YEAR 6 English Grammar and Punctuation Test 1-4

Type out the object in this sentence.

I stroked the cat carefully.

Fill in the gaps in the sentence below using the passive form of the verb in the boxes.

After he _____________ (to give) his breakfast, the dog _________________ (to walk) by his owner.

Answer example: a, a

Add a comma to this sentence in the correct place. (Choose the correct answer.)

Although (a) she had left on time (b) she was late for (c) school.

• (a)

• (b)

• (c)

Read this sentence. Which punctuation mark is missing from the box? Choose one.

It's very hot today _________ you'd better put on some sunscreen.

• colon

• semi-colon

• comma

• question mark

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? Choose one.

• I have two hobbies; painting and hockey.

• I have two hobbies painting and hockey.

• I have two hobbies: painting and hockey.

What does the word 'swiftly' mean in this sentence? Choose one.

The owl flew swiftly towards its prey.

• gradually

• quickly

• slowly

• casually

Type out the subject in this sentence.

On Thursday, Millie played at her friend's house.

Replace the verb in this sentence with the correct Standard English form.

I were (verb) first to arrive at the park.

Read the passage below. Choose the pair of pronouns which best completes the sentence.

My brother and I love ice-skating and __________ both have a pair of skates. ________________ are much better than the skates you hire from the ice-rink.

• us / We

• me / It

• we / They

• me / Them

Type out the relative pronoun in the sentence below.

It's too rainy for the picnic today, which is a shame.