Grammar and Punctuation Worksheet - KS3 - Beginner

Grammar and Punctuation worksheet for KS3 (Key Stage 3 / Year 7-9 (Ages 11-14)). Beginner level english practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.

English•Key Stage 3 / Year 7-9 (Ages 11-14)•Grammar and Punctuationbeginner

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Grammar in Action: Clauses, Sentences and Punctuation

Key Stage 3 · Years 7–9 · Beginner

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Instructions: Work through each activity in order. Read the examples carefully, then use the answer boxes to show your choices or corrections. Check that your sentences are clear and use Standard English.

Spot the Clauses

A main clause makes sense on its own; a subordinate clause depends on another clause. In each sentence, identify the subordinate clause and write it in the box. The example shows you what to look for.

Example: Although the rain had stopped, we stayed inside. → Although the rain had stopped

1. When the bell rang, the pupils packed their books.

2. Mia smiled because her team had won.

3. The dog, which had been asleep, jumped up suddenly.

4. I will call you after I finish my homework.

Choose the Sentence Type

Read each sentence and decide whether it is a statement, question, command or exclamation. Write the sentence type in the box. Use the punctuation at the end as a helpful clue, but also consider what the sentence is doing.

1. Please place your books on the table.

2. What a brilliant performance that was!

3. Have you finished reading the story?

4. The library closes at half past four.

Punctuation for Effect

Choose the punctuation mark that best completes each sentence: colon, semi-colon, dash or ellipsis. A colon can introduce an explanation or list; a semi-colon can link closely related main clauses; a dash can create emphasis; an ellipsis can suggest a pause or something unfinished.

1. I packed everything I needed___ a map, a torch and a bottle of water.

2. The storm finally passed___ the streets were still flooded.

3. There was only one thing left to do___ run.

4. I opened the old wooden box and found___

Make It Standard English

Rewrite each sentence in Standard English. Keep the original meaning, but correct the non-standard grammar. Pay attention to subject–verb agreement and verb forms.

1. We was waiting outside the hall.

2. She don't know the answer.

3. Me and him were chosen for the team.

4. I done my homework before dinner.

Edit a Short Paragraph

The paragraph has missing punctuation. Rewrite it with suitable capital letters and punctuation. Use the clues in the wording: the direct speech is a question, and the final sentence should build suspense. There may be more than one acceptable way to punctuate it.

as the corridor grew dark sam whispered are you sure this is the right door he reached for the handle it began to turn

Build a Clear Complex Sentence

Use the sentence openings to create complete complex sentences. Add a main clause to each subordinate clause, and punctuate each sentence correctly. The example shows one possible completion.

Example: Because the path was muddy, we walked carefully.

1. Although the wind was strong, ...

2. ... because the final whistle had blown.

3. When the lights went out, ...

Answer Key

Activity 1: 1. When the bell rang ; 2. because her team had won ; 3. which had been asleep ; 4. after I finish my homework

Activity 2: 1. Command ; 2. Exclamation ; 3. Question ; 4. Statement

Activity 3: 1. colon (:) ; 2. semi-colon (;) ; 3. dash (—) ; 4. ellipsis (…)

Activity 4: 1. We were waiting outside the hall. ; 2. She does not know the answer. ; 3. He and I were chosen for the team. ; 4. I did my homework before dinner.

Activity 5: As the corridor grew dark, Sam whispered, “Are you sure this is the right door?” He reached for the handle. It began to turn… (Other correctly capitalised and punctuated versions are acceptable.)

Activity 6: Answers will vary. Example answers: 1. Although the wind was strong, we continued along the path. ; 2. We left the pitch because the final whistle had blown. ; 3. When the lights went out, everyone fell silent.