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Grammar Practice

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-O6ZMWU-16FW

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1.Choose: Neither answer is / are correct.
2.Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks.
3.Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.
4.Choose: The news was / were surprising.
5.Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.
6.Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.
7.Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.
8.Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.
9.Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.
10.Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.

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: Neither answer is / are correct.is
  2. Add punctuation: We packed maps__ water__ and snacks., and ,
  3. Choose the active voice: The class built the model. / The model was built by the class.The class built the model.
  4. Choose: The news was / were surprising.was
  5. Identify the dependent clause: When the bell rings, leave quietly.When the bell rings
  6. Identify the prepositional phrase: The keys are under the cushion.under the cushion
  7. Identify the appositive: Our dog, a beagle, loves walks.a beagle
  8. Use a semicolon: The trail was steep__ we continued anyway.;
  9. Add punctuation: If you finish early__ begin reading.,
  10. Correct the modifier: She almost read every book in the series.She read almost every book in the series.

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.