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Conventions of Language MCQs

Practice Conventions of Language multiple-choice questions for ACARA competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.

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The students finished their work and went to recess.
The students finished their work, and went to recess.
The students finished their work and went to recess
The students finished their work and, went to recess.
ExplanationIn this sentence, the conjunction 'and' connects two parts of a single predicate, so no comma is required.
has been
have been
being
is been
Explanation'Team' is a collective noun acting as a single unit, so the singular verb 'has been' is correct.
The scientist conducted an experiment.
The scientist conducted an experiement.
The scientist conducted an experement.
The scientist conducted an expirement.
Explanation'Experiment' is the standard correct spelling of the word.
go
goes
will go
going
Explanation'Will go' indicates a future action, which fits the context of 'later'.
They recieved the package today.
They received the package today.
They receved the package today.
They resieved the package today.
ExplanationThe correct spelling follows the rule 'i before e, except after c'.
Their going to the beach.
They're going to the beach.
There going to the beach.
Theyr going to the beach.
Explanation'They're' is the contraction of 'they are', which fits the sentence.
last Tuesday, I visited Sydney.
Last Tuesday, I visited sydney.
Last tuesday, i visited Sydney.
Last Tuesday, I visited Sydney.
ExplanationDays of the week, proper nouns, and the start of a sentence must always be capitalized.
Neither of the boys were present.
Neither of the boys was present.
Neither of the boys are present.
Neither of the boys been present.
Explanation'Neither' acts as a singular subject, requiring the singular verb 'was'.
Comma
Apostrophe
Colon
Semicolon
ExplanationAn apostrophe is needed to show possession: 'car's'.
spoke
quietly
crowd
to
ExplanationAdverbs modify verbs and often end in -ly. 'Quietly' describes how he spoke.
childs
childes
children
childer
Explanation'Children' is the irregular plural form of the word 'child'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these Conventions of Language MCQs free?

Yes. Every Conventions of Language MCQ on this page is free to practice, including the correct answer and explanation.

Do these include past-paper questions?

Yes — questions sourced from past papers are clearly marked with a "Past Paper" badge, alongside fresh practice questions.

Which exams do these Conventions of Language MCQs help with?

They are aimed at ACARA and related Pakistani competitive exams that test Conventions of Language.

How should I practice subject-wise MCQs?

Attempt each question first, then reveal the answer and read the explanation. Short, focused sessions on one subject work better than long unstructured reading.

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