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To make it easy for busy teachers to program, revise or assess Language content, the tests are grouped according to the four core aspects outlined in the curriculum: spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary. Also included is a NAPLAN*-style practice test to allow students to experience the same test conditions they will encounter during the actual NAPLAN* Language Conventions tests.

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This comprehensive resource provides teachers with the tools they need to measure student progress in the Language content strand of the Australian Curriculum: English. All answers are included, along with a helpful marking guide.

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Contents Introduction

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Student Record Sheets Spelling, Punctuation and NAPLAN*-style Practice Test

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Grammar

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Test P2 Sentence endings

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Test P3 Commas

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Test P4 Apostrophes (contractions and possession)

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Test P5 Hyphens

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Test P6 Parentheses

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Test P7 Direct speech

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Grammar Test G1

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Sentences (types and purposes)

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Test G4 Articles

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Test G5 Nouns

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Test G6 Collective nouns and diminutives

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Test G29 Prefixes and suffixes

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Test G32 Figurative expressions and idioms

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What are the Language Conventions Assessment and Practice Tests?

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The ACE: Language Conventions Assessment and Practice Tests series provides teachers with a practical resource to measure students’ progress in the Language Content strand of the Australian Curriculum English. There are five books in the series, one book for each year level from Year 2 to Year 6 (as labelled in the Australian Curriculum).

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The knowledge, skills and understanding of Language Conventions outlined in the curriculum underpin the teaching scope and sequence that forms the basis of these tests. This scope and sequence is outlined in the Contents (pages 3–4). Use these pages to find the appropriate test for the particular focus you want to assess or want to have students practise.

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The first three of these aspects are tested directly in the annual national NAPLAN* Language Convention tests, while the last aspect (vocabulary) is tested indirectly as part of spelling and grammar. The tests in this series are grouped in the same way. The curriculum states that grammar is an integral component of each of the three strands of the syllabus – Language, Literature and Literacy. In the Language strand, grammar refers to the ‘language we use and the description of language as a system’. The tests cover grammatical knowledge, skills and understanding in both language structure (syntax) and the meaning of language (semantics) at three levels: 1. word

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Vocabulary is tested within the spelling and grammar tests to address the vocabulary expansion aspect of the Language strand. Specific spelling and grammar tests are designed to expand students’ vocabulary of individual words and phrases, and to help them understand various grammatical contexts. In the spelling section, thematic vocabulary tests cover a range of targeted orthographic features.The vocabulary spelling tests require students to apply the necessary strategies, including phonic, visual and morphemic knowledge. In the grammar tests, vocabulary is tested through homographs, prefixes and suffixes, synonyms, antonyms, figurative expressions and idioms. 5

Test format The focus for each test is deliberately omitted from the test paper to avoid ‘test-wise’ students using the knowledge to answer questions and therefore adversely affecting the results. Instead, each test has a code number at the top of the page that refers back to the Contents page. Spelling tests are numbered S1, S2 etc; punctuation tests are numbered P1, P2 etc; and grammar tests are numbered G1, G2 etc. This numbering system is also used on the two Student Record Sheets on pages 8 and 9 and on the answers at the back of the book. The questions in each test have been crafted to model the style and quality of the NAPLAN* Language Conventions tests. This provides an opportunity to teach strategies for answering questions in this style, and to reinforce the need for students to check their work.

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Spelling is divided into two parts: those containing circled mistakes that require correcting, and those containing unidentified mistakes. The latter part tests students’ ability first to identify the misspelled word (a proofreading skill) and secondly to correct it. Grammar, punctuation and vocabulary items require students to recognise and make sense of a variety of language content. Their ability to edit and manipulate a range of language formats is also tested.

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The tests in this series of books cover the Australian Curriculum English Language Content descriptions for years 2 to 6 as outlined in the curriculum. Although the tests in each particular book are aimed at students in one year level, the questions cover a wide range of difficulty. This is a deliberate strategy based upon the fundamental psychometric principle that students at any given year level demonstrate a distribution of abilities up to two years below and above that year level. These tests accordingly span a four-year spectrum so as to test students in the upper and lower ability groups of any class cohort. Depending on the students in your class, you may consider also using other books in the series.

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How can you use this series in your classroom?

These tests aim to: • support the teaching and learning of the Language Content strand of the curriculum by reinforcing students’ key literacy skills in Language Conventions

• provide teachers with an assessment resource for measuring students’ progress in the Language Content areas specified in the curriculum • prepare students for the annual NAPLAN* Language Conventions tests. In short, the tests aim to increase students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of the English language and how it works at the level of the word, the sentence and the text, and to help students to communicate effectively through coherent, well-structured sentences and texts.They provide a valuable and flexible teaching resource that can be used in several ways to increase the literacy levels of students. 6

• Diagnostic pre-topic tests—to help identify student needs and refine teaching programs. • Whole class discussion on specific language topics—using enlarged copies or IWB images of the test pages for detailed discussion of specific language topics, test formats and individual item styles, as well as reviewing answers. • Worksheets for student class work, extension work or homework—to consolidate and reinforce class work. • Summative assessment tools—to review completed class work, to monitor progress, and to diagnose and address any individual problems. Resulting information can be used to prepare student semester reports and feedback to parents.

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• Preparation for the annual NAPLAN* Language Conventions tests—to help students approach the NAPLAN* tests with confidence. A complete NAPLAN*-style practice test is included at the back of this book to familiarise students with its format, language and style. This should be completed within 40 minutes so students experience the same conditions as the actual test. Even if students are not sitting for the test that calendar year, they will benefit from being better prepared at a later time.

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• Whole class discussion on the various test item formats—to reinforce the strategies to answer test items and prepare the students well for test conditions.

How to mark the tests

The administration and marking of the tests is designed for maximum flexibility. All written response items (spelling) and multiple-choice items (punctuation and grammar) are worth one mark each. In some NAPLAN* tests, some direct speech punctuation items require students to shade two bubbles. These items are still worth one mark (ie there is no partial credit). For spelling tests, ignore capitalisation if the word starts a sentence. The design of the tests deliberately incorporates as many items per page as possible, although it means that the score for some tests is an uneven number. Comparing odd test numbers is difficult, so it is a good idea to convert students’ raw scores into percentages. This has two main advantages:

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• It assists in mapping individual student progress across the range of language convention skills.

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A student’s score can easily be converted into a percentage using the following formula: student’s raw score × 100 = % (student’s raw score ÷ total test score × 100 = %) total test score For example, a score of 8/13 for a grammar test is 8 ÷ 13 × 100 = 61.5%. Two Student Record Sheets are provided, one for the spelling tests, punctuation tests and the NAPLAN*-style practice test (page 8), and one for the grammar tests (page 9). These can be photocopied and used to record students’ progress across the various tests. 7

Student Record Sheet Student name Test

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Donna nearly chocked on the fish bone.

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Aristo said goodbuy at the school gate.

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Tamara is a very brite student.

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Jai split the bloc of wood with his axe.

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You should always obay your parents and teachers.

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Pauline does not like to waist her food.



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Omar used a sewing kitt to mend his shirt.

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She held onto the rale as she walked down the stairs.

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My neese is only two years old.

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The Australian flagg was raised at the ceremony.

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One of the skiers received a huge bruse on his elbow.

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Our tour gide felt the gentle breeze through the palms.

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A theem of the book was the struggle against poverty.

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After the storm, steem rose from the bitumen surface.

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Eiht container ships berthed at the overseas dock.

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The umpire hammered the cricket stoump into the ground.

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The clever boy red a frightening story about a savage dog.

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Illegal druggs ruin lives and destroy families.

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Sienna’s cat likes to pur loudly.

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A large werm crawled out of the garden.

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Jason had to higher a cement mixer.

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Dad is very feerful of spiders.

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Kathryn had a snear on her face.

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You should never run away from a bare in the forest.



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Tan has a horse throat from cheering at the game.

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Denisha tried not to blert out the answer.

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Trevor had an urg to phone his friend.

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Grandma bought knitting yarne from the shop.

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A grey nurse shaark circled the wary squid.

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The ballet dancer wherled his partner around the stage.

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Her balloon berst as it expanded from the warmth of the fire.

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The authorities called off the serch and rescue operation.

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The containers were unloaded from the ships at the wharv.

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The fisherman felt a jerck as the fish nibbled the line.

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You have a nerv speaking to the school principal like that.

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She bought a beautiful leather perse and a handbag.

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Our front poorch has an automatic sensor light.

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She hoped to ern a good salary in her new position.

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Cats love to lick their pause clean.

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Angela held the horse by the rains .

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Cheung had to larf at the funny joke.

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Emily ate the hole sandwich by herself.

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Gino is always karm in any situation.

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The jam is in isle five of the supermarket.



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Vivienne thort she heard someone at the door.

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The sines on the highway were very clear.

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Megan likes to put tomato source on her food.

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A dove was perched on a bow of the tree.

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The ferocious guard dog had a threatening groul.

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She covered the roast beef in the refrigerator with foyal.

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Detectives investigated the caus of the suspicious fire.

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Our nephew has a sore throat and a hacking coff.

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My niece brort disposable cutlery to the picnic.

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Clumps of parm trees flourished at the desert oasis.

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Always ensure you avoid rips or you may droun.

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The chickens rooist in their coop at night.

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Grandfather usually rises at daun and practises yoga.

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The surveyor measured the hite of the harbour bridge.

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Marilyn wears gluvs in winter to warm her hands.

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The soldier had to kreep on the ground.

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Rupert wears a smart suite to work.

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Carmelita changed the weel on the car.

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The Spanish horse pransed around the arena.

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Gareth had to chose which book to read.



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Courtney ate a delicious pair after school.

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Laila used a piece of sqid as bait.

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Julian was born towards the end of Orgust .

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Dad has decided to paent the lounge ceiling.

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A defensive sheild was deployed to protect the spaceship.

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Our black leather coush is extremely comfortable.

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He thrue the soccer ball to his nearest teammate.

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Detectives finally investigated the recent crim spree.

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The knight thraust his sword at his opponent.

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The builder measured the widthe of the allotment.

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The woman continued to argue, tho she knew she was wrong.

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Being able to wissle loudly is useful in emergencies.

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The drummer hit the symbols at the end of the song.

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Talim rode her horse through the kanyon .

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Gene apolijised for hurting her feelings.

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Mara ironed the kreases of her uniform.

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George’s birthday is in Oktober .

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Arjun fed the jiraffes at Taronga Zoo.



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Nancy kursed her luck when she got caught in the rain.

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Jean paid sixty sense for the stamp.

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The traffic had to merje into a single lane.

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The mechanic checked the tyre pressure at the garaje.

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All krayons should no longer contain toxic substances.

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She thought the missing peice of the puzzle had been stolen.

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The athletes trained diligently in the gimnasium.

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Porridge and muesli are examples of breakfast sereal.

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The kablecar glided across the scenic valley.

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The gide showed the tourists the ancient rock art.

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There is great exsitement whenever a celebrity arrives.

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The diver photographed the orange sea sponje on the ocean floor.

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The artist showed great imajination in her paintings.

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Lincoln had to catch the train from pleitfoam two.

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Akram had to break hard to avoid a crash.

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Azani cleaned the chimnees in the house.

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Richelle sang along to the korus of the song.

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Stefan has some presius gemstones.

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Anthony likes to eat spagetti and meatballs.



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Sophie joined in the aplors at the end of the concert.

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Maxine has a lovely red silk skarf .

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Arthur likes to work with mashinary .

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Antarctica has enormous glayceers that flow into the ocean.

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My sister is worried about getting rinkels in her new dress.

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Australia has produced many world squach champions.

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One window pane had a minute crak in the corner.

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The woman bought a new staeplor from the stationery shop.

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A blarst shook the building after the fighter jets flew over.

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After the birth, the infant was placed in a wooden krib.

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Some pirates buried the tresure on a deserted island.

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The dog skuirmed as it was being bathed.

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Soraya closed the lach on the gate as she left.

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Damian’s throte was red and swollen.

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Natalia wanted simpathee from her friends.

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Nico needed stiches in his cut foot.



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Vickie throu the basketball to her friend.

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Coby went on a guided tour of the cassel .

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In the assignment, we were asked to describ our town.

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Urban spraul is taking over agricultural land around cities.

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She used the wireless mouse to skrol through the document.

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The criminal gang was foiled in their crime spre.

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My nephew has kronik aches in his neck and knee.

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The flowers will shrivell and wilt in the midday sun.

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He succeeded in clearing the pole vault on his third atempt.

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My fysician gave me medicine to improve my health.

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The divers found the reck of the submarine.

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Josh said he wood like to catch a marlin.

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There are many ancient tooms in Egypt.

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Most orkid blooms do not have any scent.

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Australia is one of the world’s largest ilands .

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Legend says that Arthur pulled the sord from the stone.

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Adriana often cracks her nuckles .

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We sifted through the autumm leaves looking for the watch.

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Mum bought some medicine for her upset stomack.

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She had no dout she would complete the marathon this weekend.

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Two Italian tourists gazed in awe at the scenik view.

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A baby nessled into her mother’s arms while they waited in the queue.

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The political campain was exceptionally boring.

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The man whos daughter is overseas spoke on the television.

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A dangerous kemical leached into underground water.

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They chose a challenging assinment to complete.

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She nitted the expensive wool into beautiful scarves.

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Ethan skatted on the frozen pond.

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Keith’s dog was whinning for attention.

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The fussy cat lickt her kittens over and over.

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Jin used scissors to cut along the doted line.

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Dominic likes slideing along the piece of wet plastic.

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Nate mixt the ingredients for the cake in a bowl.



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Alec had a coffing fit in class today.

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Lenny is cheerring loudly for his team.

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Anika boild the water for a cup of tea.

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The bird waged its tail to flush out its insect prey.

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Kwiting a job before you have found another one is unwise.

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My uncle remembed our birthdays and anniversaries.

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Our teacher is markking the assignments this weekend.

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The river broke its banks and floodid the delta islands.

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She could calm the nervous cat by gently strokeing it.

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His aunt was begining to master the foreign language.

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The developping countries are gradually reducing poverty.

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It occured to them that their observations were flawed.

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The teacher reprimanded us for wasteing precious time.

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He went to preskool when he was four.

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Jayson prefers to read nonfickshun books.

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Billy often disobays his parents.

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Daniela and Peter had triplits .

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The police inforse the law.

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An oktogone has eight angles and eight sides.



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The pots and pans were extremely greesy .

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Jai had to transmitt the secret message.

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Lennox was kruily treated by the bully.

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The people relaxed after the rekapshure of the criminal.

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It will eckseed your wildest expectations and dreams.

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The bird watcher used a powerful pair of binokulars.

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After surfacing to breathe, the whale submerjed.

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The kitchen was the dirtyest the chef had ever witnessed.

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Don’t let lazyness rob you of achieving your potential.

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The gardener was mercyless in destroying pests on the vegetables. –––––––––––––––– The college principal was inflexable with his rules.

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The platypus is a uneek Australian aquatic animal.

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“ Yure kidding, aren’t you?” Valda asked.

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Vishnu rote a story about his trip to India.

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“ Wed better get going,” Fingal said.

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It is better to give than to recieve .

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The tiger was hunting its pray .

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It is said that there is no distanse between hearts.



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“I know shell arrive soon,” Kristy said.

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Penelope was the most beutiful woman he had seen.

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Most swimmers have strong sholders .

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The weather last Thusday morning was dreadful.

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She squeezed fresh orange juise for breakfast.

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“You musant tell anyone our secret,” the spy said.

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We could hear our ecko across the wooded valley.

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“You shoudnt swim outside the flags,” the lifesaver said.

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The elderly man did well on the television quis show.

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She got a huge suprize when she saw her reflection.

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“He coudnt guess the length of the bridge,” she said.

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He told us forcefully that its nothing to worry about.

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The children were breathing through thier mouths.

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Singapore is located just north of the eqator .

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Indigo played a large musical instramant .

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We need the oxigen in the air to survive.

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Tao changed the nossel on the garden hose.

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Alba went on a long voiage to Antarctica.

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Jordan wrote a check for the equipment.



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Samir ate a chicken sosage at the barbecue.

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My nefew , Eli, lives in Cairns.

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The orthar signed copies of his novel.

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The audiense leapt to their feet and applauded.

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I visited the libary to research my assignment.

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All adult citizens have the right to vote in a demokrasee.

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The orkestra practised with the famous conductor.

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Unknown sea creatures exist in the oshun depths.

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The travellers were relieved to have completed their jerney.

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My confident colleeg took the minutes of the meeting.

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Working in the ambulance service is a noble okupashun.

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The official anounsement was broadcast on television.

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Some bickit crumbs were scattered across the floor.

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Matt likes to grow tomatos in his garden.

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Bears like to eat lots of berrys in summer.

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Kay ordered fresh oisters as an entree.

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Dad cooked two deserts for our party.

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In the rush, we left our sandwichs on the table.

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The womens clothing shop is always busy.

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The tourists bought some souvineers on their trip.

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There are many hidden vallies in the Blue Mountains.

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Mum stored her plates and cutlery in the cubords.

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A pack of wolfs howled loudly at the distant moon.

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The pionears cleared the forests in the wilderness.

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The bands newly released album was hugely successful.

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The theifs were caught in the act of stealing watches.

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The four boys fishing tackle was left at the jetty.

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The window leges in the building were very dusty.

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He took the empty ink kartriges back to be refilled.

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Lighthouse flashs warn sailors of dangerous rocks.

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“Our dogs tummy is always itchy,” the children said.

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The gigly children were told to settle down.

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Hunter is a relyable and helpful boy.

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Kasim looked at the familar surroundings.

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Keisha was proud of her inormus garden.

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Giuseppe likes to fly a tryangular kite.

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Zena thought the sandwich tasted weerd .



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The situation in the hall was unfourseen .

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Mitch had a disapointing match on the weekend.

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There was a noticable improvement in her work.

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Celine is a sucessful student.

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Diving on the Great Barrier Reef is a majikle experience.

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Atlantic salmon has a delicious, smokey flavour.

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The principal said our group was the noisyest in the school.

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The bandaid was only a temparary measure by the nurse.

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The sound was barely ordable against the background noise.

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A series of bizare events unfolded in quick succession.

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The famous cricketer has a glamorus partner.

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A misterius noise came from behind the locked basement door.

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An independant referee is necessary to avoid disputes.

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The inviromental impact of feral animals is immense.

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Glen performed adequatly at the trials.

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Natalie was chosin to represent the school.

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Graham guesed that the weather would be fine.

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Genevieve ecksitedly opened her presents.

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Trinity admitts she has trouble seeing the ball.

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Leonardo obedently followed the orders.



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Richard hurryes whenever he feels pressured.

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Jeanette ocasionaly goes to the movies.

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Keiko was asked to distroy the evidence.

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Jacob throu the ball for his dog to fetch.

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He had to moistin the envelope to seal it properly.

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She waited payshuntlee in the long queue at the supermarket.

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The octopus disgised itself perfectly against the background.

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The noise seased when the vacuum cleaner was switched off.

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An Arctic fox violantly shook the captured rabbit.

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He was intriged by the attitude of the organising officials.

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The historic event occured during the twentieth century.

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He argued strongley to keep the stray animal.

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Unfortunatly, she was unable to complete the marathon.

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That cockatoo always screachs loudly at us.

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They rode on the monorale around Sydney.

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The twelfth month of the year is Desember .

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An ocktapus has four pairs of arms.

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Carlos taught us to multyplie and divide.

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Raul took over the suparvishun of the project.

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Greek mithologie has some interesting stories.



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One sentameter is one hundredth of a metre.

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Gita wrote her inishals at the top of the page.

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Two-thirds of water is highdrogen .

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The author submitted her manuskript to the publisher.

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There was a brief intamission before the feature film.

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People suffering from melnutrishun often have swollen bellies.

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The wealthy millionair donated money towards the charity.

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The fabric consisted of poliester and cotton.

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A dialog is a conversation between two people.

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He peered through the microskope at the bacteria.

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The famous politician wrote an honest autobiografee.

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Fallen power lines were a consiquence of the severe storm.

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Mum used antiseptik ointment on my grazed knee.

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Rei had a surprised expreshun on her face.

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Audrey burnt her tunge on the hot drink.

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Dom wrote in invisabel ink on the page.

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Katerina is an ekcepshunel singer.

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Jai has reached his own conclushun .

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Teddy has a large, white handkachef .



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Kurt found a preshus gold earring.

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Alexis wanted to sell her house at ockshun .

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Amalita never wasted an oportunitey to sing.

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Ruby’s larfta echoed around the playground.

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The building inspecshun revealed termites.

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She sprinted in hot persute of the leaders.

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Their recent behavyour was totally unacceptable.

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The couragius soldier rescued his wounded mates.

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The tiger’s stripes act as camaflarge in the jungle.

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The victim required urgent medical assistence.

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The medicine is designed to disolv in your mouth.

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The carnivorus animals hunted the herbivores.

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The naughty child was being a nuisanse in class.

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The tragik circumstances will need to be investigated.

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Her Uncle lives in Townsville.

James and Nancy live in taree.

prince of persia is a movie.

Prince of persia is a movie.

prince of Persia is a movie.

Prince of Persia is a movie.

I saw the royal exhibition building.

I saw the Royal Exhibition Building.

I saw the Royal exhibition building.

I saw the Royal Exhibition building.

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We drove to Cape York Peninsula.

We drove to Cape York peninsula.

We drove to Cape york peninsula.

We drove to cape york peninsula.



Jim lives in port arthur, tasmania.

Jim lives in port Arthur, tasmania.

Jim lives in Port Arthur, Tasmania.

Jim lives in Port arthur, Tasmania.

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Hamish asked his cousin, Angus, “have you ever worn a traditional kilt?”

From Earth, we can see the planets Venus and mars.

There are more than eight hundred native languages in Papua new Guinea.

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“Lyn!” Emma said. “Lyn . . .” Emma said.

Which sentence shows that Jett is excited about playing? “I’m playing,” Jett said. “I’m playing?” Jett said.

“I’m playing!” Jett said. “I’m playing . . .” Jett said.

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Which sentence shows that Tia is distracted? “This is mine,” Tia said. “This is mine?” Tia said.

“This is mine!” Tia said. “This is mine . . .” Tia said.

Which sentence shows that Kay is not sure what she said?



“I said that,” Kay said. “I said that?” Kay said.

“I said that!” Kay said. “I said that . . .” Kay said.

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“It is you?” Hank said. “It is you!” Hank said.

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question mark ( ? )

exclamation mark ( ! )

full stop ( . )

question mark ( ? )

exclamation mark ( ! )

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exclamation mark ( ! )

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Why he decided to come with us, I am not sure comma ( , )

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full stop ( . )

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John said, “Please drink Mum, because we have to go now.”

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The teacher, told us to take out our books, pencils and rulers and start working.

The teacher told us to take out, our books, pencils and rulers and start working. The teacher told us to take out our books, pencils and rulers, and start working. The teacher told us to take out our books, pencils, and rulers and start working.

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“Look at that tree, kangaroo,” our wildlife guide, Alan said.

“Look at that tree kangaroo,” our wildlife guide, Alan, said. “Look at that tree kangaroo,” our wildlife, guide Alan said.

“Look at that tree kangaroo,” our wildlife guide Alan, said.

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Before we left, we packed our food tent, sleeping bags, and clothes. Before we left we packed, our food, tent sleeping bags, and clothes. Before we left we packed our food, tent, sleeping bags, and clothes. Before we left, we packed our food, tent, sleeping bags and clothes.

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only be a few minutes,” Christian said. I’d

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“Those fishing rods aren’t ours or theirs; they’re Seans,” Rory said.

My sisters have white cars, but my two brothers cars are red.

“Theyll win this weekend if all the boys and girls in the teams play well,” Dad said.

“The lions, seals and meerkats havent been fed yet,” Caitlin said.

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My great uncle, the famous inventor, won first prize on the weekend.

My eldest son goes to the lookout in the high rise tower whenever he’s in the city.





The Barossa Valley is an important grape growing region in South Australia.

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Every one of her many offspring and grandchildren is right handed.

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long hours following

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Ben and Keith, who live near each other in new brick houses, are brothers in law. Ben and Keith

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near each other brothers in law

Our neighbour across the road is a down to earth person who is responsible and reliable. Our neighbour across

across the road

down to earth

responsible and reliable

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The company paid two hundred thousand dollars $200 000 to buy its competitor. two hundred thousand dollars $200 000 its competitor

The First World War 1914–1918 is also known as the Great War. First World War 1914–1918 also known as the Great War



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Morgan said she would like to help before she swept the classroom.

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“Will said I love, baseball.”

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“Do you know,” Zoe asked.

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“Do you know?” Zoe asked.

Jade yelled “Why did you go?”

Jade yelled, “Why did you go?”

Jade yelled. “Why did you go?”

Jade yelled! “Why did you go?”

“There’s my bag,” Louella said.

“There’s my bag.” Louella said.

“There’s my bag. Louella said.”

“There’s my bag, Louella said.”





“Tran shouted, They’re here!”

Tran shouted! “They’re here!”

Tran shouted, “They’re here”!

Tran shouted, “They’re here!”

“That ball he said is hers.”

“That ball” he said “is hers”.

“That ball,” he said, “is hers.”

“That ball,” he said, “Is hers.”

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Merilee shouted excitedly to her friend, I’ve got our concert tickets, Coral!”

At sunset, Tim said to his brother, Bryan, It’s about time we went home.”

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Powerful memory capacity. More graphics are available.

Excellent colour resolution. A useful and compact laptop.



Pearls come from oysters. Many natural imperfections.

The expensive black pearls. Variable colour, shape and size.



Keys left inside. The locksmith came.

Cutting a spare set. Locked out of the house.

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Brad has a interesting hobby. Eleanor is an talented player.



Vera asked us a suggestion. Tom said us a suggestion.

Rita gave us a suggestion. Trin did us a suggestion.



Is there a Erina in your team? Is there a Imelda in your team?

Is there an Alonso in your team? Is there an Marcela in your team?



An Vietnamese temple was saved. An French city was selected.

An Greek festival was planned. An Egyptian tomb was found.



Marcus said the appointment. Marcus spoke the appointment.

Marcus made the appointment. Marcus talked the appointment.



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She should go to the netball. We ought to go to the pool.

Which sentence shows that Dora has strong feelings? “I want to play for Australia,” Dora said. “I want to play for Australia.” Dora said. “I want to play for Australia!” Dora said. “I want to play for Australia?” Dora said.

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Which sentence gives a command? I have to do some shopping. Why are you doing that?

Wait here until I get back. The shops open at 9 o’clock.

Which sentence gives advice? He can bowl very well. Keep your eye on the ball.

Are there many balls left? Bowlers like taking wickets.

Which sentence deals with one idea? Hestia met a friend at the shop. Kurush sings while he works.

Jasper plays tennis and soccer. Leleh runs and swims daily.

Which sentence gives an opinion? The author is an Australian. That book was very boring.

I wrote a review of the book. The characters are teenagers.

Which sentence is an exaggeration? He took weeks to finish eating. I like to chew my food well.

Do you eat your food slowly? She ate for a half an hour.

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Which sentence shows the feelings have been downplayed? Helga is clearly pleased. Olga is certainly pleased. Bill is definitely pleased. Ben is somewhat pleased. Which sentence shows ownership? The horse has a chestnut coat. The horse is eating the grass.

The horse drinks lots of water. The horse likes to eat oats.

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Delilah received on her mobile phone a text message. Delilah received a text message on her mobile phone. Delilah on her mobile phone received a text message. Delilah received her a message on mobile phone text.

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a average mark

a brilliant film

a elegant dress

an angelfish

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an baboon

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an curious kitten an unsightly mess

Please open a windows.

Please get an autograph.

Please close an doors.

Please buy a umbrella.

There is a fork on the table.

There is a news on the radio.

There is a bread on the plate.

There is a parking in the street.

Jim is a ex-swimmer.

Gill went home by a train.

Kate comes from the Ireland.

Joel lives in the United States.

Hobart is near the Bruny Island.

Wodonga is near the Lake Hume.

Cairns is near the Great Barrier Reef.

Brisbane is near the Moreton Island.

She has a electric car.

You have a ostrich feather.

He has a university degree.

We saw a animal footprint.

A friend is very loyal, isn’t it?

The surfboard is good, isn’t it?

The teacher is fair, isn’t it?

A boat is fast, isn’t he?

She swam in Red Sea.

He climbed Mount Buller.

We visited Great Pyramid.

I live in United Arab Emirates.

I ate a meal in town.

We lost the key to door.

She sold the car to dealer.

He took the book from library.

She is a Geography teacher.

He is a English teacher.

I am an Science teacher.

You are an Maths teacher.

Vince has an CD.

Nona has an GPS.

Tran has an MP3.

Trina has an DVD.

Mick has a ocelot poster.

Matt has a African poster.

Melissa has a eagle poster.

Marina has a unicorn poster.

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made from blocks of ice.

cattle

breads

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student

eats the grass on the side of the road.

mice

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pride

flock A

school

of hay in the shed.

batch

Marika joined the

stink

of lions from the safety of the safari truck.

pack

block

bunch

of people waiting for the bus.

queue

number

company

flight

plague

stallion

mare

of locusts ate all the crops.

pack

flock

A baby horse is called a calf

. foal

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piglet

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of armour to the tournament.

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The teacher told us not to hurt her feeler

believing

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feelings

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to your mates is a wonderful character trait. Loyal

Loyalty

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Loyalist

well above his age,” the teacher said.

mature

maturity

maturely

Karsen believes that world peace

maturing

must start in everyone’s heart.

peaceful

Hard work and

peaceable

peacefully

are the qualities of champions.

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skilled

skilful

skill

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annoyance

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annoying

annoyed

for his family.

justify

Judy got the

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, even if it gets him into trouble.

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justifiable

that her friend was hiding something. impression

impressible

impressionable

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friendship

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several

chickens in her backyard.

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once

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energy at the end of the marathon.

many

a lot of

some of

old furniture at the garage sale.

lot “How

few

some

many

kilometres is it from Sydney to Newcastle?” Joey asked.

many

much

more

Our cricket coach always makes us drink any

few water on hot days.

many

few of

plenty of

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fish at the beach last night.

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me

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Fiona did her project early and handed it

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mine

to the teacher.

you

Daniel is teaching

them

how to ride a bike.

itself

herself

The children played by itself

himself

yourself

in the park all day. ourselves

yourselves

themselves

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birds in the tree over there. They’re cuckoos,” Nathan said.

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one’s

somebody’s

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whom

whose

did you vote for as team captain?” Trixie asked. Who

Which

When

Whose

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lady

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they

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boy

lunch is this on the table?” Mum asked. What

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is wrong with the hot water system,” Keith said. Somebody

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went on holidays. they

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itself

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several

enough

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Thomas ate most

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dog here is Vera’s,” Carole said.

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snack food at the party than anyone else. more

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The team could not train on the oval because it was muddy.

Holly was thrilled to be selected to debate the nearby school.

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hazy

juicy



foul

smooth

gurgle

gasp

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bitter

Which word describes a sound? peppery

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musty

tinkling

acidic

fragrant

savoury

lukewarm

sodden

salty

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sticky

Which word describes a sight? rustle

elegant

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face.

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carefree

Mum needed to iron her dress because it was little

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creamy

smell of rotten prawns hung in the air.

salty

fresh

When the rock star arrived, the frightened

terrified

putrid

fans screamed for his autograph. excited

Russell licked his fingers after eating the gritty

slushy

burning

upset chicken.

spicy

prickly

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most cheapest

cold in the class.

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bad

worst

John was the

badly

worse

player at the basketball championships.

success

successfully

Trinity is a

most successful

more successful

swimmer than Britt.

faster

fastest

Leonie drank

more faster

fruit juice than anyone else at the party.

most

more

“That was the

much

more fastest

many

movie ever!” Sebastian exclaimed.

best

better

more best

more better

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eggs than her brother, Jack.

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milk in his tea than me,” Rhonda said.

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little

least

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than softball. interesting

of the two?” Cecily asked.

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Eve is the old

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more better

player in the team.

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smarter

lesser

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more smart

more smarter

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eldest

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from

The soldiers waited until

around

they received their orders.

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since

during

tiger sharks because they are harmless.

than

from

Australian marsupial moles burrow beside

against

his time in hospital.

during

Whale sharks are very different like

between

the brick wall of the shop.

among

behind

unlike

the desert sand. beneath

between

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the outside of the house at increasing speed.

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The storm waves crashed fiercely behind Xiang lives

inside

against

on top of

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to the old cathedral in the centre of the city.

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adjacent

towards

Destra hid

the base of the cliffs.

through

opposite

between

the tree trunk as she watched the strangers.

behind

outside

through

between

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t m h g a i r t y chosen to used

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falls

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those who have done the wrong thing by you.

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choose to using

onto the floor.

fallen

is told



choosing to use

Gabriel saw that the glass of milk had

had bite



are herding

worms for bait when we went fishing yesterday.

The dogs

had bit

Amelia

forgiven

forgiving

their rubber ball to pieces. have bitten

have biting

me that she wants to be a doctor. has tell

was told

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the cattle at the remote station.

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will go

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had gone

have goes

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is jogging

Next year, Richard and Pippa are living

break

watching

this weekend if he is well. have played

have been playing

in the bush when she saw the snake.

jogs

Jayden

watched

to the beach if they are allowed.

Asif ’s mother said he would be plays

eating

me play sport.

watches

The girls

eaten

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will be jogging

was jogging

in Brisbane for seven years. will have lived

have being living

his cricket bat at training. broke

breaking

broken

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couldn’t

wouldn’t

live in Brisbane when he was younger.

shall

t m h g a i r t y should

Grandma

used to

ought to

play basketball really well when she was younger.

can

will

Sandra said she can’t “

could

mustn’t

couldn’t

wouldn’t

I have a piece of pie, please?” Kaden asked politely. May

Mrs Bronson said that I can

might

dream of letting her friends down.

Will

Should

Would

finish my work before I can leave. must

could

would

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will

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used to

go out late at night by yourself,” Mum warned. wouldn’t

“There is a possibility that it can

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shalln’t

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ought to

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might

would

park here,” the traffic warden said pointing at the sign. couldn’t

mightn’t

won’t

I do the washing up for you?” Renata offered kindly. Used

“

Shall

Ought

Would

you please turn your music down, David?” Dad yelled. Shall

Must

Would

Should

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turned around did what was needed

Veronica tried to figure out what to do next. expect decide

t m h g a i r t y include depend upon

Fiona decided to call on her school friend from her childhood. visit investigate

improve quickly examine

Simon got off work early and met Felicity in the city.



broke free got permission to leave

became involved in succeeded in managing

Despite their careful planning, the bushwalkers ran into trouble. escaped kept company with

encountered chased and captured

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kept off

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puts away

One of the soldiers standing in the hot sun passed up

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passed off

puts forward

.

passed out

passed over

our chores and went out to play.

got out Doug finally gave in

got away

got across

got through

the CD he borrowed from me a year ago. gave of

gave up

gave back

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The herd of cattle

rounded up by helicopter.

am

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9

10

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is

am

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were

his piano practice after school yesterday.

do

did

The boys

does

doing

to the beach for a swim.

have go

are goes

The

has gone

are going

catch yabbies in the small creek.

girl

boy

children

Darren thinks the price of tickets to the movies

youngster too high.

For review purposes only

is

am

Your father

are

will plan to taken

is planning to take

will plans on taking

was planning to took

Conroy and Debbie is watching

The

camel

m

a movie last night at home. am watches

The man “Where is

was watched

were watching

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The Olympic athlete speak

were

us to the game tomorrow afternoon.

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Neither my mother nor yours

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cow

about her experiences in Beijing.

spoke

is speaks

speaking

took the groceries and placed them in his car. men

woman

women

your pair of socks?” Monique asked. are

has

have

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always

ordinarily

sometimes

partly

t m h g a i r t y nearly

hardly

scarcely

always

frequently

Oscar often practises his goalkeeping. almost

quietly

Samantha said she would definitely play tennis this year. maybe

possibly

certainly



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Grace almost fainted when she saw the rock star.

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mostly

frequently

probably

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goes the new boy,” Tyla said.

more better

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Then

There

in the game because he felt sick.

Jane has been playing soccer since

Tristan had seen more

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poorer

ever

10

in our final game,” the coach said.

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poorly

more poor

she started school. almost

during

of the preview to know he would like the movie. much

almost

enough

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just before midnight When the train arrived, the children were exhausted and most had fallen asleep.

2



like a polar bear

t m h g a i r t y

Drawing on all her strength, Peppi plunged into the icy water and began swimming.

through unmanned scientific probes

er

p

3



loudly and aggressively

The agitated man shouted at the referee, saying he should get his eyes tested.

ial

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The Voyager space missions were designed to study Jupiter and Saturn and the outer solar system.

For review purposes only

Which word or word group correctly completes the sentence?

We watched the movie



with a magical sword

whose scaly, green skin

that fire-breathing dragon

about a prince and a dragon

Caleb strode hardly

probably

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“Isn’t Miguel, as well as Jose

onto the field, determined to succeed. happily

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, going to the movies?” Dad asked.

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Dane won the highland dancing championships

extremely excited

his favourite actors

.

his proud teacher

quite convincingly

his smart costumes

clearly very talented

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Martha and Jenny,

, are impossible to tell apart.

who are identical twins

why they look the same

that is their private joke

which is often confusing

“

When is your game

Why did you played

Where you are playing

Who you playing against

Our coach talked with the parent

that he broke during the game

why his son had broken his arm

whose child had broken his arm

who were originally from China

7

8

9

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Since I work hard

Unless I worked hard

Although I studied hard

Because I studied for hours

For review purposes only , Hayley sat down to drink it.

Unless she was drinking her coffee

If she meets her friends for coffee

Where she likes to drink coffee

After she paid for her coffee

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this afternoon?” Stephanie asked.

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why the match was postponed

when heavy rain started falling

where the umpires were standing

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In winter, humpback whales migrate to Australian waters

.

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which is off Fraser Island

what they usually feed on

where the females give birth

why they are still endangered

Isaac was leading the race

.

until he strained his calf muscle

while he strained his calf muscle

once his calf muscle was strained

since his calf muscle was strained

seems to make any difference. Something she does

Everything she does

Nothing she is doing

Anything she is doing

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nevertheless

, he missed playing in the final.

therefore

t m h g a i r t y although

It rained all week;

because

unless

, it cleared up for our bushwalk on the weekend.

besides

however

furthermore

Mihran will have to leave now; unless

consequently

, he will be late for school.

finally

besides

otherwise

the snow has melted, we will go skiing next weekend.

Whether

Though

Unless

Darwin is hot in winter; by contrast

Since

, Hobart is never hot in winter. likewise

indeed

also

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Mum said we have to go only

we are tired or not.

until

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Kurt was injured;

accordingly

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, she enjoyed the game.

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we were thirsty, we waited until the water had been boiled.

Although

Unless

Until

Then

Julie was the only one living in the house

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further

her mother. besides

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Drinking water every day is healthy instead

however

Cameron said he can speak neither

either

We brought a present for our friends, as well as

as soon as

They are a good team; finally

likewise

it helps to keep us hydrated.

otherwise

because

French nor Italian. only

also

they said we shouldn’t have. even though

in order that

, they will be hard to beat in the final. namely

similarly

undoubtedly

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9

10

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12

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If Scarlett lived near the cinema, she could go

t m h g a i r t y















will going

If Max was at the meeting, he will be speaking

would spoke

will spoken

are gone

If Samuel lived near a tram stop, he

will going

the tram to work.

will caught

“If I were you,

would speak

to the game.

will go

will catch

could gone

to the organisers.

If Ricky Ponting is playing, we are go

sniffing

there more often.

will gone

would catch

would be catching

the teacher,” Min said.

I’d ask

I’ll ask

I’d asked

I’m asking

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Stella would have entered the competition if she had known

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sniff

around.

was known

If Carolyn is not able to come, they will go

m

had knowing

will gone

will going

gone

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stays

had stayed

Harrison would have been at the game if he had knew

was knowing

to the beach by themselves.

Reese’s mum always worries if he stay

about it.

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p

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1

know

Giusepina

would stay

about it.

knows

known

to the circus, if she was allowed.

would go If I won the award, I would have given

might gone

should going

ought to be gone

it to my father. would give

will given

will give

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Which sentence is correct?

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8

Alex likes neither to run, nor playing baseball. Alex likes neither running, nor to play baseball. Alex likes neither running nor playing baseball. Alex likes neither to run nor to playing baseball.

For review purposes only



Aaliyah likes to drink coffee, to talk with her friends and to laugh. Aaliyah likes drinking coffee, talking with her friends and to laugh. Aaliyah likes drinking coffee, to talk with her friends and laughing. Aaliyah likes to drink coffee, talking with her friends and laughing.

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Samantha doesn’t like dusting the furniture or to do washing. Samantha doesn’t like to dust the furniture or do washing. Samantha doesn’t like dusting the furniture or to do washing. Samantha doesn’t like to dust the furniture or washing.

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t m h g a i r t y

Claire admires their strength, skill, determination and their spirit. Claire admires their strength, their skill, determination and spirit. Claire admires their strength, skill, their determination and spirit. Claire admires their strength, skill, determination and spirit.

er

3



David’s shoes are larger than his brother. David’s shoes are larger than his brothers. David’s shoes are larger than his brother’s. David’s shoes are larger than his brothers shoes.

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1

The Prime Minister promised improving health, reforming education and maintaining jobs. The Prime Minister promised to improve health, reform education and to maintain jobs. The Prime Minister promised to improve health, to reform education and maintain jobs. The Prime Minister promised to improve health, reform education and maintain jobs.

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What matters most isn’t what you say, but your actions. What matters most isn’t what you say, but what you do. What matters most isn’t what you said, but your actions. What matters most isn’t what you said, but what you do.

Three whale species are blue, southern right and humpback. Three whale species are the blue, southern right and humpback. Three whale species are the blue, the southern right and humpback. Three whale species are the blue, the southern right and the humpback.

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give

make

an eye over the documents.

cast

t m h g a i r t y kept

The burst water pipe got

threw

Mum always

looked

major damage to the road.

made

caused

presented

comparisons between my sister and me.

has

does

takes

Vince asked his friend, Carl, to do

do

makes

him a favour.

get

take

Dad said he would

make

a visit to his old school friend. get

pay

keep

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Charice wanted to do

a question with the judge.

pay

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do

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you a call,” Tamara said to her friend.

take

“I am very upset,” Simone said as she blew

into tears.

burst

opened

It is very important that you

m

do

raise

get

keep

taking Giovanni

the problem.

have

tackle

turns on the computer game.

saving

getting

making

an important role in the success of the soccer team.

made

saved

Ming-na was fully

make

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The children were

reduced

your word.

Michelle tried to work out the best way to take

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demonstrated

aware of the consequences of her actions. badly

freely

slowly

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does

Candice has patience, but Craig has no patience. any

t m h g a i r t y few

none

some

them

those

Julia has a cat, but Donna doesn’t have a cat. it

one

“Look at my new pants. Mum bought my new pants yesterday,” Geoff said. it

this

that

so

not

that



8

9

10

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“How are you going home, Crystal?” Sarah asked. “I’m going by bus,” Crystal answered.



“When is our meeting tomorrow?” Frances asked. “It’s on tomorrow at midday,”Vanessa replied.



“Have you seen my school bag?” Amit asked. “No, I haven’t seen your school bag,” Kasim said.



some

Charles does not like watching football and neither does Richie like watching football.

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them

Our teacher might give us extra homework, but I hope she doesn’t give us extra homework.

Which word or word group is not needed?

6

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did

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do

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Fred played basketball last week and Robert played basketball too.

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Alejandro likes to fish, but Hector can’t fish and neither can Manuel.

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Which word or word group is not needed in the sentence?

4

7

9

10

11

12

13

60

















safe

Alexis wanted to discuss about my plans for the weekend. discuss

t m h g a i r t y about

my

plans

The people were given advance warning of the approaching storm. advance

warning

approaching

storm

Adam said there were not enough in number players. there

not enough

in number

We agreed to meet together outside the main gate after the game. meet

together

the main gate

players

after the game

Martha said she could possibly come with us if her Mum agrees. possibly

come

with us

her

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The glass dropped down to the floor and smashed. dropped

down

to the floor

The reporter interviewed a live witness to the robbery.

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looking

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were

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refugees

reporter

interviewed

live

and smashed

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witness

The students integrated with each other on the first day at the new school. integrated

m

with each other

first

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The people had never before seen a whale so far up the harbour. had

the new

never

before

far up

You should never tell anyone your secret password. never

tell

secret

password

There was an unexpected emergency at school today. unexpected

emergency

at school

today

Everyone in class had to present an oral speech today. in class

to present

oral

today

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Which sentence contains a word with the same meaning as the underlined word in the sentence?

She complained about the open sewer.

The broken sewer was extremely smelly.

His mother taught him to be a good sewer.

t m h g a i r t y

In China, a chirping cricket in a house is considered good luck. Some cricket matches are exciting.

Only male crickets produce sounds.

Cricket is popular around the world.

The cricket players shouted loudly.

The produce from the farm was sold at the market. Local produce is usually fresh.

Why did the factory produce cars?

He wanted to produce a new song.

Hard work will produce good results.



Shane had to tip the sour milk down the sink. She gave me a tip on the game.

An elephant has a large range.

We drove across the steep range.

Their ages range from ten to twelve.

This shop has a wide range of shoes.



The doctor said I would contract malaria unless I took the medicine.

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His contract was renewed.

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She signed the contract today.

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The official contract was released.

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The mountain range appears blue because of the vapour from the gum trees.

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The waiter received a large tip.

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Tip that soup into those bowls.

5

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The sewer was full of large rats.

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Aunty Eileen worked as a sewer.

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Be careful not to contract a disease.

Ahmed decided to address the issue of the noisy dog. He wanted to address the class.

She gave her friend her address.

We could not find their address.

Our address is in the new suburb.

The conduct of the class was excellent on the excursion. Sue will conduct the enquiry.

Grant’s conduct is in question.

She will conduct the choir tonight.

He is going to conduct the orchestra.

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architect



television



government

geology

furniture

geography

homeward

Which word shows a certain direction?

p

Which of these is an adjective (describing word)? wool

fruity

angler

colour

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compass

er



adventure

t m h g a i r t y healthy

distance

5

friendship

Which of these is a physical state of a person? news

4

kingdom

Which of these is a place? country

3

Score

Which of these is a job? realist

2

Test g29

A prefix goes at the front of a word. Which prefix gives the opposite meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?

8

9

10

11

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Dominic’s behaviour was legal. il

un

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dis

The government introduced strict pollution laws. in

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un

dis

The people who had never been to school were literate. il

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dis

non

dis

non

It was an extremely exciting match. il

un

The secretary read the report in the filing cabinet. in

un

dis

mis

dis

non

Troy was an active member of the club. in

un

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Which word or word group has a similar meaning to the underlined word in the sentence?

2

3







Brendon was unkind towards his sister. caring

loving

study

7

9

10

11

12

correctly

forcefully











understand

stutteringly

considerably

Alexander the Great defeated his Persian enemies. fought

Co

resolve

Henrietta’s parents taught her to speak properly.

invaded

survived

conquered

conceal

disclose

Callum had to hide the truth from his friend. tell

speak

The police told the protestors that their activity was unlawful. illegal

irregular

accidental

dangerous

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Margaret wasted no time in getting ready. had

took

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inconsiderate

er

5

generous

Nathanial tried to remember what happened at school yesterday.

p

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consumed

squandered

threatened

endangered

Pelicans are abundant in some areas of Australia. rare

m

plentiful

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“Please stop whingeing or we’ll go home,” Mum said. complaining

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commenting

questioning

discussing

The detectives suspected the butler committed the crime. carried out

covered up

revealed

hid

fearful

ferocious

The tiger is a fierce predator. brave

strong

The family were worried when they heard the news. sad

angry

anxious

interested

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The family tried hard to save water. keep

2



store



untrust

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wrong

insincere

sincere

spoil

restore

demolish

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tasty

sour

strong

stiff

vigorous

powerful

The outer protective layer was rigid. normal

Christine’s dog is very energetic. lethargic

The children eagerly prepared for the school concert. happily

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advanced

Vanessa likes to eat sweet things.

boisterous

12

condemn

greater

The artist wanted to destroy her early paintings.

flexible

11

praise

Georgina’s smile was false.

chocolate

10

pessimistic

For review purposes only

ruin

9

judge

farther

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Donald can throw a javelin further than Fred.

ugly

8

positive

Thomas wanted to criticise his brother, but decided it would not help.

nearer

7

maltrust

Indigo was very optimistic about the future.

fault

6

distrust

ial



admiration

Benji has learned to trust his friend.

realistic

5

flattery

er



t m h g a i r t y insults

detrust

4

conserve

Steve was used to receiving compliments. praise

3

waste

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obviously

reluctantly

energetically

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/12

Which word group has a similar meaning to the underlined word group in the sentence?

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8

9

10

11

12









Krishna knew the game would go right down to the wire. be close







careless comment

be one-sided

be postponed

be controversial

changed his mind

put on an angry face

Graham did an about face on the proposal. refused to look at

was very difficult

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The nossel on the garden hose suddenly came off. Damian likes to eat blueberrys in summer. Isla is a relyable girl.

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Steve caught a non-venomous, green, beautiful, slender tree snake. Steve caught a beautiful, slender, green, non-venomous tree snake.

Which word is a noun (naming word)?

By the time the plane landed, the fire engines were waiting on the tarmac.

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My great uncle, the famous writer, won first prize on the weekend.

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Jonathon doesn’t like cleaning the house or to do washing.

Jonathon doesn’t like to clean the house or doing the washing.

Jonathon doesn’t like cleaning the house or doing the washing.

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Our seas have several types of game fish but I prefer catching marlin and tuna.

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Page 10 – Test S1 1 drill 2 choked 3 goodbye 4 bright 5 block 6 obey 7 waste 8 kit 9 rail 10 niece 11 flag 12 bruise 13 fold 14 guide 15 theme 16 steam 17 eight 18 stump 19 read 20 drugs

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1 threw 2 adequately 3 chosen 4 guessed 5 excitedly 6 admits 7 obediently 8 hurries 9 occasionally 10 destroy 11 moisten 12 patiently 13 disguised 14 ceased 15 violently 16 intrigued 17 occurred 18 strongly 19 Unfortunately 20 screeches

Page 21 – Test S12 1 odour 2 equator 3 instrument 4 oxygen 5 nozzle 6 voyage 7 cheque 8 sausage 9 nephew 10 author 11 audience 12 library 13 democracy 14 orchestra 15 ocean 16 journey 17 colleague 18 occupation 19 announcement 20 biscuit

1 fuzz 2 platform 3 brake 4 chimneys 5 chorus 6 precious 7 spaghetti 8 applause 9 scarf 10 machinery 11 glaciers 12 climbed 13 problem 14 wrinkles 15 squash 16 crack 17 stapler 18 blast 19 crib 20 treasure

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1 knotted 2 skated 3 whining 4 licked 5 dotted 6 sliding 7 mixed 8 coughing 9 cheering 10 boiled 11 wagged 12 Quitting / quitting 13 remembered 14 marking 15 flooded 16 stroking 17 beginning 18 developing 19 occurred 20 wasting

Page 22 – Test S13 1 Marie’s 2 drawers 3 tomatoes 4 berries 5 oysters 6 desserts 7 sandwiches 8 women’s 9 souvenirs 10 valleys 11 cupboards 12 wolves 13 pioneers 14 band’s 15 thieves 16 boys’ 17 ledges 18 cartridges 19 flashes 20 dog’s

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Page 19 – Test S10 1 misbehave 2 preschool 3 nonfiction 4 disobeys 5 triplets 6 enforce 7 octagon 8 greasy 9 transmit 10 cruelly 11 edible 12 recapture 13 exceed 14 binoculars 15 submerged 16 dirtiest 17 laziness 18 merciless 19 inflexible 20 unique

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Page 23 – Test S14 1 successful 2 giggly 3 reliable 4 familiar 5 enormous 6 triangular 7 weird 8 unforeseen 9 disappointing 10 noticeable 11 magical 12 smoky 13 noisiest 14 temporary 15 audible 16 bizarre 17 glamorous 18 mysterious 19 independent 20 environmental

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1 breeze 2 gloves 3 creep 4 suit 5 wheel 6 pranced 7 choose 8 pear 9 squid 10 August 11 paint

1 Christmas 2 aisle 3 wreck 4 would 5 tombs 6 orchid 7 islands 8 sword 9 knuckles 10 fasten 11 autumn 12 stomach 13 doubt 14 scenic 15 nestled 16 campaign 17 whose 18 chemical 19 assignment 20 knitted

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1 geography 2 cymbals 3 canyon 4 apologised 5 creases 6 October 7 giraffes 8 cursed 9 cents 10 merge 11 garage 12 crayons 13 piece 14 gymnasium 15 cereal 16 cablecar 17 guide 18 excitement 19 sponge 20 imagination

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1 laughter 2 expression 3 tongue 4 invisible 5 exceptional 6 conclusion 7 handkerchief 8 precious 9 auction 10 opportunity 11 inspection 12 pursuit 13 behaviour 14 courageous 15 camouflage 16 assistance 17 dissolve 18 carnivorous 19 nuisance 20 tragic

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1 Tammy went to Fraser Island. 2 Prince of Persia is a movie. 3 I saw the Royal Exhibition Building. 4 We drove to Cape York Peninsula. 5 Jim lives in Port Arthur, Tasmania. 6 eastern 7 wombats 8 Have 9 Mars 10 New

1 fifty-five 2 right-handed 3 great-uncle 4 high-rise 5 grape-growing 6 hair-raising 7 Ten-year-old 8 step-by-step 9 brothers-in-law 10 down-to-earth

1 We will go to the barbecue. 2 “I want to play for Australia!” Dora said. 3 Wait here until I get back. 4 Keep your eye on the ball. 5 Hestia met a friend at the shop. 6 That book was very boring. 7 He took weeks to finish eating. 8 “That’s great!” Jamie said. 9 Ben is somewhat pleased. 10 The horse has a chestnut coat.

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1 Dad bought a large, old watercolour painting. 2 Archie and Zane were both very confident. 3 Which of these surfboards do you like the best? 4 Delilah received a text message on her mobile phone. 5 The family nibbled the delicious, freshly roasted, cashew nuts. 6 Mei always looks at least twice before crossing a road. 7 The children often play computer games after school. 8 Damian held the beautiful, massive, brown, nonvenomous python.

1 one 2 many 3 a lot of 4 some 5 many 6 plenty of 7 many 8 lot 9 much 10 Several 11 many 12 some 13 any

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1 us 2 You 3 mine 4 it Page 37 – Test G4 5 himself 1 a leopard 6 themselves Page 33 – Test P7 2 a brilliant film 7 those 1 Will said, “I love baseball.” 3 an angelfish 8 No-one 2 “Do you know?” Zoe 4 an unsightly mess 9 me asked. 5 Please get an autograph. 10 I 3 Jade yelled, “Why did you 6 There is a fork on the table. 11 one’s go?” 7 Joel lives in the United States. 12 whose 4 “There’s my bag,” Louella 8 Cairns is near the Great 13 Who said. Barrier Reef. Page 43 – Test G10 5 Tran shouted, “They’re 9 He has a university degree. here!” 1 its 10 The surfboard is good, isn’t 6 “That ball,” he said, “is 2 him it? hers.” 3 lady 11 He climbed Mount Buller. 7 “I scored more than you, 4 Whose 12 I ate a meal in town. Priya,” Chad said with a 5 Something 13 She is a Geography teacher. smirk. 6 boy 1 4 Tran has an MP3. 8 Lee called his mate, Gavin, 7 none 1 5 Marina has a unicorn poster. and said, “I’m not allowed 8 myself to come over.” Page 38 – Test G5 9 him 9 “Catch it!” Ryan yelled, as 1 time 10 your Damian sprinted towards 2 tie the ball. 11 they 3 Louise 10 Merilee shouted excitedly 12 himself to her friend, “I’ve got our 4 iceberg Page 44 – Test G11 5 hostels concert tickets, Coral!” 1 All 6 women 11 At sunset, Tim said to his 2 sufficient brother, Bryan, “It’s about 7 igloos 3 this time we went home.” 8 moose 4 more Page 34 – Test G1 9 apples 5 Neither 1 0 mainland 1 A bird chirped. 6 large 2 More graphics are available. Page 39 – Test G6 7 huge 3 Pearls come from oysters. 1 cloud 8 good 4 The locksmith came. 2 pride 9 muddy 5 Dinosaurs ran over soft 3 bale 10 nearby mud. 4 queue Page 45 – Test G12 6 Kyle has an amazing 5 plague skateboard. 1 foul 6 foal 7 Rita gave us a suggestion. 2 bitter 7 gang 8 Is there an Alonso in your 3 tinkling 8 school team? 4 sticky 9 punnet 9 An Egyptian tomb was 5 elegant 1 0 suit found. 6 upset 1 1 collection 10 Marcus made the 7 gloomy 1 2 fledgling appointment. 8 crinkled 11 Palmerston is near Darwin. 13 fawn 9 gurgling

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Page 48 – Test G15 1 are herding 2 chose to use 3 fallen 4 forgive 5 have bitten 6 did tell 7 eaten 8 watches 9 will go 10 be playing 11 was jogging 12 will have lived 13 broke

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Page 50 – Test G17 1 paid a visit 2 decide 3 visit 4 got permission to leave 5 encountered 6 kept up 7 puts out 8 passed out 9 got through 10 gave back

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1 was 2 is 3 did 4 are going 5 children 6 is 7 is planning to take 8 were watching 9 deer 10 spoke 11 man 12 is

1 sniff 2 could go 3 would speak 4 will go 5 would catch 6 I’d ask 7 had known 8 will go 9 stays 10 known 11 would go 12 would give

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To make it easy for busy teachers to program, revise or assess Language content, the tests are grouped according to the four core aspects outlined in the curriculum: spelling, punctuation, grammar and vocabulary. Also included is a NAPLAN*-style practice test to allow students to experience the same test conditions they will encounter during the actual NAPLAN* Language Conventions tests.

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Assessment and Practice Tests This comprehensive resource provides teachers with the tools they need to measure student progress in the Language content strand of the Australian Curriculum: English. All answers are included, along with a helpful marking guide.

56 content-based assessment tests 1 NAPLAN*-style practice test

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Language Conventions Assessment and Practice Tests

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