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Contents of Set
Grammar Rule
Capitalization 1-4
Contractions 5
Parts of a Sentence 6-7
Punctuation 8-12
Sentences and Non-Sentences 13-14
Using Is, Are, and Am 15-16
Using Was and Were 17-18
Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
The first word and all of the important words in a title begin with a capital
letter. Write the titles of these books on the lines below.
1. dinosaurs long ago
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2. the dog who could talk
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3. how to care for gerbils
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4. a book of magic tricks
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5. all about penguins
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6. the cat from space
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7. adventures of a lost seal
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8. how I learned to swim
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9. a day to remember
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10. my best friend ever
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
Look at the pictures. Write the word on the line under the picture, if it is a
proper noun. Remember the particular name of a person, place, or thing
will begin with a capital letter.
fred and freida boy
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farmer jim shamrock
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goose pond lake
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abe lincoln president
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
The days of the week are always capitalized. Write the days of the week in
the correct order.
friday
tuesday
saturday monday
sunday thursday
wednesday
Days of the Week
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2. __________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________
6. __________________________________________________________
7. __________________________________________________________
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
The months of the year are always capitalized. Put the months of the year
in order on the lines below.
march
december
august november
january october
september april
february june
may july
1. ___________________________ 7. __________________________
2. ___________________________ 8. __________________________
3. ___________________________ 9. __________________________
4. ___________________________ 10. _________________________
5. ___________________________ 11. _________________________
6. ___________________________ 12. _________________________
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
Draw a line from the words in Column 1 to its contraction in Column 2.
Column 1 Column 2
he is couldn’t
I am should’ve
you are they’ll
she will he’s
they have we’ll
it is can’t
could not I’m
should have you’ve
we will they’ve
you have it’s
can not you’re
I would` she’ll
they will I’d
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
Match the subject or noun to an action by drawing lines. Make a sentence
that tells about the picture.
The girl fed her babies.
Mother walked on the ice.
A small monkey read to Jamie.
Mother bird talked in the sandbox.
Miss Mouse played in the park
The polar bears climbed the rope.
Danny and Claire picked some flowers.
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
Draw a circle around the nouns. Draw a line under each verb. Remember
that nouns are persons, places, or things. Verbs show action.
1. The Cubs and the Jaguars played a game.
2. Fred pitched the first ball.
3. Jack caught the ball.
4. The Cubs won the game.
5. The Jaguars yelled and screamed.
6. The crowds cheered!
7. People ran to the field.
8. Jack and Fred ate hot dogs.
9. The teams ate and talked.
10. The boys played a good game.
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
Questions are sentences that ask a question. It ends with a question mark.
Rewrite each question on the lines below. Remember how a question
begins and ends.
1. why is Julia so excited
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2. did she hear great news
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3. is she going on a special vacation
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4. did she receive a good report card
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5. was Julia waiting to hear from a friend
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6. what could make her so happy
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7. will she go to a party
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8. will we ever know the answer
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
Commanding sentences tell someone to do something. These are tricky
because they can also tell strong feeling. Use a period for command
sentences and an exclamation mark for sentences with strong feeling.
1. Clean your room now
2. Do your homework before you go out to play
3. You are late
4. Be careful with the scissors
5. Sit, George, sit
6. Take the garbage outside
7. Go to your room
8. What a wonderful day
9. It is a beautiful dress
10. Come home at five o’clock
What are some commands that you hear at home? Write two sentences
using these commands.
1. ______________________________________________________________
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2. ______________________________________________________________
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
Put a question mark after the sentences that ask a question. This is called
an interrogative sentence. If the sentence is a statement put a period at the
end.
1. Are we going to the party tomorrow
2. There is a car in our driveway
3. We will plant flowers in the front yard
4. Can we join in the golf game
5. Is that a weed growing in our garden
6. How can I help you
7. Please come to see me next week
8. Don’t you feel well today
9. May I have the butter please
10. My dog’s name is Jamie
Ask some questions about this picture.
1. ______________________________________________________________
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2. ______________________________________________________________
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
Statements are sentences that tell us something. They begin with a capital
letter and end with a period. Write each sentence correctly on the line
below it.
1. mom made cookies for the family
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2. joshua could not wait to eat them
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3. they smelled delicious
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4. he decided to eat a few cookies
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5. mom was not happy
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6. she wanted him to eat his dinner first
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7. joshua was not hungry at dinner
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8. he had to eat anyway
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9. now Joshua is not happy
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
A Surprising Sentence tells a strong feeling. It ends with an exclamation
mark (!). Put an exclamation mark after sentences that show surprise. Put a
period after sentences that tell something.
1. Look at that cheetah go
2. It is a great day today
3. The children played in the park
4. What a wonderful day we have
5. Look at the whale’s tail
6. The whale is swimming in the water
7. How lovely these flowers are
8. Hurry or you’ll miss the bus
9. Ouch, that hurt
10. What a beautiful sunset
Write a sentence that shows strong feeling. Use the exclamation mark at
the end of it.
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
A sentence tells a complete idea or thought. Underline the group of words
below if they are a sentence.
1. The sun is shining very brightly.
2. Happy cat.
3. Today is a beautiful day.
4. The umbrella keeps the cat cool.
5. Stars and shells on the sand.
6. Lemonade is a refreshing drink.
7. The warm sand feels good to the cat.
8. Umbrella in the sand.
9. A small umbrella is in the glass of lemonade.
10. The cat is relaxing on the beach.
Write a sentence of your own about the picture above. Make sure it is a
complete idea.
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
Underline the group of words if it tells a complete thought. This is called a
sentence.
1. Mother bird is feeding her babies.
2. Girl and ball.
3. The baby birds are very hungry.
4. There is a bow in the little girl’s hair.
5. Birds in the tree.
6. It is a sunny day and the girl played ball.
7. Green grass and leaves.
8. The birds are happy to see their mother.
9. The girl was playing ball when he saw the birds
10. The worm is good food for the birds.
Write a sentence of your own about the picture. Make sure you have a
complete idea!
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
There are some special actions words that tell us something is happening
now. They are: Is, Are, and Am. Choose one of these words to complete the
sentences below.
1. My friend ________________________coming to help me.
2. My cousins __________________________visiting from New York.
3. I _________________going to the movies today.
4. We ____________________________playing basketball.
5. He ________________very helpful.
6. They ______________________special friends of our family.
7. Sarah ______________________my best friend.
8. The children _______________________________going on a field trip.
9. It _______________________not difficult to learn how to ride a bike.
10. Mom and dad _________________________away on a trip.
Write a sentence using the word “am”.
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Write a sentence using the word “are”.
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
There are some special actions words that tell us something is happening
now. They are: Is, Are, and Am. Choose one of these words to complete the
sentences below.
1. My friend ________________________coming to help me.
2. My cousins __________________________visiting from New York.
3. I _________________going to the movies today.
4. We ____________________________playing basketball.
5. He ________________very helpful.
6. They ______________________special friends of our family.
7. Sarah ______________________my best friend.
8. The children _______________________________going on a field trip.
9. It _______________________not difficult to learn how to ride a bike.
10. Mom and dad _________________________away on a trip.
Write a sentence using the word “am”.
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Write a sentence using the word “are”.
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
The words “was” and “were” tell us about something that already
happened. Complete the sentences below by using the correct word.
1. Megan ________________ having a party.
2. We ________________invited.
3. Ben _____________coming too.
4. Many children _______________
playing games and having fun.
5. Megan _______________eight years old.
6. Her family _________________there too.
7. She had some friends who _______________
from Massachusetts.
8. Everyone ________________singing songs.
9. The cake and ice cream _________________
delicious.
10. The party ___________________fun!
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Name______________________________________________________________________
Date_________________________________________________________ Grade________
Use the words ”was” or “were” in the following sentences. Read each
sentence. Does it sound correct to you?
1. Clown and Cat ____________________friends.
2. Clown joined the circus and __________________happy.
3. Cat thought they ________________________going to stay together.
4. Cat ________________not allowed in the circus.
5. Clown ____________________sad now.
6. They ________________________trying to find a way to stay together.
7. Clown __________________talking to the circus leader.
8. Cat _____________________waiting to hear what happened.
9. The circus leader ________________________ready to have Clown and
Cat in the same act in the circus.
10. Clown and Cat ________________________happy forever!
Draw a picture of Clown and Cat in a circus performance.
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