English Grammar Test – Grade 3

A. Underline the verb, and change the following sentence from the present tense to the future tense.

1. Much of this trash finds its way into the ocean. _______________________________________________________________________________

B. Change the following sentence from future tense to past tense.

2.  The hazardous plastic will remain in the ocean forever. _______________________________________________________________________________

C. Underline the abstract nouns in the sentences, then write in the blanks.

1. David felt great love for his grandmother. ___________

2. Math test gives anxiety to Paul. ___________

3. Everyone saw Sam’s determination to win the race. ___________

4. Tom believed that the rain will end soon. ___________

5. The production of cotton candy stopped last summer. ___________

6. The shipment will hopefully arrive in December. ___________

D. Add commas to separate the extra information in these sentences.

1. Tom who was an accountant in Paris always carried a bag of papers with him.

2. Martha decided to participate in the Sports Day even though it was going to be tiring because she loved it.

E. Choose a suitable homophone.

1. The seat was just a wooden _________. (bored/board)

2. I gave her a _______ rose. (read/red)

3. That is the best book I have ever ________. (red/read)

4. I ______ a good breakfast this morning. (eight/ate)

5. Are you ready ______ dinner? (for/four)

F. Underline the simile or metaphor, then write in the blanks.

1. The baby was like an octopus, grabbing all the cans on the grocery store shelves. _______________________________________________________________________________
2. As the teacher entered the room, she muttered under her breath, “This class is like a three-ring circus! _______________________________________________________________________________
3. The cat on his broken leg was a plastic shackle. _______________________________________________________________________________
4. The pillow was a cloud when I put my head upon it after a long day. _______________________________________________________________________________
5. I feel like a limp dishrag. _______________________________________________________________________________
6. Those girls are like two peas in a pod. _______________________________________________________________________________
7. No one invites Harold to parties because he’s a wet blanket. _______________________________________________________________________________
8. The bar of soap was a slippery eel during the dog’s bath. _______________________________________________________________________________
9. Ted was as nervous as a cat with a long tail in a room full of rocking. _______________________________________________________________________________

G. Write rhyming words.

flow	_______________	dear	_______________
made	_______________	great	_______________
bring	_______________	gold	_______________

H. Circle the adjective and underline the adverb.

1. After researching thoroughly, scientists have given out some beneficial tips to reduce plastic pollution.

2. He correctly defined the terms. The answer sounded correct.

I. Add appropriate connectives.

1. Should I go to the party _______ stay at home? (and/or)

2. I put on my hat and gloves __________ it was cold. (because/so that) 

3. I answered the phone __________ it rang. (until/as soon as)

4. I put on my glasses ________ I could read the letter. (as/so that) 

J. Write a more interesting word to replace the underlined word.

1. The baby cried  __________.

2. I like chocolate cake. __________.

3. It was great when our team won the football match. ___________.

4. Paula shouted to me across the crowded room. ____________.

K. Fill with either -ible / -able / -ment.

1. The final essay was a very big assign___________.

2. I need to make an appoint_______ with my doctor.

3. I’m feeling much better now my spots are nearly invis__________.

4. The painting on the museum wall was very valu___________.

5. My little brother’s handwriting is absolutely terr__________.

L. Underline adjectives and circle verbs.

1. Ali came thundering downstairs.

2. He tipped the enraptured Floss into Jude’s arms and ambled past me.