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Grammar Practice

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-UF1N5L-16FW

1.

Identify the conjunction: Although it rained, we played.

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks.

8.

Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.

9.

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

10.

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.