Grade 3 · Grammar · Challenge
Free Sentences & Punctuation worksheet - version 3
Grade 3 sentences & punctuation practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Sentences & Punctuation
Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-17YRABA-8JY3
1.Edit this nonessential clause: the article which cited three studies was persuasive
2.Edit this compound sentence: the bridge was closed traffic used another road
3.Edit this conjunctive adverb: the evidence was limited therefore the conclusion remained tentative
4.Edit this introductory phrase: to prepare for the storm residents filled water containers
5.Edit this conjunctive adverb: the model failed nevertheless the test provided useful data
6.Edit this dependent clause: although the trail was steep we continued
7.Edit this singular possessive: the backpack belonging to luis was found
8.Edit this interrupting word: the report however lacked evidence
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.
Show answers for version 3
- Edit this nonessential clause: the article which cited three studies was persuasiveThe article, which cited three studies, was persuasive.
- Edit this compound sentence: the bridge was closed traffic used another roadThe bridge was closed, so traffic used another road.
- Edit this conjunctive adverb: the evidence was limited therefore the conclusion remained tentativeThe evidence was limited; therefore, the conclusion remained tentative.
- Edit this introductory phrase: to prepare for the storm residents filled water containersTo prepare for the storm, residents filled water containers.
- Edit this conjunctive adverb: the model failed nevertheless the test provided useful dataThe model failed; nevertheless, the test provided useful data.
- Edit this dependent clause: although the trail was steep we continuedAlthough the trail was steep, we continued.
- Edit this singular possessive: the backpack belonging to luis was foundLuis's backpack was found.
- Edit this interrupting word: the report however lacked evidenceThe report, however, lacked evidence.
Worked example
Find the complete thought, then apply capitals and punctuation that show its structure.
Common mistake
Adding punctuation by pause alone instead of sentence structure.
Helpful hint
Identify the subject and predicate first.