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Free Grammar Practice worksheet - version 19

Grade 3 grammar practice matched to the learner's current level. This printable version includes 10 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.

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Grammar Practice

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-OGZ8LT-16FW

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

Choose: The news was / were surprising.

2.

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

3.

Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.

4.

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

5.

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

6.

Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.

7.

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

8.

Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks.

9.

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

10.

Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.

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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. Choose: The news was / were surprising.was
  2. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  3. Correct the comparison: Of the three, Lee ran faster.Of the three, Lee ran fastest.
  4. Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.When the bell rings
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.under the cushion
  6. Identify the verb mood: Please close the door.Imperative
  7. Choose the correct pronoun: The coach spoke to Maya and I / me.me
  8. Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks., and ,
  9. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.
  10. Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.The class built the model.

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.