Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

Match these words with their definitions.

Look at the following word.

undressing

It is made up of a root word, a suffix and a prefix. Which is which?

Change the word order in this sentence so that the adverb is at the beginning.

(When it is at the start of a sentence, the adverb is usually separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.)

Amelia waited nervously for her piano exam.

Change the word order in this sentence so that the preposition is at the beginning.

The magnificent fleet of ships appeared over the horizon.

Edit this sentence by correcting two spelling mistakes. Write the correct version in the answer box.

The dogs ate there dinner and then laid down by the fire.

Change the order of this sentence so that the subordinate clause comes first.

(Remember to use a comma to separate the clauses.)

We'll miss the train if we don't hurry up.

Which of the words in the list is an antonym of top?

Read this sentence in everyday English.

Don't talk while the show is on!

Which of the following sentences would be used in official English?

Add brackets to the following sentence to emphasise the fact that the writer is very relieved that her dog came home.

Lily finally came home last night thank goodness after I had almost given up hope.

Use this mnemonic to help you choose the correct spelling of the missing word in the sentence.

I am looking for __________ for two cats, two mice and one dog.

Now try this one!

Liam went to the Houses of __________.

Try this one.

A good __________ can keep a secret.

See if you can work out this mnemonic.

It is __________ for a shirt to have one collar and two sleeves.

Choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

The manager came in for a lot of __________ after his team lost four games in a row.

Look at the word muscular and then choose the correct spelling of the missing word in the sentence.

My brother pulled a __________ in his leg during sports day.

Write the missing word in the answer box.

The politician went up on the stage, took the  _____________  and began his speech. (Clue: What would you speak through?)

Complete this sentence. Write the missing word in the answer box.

The astronomer had a very powerful ____________ and could see stars thousands of miles away.

Match up the words on the left with the category that they belong in.

Match up the words on the left with the category that they belong in.

In the following paragraph one sentence contains a comma where there should be a semi-colon. Rewrite the sentence correctly.

The day turned cold and dark. Black clouds started gathering on the horizon, slowly blotting out the sun. Jamie shivered, he felt frightened although he didn't know why. Fat raindrops began to fall on the hot, dusty road. Jamie held his jacket over his head and began to run.

Match these words with their definitions.

Look at the following word.

undressing

It is made up of a root word, a suffix and a prefix. Which is which?

Change the word order in this sentence so that the adverb is at the beginning.

(When it is at the start of a sentence, the adverb is usually separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.)

Amelia waited nervously for her piano exam.

Change the word order in this sentence so that the preposition is at the beginning.

The magnificent fleet of ships appeared over the horizon.

Edit this sentence by correcting two spelling mistakes. Write the correct version in the answer box.

The dogs ate there dinner and then laid down by the fire.

Change the order of this sentence so that the subordinate clause comes first.

(Remember to use a comma to separate the clauses.)

We'll miss the train if we don't hurry up.

Which of the words in the list is an antonym of top?

Read this sentence in everyday English.

Don't talk while the show is on!

Which of the following sentences would be used in official English?

Add brackets to the following sentence to emphasise the fact that the writer is very relieved that her dog came home.

Lily finally came home last night thank goodness after I had almost given up hope.

Use this mnemonic to help you choose the correct spelling of the missing word in the sentence.

I am looking for __________ for two cats, two mice and one dog.

Now try this one!

Liam went to the Houses of __________.

Try this one.

A good __________ can keep a secret.

See if you can work out this mnemonic.

It is __________ for a shirt to have one collar and two sleeves.

Choose the correct spelling of the missing word.

The manager came in for a lot of __________ after his team lost four games in a row.

Look at the word muscular and then choose the correct spelling of the missing word in the sentence.

My brother pulled a __________ in his leg during sports day.

Write the missing word in the answer box.

The politician went up on the stage, took the  _____________  and began his speech. (Clue: What would you speak through?)

Complete this sentence. Write the missing word in the answer box.

The astronomer had a very powerful ____________ and could see stars thousands of miles away.

Match up the words on the left with the category that they belong in.

Match up the words on the left with the category that they belong in.

In the following paragraph one sentence contains a comma where there should be a semi-colon. Rewrite the sentence correctly.

The day turned cold and dark. Black clouds started gathering on the horizon, slowly blotting out the sun. Jamie shivered, he felt frightened although he didn't know why. Fat raindrops began to fall on the hot, dusty road. Jamie held his jacket over his head and began to run.