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Grammar Practice

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-UP18UK-16FW

1.

Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.

2.

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

3.

Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.

4.

Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks.

9.

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

10.

Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.

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. Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.Although
  2. Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.When the bell rings
  3. Fix agreement: Each of the players have a jersey.Each of the players has a jersey.
  4. Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.a beagle
  5. Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.under the cushion
  6. Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.The class built the model.
  7. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.
  8. Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks., and ,
  9. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  10. Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.is

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.