2025 10th Grammar Test 1

Master 10th-grade grammar with this practice test! Covers voice, punctuation, agreement, and more.

Active vs Passive voice Choose the best answer Luis threw the snowball for fun. Active Passive The dinner was made by Chase. Active Passive The books were sorted by the sophomore students. Active Passive The boutique was selling beautiful hats. Active Passive The students were released from school. Active Passive The class was taught by Maci in the evenings Active Passive We were driven to the beach by Jameson in his minivan. Active Passive Taya gave her speech flawlessly. Active Passive The computer was turned off after school. Active Passive Using Ellipses Choose the correct answer What does an ellipses do? (Select all that apply) Signifies text that has been left out in a quote "Dot, Dot, Dot" Makes someone seem sad Shows pause or an unfinished thought When is it grammatically correct to use an ellipses? (Select all that apply). to seem sad when texting to show an unfinished thought. When you are leaving out part of a quote to indicate a pause How do you type a proper ellipses? no spaces, just dot dot dot in a row space between each period DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE USES ELLIPSES CORRECTLY OR NOT.“The Moors introduced almonds to Portugal . . .” (100). CORRECT NOT CORRECT DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE USES ELLIPSES CORRECTLY OR NOT.The boy told the school nurse, “I am … feeling ill. Please ... call my mom CORRECT NOT CORRECT DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE USES ELLIPSES CORRECTLY OR NOT.And they lived happily ever after . . . until she died suddenly. CORRECT NOT CORRECT DETERMINE IF THE SENTENCE USES ELLIPSES CORRECTLY OR NOT.“Well, look who walked in . . . Katie Peppermint,” sneered Kasen. CORRECT NOT CORRECT Commas! Select the correct answer Which sentence uses commas in a list correctly? Seal the envelope stamp it, and mail the letter. Seal, the envelope stamp, it and mail the letter. Seal the envelope, stamp it, and mail the letter. Seal the envelope stamp, it and mail, the letter. Which sentences uses commas in a list correctly? The mountains rivers and valley, of the southern Appalachia were once home to the Cherokee people. The mountains, rivers, and, valley of the southern Appalachia were once home to the Cherokee people. The mountains, rivers, and valley of the southern Appalachia were once home to the Cherokee people. The mountains rivers and valley, of the southern, Appalachia were once home to the Cherokee people. Which sentence uses commas to separate two adjectives before a noun correctly? Smoking is a costly, dangerous habit. Smoking is a costly dangerous, habit. Smoking, is a costly dangerous habit. Smoking is, a costly dangerous habit. Which sentence uses commas to separate two adjectives before a noun correctly? Ben was a happy, alert baby. Ben was a happy alert, baby. Ben, was a happy alert baby. Ben was, a happy alert baby. Which sentence uses commas after an introductory statement correctly? After I finish, my homework I will go to the park. After, I finish my homework I will go to the park. After I finish my homework, I will go to the park. After I finish my homework I will, go to the park. Which sentence uses commas after an introductory statement correctly? When, you go to the store could you please pick up a gallon of milk? When you go to the store could, you please pick up a gallon of milk? When you go, to the store could you please pick up a gallon of milk? When you go to the store, could you please pick up a gallon of milk? Which sentence uses commas correctly? After eating the chickens, settled down. After, eating the chickens settled down. After eating the chickens settled, down. After eating, the chickens settled down. Which sentence uses commas correctly? Well we can watch television, or play checkers. Well, we can watch television or play checkers. Well we can watch television to, play checkers. Well we can, watch television, or play checkers. Which sentence uses commas correctly? I knew that we were late, that the ice cream was melting, and that the car was nearly out of gas. I knew, that we were late that the ice cream, was melting and that the car was nearly out of gas. I, knew that we were late, that the ice cream was melting and that the car was nearly out of gas. I knew that we were late, that the ice cream was melting and that the car was nearly out of gas. Which sentences uses comma correctly? Carlos, replied, "I have no idea what you mean." Carlos replied, "I have no idea what you mean." Carlos replied "I have no idea what you mean." Which sentence uses commas correctly? Please take those smelly socks to the garage, Genesis, and put them in the washing machine. Please, take those smelly socks to the garage Genesis, and put them in the washing machine. Please take those smelly socks to the garage Genesis, and put them in the washing machine. Which sentence uses commas correctly? Landon is an attractive, and smart male. Landon is an attractive, smart male. Landon is an attractive smart male. Subject Verb Agreement Select the correct answer Kyler and Ashton _ to Kansas. move moves Each _ his own collar. receive receives Something _ very wrong about this. feel feels Most of the cookies _ eaten. was were is The class _ hard on their assignment. work works A hedge of bushes _ in our front yard. stand stands Neither Chino nor his brothers _ able to come. was were Neither green beans nor cabbage _ my favorite veggie. is are Sugar and flour _ needed for the recipe. is are Soldiers or police officers _ blocking the roadways. was were Pronoun Agreement Yoshi and Jaynemade plans to go to _ senior prom. his her their Danihelped her brother fill out _ tax form. his their Most of the team's shirts had commemorative patches on _. it them The crowd lifted _ voices in song as the team took the field. its their his On _ trip to India, Grant was attacked by an elephant. her his their Look at the following sentences and sort them into correct and in correct. Pronoun Antecedent Agreement. Correct Thanks to their long legs, giraffes are very fast, running as quickly as 35 miles per hour in short bursts. Everybody in GOAL English is getting his or her homework completed. Neither of the dogs from the pound went for its walk Either Erin or James from Accounting left his ledger here. The hurricanes have destroyed the towns and their surrounding areas. Incorrect Cranberries are both sour and bitter, so people rarely eat it unsweetened Everybody in GOAL English is getting their homework completed. Neither the daughter nor the son knew where their parents went. The teacher and the student went to his or her classroom Someone wrote their name on the sidewalk. Apostrophes! Select the correct answer This jacket is _. She just got it. Marias Maria's Marias' Mariases Put the apostrophe in the correct place: Her mothers purse was full of curious items. mother's, item's no apostrophe needed mothers', item's mother's I went to the mayors house for dinner. mayor's mayors' mayors's The _ fur is so soft and curly. dog's dogs' dogs's do'gs The _ are chirping outside. Spring is coming! birds birds' bird's birds's Didnt you hear that theyre leaving tomorrow? Didn't they're Didn't and they're The dogs bark was far worse than its bite. it's dog's it's and dog's In three weeks time well have to begin school again. week's we'll school's At that time, the storytellers held the audiences attention by telling stories aloud. storytellers' storyteller's audiences' audience's The girls did everything together. no apostrophe needed girl's girls' SEMICOLONS Choose whether to use a colon or a semicolon in this sentence! My new shoes are my three favorite _ green, red, and blue. My new shoes are my three favorite: green, red, and blue. My new shoes are my three favorite; green, red, and blue. I have a few favorite pieces of punctuation _ colons, semi colons, dashes, and commas. I have a few favorite pieces of punctuation: colons, semi colons, dashes, and commas. I have a few favorite pieces of punctuation; colons, semi colons, dashes, and commas. Some people made mean comments about his lack of hair _ however, he was proud to be bald. Some people made mean comments about his lack of hair: however, he was proud to be bald. Some people made mean comments about his lack of hair; however, he was proud to be bald. I can't decide which I like more _ cats or dogs. I can't decide which I like more: cats or dogs. I can't decide which I like more; cats or dogs. I showered and brushed my teeth _ now it's time to sleep. I showered and brushed my teeth: now it's time to sleep. I showered and brushed my teeth; now it's time to sleep. My father ended every conversation the same way _ “Don’t give up.” My father ended every conversation the same way: "Don’t give up.” My father ended every conversation the same way ;“Don’t give up.” Ariadna wants to go shopping this weekend Stephany wants to stay home Ariadna wants to go shopping this weekend: Stephany wants to stay home Ariadna wants to go shopping this weekend; Stephany wants to stay home Sadie prefers to eat chicken or fish _ I'm a vegetarian. Sadie prefers to eat chicken or fish: I'm a vegetarian. Sadie prefers to eat chicken or fish; I'm a vegetarian. After a semicolon do you capitalize the first word? yes no Remember this _ The early bird gets the worm Remember this: The early bird gets the worm Remember this; The early bird gets the worm Setence Fragments and Sentence Run-ons Is the sentence correct or incorrect?The band traveled to Paris, Rome, and Vienna. Correct Incorrect Is the sentence correct or incorrect?The neighbors lent them: a six-person tent, an inflatable kayak, and a two-burner camping stove. Correct Incorrect Is the sentence correct or incorrect?Although maintaining a high level of physical fitness requires discipline; the effort pays off in improved cardiovascular health Correct Incorrect Is the sentence correct or incorrect?The trees on campus include fine Japanese specimens such as: black pines, ginkgoes, and cutleaf maples. Correct Incorrect Is the sentence correct or incorrect?Jaelynn's top goals are: to improve her public speaking skills, to increase her self-confidence, and to sharpen her public relations skills. Correct Incorrect Is the sentence correct or incorrect?The leading economic indicators have been declining for four consecutive quarters now, but some signs of a market rebound are beginning to trend in the new quarter. Correct Incorrect have been designed by I.M. Pei Complete sentence Fragment Run-on Kade added his name to the petition Complete sentence Fragment Run-on those dogs are all trained as guide dogs Complete sentence Fragment Run-on and after a while, each day Complete sentence Fragment Run-on Jeremiah will learn French or he will study Spanish. Complete sentence Fragment Run-on Chente memorized all of his lines for the play. Complete sentence Fragment Run-on I had a vivid dream last night, you were in it. Complete sentence Fragment Run-on Laura has two dogs: PJ and Rocky. complete sentence fragment Run-on I race go karts, I also race dirt bikes. complete sentence fragment Run-on Wordiness Which sentence is NOT redundant? The enchanted monkey's paw is a magical talisman. The monkey's paw is not to be taken lightly. What can be changed to this sentence to eliminate wordiness?"The happy, cheerful boy is running faster than his competitor." Get rid of happy or cheerful No redundancy Which is the best correction for the following sentence? "The large, fluffy tail belongs to the dog. The big, fluffy dog has a tail. The dog has a large, fluffy tail. Which sentence best corrects the following sentence? "There are two fish that are swimming in the sea." Two fish are swimming in the sea. There are two swimming. What is the correct form of the following sentence? "The ocean contains a large boat sailing toward the shoreline." The large boat is sailing toward the shore. The shore had a large boat coming toward its shoreline. Which option avoids redundancy and wordiness? Turn left at the green colored house. Turn left at the green house. Which option avoids redundancy and wordiness? Talynn she couldn’t believe her ears. Talynn couldn’t believe her ears. Which option avoids redundancy and wordiness? Wyiat spoke very convincingly. Wyiat spoke in a very convincing manner. Which option avoids redundancy and wordiness? Please repeat again what you said. Please repeat what you said.