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Year 9 NAPLAN Grammar Practice

Read each sentence carefully, pick the best answer and see straight away if you got it right. Three sets, 15 questions.

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About NAPLAN Year 9 Grammar and Punctuation

NAPLAN is a national assessment for Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Grammar and punctuation are tested in the Language Conventions test, along with spelling. In Year 9, students analyse complex sentence structures, use verb moods and voice accurately, choose a suitable register and use advanced punctuation such as semicolons in complex lists, dashes and brackets. The questions ask for precise, critical thinking about language.

Test length, question numbers and formats can change from year to year, so check the official NAP website for the latest details.

Types of grammar questions

Clauses and phrasesNoun, relative and participial clauses. Ask what job the group of words does.
Verbs and agreementConditionals, the subjunctive, active and passive voice.
Advanced punctuationSemicolons, dashes, brackets, apostrophes and commas with linking words.
Sentence styleDangling modifiers, formal register, connectives, tentative language and run-on sentences.

Quick tips for students

  1. 1Find the main verb and its subject before you look at the options.
  2. 2Test each option by reading the whole sentence aloud in your head.
  3. 3A semicolon needs a full sentence on both sides. A colon needs one before it.
  4. 4Check who or what each describing phrase belongs to, and think about tone and register.
  5. 5If you are stuck, move on and come back later.

Frequently asked questions

How should my child use this practice page?

Let them work through one set on their own, then talk about any red answers together. Ask them to explain the rule behind the right answer.

How often should we practise?

Short and regular works best. Two or three short sessions a week is better than one long session the night before.

Does writing help grammar?

Yes. Writing and editing formal paragraphs, then checking each sentence for structure, tone and punctuation, builds the skills the test looks at.