sparkled with joy.
    Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.
    Her eyes sparkled in the sunlight.
    Her eyes sparkled, bright and shining.
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following is an example of a homonym?
    Dog
    Purr
    Bark
    Bark
    30s

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