NAPLAN-style Practice Test 1 — Language Conventions (Year 7)
A free NAPLAN (Years 3, 5, 7 and 9) practice paper for Year 7 in the format of the real test: 50 questions in 45 minutes, covering Section A — Spelling; Section B — Grammar and punctuation. Choose or type the correct answer. Check your spelling carefully. Attempt it online — every question is marked instantly and the correct answers are shown at the end.
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Q1. The scientists could not seperate the two liquids. Write the correct spelling:
Q2. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The medicine had a strong ___ on her sleep.
Q3. Our class went on an excurtion to the museum. Write the correct spelling:
Q4. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The school ___ spoke to the students at assembly.
Q5. The police had to sieze the stolen goods. Write the correct spelling:
Q6. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The bus remained ___ at the traffic lights for five minutes.
Q7. You will need the neccessary equipment for the hike. Write the correct spelling:
Q8. Which word is spelt correctly?
Q9. The garden was full of colourfull flowers. Write the correct spelling:
Q10. Which word is spelt incorrectly?
Q11. The new library is accessable to wheelchair users. Write the correct spelling:
Q12. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Can you ___ me on the best way to study for the test?
Q13. She showed great independance when she moved out of home. Write the correct spelling:
Q14. Which word is spelt correctly?
Q15. The embarassed boy hid his face behind his hat. Write the correct spelling:
Q16. Which word is spelt incorrectly?
Q17. Her results in maths were consistant all year. Write the correct spelling:
Q18. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The hole in the fence was barely ___ from the road.
Q19. The accident occured just after midnight. Write the correct spelling:
Q20. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
A scientist who studies living things is a ___.
Q21. The drummer kept a steady rythm throughout the song. Write the correct spelling:
Q22. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
Snow in this coastal town is a rare ___.
Q23. I want to appologise for arriving late. Write the correct spelling:
Q24. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The red scarf is the perfect ___ to her navy coat.
Q25. The goverment announced a new plan for public transport. Write the correct spelling:
Q26. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The ___ change rooms are next to the pool.
Q27. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Q28. Which sentence uses commas correctly?
Q29. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Q30. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
Q31. Which sentence uses a colon correctly?
Q32. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Q33. Which sentence uses dashes correctly?
Q34. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Q35. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Q36. Which sentence is correctly punctuated?
Q37. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The jury ___ reached its verdict.
Q38. Which sentence keeps the same tense throughout?
Q39. Which word correctly completes the sentence in formal written English?
If I ___ you, I would apologise to her.
Q40. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
To ___ should I address this letter?
Q41. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The coach handed the medals to Ava and ___.
Q42. Which word correctly completes the sentence?
The book ___ I borrowed from the library is overdue.
Q43. Which words form the relative clause in this sentence?
The girl whose bike was stolen reported it to the police.
Q44. Which word in this sentence is a modal verb?
You should check your answers before you hand in the test.
Q45. What type of sentence is this?
When the bell rang, the students packed up their books.
Q46. Which of these is a compound sentence?
Q47. Which sentence is written correctly?
Q48. Which sentence is written correctly?
Q49. What is the word class of the underlined word?
She sang beautifully at the school concert.
Q50. What is the word class of the underlined word?
I wanted to go to the beach, but I was too tired.
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