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Grammar Practice

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-N3184Y-16FW

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.

2.

Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.

3.

Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.

4.

Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.

5.

Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.

6.

Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.

7.

Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.

8.

Choose: The news was / were surprising.

9.

Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?

10.

Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.,
  2. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.
  3. Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.me
  4. Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.under the cushion
  5. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  6. Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.When the bell rings
  7. Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.Imperative
  8. Choose: The news was / were surprising.was
  9. Choose who or whom: __ did you invite?Whom
  10. Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.Each of the players has a jersey.

Worked example

Read the entire sentence before choosing the form that fits.

Common mistake

Looking at one word without checking the sentence.

Helpful hint

Read your completed sentence aloud.