11 Plus SPaG Grammar Punctuation Test Paper 1 DBSP
11 Plus SPaG Grammar Punctuation Test Paper 1 DBSP
Grammar - Punctuation
Test Paper 1
Instructions:
1. The time allowed is 20 minutes for 40 questions.
4. Examples for marking the answers are provided for each type of
question.
6. If you have marked the wrong answer, erase it and mark the new
one. Make sure that your final answer is clear.
Symbols used:
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11+ SPaG Punctuation - Test Paper 1
SECTION A
The following questions are either multiple choice, or ‘true or false’ style
questions. Read the question, and each of the answers, carefully, before
selecting the correct answer. These questions will test your understanding
of the concerned punctuation.
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A. True
B. False
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SECTION B
All of the questions for section B are multiple choice. Read carefully before
selecting the correct answer from options A – D.
A. At points 1 and 2
B. At point 1
C. At points 2 and 4
D. No commas needed
A. At points 2, 5, and 6
B. At points 1, 3, 4, and 7
C. At points 1 and 3
D. At points 1, 3, 5, and 7
A. Wow you really did do brilliantly well. As your teacher, I’m so proud of you and
I bet your parents are over the moon!
B. Wow, you really did do brilliantly, well. As your teacher I’m so proud of you,
and I bet your parents are over the moon!
C. Wow, you really did do brilliantly well. As your teacher, I’m so proud, of you,
and I bet your parents are over the moon!
D. Wow, you really did do brilliantly well. As your teacher, I’m so proud of you,
and I bet your parents are over the moon!
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A. I need a few things from the shops: large eggs, for the cake I’m baking; some
courgettes, and maybe an aubergine, for dinner; and some flowers for Mrs
Smith.
B. My diet always fails because there is one thing I simply cannot give up; bread
with cheese!
C. I’ve known him since school, so he’s an old friend; honestly, I know that he will
fit in well with the group, providing everyone gives him a chance.
D. None of the above.
A. He said: “Nothing can stop you if you truly put your mind to it, not even your
own fear.”
B. He said; “Nothing can stop you, if your truly put your mind to it, not even your
own fear,”
C. He said, “Nothing can stop you. If you truly put your mind to it, not even your
own fear.”
D. He said: “Nothing can stop you, if you truly put your mind to it. Not even your
own fear.”
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A. This is my best friend: Katie. Katie lives with her lovely parents’, and slightly less
lovely brothers’; however, her sister lives away from home.
B. This is my best friend; Katie. Katie lives with her lovely parent’s, and slightly less
lovely brother’s, however her sister lives away from home.
C. This is my best friend, Katie: Katie lives with her lovely parents and slightly less
lovely brothers however her sister lives away from home.
D. This is my best friend: Katie. Katie lives with her lovely parents, and slightly less
lovely brothers; however, her sister lives away from home.
A. Option 1
B. Options 2 and 3
C. Option 3
D. No colons are required
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A. There was, according to the BBC, going to be a big turnout for Pride on the
weekend; however, they also said that the weather would be miserable.
B.
There was; according to the BBC; going to be a big turnout for Pride on the
weekend, however, they also said that the weather would be miserable.
C. There was, according to the BBC, going to be a big turnout for Pride on the
weekend, however; they also said that the weather would be miserable.
D. There was, according to the BBC, going to be a big turnout for Pride; on the
weekend however, they also said that the weather would be miserable.
A. Mr Graham had: three golden rules, always do what you are told, be kind, and
try your best.
B. Mr Graham had three golden rules; always do what you are told: be kind: and
try your best.
C. Mr Graham had three golden rules: always do what you are told, be kind, and
try your best.
D. Mr Graham had three golden rules, always do: what you are told, be kind, and
try your best.
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A. The Scouts are always prepared for anything, if your clothes rip, they’ll have a
safety pin, if you’re dehydrated, they’ll pass you some water, if you’re out of
energy, they’ll have a snack ready!
B. The Scout’s are always prepared for anything; if your clothes rip, they’ll have a
safety pin; if you’re dehydrated, they’ll pass you some water; if you’re out of
energy, they’ll have a snack ready!
C. The Scouts are always prepared for anything: if your clothes rip, they’ll have a
safety pin; if you’re dehydrated, they’ll pass you some water; if you’re out of
energy, they’ll have a snack ready!
D. The Scouts’ are always, prepared for anything: if your clothes rip they’ll have
a safety pin; if you’re dehydrated they’ll pass you some water; if you’re out of
energy they’ll have a snack ready!
A. Everyone knew that the two tabby cat’s were Lara’s; she loved those cat’s dearly.
B. Everyone knew that the two tabby cat’s were Laras; she loved those cat’s dearly.
C. Everyone knew that the two tabby cats were Lara’s; she loved those cats dearly.
D. Everyone knew that the two tabby cats were Lara’s; she loved those cats’ dearly.
A. At point 1
B. At points 1 and 2
C. At point 3
D. None of the above
A. My cats have started to fight with each other, I’m quite worried!
B. I hate it when we have exams in Mr. Barber’s class.
C. It’s fair to say that the weather in England can be quite terrible at times!
D. My least favourite lesson of the week is definitely Math’s.
A. ,
B. :
C. ;
D. None of the above.
A. :
B. !
C. ;
D. ’
A. ;
B. ,
C. :
D. No punctuation
A. There were three things that he knew for sure: he loved tomatoes, he loved
mozzarella, and so, of course, he loved pizza!
B. There were three things that he knew for sure; he loved tomatoes, he loved
mozzarella, and so, of course, he loved pizza!
C. There were three things that he knew: for sure; he loved tomatoes; he loved
mozzarella; and so, of course, he loved pizza!
D. There were three things that he knew for sure: he loved tomatoes; he loved
mozzarella; and so, of course, he loved pizza!
A. Mr, Carlton taught most of the teenagers from St, George’s school to drive; he
was well-known to be a brilliant teacher.
B. Mr. Carlton taught most of the teenagers from St. George’s school to drive; he
was well-known to be a brilliant teacher.
C. Mr Carlton taught most of the teenagers, from St George’s school, to drive: he
was well-known to be a brilliant teacher.
D. Mr. Carlton taught most of the teenagers from St. George’s school to drive: he
was well-known, to be a brilliant teacher.
A. 0
B. 1
C. 4
D. 5
A. ,
B. :
C. ;
D. None of the above.
A. But
B. And
C. However
D. Any of the above
A. At points 1 and 3
B. At point 2
C. At points 2 and 4
D. None of the above
A. “I am so pleased that you’ve booked your holiday”, smiled Mrs. Peterson “I
really am excited for you”!
B. “I am so pleased: that you’ve booked your holiday,” smiled Mrs. Peterson. “I
really am excited for you!’
C. “I am so pleased that you’ve booked your holiday;” smiled Mrs. Peterson. “I
really am excited for you!’
D. “I am so pleased that you’ve booked your holiday,” smiled Mrs. Peterson. “I
really am excited for you!’
A. , and : and ;
B. ,
C. ’ and , and ;
D. , and :
A. “It’s her project, there’s nothing we can do about it,” sighed Kayla.
B. “Its her project, there’s nothing we can do about it” sighed Kayla.
C. “It’s her project, there’s nothing we can do about it”: sighed Kayla.
D. “It’s her project, theres nothing we can do about it.” sighed Kayla.
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