Choose the noun: run, blue, river, slowly.
- river
- slowly
- run
- blue
Answer and explanation
river
river
Subjects
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Sample exercises
Choose the adjective: soft, sing, table, quickly.
- quickly
- table
- soft
- sing
Answer and explanation
soft
soft
Choose the opposite of “empty”.
- full
- open
- light
- quiet
Answer and explanation
full
full
Choose the opposite of “before”.
- after
- always
- near
- under
Answer and explanation
after
after
Which word is a verb?
- green
- chair
- happiness
- jump
Answer and explanation
jump
jump
Which mark normally ends a direct written question in English?
- .
- ?
- ,
- ;
Answer and explanation
?
?
Study notes
English grammar essentials
20 key concepts, retrieval questions and a learning checkpoint.
Grades 3–8English grammar essentials · quick reference
Test a word in its sentence. The same spelling can be a noun in one context and a verb in another.
Grades 3–8Subject–verb agreement in context
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject, not a nearby distractor noun.
Grades 2–5Subject–verb agreement in context · revision card
Choose the verb that agrees with the subject, not a nearby distractor noun.
Grades 2–5Punctuation and sentence editing
Use punctuation to mark sentence boundaries, direct questions, lists and possession.
Grades 3–6Punctuation and sentence editing · revision card
Use punctuation to mark sentence boundaries, direct questions, lists and possession.
Grades 3–6Prefixes, suffixes and word meanings
A prefix appears before a base; a suffix follows it. Context still matters.
Grades 3–7Prefixes, suffixes and word meanings · revision card
A prefix appears before a base; a suffix follows it. Context still matters.
Grades 3–7Nouns, verbs and adjectives in sentences
A word’s role depends on how it is used in context.
Grades 1–4Nouns, verbs and adjectives in sentences · revision card
A word’s role depends on how it is used in context.
Grades 1–4Sounds, words and early sentence sense
An adult may read these prompts aloud for early learners.
Grades K–2Sounds, words and early sentence sense · revision card
An adult may read these prompts aloud for early learners.
Grades K–2Listening for sounds and letter groups
Listen to sounds rather than only counting written letters. Adult read-aloud support may help.
Grades K–2Listening for sounds and letter groups · Revision card
Listen to sounds rather than only counting written letters. Adult read-aloud support may help.
Grades K–2Sentences that tell, ask and direct
A sentence can state information, ask a question or give a direction.
Grades 1–4Sentences that tell, ask and direct · Revision card
A sentence can state information, ask a question or give a direction.
Grades 1–4Nouns, pronouns and clear references
A pronoun should point clearly to the noun it replaces.
Grades 2–5Nouns, pronouns and clear references · Revision card
A pronoun should point clearly to the noun it replaces.
Grades 2–5Verb tenses and time clues
Yesterday, now and tomorrow help identify the intended tense.
Grades 3–6Verb tenses and time clues · Revision card
Yesterday, now and tomorrow help identify the intended tense.
Grades 3–6Punctuation for precise meaning
A semicolon can join closely related independent clauses.
Grades 5–9Punctuation for precise meaning · Revision card
A semicolon can join closely related independent clauses.
Grades 5–9Complete sentences and clear boundaries
Identify independent clauses and revise punctuation without losing meaning.
Grades 3–6Complete sentences and clear boundaries · Revision sheet
Identify independent clauses and revise punctuation without losing meaning.
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