Year 9 English Worksheet

1. Identify the correct use of a semicolon in the following options:

I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight. I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight. I have a big test tomorrow; but I can't go out tonight.

2. Choose the word that best fits: "Her alibi was ______; nobody could verify her whereabouts."

unreliable reliable undependable

3. Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

Pretty ugly Clearly confused All of the above

4. Select the correct form of the verb: "She has ______ to speak to her advisor."

yet still yet to

5. Identify the mood of the following sentence: "Could you please pass the salt?"

Indicative Imperative Subjunctive

6. Choose the correct definition of "paradox":

A statement that contradicts itself but still seems true A repeated statement for effect A comparison without using like or as

7. What is the plural form of "thesis"?

Theses Thesis Thesises

8. Which word best completes the sentence? "He eloquently articulated his ______ on the matter."

Thoughts Thought Think

9. Which word is a synonym for "ecstatic"?

Joyous Miserable Sad

10. Which word completes the sentence? "She excels in creating ______ narratives that captivate her audience."

Engaging Engage Engaged