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This document provides information about grammar questions on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). It notes that the grammar section usually contains 4-7 multiple choice questions testing rules of grammar, such as plurals, tenses, punctuation and more. General tips are given, such as reading questions aloud and making notes while reading. Sample grammar questions are provided with explanations of the correct answers. Common grammar concepts like subject/object pronouns and sentence structure are reviewed. Additional practice resources are recommended to prepare for the grammar portion of the OSSLT.

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Grammar Practice - Osslt

This document provides information about grammar questions on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). It notes that the grammar section usually contains 4-7 multiple choice questions testing rules of grammar, such as plurals, tenses, punctuation and more. General tips are given, such as reading questions aloud and making notes while reading. Sample grammar questions are provided with explanations of the correct answers. Common grammar concepts like subject/object pronouns and sentence structure are reviewed. Additional practice resources are recommended to prepare for the grammar portion of the OSSLT.

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OSSLT

Grammar
Prep
What is grammar?
➔ The study of words and their function in language

➔ Consists of a system of rules that dictate how we


structure sentences
OSSLT Grammar?
➔ Usually made up of 4-7 multiple choice questions

➔ Grammar questions may also pop up during short story


readings

➔ Will often ask for ‘what makes most sense’

➔ Is considered for the written assessments (SA+SO)


Some things to look for
➔ Plurals
◆ He has many toy vs. He has many toys

➔ Tenses
◆ She buys a car yesterday vs. She bought a car
yesterday

➔ Their, There, They’re

➔ Caution with punctuation!


General Tips

1. Read questions out loud (more likely


to catch mistakes)

2. If there is a short reading section -


make mental notes/observations

3. Read sections that ask you to reorder


sentences, backwards
Let’s do
some
examples
1. Choose the best opening sentence for
the following paragraph.

They have competitive and recreational sports for students who want
physical activity. Trivia teams and yearbook committees offer
opportunities to students who might not be interested in sports.

a) Schools offer opportunities for athletes.


b) School spirit is important for safe and successful schools.
c) Schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities for all students.
d) Schools can encourage better achievement by offering fun
activities.
1. Choose the best opening sentence for
the following paragraph.

They have competitive and recreational sports for students who want
physical activity. Trivia teams and yearbook committees offer
opportunities to students who might not be interested in sports.

a) Schools offer opportunities for athletes.


b) School spirit is important for safe and successful schools.
c) Schools offer a variety of extracurricular activities for all students.
d) Schools can encourage better achievement by offering fun
activities.
2. Choose the best place to insert the
following sentence.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t snow as much as it used to.


(1) Winter in Ontario is a wonderful time. (2) There are all kinds of
outdoor activities and sports for people to enjoy. (3) Many people enjoy
skiing or snowshoeing. (4) Even without snow, people enjoy skating on
outdoor ice rinks. (5) Winter can be a truly wonderful season.
a) after sentence 1
b) after sentence 2
c) after sentence 3
d) after sentence 4
2. Choose the best place to insert the
following sentence.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t snow as much as it used to.


(1) Winter in Ontario is a wonderful time. (2) There are all kinds of
outdoor activities and sports for people to enjoy. (3) Many people enjoy
skiing or snowshoeing. (4) Even without snow, people enjoy skating on
outdoor ice rinks. (5) Winter can be a truly wonderful season.
a) after sentence 1
b) after sentence 2
c) after sentence 3
d) after sentence 4
3. Choose the sentence that is written
correctly.

a) “Let’s get the car packed,” Rohan pleaded, or we’ll never get going.

b) “Let’s get the car packed, Rohan pleaded, or we’ll never get going.”

c) “Let’s get the car packed” Rohan pleaded “or we’ll never get going.”

d) “Let’s get the car packed,” Rohan pleaded, “or we’ll never get going.”
3. Choose the sentence that is written
correctly.

a) “Let’s get the car packed,” Rohan pleaded, or we’ll never get going.

b) “Let’s get the car packed, Rohan pleaded, or we’ll never get going.”

c) “Let’s get the car packed” Rohan pleaded “or we’ll never get going.”

d) “Let’s get the car packed,” Rohan pleaded, “or we’ll never get
going.”
4. Choose the sentence that is written
correctly.

a) When Amit surprised the raccoon in the garbage, it ran away.

b) Jenny looks at the new catalogue and choosing a green sweater.

c) Sean quickly finishes his homework and then went to the hockey
rink.

d) When Rhonda looked at the clay, she wonders how she should
sculpt it.
4. Choose the sentence that is written
correctly.

a) When Amit surprised the raccoon in the garbage, it ran away.

b) Jenny looks at the new catalogue and choosing a green sweater.

c) Sean quickly finishes his homework and then went to the hockey
rink.

d) When Rhonda looked at the clay, she wonders how she should
sculpt it.
Try a few
on your
own
(we will take them up!)
He and I vs. Him and I

➔ ‘Him’ is known as an object pronoun (O.P)

➔ An object pronoun is on the receiving end


of an action

➔ Ex: We made cake to thank him.


He and I vs. Him and I

➔ ‘He’ is a subject pronoun (S.P)

➔ Subject pronouns perform the actions

➔ Ex: He made a cake.


He and I vs. Him and I

➔ When a pronoun starts a sentence, it


has to be a subject pronoun

He (S.P) and I got wet when it rained

Him (O.P) and I got wet when it rained


So why not ‘me’ vs. I?

➔ ‘Me’ is also an object pronoun

➔ You want to follow through in your


sentence when listing

➔ ‘I’ is also a subject pronoun


Think of it this way…

➔ You wouldn’t start a sentence like


this:

Her (O.P) is making a cake.


For More Practice…
➔ Visit the OSSLT archives

➔ Use the practice test on the official site

➔ Try taking OSSLT grammar quizzes


◆ You can do this on Kahoot, Quizlet, etc.

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