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Grammar Practice Sheet
Introduction
Grammar is the set of rules and conventions that govern the structure and use of words in a language. It helps us communicate effectively and accurately. This practice sheet is designed to help you improve your understanding of grammar and become more confident in using it.
Parts of Speech
Grammar is built around the 8 parts of speech. These are:
- Nouns
- Pronouns
- Adjectives
- Verbs
- Adverbs
- Prepositions
- Conjunctions
- Interjections
For each part of speech, think of an example and write it down.
Sentence Structure
Sentences are made up of different parts, including a subject, verb, and object.
- The subject is the person or thing that is doing something.
- The verb is the action that is being done.
- The object is the person or thing that is being acted upon.
For each of the following sentences, write down the subject, verb, and object.
The cat chased the mouse.
Subject: The cat
Verb: chased
Object: the mouse
The girl ran quickly.
Subject: The girl
Verb: ran
Object: quickly
The teacher gave the students their assignments.
Subject: The teacher
Verb: gave
Object: the students their assignments
Sentence Types
Sentences can be classified into four different types:
- Declarative: A statement
- Interrogative: A question
- Imperative: A command
- Exclamatory: An exclamation
For each of the following sentences, identify the type of sentence.
What do you want to do?
Interrogative
Go to the store.
Imperative
She loves chocolate cake!
Exclamatory
The sky is blue.
Declarative
Punctuation
Punctuation is used to help make the meaning of a sentence clear.
- Periods (.) are used to end a declarative sentence.
- Question marks (?) are used to end an interrogative sentence.
- Exclamation marks (!) are used to end an exclamatory sentence.
- Commas (,) are used to separate ideas or to join two independent clauses.
For each of the following sentences, identify the punctuation used.
The dog barked loudly.
Period
Are you coming with us?
Question mark
Wow, that was amazing!
Exclamation mark
We went to the park, but it was too cold.
Comma
Practice
Now that you have a better understanding of grammar, try your hand at the following practice problems.
- Identify the subject, verb, and object in the following sentence:
The boy ate the sandwich.
Subject: The boy
Verb: ate
Object: the sandwich
- Identify the type of sentence in the following sentence:
Go to the store.
Imperative