Grade 10 English Langugae and conventions test
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- Q1What 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
- Q2What is the purpose of an apostrophe?To indicate a question.To connect two independent clauses.To indicate possession or contraction.To show emphasis.30s
- Q3What 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
- Q4What 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
- Q5What 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
- Q6What 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
- Q7Which 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
- Q8What 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
- Q9Which 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
- Q10Which of the following is a correct example of an interjection?ToJumpedCatAha!30s
- Q11Which of the following is a correct example of a possessive pronoun?HerHeHimHis30s
- Q12Which of the following is a correct example of an oxymoron?BittersweetGentleSunnyDelicious30s
- Q13Which of the following is a correct example of a homophone?TheirThereThey'reThrew30s
- Q14Which 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
- Q15Which of the following is an example of a homonym?DogPurrBarkBark30s