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Quick Reference • Part 1
Parts of Speech
Noun: Person, place, thing, idea.
Verb: Action or state of being.
Adjective: Describes a noun.
Adverb: Describes verb/adj/adverb.
Conjunction: Connects words.
Preposition: Shows relationship.
Pronoun: Replaces a noun.
Sentence Secrets
Complete: Subject + Predicate.
Fragment: Missing a piece!
Run-on: Two sentences smashed.
FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Verb Vibes
Past: Happened (-ed). "I sang."
Present: Happening. "I sing."
Future: Will happen. "I will sing."
Agreement: Sing (runs) vs Plur (run).
Mark It Up
Comma ( , ): Pauses or lists.
Semicolon ( ; ): Joins sentences.
Apostrophe ( ' ): Owns/Contraction.
Quotes ( " " ): Speaking.
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Grammar Guru Guide
Quick Reference • Part 2
Pronoun Power
Subject: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
Object: Me, you, him, her, it, us, them.
Possessive: My, mine, your, his, hers, our, their.
Double Trouble
Their / There / They're: Own / Place / Are.
Your / You're: Own / You are.
Its / It's: Own / It is.
To / Too / Two: Goal / Also / Number.
Word Wizardry
Clue Strategies:
Inference (logic), Definition (meaning), Example (lists), Antonym (opposite), Synonym (same).
Common Prepositions:
About, Across, At, Before, Behind, By, For, From, In, Into, Near, Of, On, Over, To, Under, With, Across, Past, During.
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Tense Talk Worksheet Tense Talk
Verb Tenses & Subject-Verb Agreement
Name:
Date:
1. Time Traveler!
Change the verb in parentheses to the correct tense as instructed.
Yesterday, I (eat) a giant pink cupcake. [PAST]
Tomorrow, the class (go) on a field trip. [FUTURE]
Right now, Sarah (study) for her grammar test. [PRESENT]
Last week, we (finish) our project early. [PAST]
2. Perfect Pairs
Circle the correct verb that agrees with the subject.
1. My two best friends ( like / likes ) to play soccer at recess.
2. The fluffy puppy ( chase / chases ) its tail in the garden.
3. Both the teacher and the students ( is / are ) excited for the weekend.
4. Either my mom or my dad ( drive / drives ) me to school each morning.
3. Show Off!
Write one sentence using a plural subject and a present tense verb.
Mark My Words Worksheet Mark My Words
Punctuation & Capitalization
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Date:
1. Proper Noun Patrol
Correct the sentence by crossing out lowercase letters and writing the capital letter above it. (10 errors total!)
last summer, my friend julie and I visited chicago, illinois. we saw the bean and walked along lake michigan. it was the best vacation ever!
2. Missing Marks
Rewrite each sentence below using correct commas, quotation marks, or semicolons.
1. I need to buy apples bananas yogurt and milk at the store.
2. Our teacher said Please turn in your homework by Friday.
3. I love playing the piano it helps me relax after school.
3. Apostrophe Aim
Add apostrophes where they belong!
The dogs house was built by my dad.
Its a beautiful day today, isnt it?
Theyre going to the beach tomorrow.
I cant believe she finished that book!
Bridge & Bond Worksheet Bridge & Bond
Conjunctions & Prepositions
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Date:
1. Connecting Concepts
Choose the best conjunction (and, but, or, so, yet) to complete each sentence.
I wanted to go to the park, it started to rain.
You can choose the blue shirt the pink one.
He studied hard for the test, he earned an A+.
The cake was delicious it was very sweet.
2. Position Power
Underline the preposition(s) in each sentence. (There are 7 total!)
1. The kitten hid under the soft yellow blanket.
2. We walked across the street to the ice cream shop.
3. The bird flew over the fence and into the garden.
4. My shoes are beside the front door.
5. She sat between her two best friends.
3. Phrase Find & Write
The silver trophy sits proudly on the top shelf.
Circle the prepositional phrase above!
Now, write your own sentence with a prepositional phrase:
Sentence Spark Worksheet Sentence Spark
Fragments, Run-ons, & Complete Sentences
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Date:
1. Sentence Sort
Label as C (Complete), F (Fragment), or R (Run-on).
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The sun set behind the mountains.
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Running down the street as fast as I could.
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I wanted to play soccer it started to rain heavily.
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My brother loves pizza his favorite topping is pepperoni.
2. Sentence Surgeon
Rewrite each run-on using a comma and a conjunction (FANBOYS).
1. Sarah loves to read she spends hours at the library.
2. The basketball game was close we won by two points.
3. I tried to call you my phone battery was dead.
3. Creative Corner
Turn this fragment into a complete sentence:
"...lost in the dark woods."
Part Party Worksheet Part Party
Identifying Parts of Speech
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Date:
1. Define the Fun!
Draw a line to match each part of speech with its definition.
Noun
Describes a verb, adjective, or adverb.
Verb
A person, place, thing, or idea.
Adjective
An action or state of being.
Adverb
Describes or modifies a noun.
2. Spotlight the Part
Write the part of speech for the underlined word in the box.
1. The sparkly unicorn jumped over the fence.
2. Sarah patiently waited for her turn.
3. We love visiting the library after school.
4. The teacher explained the math problem.
3. Word Hunt
Find and write down 2 examples for each part of speech:
NOUNS:
ADJECTIVES:
Vocab Vault Worksheet Vocab Vault
Context Clues & Word Meanings
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Date:
1. Context Clue Crew
Read the sentence and determine the meaning of the bold word.
The chef added a minuscule amount of salt, barely enough to taste.
Meaning:
CLUE TYPE: Definition / Example / Inference
After the long hike, Sarah felt fatigued and needed a long nap.
Meaning:
CLUE TYPE: Definition / Example / Inference
Unlike his gregarious brother who loves parties, Leo is very shy.
Meaning:
CLUE TYPE: Antonym / Synonym / Definition
2. Word Pick
"The ancient ruins were immense, stretching for miles across the desert sand."
Small
Beautiful
Huge
Quiet
Double Trouble Worksheet Double Trouble
Commonly Confused Words (Homophones)
Name:
Date:
1. The Trio of Trouble
Choose the correct word: their, there, or they're.
1. Look over ! Do you see the rainbow?
2. My cousins are coming over; almost here!
3. The kids left backpacks at school.
2. Double Down
Circle the correct word in parentheses.
1. ( It's / Its ) going to be a long day at the park.
2. The cat chased ( it's / its ) shadow across the room.
3. I hope ( your / you're ) having a fantastic birthday!
4. Is that ( your / you're ) lunch sitting on the counter?
3. Triple Threat
Fill in the blanks with to, too, or two.
Yesterday, my sisters went the zoo. I wanted to go , but I was busy studying!
Pronoun Pro Worksheet Pronoun Pro
Subject, Object, & Possessive Pronouns
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Date:
1. Sub vs. Obj
Circle the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
1. ( She / Her ) is my favorite singer in the whole world.
2. Please give the pencil to ( he / him ) when you're finished.
3. ( We / Us ) are going to the library to study together.
4. My brother baked a cake for ( they / them ).
2. Mine, All Mine!
Rewrite each phrase using a possessive pronoun.
Phrase:
The bike belonging to me.
Example: My bike
Phrase:
The house belonging to us.
Phrase:
The toys belonging to Sarah.
Phrase:
The car belonging to them.
3. Reflexive Flex
Fill in the blank with the correct reflexive pronoun.
I can brush my hair all by myself.
We made the entire poster .
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Answer Key (Teacher Reference)
Tense Talk
1.1: 1. ate, 2. will go, 3. is studying, 4. finished
1.2: 1. like, 2. chases, 3. are, 4. drives
Mark My Words
2.1: Last summer, my friend Julie and I visited Chicago, Illinois. We saw the Bean and walked along Lake Michigan. It was the best vacation ever! (Capitals: L, J, I, C, I, W, B, L, M, I)
2.2: 1. apples, bananas, yogurt, and milk. 2. "Please... Friday." 3. ...piano; it...
2.3: dog's, It's, isn't, They're, can't
Bridge & Bond
3.1: 1. but, 2. or, 3. so, 4. and/but
3.2: 1. under, 2. across, to, 3. over, into, 4. beside, 5. between
Sentence Spark
4.1: 1. C, 2. F, 3. R, 4. R, 5. F
4.2: 1. read, and... 2. close, but... 3. you, but...
Part Party
5.1: Noun (person/place...), Verb (action), Adjective (describes noun), Adverb (describes verb...)
5.2: 1. Adjective, 2. Adverb, 3. Noun, 4. Verb
Vocab Vault
6.1: 1. tiny (Definition), 2. tired (Inference), 3. social (Antonym)
6.2: Huge
Double Trouble
7.1: 1. there, 2. they're, 3. their
7.2: 1. It's, 2. its, 3. you're, 4. your
7.3: two, to, too, too
Pronoun Pro
8.1: 1. She, 2. him, 3. We, 4. them
8.2: our house, her toys, their car
8.3: ourselves
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Grammar Guru Guide
Quick Reference • Part 1
Parts of Speech
Noun: Person, place, thing, idea.
Verb: Action or state of being.
Adjective: Describes a noun.
Adverb: Describes verb/adj/adverb.
Conjunction: Connects words.
Preposition: Shows relationship.
Pronoun: Replaces a noun.
Sentence Secrets
Complete: Subject + Predicate.
Fragment: Missing a piece!
Run-on: Two sentences smashed.
FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Verb Vibes
Past: Happened (-ed). "I sang."
Present: Happening. "I sing."
Future: Will happen. "I will sing."
Agreement: Sing (runs) vs Plur (run).
Mark It Up
Comma ( , ): Pauses or lists.
Semicolon ( ; ): Joins sentences.
Apostrophe ( ' ): Owns/Contraction.
Quotes ( " " ): Speaking.
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Grammar Guru Guide
Quick Reference • Part 2
Pronoun Power
Subject: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
Object: Me, you, him, her, it, us, them.
Possessive: My, mine, your, his, hers, our, their.
Double Trouble
Their / There / They're: Own / Place / Are.
Your / You're: Own / You are.
Its / It's: Own / It is.
To / Too / Two: Goal / Also / Number.
Word Wizardry
Clue Strategies:
Inference (logic), Definition (meaning), Example (lists), Antonym (opposite), Synonym (same).
Common Prepositions:
About, Across, At, Before, Behind, By, For, From, In, Into, Near, Of, On, Over, To, Under, With, Across, Past, During.
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Practice 1: Tense Talk
Section: Verbs
1. Time Traveler!
1. Yesterday, I (eat) a giant pink cupcake. [PAST]
2. Tomorrow, the class (go) on a field trip. [FUTURE]
3. Right now, Sarah (study) for her grammar test. [PRESENT]
4. Last week, we (finish) our project early. [PAST]
5. Next month, I (start) dance lessons. [FUTURE]
2. Perfect Pairs (Circle)
