Grammar
Practice Book
Grade 1
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Contents
T HEME 1
Lesson 1 Sentences ............................................................................. 1
Lesson 2 Word Order .......................................................................... 5
Lesson 3 Naming Parts of Sentences ................................................... 9
T HEME 2
Lesson 4 Telling Parts of Sentences ................................................... 13
Lesson 5 Telling Sentences ................................................................ 17
Lesson 6 Questions ........................................................................... 21
T HEME 3
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
7
8
9
10
11
12
Exclamations ...................................................................... 25
Nouns: People or Places ..................................................... 29
Nouns: Animals or Things ................................................... 33
One and More Than One ................................................... 37
Special Names and Titles for People .................................... 41
Special Names of Places ...................................................... 45
T HEME 4
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
13
14
15
16
17
18
Names of Days and Months................................................ 49
Names of Holidays.............................................................. 53
Using I and Me ................................................................... 57
Using He, She, It, and They ................................................. 61
Possessives (’s and pronouns) ............................................. 65
Troublesome Words: Homophones ..................................... 69
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Contents
T HEME 5
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
19
20
21
22
23
24
Describing Words: Color, Size, and Shape ........................... 73
Describing Words: Taste, Smell, Sound, and Feel ................ 77
Describing Words: How Many ............................................ 81
Describing Words: Feelings ................................................. 85
Describing Words: -er and -est ............................................ 89
Troublesome Words: Multiple-Meaning Words ................... 93
T HEME 6
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
25
26
27
28
29
30
Verbs .................................................................................. 97
Verbs That Tell About Now ............................................... 101
Using Am, Is, and Are ........................................................ 105
Verbs That Tell About the Past .......................................... 109
Using Was and Were ......................................................... 113
Using Go and Went ........................................................... 117
Index .................................................................................................. 121
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Name
Sentences
Write each sentence correctly.
Lesson 1
1. you nap
2. i see my cat
3. she ran to me
4. dad has a van
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Name
Sentences
Circle each group of words that is
a sentence.
Lesson 1
1. the jam
2. sam ran
3. tag
4. we tap
5. i sat
Write the circled sentences correctly.
6.
7.
8.
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Name
Sentences
Circle each group of words that is
a sentence.
Lesson 1
1. pam sat down
2. the man
3. i look at a cat
4. ran
5. they
Add words to the others to make sentences.
Write the sentences correctly.
6.
7.
8.
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Name
Sentences
Add words to make each word or
group of words into a sentence.
Write the sentences correctly.
Lesson 1
1. ran
2. we
3. the cat
4. i like
5. has
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Name
Word Order
Write each group of words in the
correct order to make a sentence.
Lesson 2
1. the nap can cat
2. dad a van ran to
3. the bag Sam has
4. Max wag can
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Name
Word Order
Circle each group of words that is in
the correct order.
Lesson 2
1. Pam has a cat.
2. like we tag
3. rat the had jam
4. I am sad.
5. mad I am
Write the other sentences correctly.
6.
7.
8.
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Name
Word Order
Circle each group of words that is
in the correct order. Write each sentence
correctly.
Lesson 2
1. dad helps me bat
2. cat there ran the
3. I had a tan hat
4. Max a sees map
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Name
Word Order
Write each sentence correctly.
Lesson 2
1. down cat the sat
2. had nap a he
3. in rat a ran
Write a sentence that tells what happens next.
4.
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Naming Parts
of Sentences
Name
Write the naming part of each
sentence.
Lesson 3
1. I sat down.
2. Dad sat down, too.
3. Bill will sit here.
4. My dog sits there.
5. They like my dog.
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Naming Parts
of Sentences
Name
Circle the naming part of each
sentence. Then write each sentence
correctly.
Lesson 3
1. Bill is at camp
2. Kim is his pal
3. she is at camp
4. they see sand
5. the two pals dig
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Naming Parts
of Sentences
Name
Circle each group of words that is a
sentence.
Lesson 3
1. The man has a mask.
2. has a mitt.
3. will bat.
4. can hit.
5. She ran fast.
Now add naming parts to the other groups of words
to make complete sentences. Write your sentences
correctly.
6.
7.
8.
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Naming Parts
of Sentences
Name
Add a naming part from the box to
complete each sentence.
Liz
We
I
Lesson 3
Dan
1.
will go on a raft.
2.
can help lift it.
3.
has a map.
4.
get on.
Write a sentence that tells what happens next. Write
your sentence correctly. Then circle the naming part.
5.
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Telling Parts
of Sentences
Name
Underline the telling part of each
sentence. Then write the sentence
correctly.
Lesson 4
1. Dad bats now
2. he will hit it
3. Jan hit the ball
4. she ran fast
5. Ted sits down
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Telling Parts
of Sentences
Name
If the group of words is a complete
sentence, underline the telling part.
Lesson 4
1. Kim and Bill dig in the sand.
2. they
3. Pat and I
4. We ran past Kim and Bill.
5. I
Now add telling parts to the other
groups of words to make sentences.
Write the sentences correctly.
6.
7.
8.
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Telling Parts
of Sentences
Name
Look at the picture. Draw a line to
match the naming parts of sentences
with the telling parts.
Lesson 4
1. I
has a gift.
2. Dad
licks my hand.
3. Wag
sit down.
Write the sentences you made correctly.
4.
5.
6.
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Telling Parts
of Sentences
Name
Write two sentences about the
characters in the picture. Make sure
each sentence is written correctly, with a
naming part and a telling part. Underline
the telling part.
Lesson 4
1.
2.
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Name
Telling Sentences
Write these telling sentences correctly.
Lesson 5
1. a cat is in the box
2. a dog is on the mat
3. the cat sits
4. the dog naps
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Name
Telling Sentences
Circle each telling sentence that is
written correctly.
Lesson 5
1. The ants lift the rock.
2. the pigs dig
3. The cat has milk.
4. he is hot.
5. A pot is on the rack
Write the other sentences correctly.
6.
7.
8.
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Name
Telling Sentences
Add words to make a telling sentence.
Then write the sentence correctly.
Lesson 5
1. the dog
2. in a box
3. ran fast
4. She has
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Name
Telling Sentences
Write these telling sentences correctly.
1. dogs can dig
Lesson 5
2. cats are soft
3. a fox is fast
4. an ant is not big
Write a telling sentence of your own.
5.
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Name
Questions
Write each question correctly.
Lesson 6
1. how are you
2. where is Jim
3. what can we do
4. will you come
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Name
Questions
Circle each question that is written
correctly.
Lesson 6
1. Can you pack the bag?
2. where is Ann?
3. will we go soon?
4. Will you pack a mitt?
5. where is the map.
6. is this the map.
Now write the other questions correctly.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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Name
Questions
Read each pair of sentences. Circle the
sentence that is a question. Then write
the question correctly.
Lesson 6
1. where are you
I am at home
2. Rick has a ball
will he kick it
3. Todd ran to the ramp
where is the ramp
4. can I have a mop
I like to help
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Name
Questions
Write each question correctly.
Lesson 6
1. how can he help
2. what can she fix
3. will he fix it
4. who is she
Write a question about the picture.
5.
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Name
Exclamations
Write these exclamations correctly.
Lesson 7
1. help me
2. my dog is lost
3. oh no
4. come home
5. thank you
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Name
Exclamations
Circle each sentence that is an
exclamation.
Lesson 7
1. He will help.
2. Help!
3. Go to bed!
4. I will go to bed.
5. Let’s go!
Think of other exclamations. Write them correctly.
6.
7.
8.
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Name
Exclamations
Write the first word of each sentence
the correct way. Put a period (.),
question mark (?), or exclamation
point (!) at the end.
get
Get
up
1.
do
Do
you like milk
2.
max
Max
will go home
3.
Let
let
go
4.
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Name
Exclamations
Look at the picture. Write exclamations
to go with the picture.
Lesson 7
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Nouns: People or
Places
Name
Write a noun to complete each
sentence.
Lesson 8
1. Mom went to the
.
2. Dad is at the
.
3. I like Ross and
.
4. We went camping at the
5. Tess and
are here now.
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.
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Name
Look at each picture. Write a noun that
names each person or place.
Nouns: People or
Places
Lesson 8
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Nouns: People or
Places
Name
Write a noun to complete each
sentence.
1. I see
Lesson 8
at the pen.
2. Rick and
go to the mall.
3. Rob is at
.
4. Jan and
are in the tent.
5. I ran to the
.
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Nouns: People or
Places
Name
Look at the picture. Write two sentences
to go with the picture. Use nouns that
name places and people.
Lesson 8
1.
2.
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Nouns: Animals
or Things
Name
Read each sentence. Write the noun
that names an animal or a thing.
Lesson 9
1. We run past the tent.
2. We rest on a log.
3. I see an ant.
4. Jack picks up a bug.
5. The dog sniffs it.
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Nouns: Animals
or Things
Name
Underline the nouns in the box that
name animals. Circle the nouns that
name things.
Lesson 9
bed
bus
dog
duck
gift
mask
moth
pig
plant
rat
Use a noun from the box to complete each sentence.
1. I want to get a
.
2. I don’t want a
.
3. I slept on a
.
4. I will not step on a
.
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Nouns: Animals
or Things
Name
Circle all the nouns in the box.
Lesson 9
ball
big
cat
flag
got
hog
nest
pup
rat
sit
Choose a noun from the box to complete each
sentence. Write the sentences correctly.
1. A ____ sat on a log.
2. That is my ____.
3. The dog has a ____.
4. The ____ ran fast.
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Nouns: Animals
or Things
Name
Circle the nouns. Then write four
sentences. Use a noun from the box
in each sentence.
dig
hand
raft
dog
has
sled
Lesson 9
fox
map
soft
1.
2.
3.
4.
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One and More
Than One
Name
Write each group of words correctly.
Lesson 10
1. two ball
2. one hands
3. one masks
4. two egg
5. one bumps
6. two sled
7. one moths
8. one plants
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One and More
Than One
Name
Write the word that names each picture.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lesson 10
Choose a picture and write a sentence about it.
5.
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One and More
Than One
Name
Write each sentence correctly.
Lesson 10
1. I have six stamp.
2. Russ has a pens
3. I have one bags
Write a sentence that tells about more than one thing.
4.
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One and More
Than One
Name
Look around the room. What do you
see? Write sentences that tell how many
you see of some things.
Lesson 10
1.
2.
3.
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Special Names and
Titles for People
Name
Read the sentences. Circle the titles
and special names. Write the sentences
correctly.
Lesson 11
1. mark swung a bat
2. jan gets a cat
3. miss smith is tall
4. mr webb packed
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Special Names and
Titles for People
Name
Circle each sentence that is written
correctly.
Lesson 11
1. mr. Wall sang a song.
2. We all liked the song.
3. miss fox helped us.
4. We sang at school.
5. We sang with mr. rand.
Write the other sentences correctly.
6.
7.
8.
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Special Names and
Titles for People
Name
Circle the special names and titles.
he
rick
man
mr ling
Lesson 11
miss bond
she
beth
Look at the pictures. Complete each sentence using a
special name from the box. Write each special name
correctly.
1.
likes to fish.
2.
helps pets get well.
3. We met
sings for our class.
4.
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Special Names and
Titles for People
Name
Write a letter to a friend. Tell about
yourself and your family. Write special
names and titles correctly.
Dear
Lesson 11
,
Your pal,
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Special Names
of Places
Name
Circle the special names of places.
Write each special name correctly.
Lesson 12
1. Jess and Seth go to smith school.
2. The best fishing is at apple pond.
3. Jed will run to rock hill.
4. Ellen and Jan met at hilltop shop.
5. Matt lives on thorn way.
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Special Names
of Places
Name
Circle each special name of a place.
Draw a line to match the name to a picture.
Lesson 12
1. Sunset Forest
forest
2. West School
school
3. pond
Windmill Pond
Complete each sentence with the special name of
a place.
4. I go to school at
.
5. I live on
.
6. I play ball at
.
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Special Names
of Places
Name
Read about Jill’s day. Circle the special
names of places. Write each special
name correctly.
Lesson 12
1. Jill lives on long path.
2. She ran up gold hill.
3. She swam in hunt pond.
4. She rode past grand cliff.
5. She met Mom at clam grill.
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Special Names
of Places
Name
Lesson 12
Circle each sentence that is written
correctly.
1. Hank lives on York Way.
2. Beth lives by flag cliff.
3. Trish lives next to the Red Mitten Store.
4. Todd lives by sunset shore.
5. Dennis and Jen live on top of Rust Hill.
Now write the other sentences correctly.
6.
7.
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Names of Days
and Months
Name
Read each sentence. Circle the name
of the month. Then write the name of
the month correctly.
Lesson 13
1. We get wet in april.
2. We camp in june.
3. It is hot in july.
4. We go to school in september.
5. We have hot drinks in December.
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Names of Days
and Months
Name
Read each sentence. Circle the name
of the day. Then write the name of the
day correctly.
Lesson 13
1. I will go to school on monday.
2. On tuesday, we will see animals.
3. A vet will visit on wednesday.
4. Our class will get a pet on thursday.
5. We have a math test on friday.
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Names of Days
and Months
Name
Look at the picture. Then complete
each sentence correctly.
1. This is
Lesson 13
.
2. The next day is
.
3. Then it will be
.
4. The day I like best is
.
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Names of Days
and Months
Name
Write sentences about your favorite
two months. Tell what you like to do during
each month. Write the sentences correctly.
January
February
March
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Lesson 13
April
1.
2.
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Name
Names of Holidays
Circle the correct way to write the
name of each holiday. Then write it.
Lesson 14
1. new year’s day
New Year’s Day
2. Memorial Day
memorial day
3. independence day
Independence Day
4. Thanksgiving Day
thanksgiving day
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Name
Names of Holidays
Write the holiday name in each
sentence correctly.
Lesson 14
1. We’ll sing a song on flag day.
2. We have a picnic on memorial day.
3. Gram visits us on thanksgiving day.
4. We’ll act in a play on columbus day.
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Name
Names of Holidays
Circle each sentence that is written
correctly.
Lesson 14
1. We eat at home on Thanksgiving Day.
2. This flag is for flag day.
3. I plant a tree on arbor day.
4. Robin made lunch for Dad on Father’s Day.
5. It was hot on Independence Day.
Now write the other sentences correctly.
6.
7.
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Name
Names of Holidays
Write three sentences about your
favorite holidays. Write the names
of the holidays correctly.
Lesson 14
1.
2.
3.
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Name
Using I and me
Lesson 15
Circle the naming part of each
sentence. Underline the telling part of
each sentence. Then write the sentence correctly.
1. tom bumped me
2. i fell on the grass
3. he helped me up
4. i like tom
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Name
Using I and me
Circle the correct word that completes
each sentence. Then write the word.
I
me
1. Rick and
I
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do chores.
me
get some rags.
2.
I
me
3. Rick helps
I
me
4. He and
I
dust.
like to dust.
me
5. Mom thanks Rick and
.
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Name
Using I and me
Circle each word group that belongs
in the naming part of a sentence.
Lesson 15
1. Cal and I
2. Ellen and me
3. Mom and me
4. you and I
5. you and me
Choose three of the word groups and add words to
them to make sentences. Write the sentences correctly.
6.
7.
8.
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Name
Using I and me
Complete the sentence, using I or me.
Write the sentence correctly.
1.
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like to swim
2. my chicks swim with
3.
can quack
4. you can see
5.
am a duck.
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Using He, She,
It, and They
Name
Read each sentence. Write the
pronoun that matches the underlined
words.
Lesson 16
1. Frank fixes eggs.
2. Helen runs by the park.
3. Brent and Ed print cards.
4. The farm has pigs.
5. The bell rings softly.
6. The children are happy.
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Using He, She,
It, and They
Name
Label the picture with the correct
pronoun.
Lesson 16
1.
2.
3.
4.
Use a pronoun to write a sentence about one of
the pictures.
5.
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Using He, She,
It, and They
Name
Read each sentence. Underline the
noun or nouns. Use the correct pronoun
to complete the next sentence.
1. Dan is at the park.
has his mitt.
2. Gwen brings her softball.
sees Dan.
3. Dan and Gwen run to the grass.
play catch.
4. The park is big.
will
has lots of grass.
5. Gwen sees a star.
soon.
knows it will be dark
6. Dan picks up the ball and mitt.
them to his house.
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will take
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Using He, She,
It, and They
Name
Circle each sentence pair that is
written correctly.
Lesson 16
1. Karl is at the pond. He sits on a bench.
2. Mark and Tom play. He are friends.
3. Beth fixes popcorn. He drinks milk, too.
4. There is a nest. It is on a branch.
Now write the other sentences. Write the
pronouns correctly.
5.
6.
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Name
Possessives
Complete the sentences. Write the
possessive noun correctly.
Lesson 17
squirrel
1. Did you see the
nest?
Brent
2. We are in
pumpkin patch.
Sam
3. Where is
shirt?
dog
4. The
fur is soft.
Kirk
5. Is that
backpack?
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Name
Possessives
Lesson 17
Circle the possessive noun in the
first sentence. Then write the possessive
pronoun that completes the second sentence.
1. That is Lester’s pen.
It is
pen.
2. Where is Meg’s lunch?
Is that
lunch?
3. I see Pam’s marble.
marble is on the desk.
4. That is Robert’s food.
Robert will eat
food.
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Name
Possessives
Choose a possessive pronoun from
the box to complete each sentence.
his
her
your
yours
Lesson 17
its
1. I see a bird’s nest.
their
nest is in a tree.
2. The boys have a tent. That is
3. This is my scarf.
tent.
scarf is over there.
4. Jill has a duck.
duck quacks a lot.
5. Rob juggles blocks. The blocks are
6. This is my lunch. Where is
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?
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Name
Possessives
Circle each sentence that is written
correctly.
Lesson 17
1. Tom buckles its belt
2. Ella pets her turtle.
3. Ben and Mom pack their bags.
4. The bobcat licks yours fur.
5. Is this magnet yours?
Now write the other sentences correctly.
6.
7.
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Troublesome
Words:
Homophones
Name
Write the word from the box that
completes each sentence.
ant
too
new
one
1. I just got a doll. It is
2. The
is out.
friend.
pen.
long.
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our
.
4. We like Jan. She is
6. This string is
sun
is very small.
3. It is hot. The
5. I only have
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Troublesome
Words:
Homophones
Name
Complete each sentence with the
correct homophone from the box.
1. I can
the stars now.
I can swim in the
2. Morris
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see
read
red
.
a book.
Ellen has a
jacket.
3. What is the
and ten?
of one
Grab
the bucket.
apples from
some
4. We will stop at that
.
My lunch is
in
sum
inn
a bag.
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Troublesome
Words:
Homophones
Name
Read the chart. Choose the correct
homophone from the chart that
completes each sentence.
fir
fur
there
their
cent
sent
mist
missed
1. The cat has soft
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.
2. Dad went to work. I
him.
3. I will sit here. You can sit
4. Mom
me to school.
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Troublesome
Words:
Homophones
Name
Choose two homophones from the
chart. Write sentences using the words
correctly.
buy
by
to
two
wax
whacks
Lesson 18
1.
2.
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Describing Words:
Color, Size,
and Shape
Name
Read the ad. Find color words and size
words. Write them in the chart.
Lesson 19
Come to my big shop.
I have red fish and yellow fish.
I have small green plants, too.
Get a little fish today.
Color Words
Size Words
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Describing Words:
Color, Size,
and Shape
Name
Add words describing color, size or
shape to complete each sentence.
Write the sentences correctly.
Lesson 19
1. the kitten is
2. the dog is
3. the bus is
4. the ball is
5. the socks are
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Describing Words:
Color, Size,
and Shape
Name
Circle each sentence that has a
describing word.
Lesson 19
1. I see a long van.
2. The truck is red.
3. The bus went past.
4. Here is a cab.
5. A tire is flat.
Add describing words to the other sentences. Write the
sentences correctly.
6.
7.
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Describing Words:
Color, Size,
and Shape
Name
Write two sentences that tell about
things in the picture. Use describing
words in each sentence.
Lesson 19
1.
2.
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Name
Read the chart of describing words.
Write the word from the chart that best
completes each sentence.
Describing Words:
Taste, Smell,
Sound, and Feel
Lesson 20
sweet
fresh
soft
hard
hot
bad
loud
wet
1.
taste
.
2. The
smells
3. The
feel
4. The
makes a
5. The
.
.
smells
.
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sound.
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Describing Words:
Taste, Smell,
Sound, and Feel
Name
Complete each sentence, using a
describing word. Write the sentences.
Lesson 20
1. the water feels
2. the jam tastes
3. the corn smells
Write a sentence about how something sounds.
Use a describing word.
4.
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Describing Words:
Taste, Smell,
Sound, and Feel
Name
Lesson 20
Read each group of words. Draw a
line under each describing word.
1. sweet muffin
2. pretty wings
3. clanging bells
4. thundering yell
5. dry dirt
Use two of the word groups above to make
sentences. Write the sentences correctly.
6.
7.
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Describing Words:
Taste, Smell,
Sound, and Feel
Name
Use describing words to write a
sentence about each picture. Write the
sentences correctly.
Lesson 20
1.
2.
3.
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Describing Words:
How Many
Name
Read the sentences. Circle the word
that tells how many. Then circle how
many Chester will eat.
Lesson 21
1. Chester will eat
two peanuts.
2. Chester will have
one apple.
3. Chester will gobble
four raisins.
4. Chester will take
three muffins.
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Describing Words:
How Many
Name
Look at the pictures. Then complete
each sentence. Write the word that
tells how many.
1. Mark saw
birds.
2. I will eat
grapes.
3. Pat has
cats.
4. I see
5. Jen has
rainbow.
stamps.
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Describing Words:
How Many
Name
Look at the picture. Complete each
sentence with the correct number of
animals.
1. There are
2. There is
3. There are
Lesson 21
ducks.
eagle.
turtles.
4. There are
frogs.
Write a sentence about another kind of animal.
Use a word that tells how many.
5.
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Describing Words:
How Many
Name
Look at the picture. Write sentences
that tell what you see. Use words
that tell how many.
Lesson 21
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Describing Words:
Feelings
Name
Circle each word that describes a
feeling. Write each sentence correctly.
Lesson 22
1. dad was surprised
2. mom was hungry
3. i felt sad
4. jack was happy
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Describing Words:
Feelings
Name
Choose the word that best completes
the sentence. Write the word.
sad
Lesson 22
hungry
1. My cat is lost. I feel
.
mean
happy
2. It is my birthday. I feel
.
good
bad
3. I am sick. I feel
.
Use another feeling word in a sentence.
4.
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Describing Words:
Feelings
Name
Circle the feeling word in each
sentence.
Lesson 22
1. My class is glad.
2. I am sad.
3. The teacher is happy.
4. Greg is tired.
Use feeling words to complete each
sentence below.
6. I smile when I am
.
7. I eat when I am
.
8. I rest when I am
.
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Describing Words:
Feelings
Name
Complete the sentences with
feeling words.
1. When I play, I feel
Lesson 22
.
2. When I get a gift, I am
.
3. When I sing a song, I feel
.
Write sentences to describe each picture. Use
feeling words.
4.
5.
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Describing Words:
-er and -est
Name
Lesson 23
Add er or est to the word to complete
the sentence. Write the word.
tall
1. That bird sits in the
the forest.
tree in
big
2. My desk is the
in the room.
dark
3. My dog has
fur than my cat.
small
4. A cat is
than a goat.
short
5. I am
than my sister.
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Describing Words:
-er and -est
Name
Lesson 23
Look at the pictures. Add er or est to
a word from the box to complete each
sentence.
fast
slow
1. The raft is
than the speedboat.
2. The sailboat is
than the raft.
3. The speedboat is
of all.
4. The raft is
of all.
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Describing Words:
-er and -est
Name
Draw pictures of three animals. Show
how they compare in size. Label each
picture using words from the box.
big
bigger
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biggest
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Describing Words:
-er and -est
Name
Look at the picture. Write sentences
that compare the animals. Use words that
end in er and est.
Lesson 23
1.
2.
3.
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Troublesome
Words: MultipleMeaning Words
Name
Read each sentence, and look at each
underlined word. Circle the picture that
shows the meaning the word has in the
sentence. Then write the word on the line.
Lesson 24
1. The ring fits my finger.
2. Dad will park the car.
3. I like to fish.
4. The bat flew to the cave.
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Name
Choose the word that will complete
both sentences. Write that word in
each sentence.
1. fast
Troublesome
Words: MultipleMeaning Words
Lesson 24
2. inches feet
The yarn is six
left
Turn
the next street.
at
long.
Bev and Jim stamp their
I
my
coat at school.
.
4. desk sink
The glasses are in the
3. pond store
Ben and I went to the
.
.
Rocks
water.
Animals
food for the winter.
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Troublesome
Words: MultipleMeaning Words
Name
Underline the word in each sentence
that can have two meanings. Circle the
picture that shows how the word is used
in the sentence.
Lesson 24
1. The dog ran around the yard.
2. The pig was kept in a pen.
3. I had to duck out of the way.
Write a sentence for can. Make it clear which meaning
you used.
4.
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Troublesome
Words: MultipleMeaning Words
Name
Draw pictures to show two meanings
of each word. Choose one meaning,
and write a sentence that shows it.
Lesson 24
1. bump
2. wave
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Name
Verbs
Circle the verb in each sentence.
Then write the sentences correctly.
Lesson 25
1. a rabbit hops
2. my fish blows bubbles
3. the cat dozes
4. the red bird flutters
5. the pup wiggles
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Name
Verbs
Write an interesting verb to complete
each sentence.
to the park.
1. I
2. We
our lunch.
3. Nate will
home.
4. We
across the room.
5. They
around the yard.
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Name
Verbs
Circle each group of words that is a
complete sentence.
Lesson 25
1. We hiked to the animal park.
2. The goats their food
3. We to the snake house.
4. The bats were asleep.
5. June and I baked a cake.
Add verbs to the other groups of words to make
sentences. Write the sentences correctly.
6.
7.
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Name
Verbs
Use verbs from the box. Write
sentences that tell what animals do.
leap
bite
slither
flop
jump
paddle
sleep
wiggle
swim
cuddle
Lesson 25
lick
dive
gobble
1.
2.
3.
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Verbs That Tell
About Now
Name
Lesson 26
Write the verb that completes
each sentence.
swim
swims
1. One octopus
in the water.
play
plays
2. The seals
with a ball.
swing
swings
3. Elephants
their trunks.
slap
slaps
4. The beaver
run
5. We
his tail.
runs
to see the next animal.
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Verbs That Tell
About Now
Name
Circle the sentences that use the
verb correctly.
Lesson 26
1. We play soccer at school.
2. Tess run fast to get the ball.
3. I kick the ball to my friend.
4. Bob score a goal.
5. We win the game this time.
Now correct the verbs in the other sentences.
Write the sentences correctly.
7.
8.
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Verbs That Tell
About Now
Name
Read the story. Then complete each
sentence with the correct verb from
the box.
crawls
jumps
sings
races
sit
Lesson 26
see
throws
At the Park
I
a black beetle. It
on a leaf. A bird
little birds
a song. Three
in a nest. A dog
past me. A boy
stick. The dog
up to catch it.
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Verbs That Tell
About Now
Name
Use verbs from the chart to write
sentences that tell about now.
plant
plants
grow
grows
fall
falls
dig
digs
Lesson 26
pick
picks
1.
2.
3.
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Using Am, Is,
and Are
Name
Read each sentence. Circle one or
more than one to show how many people
or things the sentence is about. Then write
am, is, or are to complete the sentence.
1. I
Lesson 27
Rick.
one
more than one
2. My best friend
Carl.
one
more than one
3. We
on a team.
one
more than one
4. Carl
one
5. We
a good batter.
more than one
happy to be on the team.
one
more than one
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Using Am, Is,
and Are
Name
Circle each sentence that is written
correctly.
Lesson 27
1. Mom and I are in the garden.
2. Mom is watching a butterfly.
3. Jill and Tom are planting roses.
4. They is watering plants, too.
5. Kevin am picking flowers.
Write the other sentences correctly.
6.
7.
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Using Am, Is,
and Are
Name
Draw a line to complete each sentence.
Write the completed sentences correctly.
Lesson 27
1. I
are in the river.
2. Jane
are not with us.
3. Fish
am on the bridge.
4. You
is in the pond.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Using Am, Is,
and Are
Name
Write am, is, or are to complete each
sentence.
1. I
2. Mom
riding my bike.
riding her bike.
3. We
riding to the pond.
4. You
going too fast!
5. She
waiting for me.
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Verbs That Tell
About the Past
Name
Read each sentence. Write the verb
that tells about the past.
Lesson 28
1. Yesterday, we skipped to the park.
2. Dad cooked corn in the pit.
3. We played softball on the field.
4. When it was dark, we walked home.
5. We watched the stars come out.
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Verbs That Tell
About the Past
Name
Circle each sentence uses a verb that
tells about the past.
Lesson 28
1. A frog jumped on a log.
2. I look at the frog.
3. I walk past it.
4. The frog croaks.
5. I laughed at the frog.
Now change the verb in the other sentences
to a verb that tells about the past.
Write the sentences correctly.
6.
7.
8.
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Verbs That Tell
About the Past
Name
Change each verb in the box to a verb
that tells about the past. Then complete
each sentence with the correct verb.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lesson 28
visit
cook
clean
fish
5. Last week, I
my Granddad.
6. We
from the bridge.
7. We
our dinner on a grill.
8. I
my plate.
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Verbs That Tell
About the Past
Name
Change each verb in the box to a verb
that tells about the past. Then choose one
verb and write a sentence about the past.
1.
jump
2.
move
3.
want
4.
walk
5.
clean
6.
pick
Lesson 28
7.
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Using Was
and Were
Name
Choose the correct word to go with
the verb in each sentence.
beaver
beavers
1. A
Lesson 29
was in the creek.
cat
cats
2. Two
were chasing a butterfly.
cow
cows
3. The
was by the haystack.
flower
flowers
4. Some
peacock
were in the garden.
peacocks
5. A
was on the path.
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Using Was
and Were
Name
Lesson 29
Circle one or more than one to show
how many the sentence is about. Then
write was or were to complete each sentence.
1. Jack and Nate
one
2. Jack
sitting on a bench.
more than one
quiet.
one
3. Nate
more than one
yelling loudly.
one
more than one
4. Jack and Nate
one
5. They
fishing.
more than one
thinking about fish for dinner.
one
more than one
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and Were
Name
Circle each sentence that uses was or
were correctly.
Lesson 29
1. Pete and I was playing in the rain.
2. We were wearing raincoats.
3. My boots and socks was wet.
4. Pete was stamping in the puddles.
5. He was splashing me!
Write the other sentences correctly.
6.
7.
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and Were
Name
Write was or were on the lines to
complete the story.
The house
birthday. She
messy. It
the cake
Mom’s
still at work. Dad and Sandy
cleaning. Arthur
big cake. We
Lesson 29
making a
excited. Soon the house and
ready.
Use was or were to write a sentence about what
happened when Mom came home.
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Name
Using Go and Went
Choose the correct word to complete
the sentence.
go
went
1. Last May, Lenny
to visit Meg.
go
went
2. Now, I must
and feed the peacock.
go
went
3. Today, we will
go
to the beach.
went
4. Yesterday, I
to the zoo.
go
went
5. Last week, Greg
go
6. Now, let’s
to town.
went
make snowballs.
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Name
Using Go and Went
Write go or went to complete each
sentence. Underline the clue words
that tell you which verb to use.
1. Last week, Ben
to the store.
2. Today, my dog will
3. The cat
for a long walk.
to the vet yesterday.
4. Now, we all
to the playground.
5. Kelly and Kim will
6. Flo
to the beach today.
to the seashore last summer.
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Name
Using Go and Went
Circle the sentences that are written
correctly.
Lesson 30
1. The tiger went into the jungle.
2. Yesterday, we go to the river.
3. Jen go to school last week.
4. You can go with me now.
5. Last night, we went to bed late.
Now write the other sentences correctly.
6.
7.
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Name
Using Go and Went
Write go and went to complete
the story.
Lesson 30
Planning the Party
Annie
to visit Liz last week. They
planned a party. Yesterday, Liz
to
the store to buy milk and eggs. Today, Liz and Jan will
to Annie’s house. They will make
cupcakes.
Now, imagine you were invited to the party. Write a
sentence to tell what you will do or what you did do.
Use go or went correctly.
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INDEX
A
M
Adjectives
See Describing words
Mechanics
See Capitalization; End marks;
Punctuation
C
N
Capitalization
names of days and months, 49–52
names of places, 45–48
names of holidays, 53–56
sentences, 1, 17–18, 20–22,
24–25, 27
titles for people, 41–44
Common nouns
See Nouns, animals or things; people
or places
Complete sentences, 2–4
Naming parts of sentences, 9–12
Nouns
animals or things, 33–36
days and months, 49–52
holidays, 53–56
people or places, 29–32
plural nouns, 37–40
possessives, 65–68
proper nouns, 41–44, 45–48, 49–52,
53–56
singular and plural (one and more
than one), 37–40
special places, 45–48
titles for people 41–44
D
Describing words
color, size, and shape, 73–76
-er and -est, 89–92
feelings, 85–88
how many, 81–84
taste, smell, sound, and feel, 77–80
P
Past-tense verbs
See Verbs, that tell about the past
Plural nouns, 37–40
Predicates
See Telling parts of sentences
Present-tense verbs
See Verbs, that tell about now
Pronouns
he, she, it, and they, 61–64
I and me, 57–60
possessive, 65–68
E
End marks, 1, 17–18, 20–22,
24–25, 27
Exclamations, 26–28
H
Homophones, 69–72
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Titles for people, 41–44
Telling parts of sentences, 13–16
Telling Sentences, 17–20
Troublesome Words
homophones, 69–72
multiple-meaning words, 93–96
Punctuation
apostrophe in possessive nouns,
65–68
end marks, 1, 17–18, 20–22,
24–25, 27
Q
U
Questions, 21–24
Usage
am, is, and are, 105–108
go and went, 117–120
was and were, 113–116
S
Sentences
capital letters and end marks, 1,
17–18, 20–22, 24–25, 27
exclamations, 26–28
naming parts, 9–12
questions, 21–24
telling parts, 13–16
telling sentences, 17–20
word order, 5–8
Subjects
See Sentences, naming parts
V
Verbs, 97–100
that tell about now, 101–104
that tell about the past, 109–112
am, is, and are, 105–108
go and went, 117–120
was and were, 113–116
W
T
Word Order, 5–8
Tenses
past, 109–112
present, 101–104
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Contents
T HEME 1
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
1 Sentences .................................................................................................. 3
2 Word Order ............................................................................................... 4
3 Naming Parts of Sentences ........................................................................ 5
T HEME 2
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
4 Telling Parts of Sentences ........................................................................... 6
5 Telling Sentences ....................................................................................... 7
6 Questions .................................................................................................. 8
T HEME 3
Lesson 7 Exclamations.............................................................................................. 9
Lesson 8 Nouns: People or Places ........................................................................... 10
Lesson 9 Nouns: Animals or Things ........................................................................ 11
Lesson 10 One and More Than One ......................................................................... 12
Lesson 11 Special Names and Titles for People ......................................................... 13
Lesson 12 Special Names of Places ........................................................................... 14
T HEME 4
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
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14
15
16
17
18
Names of Days and Months ..................................................................... 15
Names of Holidays ................................................................................... 16
Using I and Me ........................................................................................ 17
Using He, She, It, and They ....................................................................... 18
Possessives (’s and pronouns) ................................................................... 19
Troublesome Words: Homophones .......................................................... 20
T HEME 5
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
19
20
21
22
23
24
Describing Words: Color, Size, and Shape ................................................ 21
Describing Words: Taste, Smell, Sound, and Feel...................................... 22
Describing Words: How Many.................................................................. 23
Describing Words: Feelings ...................................................................... 24
Describing Words: -er and -est ................................................................. 25
Troublesome Words: Multiple-Meaning Words ......................................... 26
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
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26
27
28
29
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Verbs That Tell About Now ...................................................................... 28
Using Am, Is, and Are ............................................................................... 29
Verbs That Tell About the Past .................................................................. 30
Using Was and Were................................................................................. 31
Using Go and Went .................................................................................. 32
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Sentences
Write each sentence correctly.
Lesson 1
1. you nap
You nap.
2. i see my cat
I see my cat.
3. she ran to me
She ran to me.
4. dad has a van
Dad has a van.
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Name
Sentences
Circle each group of words that is
a sentence.
1. pam sat down
2. sam ran
2. the man
3. tag
3. i look at a cat
4. we tap
4. ran
5. i sat
5. they
Sam ran.
7.
8.
6.
The man sat.
We tap.
7.
I ran.
I sat.
8.
They nap.
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Add words to the others to make sentences.
Write the sentences correctly.
Possible responses are shown.
Write the circled sentences correctly.
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Circle each group of words that is
a sentence.
Lesson 1
1. the jam
6.
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Name
Sentences
Lesson 1
Add words to make each word or
group of words into a sentence. Possible responses
Write the sentences correctly.
are shown.
Word Order
Write each group of words in the
correct order to make a sentence.
Lesson 2
1. ran
They ran.
1. the nap can cat
The cat can nap.
2. we
We like ham.
2. dad a van ran to
Dad ran to a van.
3. the cat
The cat sat.
3. the bag Sam has
4. i like
Sam has the bag.
I like jam.
5. has
4. Max wag can
He has a hat.
4
Max can wag.
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Word Order
Circle each group of words that is in
the correct order.
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Word Order
Circle each group of words that is
in the correct order. Write each sentence
correctly.
Lesson 2
1. Pam has a cat.
Lesson 2
2. like we tag
1. dad helps me bat
3. rat the had jam
Dad helps me bat.
4. I am sad.
5. mad I am
The cat ran there.
6.
7.
We like tag.
3. I had a tan hat
I had a tan hat.
The rat had jam.
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Write the other sentences correctly.
4. Max a sees map
8.
Max sees a map.
I am mad.
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Name
Write each sentence correctly.
Naming Parts
of Sentences
Name
Word Order
Write the naming part of each
sentence.
Lesson 2
1. down cat the sat
1. I sat down.
The cat sat down.
I
2. had nap a he
2. Dad sat down, too.
He had a nap.
Dad
3. Bill will sit here.
3. in rat a ran
Bill
A rat ran in.
4. My dog sits there.
Write a sentence that tells what happens next.
Possible response is shown.
4.
My dog
The cat ran at
the rat.
8
5. They like my dog.
They
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sentence. Then write each sentence
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Naming Parts
of Sentences
Name
Circle each group of words that is a
sentence.
Lesson 3
Lesson 3
1. The man has a mask.
1. Bill is at camp
2. has a mitt.
Bill is at camp.
3. will bat.
4. can hit.
2. Kim is his pal
5. She ran fast.
Kim is his pal.
Now add naming parts to the other groups of words
to make complete sentences. Write your sentences
correctly. Possible responses are shown.
3. she is at camp
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She is at camp.
6.
4. they see sand
7.
They see sand.
8.
5. the two pals dig
Jack has a mitt.
Pat will bat.
She can hit.
The two pals dig.
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Naming Parts
of Sentences
Name
Add a naming part from the box to
complete each sentence.
Possible responses are shown.
Liz
We
I
Dan
Liz
We
1.
2.
3.
4.
I
Underline the telling part of each
sentence. Then write the sentence
correctly.
Lesson 3
Dan
Lesson 4
1. Dad bats now
Dad bats now.
will go on a raft.
2. he will hit it
He will hit it.
can help lift it.
3. Jan hit the ball
has a map.
Jan hit the ball.
get on.
4. she ran fast
She ran fast.
Write a sentence that tells what happens next. Write
your sentence correctly. Then circle the naming part.
Possible response is shown.
5.
Telling Parts
of Sentences
Name
I sit on the raft.
12
5. Ted sits down
Ted sits down.
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of Sentences
Name
If the group of words is a complete
sentence, underline the telling part.
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Telling Parts
of Sentences
Name
Look at the picture. Draw a line to
match the naming parts of sentences
with the telling parts.
Lesson 4
1. Kim and Bill dig in the sand.
Lesson 4
2. they
3. Pat and I
4. We ran past Kim and Bill.
1. I
has a gift.
2. Dad
licks my hand.
3. Wag
sit down.
Now add telling parts to the other
groups of words to make sentences.
Write the sentences correctly.
Possible responses are shown.
6.
7.
8.
Write the sentences you made correctly.
They dig fast.
Pat and I ran.
I see a bag.
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4.
5.
6.
I sit down.
Dad has a gift.
Wag licks my hand.
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Telling Parts
of Sentences
Name
Write two sentences about the
characters in the picture. Make sure
each sentence is written correctly, with a
naming part and a telling part. Underline
the telling part.
Accept reasonable responses.
Name
Telling Sentences
Write these telling sentences correctly.
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
1. a cat is in the box
A cat is in the box.
2. a dog is on the mat
A dog is on the mat.
1.
3. the cat sits
The cat sits.
2.
4. the dog naps
The dog naps.
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Name
Telling Sentences
Circle each telling sentence that is
written correctly.
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Telling Sentences
Add words to make a telling sentence.
Then write the sentence correctly.
Possible responses are shown.
Lesson 5
1. The ants lift the rock.
Lesson 5
2. the pigs dig
1. the dog
3. The cat has milk.
The dog digs.
4. he is hot.
5. A pot is on the rack
2. in a box
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6.
7.
8.
It is in a box.
The pigs dig.
He is hot.
A pot is on
the rack.
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3. ran fast
I ran fast.
4. She has
She has a cat.
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Name
Name
Telling Sentences
Write these telling sentences correctly.
1. dogs can dig
Questions
Write each question correctly.
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
1. how are you
Dogs can dig.
How are you?
2. cats are soft
Cats are soft.
2. where is Jim
Where is Jim?
3. a fox is fast
A fox is fast.
3. what can we do
What can we do?
4. an ant is not big
An ant is not big.
4. will you come
Write a telling sentence of your own.
Accept reasonable responses.
Will you come?
5.
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Questions
Circle each question that is written
correctly.
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Questions
Read each pair of sentences. Circle the
sentence that is a question. Then write
the question correctly.
Lesson 6
1. Can you pack the bag?
1. where are you
2. where is Ann?
Lesson 6
I am at home
Where are you?
3. will we go soon?
4. Will you pack a mitt?
5. where is the map.
2. Rick has a ball
6. is this the map.
8.
9.
10.
Where is Ann?
Will we go soon?
Where is the map?
Is this the map?
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3. Todd ran to the ramp
Where is the ramp?
4. can I have a mop
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Can I have a mop?
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Now write the other questions correctly.
7.
will he kick it
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Name
Name
Questions
Write each question correctly.
Exclamations
Write these exclamations correctly.
Lesson 6
1. how can he help
Lesson 7
1. help me
How can he help?
Help me!
2. what can she fix
2. my dog is lost
What can she fix?
My dog is lost!
3. will he fix it
Will he fix it?
3. oh no
Oh, no!
4. who is she
Who is she?
4. come home
Come home!
Write a question about the picture.
Accept reasonable responses.
5. thank you
5.
Thank you!
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exclamation.
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Exclamations
Write the first word of each sentence
the correct way. Put a period (.),
question mark (?), or exclamation
point (!) at the end.
Lesson 7
1. He will help.
Lesson 7
2. Help!
get
3. Go to bed!
4. I will go to bed.
1.
Get
Get
up
!
5. Let’s go!
do
Think of other exclamations. Write them correctly.
Accept reasonable responses.
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6.
Do
7.
3.
8.
4.
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will go home
.
let
Let
go
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Name
Look at the picture. Write exclamations
to go with the picture.
Accept reasonable
responses.
Nouns: People or
Places
Name
Exclamations
Write a noun to complete each
sentence. Accept reasonable responses.
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
.
1. Mom went to the
2. Dad is at the
.
1.
3. I like Ross and
.
2.
4. We went camping at the
.
3.
5. Tess and
are here now.
4.
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Look at each picture. Write a noun that
names each person or place.
Possible responses are shown.
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Nouns: People or
Places
man
2.
pond
3.
home
4.
5.
1. I see
Beth
Dad
3. Rob is at
school
Pam
4. Jan and
Pam
dock
5. I ran to the
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at the pen.
2. Rick and
go to the mall.
.
are in the tent.
.
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Places
Write a noun to complete each
sentence. Possible responses are shown.
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Name
Lesson 8
1.
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Nouns: People or
Places
Name
Read each sentence. Write the noun
that names an animal or a thing.
Lesson 8
Look at the picture. Write two sentences
to go with the picture. Use nouns that
name places and people.
Accept reasonable
responses.
Nouns: Animals
or Things
Name
1. We run past the tent.
3. I see an ant.
ant
4. Jack picks up a bug.
2.
bug
dog
5. The dog sniffs it.
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tent
log
2. We rest on a log.
1.
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Nouns: Animals
or Things
Name
Underline the nouns in the box that
name animals. Circle the nouns that
name things.
bus
dog
duck
gift
mask
moth
pig
plant
rat
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Nouns: Animals
or Things
Circle all the nouns in the box.
Lesson 9
ball
big
cat
flag
got
hog
nest
pup
rat
sit
Choose a noun from the box to complete each
sentence. Write the sentences correctly.
Possible responses are shown.
1. A ____ sat on a log.
Use a noun from the box to complete each sentence.
Accept reasonable responses.
1. I want to get a
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Lesson 9
bed
Lesson 9
A cat sat on a log.
.
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2. That is my ____.
2. I don’t want a
That is my flag.
.
3. The dog has a ____.
3. I slept on a
The dog has a ball.
.
4. The ____ ran fast.
4. I will not step on a
The pup ran fast.
.
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Nouns: Animals
or Things
Name
Write each group of words correctly.
Lesson 9
Circle the nouns. Then write four
sentences. Use a noun from the box
in each sentence. Accept reasonable responses.
dig
hand
raft
dog
has
sled
One and More
Than One
Name
1. two ball
Lesson 10
2. one hands
two balls one hand
fox
map
soft
3. one masks
4. two egg
one mask two eggs
1.
5. one bumps
2.
6. two sled
one bump two sleds
3.
7. one moths
8. one plants
one moth one plant
4.
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Than One
Name
Write the word that names each picture.
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One and More
Than One
Name
Write each sentence correctly.
Lesson 10
Lesson 10
1. I have six stamp.
1.
2.
lamps
I have six stamps.
pig
3.
2. Russ has a pens
Russ has a pen.
4.
I have one bag.
frogs
dog
Write a sentence that tells about more than one thing.
Accept reasonable responses.
Choose a picture and write a sentence about it.
Accept reasonable responses.
4.
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5.
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One and More
Than One
Name
Special Names and
Titles for People
Name
Lesson 10
Look around the room. What do you
see? Write sentences that tell how many
you see of some things. Accept reasonable responses.
Read the sentences. Circle the titles
and special names. Write the sentences
correctly.
Lesson 11
1. mark swung a bat
1.
Mark swung a bat.
2. jan gets a cat
Jan gets a cat.
2.
3. miss smith is tall
Miss Smith is tall.
3.
4. mr webb packed
Mr. Webb packed.
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Special Names and
Titles for People
Name
Circle each sentence that is written
correctly.
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Special Names and
Titles for People
Name
Circle the special names and titles.
Lesson 11
he
rick
man
mr ling
Lesson 11
miss bond
she
beth
1. mr. Wall sang a song.
Look at the pictures. Complete each sentence using a
special name from the box. Write each special name
correctly.
2. We all liked the song.
3. miss fox helped us.
4. We sang at school.
1.
Beth
likes to fish.
2.
Miss Bond
helps pets get well.
5. We sang with mr. rand.
Write the other sentences correctly.
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7.
8.
Mr. Wall sang a
song.
Miss Fox helped us.
We sang with Mr.
Rand.
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3. We met
4.
Rick
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Special Names and
Titles for People
Name
Write a letter to a friend. Tell about
yourself and your family. Write special
names and titles correctly.
Accept reasonable responses.
Circle the special names of places.
Write each special name correctly.
Lesson 11
Lesson 12
1. Jess and Seth go to smith school.
Smith School
,
Dear
Special Names
of Places
Name
2. The best fishing is at apple pond.
Apple Pond
3. Jed will run to rock hill.
Rock Hill
4. Ellen and Jan met at hilltop shop.
Hilltop Shop
Your pal,
5. Matt lives on thorn way.
Thorn Way
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of Places
Name
Circle each special name of a place.
Draw a line to match the name to a picture.
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Special Names
of Places
Name
Read about Jill’s day. Circle the special
names of places. Write each special
name correctly.
Lesson 12
1. Sunset Forest
forest
Lesson 12
1. Jill lives on long path.
Long Path
2. West School
school
2. She ran up gold hill.
Gold Hill
3. pond
Windmill Pond
3. She swam in hunt pond.
Smith School
Main Street
King Park
4. I go to school at
5. I live on
4. She rode past grand cliff.
.
Grand Cliff
.
6. I play ball at
5. She met Mom at clam grill.
Clam Grill
.
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Hunt Pond
Complete each sentence with the special name of
a place. Possible answers shown.
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Special Names
of Places
Name
Read each sentence. Circle the name
of the month. Then write the name of
the month correctly.
Lesson 12
Circle each sentence that is written
correctly.
Names of Days
and Months
Name
1. Hank lives on York Way.
1. We get wet in april.
2. Beth lives by flag cliff.
April
3. Trish lives next to the Red Mitten Store.
4. Todd lives by sunset shore.
2. We camp in june.
5. Dennis and Jen live on top of Rust Hill.
June
Now write the other sentences correctly.
6.
Lesson 13
Beth lives by Flag
Cliff.
3. It is hot in july.
July
4. We go to school in september.
7.
Todd lives by
Sunset Shore.
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5. We have hot drinks in December.
December
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Names of Days
and Months
Name
Read each sentence. Circle the name
of the day. Then write the name of the
day correctly.
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Names of Days
and Months
Name
Look at the picture. Then complete
each sentence correctly.
Lesson 13
Lesson 13
1. I will go to school on monday.
Monday
2. On tuesday, we will see animals.
Tuesday
1. This is
Wednesday
.
3. A vet will visit on wednesday.
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2. The next day is
Thursday
4. Our class will get a pet on thursday.
Thursday
Friday
4. The day I like best is
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Accept reasonable responses.
5. We have a math test on friday.
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3. Then it will be
.
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Names of Days
and Months
Name
Name
March
Names of Holidays
Circle the correct way to write the
name of each holiday. Then write it.
Lesson 13
Write sentences about your favorite
two months. Tell what you like to do during
each month. Write the sentences correctly. Accept
reasonable
responses.
Lesson 14
1. new year’s day
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day
January
February
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
2. Memorial Day
memorial day
Memorial Day
1.
3. independence day
Independence Day
Independence Day
4. Thanksgiving Day
thanksgiving day
2.
Thanksgiving Day
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Name
Names of Holidays
Write the holiday name in each
sentence correctly.
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Names of Holidays
Circle each sentence that is written
correctly.
Lesson 14
Lesson 14
1. We eat at home on Thanksgiving Day.
1. We’ll sing a song on flag day.
2. This flag is for flag day.
Flag Day
3. I plant a tree on arbor day.
4. Robin made lunch for Dad on Father’s Day.
2. We have a picnic on memorial day.
5. It was hot on Independence Day.
Memorial Day
Now write the other sentences correctly.
Thanksgiving Day
7.
4. We’ll act in a play on columbus day.
Columbus Day
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This flag is for
Flag Day.
I plant a tree on
Arbor Day.
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3. Gram visits us on thanksgiving day.
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Name
Name
Names of Holidays
Write three sentences about your
favorite holidays. Write the names
of the holidays correctly.
Accept reasonable responses.
Using I and me
Lesson 15
Circle the naming part of each
sentence. Underline the telling part of
each sentence. Then write the sentence correctly.
Lesson 14
1.
1. tom bumped me
Tom bumped me.
2. i fell on the grass
2.
I fell on the grass.
3. he helped me up
He helped me up.
3.
4. i like tom
I like Tom.
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Name
Using I and me
Circle the correct word that completes
each sentence. Then write the word.
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Using I and me
Circle each word group that belongs
in the naming part of a sentence.
Lesson 15
Lesson 15
1. Cal and I
I
me
I
1. Rick and
I
I
4. you and I
get some rags.
5. you and me
me
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I
4. He and
I
3. Mom and me
me
I
2.
2. Ellen and me
do chores.
me
Choose three of the word groups and add words to
them to make sentences. Write the sentences correctly.
Possible responses are shown.
dust.
me
I
6.
like to dust.
7.
me
5. Mom thanks Rick and
me
.
8.
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Cal and I like pets.
Dad hugs Ellen and
me.
You and I are pals.
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Name
Complete the sentence, using I or me.
Write the sentence correctly.
Read each sentence. Write the
pronoun that matches the underlined
words.
Lesson 15
like to swim
I like to swim.
1. Frank fixes eggs.
2. my chicks swim with
My chicks swim
with me.
3. Brent and Ed print cards.
I can quack.
4. The farm has pigs.
4. you can see
You can see me.
5. The bell rings softly.
am a duck.
5.
I am a duck.
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He
She
They
It
It
They
2. Helen runs by the park.
can quack
3.
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6. The children are happy.
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Label the picture with the correct
pronoun.
2.
3.
4.
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It, and They
Name
1.
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Using He, She,
It, and They
Name
Read each sentence. Underline the
noun or nouns. Use the correct pronoun
to complete the next sentence.
Lesson 16
she
they
it
he
1. Dan is at the park.
He
She
They
has his mitt.
2. Gwen brings her softball.
sees Dan.
3. Dan and Gwen run to the grass.
play catch.
4. The park is big.
Use a pronoun to write a sentence about one of
the pictures. Accept reasonable responses.
5. Gwen sees a star.
soon.
5.
It
She
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He
will take
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has lots of grass.
6. Dan picks up the ball and mitt.
them to his house.
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Using He, She,
It, and They
Name
Using I and me
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Using He, She,
It, and They
Name
Circle each sentence pair that is
written correctly.
Name
Possessives
Complete the sentences. Write the
possessive noun correctly.
Lesson 16
1. Karl is at the pond. He sits on a bench.
squirrel
squirrel’s
2. Mark and Tom play. He are friends.
1. Did you see the
3. Beth fixes popcorn. He drinks milk, too.
nest?
Brent
4. There is a nest. It is on a branch.
Brent’s
Now write the other sentences. Write the
pronouns correctly.
5.
Lesson 17
2. We are in
pumpkin patch.
Mark and Tom play.
They are friends.
Sam
Sam’s
3. Where is
shirt?
dog
6.
Beth fixes popcorn.
She drinks milk, too.
dog’s
4. The
Kirk
Kirk’s
5. Is that
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backpack?
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Name
Possessives
Circle the possessive noun in the
first sentence. Then write the possessive
pronoun that completes the second sentence.
Possessives
Choose a possessive pronoun from
the box to complete each sentence.
Lesson 17
his
her
your
yours
Lesson 17
its
their
1. That is Lester’s pen.
It is
his
1. I see a bird’s nest.
pen.
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her
lunch?
3. This is my scarf.
3. I see Pam’s marble.
Her
4. Jill has a duck.
marble is on the desk.
his
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duck quacks a lot.
.
?
food.
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tent.
scarf is over there.
6. This is my lunch. Where is
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their
Your
Her
his
yours
5. Rob juggles blocks. The blocks are
4. That is Robert’s food.
Robert will eat
nest is in a tree.
2. The boys have a tent. That is
2. Where is Meg’s lunch?
Is that
Its
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Name
Circle each sentence that is written
correctly.
Troublesome
Words:
Homophones
Name
Possessives
Write the word from the box that
completes each sentence.
Lesson 17
1. Tom buckles its belt
ant
too
new
2. Ella pets her turtle.
3. Ben and Mom pack their bags.
1. I just got a doll. It is
one
Lesson 18
sun
our
new
.
4. The bobcat licks yours fur.
5. Is this magnet yours?
2. The
ant
is very small.
Now write the other sentences correctly.
7.
Tom buckles his
belt.
The bobcat licks its
fur.
sun
our
one
too
3. It is hot. The
is out.
4. We like Jan. She is
5. I only have
pen.
6. This string is
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long.
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Troublesome
Words:
Homophones
Name
Complete each sentence with the
correct homophone from the box.
1. I can
see
sea
read
red
sum
some
I can swim in the
2. Morris
Read the chart. Choose the correct
homophone from the chart that
completes each sentence.
see
.
a book.
Ellen has a
jacket.
3. What is the
and ten?
of one
Grab
the bucket.
read
in
inn
there
their
cent
sent
mist
missed
fur
1. The cat has soft
some
sum
2. Dad went to work. I
.
missed
3. I will sit here. You can sit
.
in
him.
there
.
inn
4. Mom
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red
a bag.
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fir
Lesson 18
apples from
4. We will stop at that
My lunch is
sea
Troublesome
Words:
Homophones
Name
Lesson 18
the stars now.
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Troublesome
Words:
Homophones
Name
Choose two homophones from the
chart. Write sentences using the words
correctly.
buy
Describing Words:
Color, Size,
and Shape
Name
Read the ad. Find color words and size
words. Write them in the chart.
Lesson 18
by
to
two
wax
whacks
Lesson 19
Come to my big shop.
I have red fish and yellow fish.
I have small green plants, too.
Get a little fish today.
Accept reasonable responses.
Color Words
1.
Size Words
red big
yellow small
green little
2.
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Describing Words:
Color, Size,
and Shape
Name
Add words describing color, size or
shape to complete each sentence.
Write the sentences correctly.
Possible responses are shown.
1. the kitten is
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Describing Words:
Color, Size,
and Shape
Name
Circle each sentence that has a
describing word.
Lesson 19
Lesson 19
1. I see a long van.
The kitten is small.
2. The truck is red.
3. The bus went past.
2. the dog is
4. Here is a cab.
The dog is big.
5. A tire is flat.
3. the bus is
Add describing words to the other sentences. Write the
sentences correctly. Possible responses are shown.
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The bus is yellow.
6.
4. the ball is
The ball is round.
5. the socks are
The socks are black.
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The big bus went
past.
Here is a yellow
cab.
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Describing Words:
Color, Size,
and Shape
Name
Write two sentences that tell about
things in the picture. Use describing
words in each sentence.
Accept reasonable responses.
Name
Read the chart of describing words.
Write the word from the chart that best
completes each sentence.
Accept reasonable responses.
Lesson 19
Describing Words:
Taste, Smell,
Sound, and Feel
Lesson 20
1.
sweet
fresh
soft
hard
hot
bad
loud
wet
1.
2.
hot
fresh
wet
loud
bad
.
2. The
smells
3. The
feel
4. The
makes a
5. The
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.
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Describing Words:
Taste, Smell,
Sound, and Feel
Name
Complete each sentence, using a
describing word. Write the sentences.
Possible responses are shown.
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Taste, Smell,
Sound, and Feel
Name
Lesson 20
Lesson 20
Read each group of words. Draw a
line under each describing word.
1. sweet muffin
2. pretty wings
1. the water feels
The water feels cold.
3. clanging bells
4. thundering yell
2. the jam tastes
The jam tastes sweet.
5. dry dirt
The corn smells fresh.
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Use two of the word groups above to make
sentences. Write the sentences correctly.
Accept reasonable responses.
3. the corn smells
6.
Write a sentence about how something sounds.
Use a describing word. Accept reasonable responses.
4.
7.
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Describing Words:
Taste, Smell,
Sound, and Feel
Name
Describing Words:
How Many
Name
Lesson 20
Use describing words to write a
sentence about each picture. Write the
sentences correctly. Accept reasonable responses.
Read the sentences. Circle the word
that tells how many. Then circle how
many Chester will eat.
Lesson 21
1.
1. Chester will eat
two peanuts.
2. Chester will have
one apple.
3. Chester will gobble
four raisins.
4. Chester will take
three muffins.
2.
3.
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Describing Words:
How Many
Name
Look at the pictures. Then complete
each sentence. Write the word that
tells how many.
1. Mark saw
three
2. I will eat
two
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Look at the picture. Complete each
sentence with the correct number of
animals.
birds.
1. There are
2. There is
grapes.
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three
one
Describing Words:
How Many
Name
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3. There are
3. Pat has
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cats.
4. There are
six
one
five
three
Lesson 21
ducks.
eagle.
turtles.
frogs.
Write a sentence about another kind of animal.
Use a word that tells how many. Responses will vary.
rainbow.
5.
5. Jen has
four
stamps.
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Describing Words:
How Many
Name
Circle each word that describes a
feeling. Write each sentence correctly.
Lesson 21
Look at the picture. Write sentences
that tell what you see. Use words
that tell how many.
Possible responses are shown.
Describing Words:
Feelings
Name
Lesson 22
1. dad was surprised
2.
3.
4.
5.
I
I
I
I
I
see
see
see
see
see
Dad was surprised.
four birds.
three dogs.
seven fish.
two rabbits.
one cat.
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2. mom was hungry
Mom was hungry.
3. i felt sad
I felt sad.
4. jack was happy
Jack was happy.
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Describing Words:
Feelings
Name
Choose the word that best completes
the sentence. Write the word.
sad
good
2. I am sad.
.
3. The teacher is happy.
happy
4. Greg is tired.
Use feeling words to complete each
sentence below. Possible responses are shown.
.
6. I smile when I am
bad
bad
.
Use another feeling word in a sentence.
Accept reasonable responses.
hungry
8. I rest when I am
tired
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7. I eat when I am
4.
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1. My class is glad.
happy
2. It is my birthday. I feel
Describing Words:
Feelings
Circle the feeling word in each
sentence.
hungry
mean
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sad
1. My cat is lost. I feel
3. I am sick. I feel
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Describing Words:
Feelings
Name
Complete the sentences with
feeling words. Accept reasonable responses.
Describing Words:
-er and -est
Name
Lesson 22
Lesson 23
Add er or est to the word to complete
the sentence. Write the word.
tall
1. When I play, I feel
tallest
.
1. That bird sits in the
the forest.
2. When I get a gift, I am
tree in
.
big
3. When I sing a song, I feel
.
2. My desk is the
Write sentences to describe each picture. Use
feeling words. Accept reasonable responses.
biggest
in the room.
dark
3. My dog has
4.
darker
fur than my cat.
small
4. A cat is
smaller
than a goat.
short
5.
5. I am
shorter
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-er and -est
Name
fast
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Describing Words:
-er and -est
Name
Lesson 23
Look at the pictures. Add er or est to
a word from the box to complete each
sentence.
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Draw pictures of three animals. Show
how they compare in size. Label each
picture using words from the box.
Accept reasonable responses.
slow
big
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slower
faster
fastest
slowest
of all.
of all.
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than the raft.
3. The speedboat is
4. The raft is
bigger
than the speedboat.
2. The sailboat is
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Describing Words:
-er and -est
Name
Troublesome
Words: MultipleMeaning Words
Name
Lesson 23
Look at the picture. Write sentences
that compare the animals. Use words that
end in er and est. Accept reasonable responses.
Read each sentence, and look at each
underlined word. Circle the picture that
shows the meaning the word has in the
sentence. Then write the word on the line.
1. The ring fits my finger.
1.
2. Dad will park the car.
2.
3. I like to fish.
3.
ring
park
fish
4. The bat flew to the cave.
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both sentences. Write that word in
each sentence.
1. fast
left
left
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at
Lesson 24
feet
feet
Troublesome
Words: MultipleMeaning Words
Underline the word in each sentence
that can have two meanings. Circle the
picture that shows how the word is used
in the sentence.
Lesson 24
1. The dog ran around the yard.
long.
Bev and Jim stamp their
I
my
coat at school.
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Name
2. inches feet
The yarn is six
left
Turn
the next street.
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Words: MultipleMeaning Words
Name
Lesson 24
2. The pig was kept in a pen.
.
sink
store
store
sink
.
.
Rocks
water.
Animals
food for the winter.
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Write a sentence for can. Make it clear which meaning
you used.
Accept reasonable responses.
in
4.
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4. desk sink
The glasses are in the
3. pond store
Ben and I went to the
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Troublesome
Words: MultipleMeaning Words
Name
Name
Verbs
Circle the verb in each sentence.
Then write the sentences correctly.
Lesson 24
Draw pictures to show two meanings
of each word. Choose one meaning,
and write a sentence that shows it.
Accept reasonable responses.
1. bump
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1. a rabbit hops
A rabbit hops.
My fish blows
bubbles.
The cat dozes.
The red bird
flutters.
The pup wiggles.
2. my fish blows bubbles
3. the cat dozes
2. wave
4. the red bird flutters
5. the pup wiggles
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Name
Verbs
Write an interesting verb to complete
each sentence. Possible responses are shown.
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Verbs
Circle each group of words that is a
complete sentence.
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Lesson 25
1. We hiked to the animal park.
2. The goats their food
3. We to the snake house.
4. The bats were asleep.
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skipped
gobbled
race
danced
hopped
5. June and I baked a cake.
to the park.
2. We
3. Nate will
4. We
5. They
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Possible responses are shown.
Add verbs to the other groups of words to make
sentences. Write the sentences correctly.
our lunch.
6.
home.
across the room.
7.
around the yard.
The goats gobbled
their food.
We skipped to the
snake house.
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Name
Verbs That Tell
About Now
Name
Verbs
Lesson 25
Use verbs from the box. Write
sentences that tell what animals do. Accept reasonable
responses.
leap
jump
wiggle
lick
bite
paddle
swim
dive
slither
sleep
cuddle
gobble
flop
swim
play
swing
swings
slap
run
his tail.
runs
run
5. We
their trunks.
slaps
slaps
4. The beaver
3.
with a ball.
swing
3. Elephants
in the water.
plays
play
2. The seals
2.
swims
swims
1. One octopus
1.
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Write the verb that completes
each sentence.
to see the next animal.
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Verbs That Tell
About Now
Name
Circle the sentences that use the
verb correctly.
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Verbs That Tell
About Now
Name
Read the story. Then complete each
sentence with the correct verb from
the box.
Lesson 26
Lesson 26
1. We play soccer at school.
crawls
jumps
sings
2. Tess run fast to get the ball.
races
sit
see
throws
At the Park
4. Bob score a goal.
I
5. We win the game this time.
see
a black beetle. It
sings
sit
throws
races
jumps
on a leaf. A bird
Now correct the verbs in the other sentences.
Write the sentences correctly.
7.
8.
little birds
Tess runs fast to
get the ball.
Bob scores a goal.
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a
up to catch it.
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stick. The dog
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past me. A boy
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Verbs That Tell
About Now
Name
Use verbs from the chart to write
sentences that tell about now.
Accept reasonable responses.
plant
plants
grow
grows
fall
falls
dig
digs
Using Am, Is,
and Are
Name
Read each sentence. Circle one or
more than one to show how many people
or things the sentence is about. Then write
am, is, or are to complete the sentence.
Lesson 26
pick
picks
1. I
1.
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am
Rick.
one
more than one
is
2. My best friend
Carl.
one
more than one
2.
3. We
are
one
4. Carl
3.
is
one
5. We
are
one
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on a team.
more than one
a good batter.
more than one
happy to be on the team.
more than one
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Using Am, Is,
and Are
Name
Circle each sentence that is written
correctly.
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Using Am, Is,
and Are
Name
Draw a line to complete each sentence.
Write the completed sentences correctly.
Lesson 27
Lesson 27
1. Mom and I are in the garden.
2. Mom is watching a butterfly.
3. Jill and Tom are planting roses.
4. They is watering plants, too.
1. I
are in the river.
5. Kevin am picking flowers.
2. Jane
are not with us.
3. Fish
am on the bridge.
4. You
is in the pond.
Write the other sentences correctly.
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6.
7.
They are watering
plants, too.
5.
6.
Kevin is picking
flowers.
7.
8.
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I am on the bridge.
Jane is in the pond.
Fish are in the river.
You are not with us.
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Using Am, Is,
and Are
Name
Write am, is, or are to complete each
sentence.
1. I
am
2. Mom
Verbs That Tell
About the Past
Name
Read each sentence. Write the verb
that tells about the past.
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Lesson 28
1. Yesterday, we skipped to the park.
skipped
riding my bike.
is
riding her bike.
3. We
are
4. You
are
going too fast!
5. She
is
waiting for me.
2. Dad cooked corn in the pit.
riding to the pond.
cooked
3. We played softball on the field.
played
4. When it was dark, we walked home.
walked
5. We watched the stars come out.
watched
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Verbs That Tell
About the Past
Name
Circle each sentence uses a verb that
tells about the past.
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Verbs That Tell
About the Past
Name
Change each verb in the box to a verb
that tells about the past. Then complete
each sentence with the correct verb.
Lesson 28
Lesson 28
1. A frog jumped on a log.
3. I walk past it.
2.
4. The frog croaks.
3.
5. I laughed at the frog.
Now change the verb in the other sentences
to a verb that tells about the past.
Write the sentences correctly.
6.
7.
8.
4.
I looked at the frog.
I walked past it.
The frog croaked.
my Granddad.
7. We
our dinner on a grill.
my plate.
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from the bridge.
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clean
6. We
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5. Last week, I
8. I
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visited
cooked
cleaned
fished
visited
fished
cooked
cleaned
visit
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2. I look at the frog.
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Verbs That Tell
About the Past
Name
Change each verb in the box to a verb
that tells about the past. Then choose one
verb and write a sentence about the past.
1.
jump
2.
move
3.
want
4.
walk
5.
clean
6.
pick
Using Was
and Were
Name
Choose the correct word to go with
the verb in each sentence.
beaver
beavers
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jumped
moved
wanted
walked
cleaned
picked
beaver
1. A
cat
2. Two
Accept reasonable responses.
cats
4. Some
cow
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was by the haystack.
flowers
flowers
peacock
5. A
were chasing a butterfly.
cows
flower
7.
was in the creek.
cats
cow
3. The
were in the garden.
peacocks
peacock
was on the path.
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Using Was
and Were
Circle one or more than one to show
how many the sentence is about. Then
write was or were to complete each sentence.
were
one
2. Jack
was
one
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was
one
4. Jack and Nate
5. They
were
one
Using Was
and Were
1. Pete and I was playing in the rain.
2. We were wearing raincoats.
sitting on a bench.
3. My boots and socks was wet.
quiet.
5. He was splashing me!
more than one
Write the other sentences correctly.
yelling loudly.
6.
more than one
fishing.
more than one
7.
thinking about fish for dinner.
more than one
Pete and I were
playing in the rain.
My boots and
socks were wet.
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4. Pete was stamping in the puddles.
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were correctly.
more than one
were
one
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Name
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1. Jack and Nate
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Using Was
and Were
Name
Write was or were on the lines to
complete the story.
messy. It
Mom’s
1. Last May, Lenny
cleaning. Arthur
big cake. We
go
the cake
go
ready.
4. Yesterday, I
Use was or were to write a sentence about what
happened when Mom came home.
Accept reasonable responses.
go
to the beach.
went
went
5. Last week, Greg
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went
go
6. Now, let’s
and feed the peacock.
go
3. Today, we will
to visit Meg.
went
go
2. Now, I must
making a
excited. Soon the house and
went
went
go
still at work. Dad and Sandy
to the zoo.
went
went
to town.
went
go
make snowballs.
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went
go
went
go
go
went
1. Last week, Ben
3. The cat
6. Flo
3. Jen go to school last week.
4. You can go with me now.
for a long walk.
5. Last night, we went to bed late.
Now write the other sentences correctly.
6.
to the beach today.
7.
to the seashore last summer.
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Yesterday, we
went to the river.
Jen went to
school last week.
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2. Yesterday, we go to the river.
to the playground.
5. Kelly and Kim will
Using Go and Went
1. The tiger went into the jungle.
to the vet yesterday.
4. Now, we all
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Circle the sentences that are written
correctly.
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to the store.
2. Today, my dog will
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Using Go and Went
Write go or went to complete each
sentence. Underline the clue words
that tell you which verb to use.
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birthday. She
Using Go and Went
Choose the correct word to complete
the sentence.
go
was
was
was
was
were
were
were
The house
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Using Go and Went
Write go and went to complete
the story.
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Planning the Party
Annie
went
to visit Liz last week. They
planned a party. Yesterday, Liz
went
to
the store to buy milk and eggs. Today, Liz and Jan will
go
to Annie’s house. They will make
cupcakes.
Now, imagine you were invited to the party. Write a
sentence to tell what you will do or what you did do.
Use go or went correctly. Accept reasonable responses.
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