Free Year 9 Abstract nouns and nominalisation Practice | Skillo
Year 9 students sitting their final NAPLAN need to be confident with abstract nouns and nominalisation. Abstract nouns and nominalisation summarise ideas in text (decide → decision, important → importance). Skillo has targeted practice questions for this exact skill, mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0, free and ready to go.
Start Free Practice →What is tested: Abstract nouns and nominalisation
- ✓Abstract nouns and nominalisation summarise ideas in text (decide → decision, important → importance).
- ✓Questions test identification and correction of errors
- ✓Both Australian English conventions and sentence structure are assessed
Sample questions
Question 1 — Easy
Priya studied hard for her science exam every night. ___, she achieved the highest mark in her class.
Answer: The connective 'consequently' signals a cause-and-effect relationship, showing that Priya's high mark was a direct result of her study. 'However' and 'in contrast' signal contrast, not consequence. 'Nevertheless' signals that something happened despite an obstacle, which does not fit here because there is no obstacle mentioned.
Question 2 — Medium
'This experiment produced _____ accurate results than the previous one.' Which option correctly forms the COMPARATIVE?
Answer: 'More accurate' is the COMPARATIVE — comparing two experiments ('this one' vs 'the previous one'). The word 'than' signals a comparative. Option A ('most') is superlative but missing 'the'. Option C ('the most') is the superlative form — for THREE or more comparisons. Option D ('less accurate') would mean the opposite — less accuracy.
Question 3 — Hard
'The study had a small sample size; _____, its findings were widely cited.' Which conjunctive adverb shows a CONTRASTING or unexpected outcome?
Answer: 'Nevertheless' means 'despite that' — the findings being widely cited is unexpected given the small sample size. The two clauses contrast. Option A ('therefore') signals a logical consequence — a small sample would CAUSE less citation, not more. Option B ('moreover') adds supporting information. Option D ('furthermore') also adds further supporting points.
How to use Skillo for Year 9 Grammar
- Select Year 9 and Grammar on the home screen
- Use Quick Practice — questions on abstract nouns and nominalisation will appear as part of the session
- Check the Skill Breakdown on your profile to track your accuracy on abstract nouns and nominalisation specifically
- Review explanations after each question to understand the reasoning behind correct answers
Skillo is free, requires no email or account details, and is built specifically for Australian students. Every question is mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0 and filtered by skill so your child practises exactly what they need.
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