Free Grade 8 Ontario language grammar and punctuation worksheets

Free printable Grade 8 Ontario language worksheets on grammar and punctuation. Circle the correct answer. Question types include sentence correctness, capitalization, parts of speech/word form, agreement/tense, and 15 more. Ontario curriculum: Language (2023) · Language Conventions B3 — apply language conventions to control meaning in varied and complex texts. Preview the sample questions, then make a worksheet to print or practise. Choices on this page stay unmarked. Canadian English. Unofficial practice — not a ministry document.

Ontario curriculum: Language (2023) · Language Conventions B3 — apply language conventions to control meaning in varied and complex texts

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Question types

  • Sentence correctness
  • Capitalization
  • Parts of speech/word form
  • Agreement/tense
  • Sentence combining
  • Adjective modification
  • Clause or sentence structure
  • Independent clause in a passage
  • Run-on or fragment
  • Confused words
  • Pronoun use
  • Modifier or parallel form
  • Voice or verbal
  • Semicolon, colon, or dash
  • Restrictive information
  • Dialogue punctuation
  • Direct address
  • Conditional or subjunctive
  • Appositive or absolute phrase

Sample questions

6 questions from grammar and punctuation. Choices stay unmarked.

  1. 1.

    Which sentence is in the active voice?

    • ANina kicked the bridge.
    • BKicked by Nina was the bridge.
    • CThe bridge was kicked by Nina.
    • DThe bridge is being kicked.
  2. 2.

    Which verb shows the action that happened first?

    By the time the bell rang, Ava had finished the test.

    • Arings
    • Bfinishes
    • Crang
    • Dhad finished
  3. 3.

    Which sentence uses a parallel list?

    • ARowan likes skate, reading, and to paint.
    • BRowan likes to skate, reading, and paint.
    • CRowan likes skating, to read, and painting.
    • DRowan likes skating, reading, and painting.
  4. 4.

    Which sentence uses dashes to set off extra information?

    • AThe rink closed for the storm will open on Monday.
    • B—The rink closed for the storm will open on Monday.
    • CThe rink—closed for the storm will open on Monday.
    • DThe rink—closed for the storm—will open on Monday.
  5. 5.

    Which sentence is in the active voice?

    • AThe boot was kicked by Anika.
    • BThe boot is being kicked.
    • CAnika kicked the boot.
    • DKicked by Anika was the boot.
  6. 6.

    Which sentence uses a parallel list?

    • AMei likes skating, reading, and painting.
    • BMei likes skating, to read, and painting.
    • CMei likes to skate, reading, and paint.
    • DMei likes skate, reading, and to paint.
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A Grade 8 language grammar and punctuation worksheet is a set of practice questions on grammar and punctuation. Circle the correct answer. This grade covers sentence correctness, capitalization, parts of speech/word form, agreement/tense, sentence combining, adjective modification, and 13 more.
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