Year 3 English Printable Worksheets

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Using 'have' and 'has' correctly

Using 'have' and 'has' correctly

Using 'have' and 'has' activityWith this handy year 3 worksheet, students are asked to write 'have' or 'has' to complete the sentences. This activity can be used in the classroom or at home and comes complete with an answer sheet for quick marking. Students can also have a go at marking their own work.

Age: 7 - 8
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Conjunctions writing activity

Conjunctions writing activity

Conjunctions writing activityA conjunction is a word that is used to join two parts of a sentence.  For example:I brought an umbrella because it was raining heavily.Students write their own sentences using each conjunction included on the worksheet. This resource is a great activity to help children learn how to use conjunctions correctly in their writing. 

Age: 7 - 8
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Prefixes - super–, anti– and auto–

Prefixes - super–, anti– and auto–

Prefixes - super–, anti– and auto–Adding a prefix to a root word can change its meaning and form a different word. For example:super + hero = superheroStudents write the root words in the correct columns to match them to the correct prefixes.

Age: 7 - 8
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Using apostrophes - Singular and plural possession

Using apostrophes - Singular and plural possession

Using apostrophes to show singular and plural possessionFor single nouns, we add an apostrophe and an 's'. For example:The cat's food bowl was empty.For plural nouns, we add an apostrophe after the 's'. For example:The cats' beds were filled with soft blankets. 

Age: 7 - 8
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Using 'a' and 'an' correctly

Using 'a' and 'an' correctly

Using 'a' and 'an' correctlyUse 'a' before words that start with a consonant sound, for example: a dog, a book, a unicorn.Use 'an' before words that start with a vowel sound, for example: an apple, an egg, an umbrella.Students read the sentences and circle the correct answer. There is an answer sheet included for quick marking. Students can also practise marking their own work. Use this helpful worksheet at home or in the classroom to help children learn when to use 'a' and 'an' in their writing. 

Age: 7 - 8
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Using inverted commas

Using inverted commas

What are inverted commas?Inverted commas, also known as speech marks, are punctuation marks used to enclose a direct quotation or a piece of dialogue in writing. Using inverted commas activityStudents rewrite the sentences adding speech marks where they are needed. By learning how to use inverted commas correctly, students will be able to improve their writing skills and communicate their ideas more clearly and effectively.

Age: 7 - 8
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Identifying conjunctions - Time, place and cause

Identifying conjunctions - Time, place and cause

Identifying conjunctions - Time, place and causeHere are some examples of conjunctions expressing time, place, and cause:Time conjunctions: after, before, when, while, as, until, since, once, as soon as, by the time.Place conjunctions: above, below, between, inside, outside, near, next to, behind, in front of, across.Cause conjunctions: because, since, so, therefore, as a result, due to, owing to, thanks to, on account of, in order to.Students practise identifying conjunctions that express time, place and cause. Understanding conjunctions and how they connect ideas is an important skill for Year 3 students to develop in order to improve their writing and communication skills.If you found this worksheet helpful, check out our Using Conjunctions To Express Time, Place And Cause activity.

Age: 7 - 8
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Using conjunctions to express time, place and cause

Using conjunctions to express time, place and cause

Using conjunctions to express time, place and causeUsing conjunctions can make sentences more complex and interesting by connecting related ideas together.Here are some examples of conjunctions expressing time, place, and cause:Time conjunctions: after, before, when, while, as, until, since, once, as soon as, by the time.Place conjunctions: above, below, between, inside, outside, near, next to, behind, in front of, across.Cause conjunctions: because, since, so, therefore, as a result, due to, owing to, thanks to, on account of, in order to.With this worksheet, students choose the correct conjunction to complete the sentences and then create sentences of their own. Our worksheet to help students identify conjunctions might also be useful - Identifying Conjunctions - Time, Place And Cause

Age: 7 - 8
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Use of the forms 'a' and 'an'

Use of the forms 'a' and 'an'

Use of the forms 'a' and 'an'If a word starts with a consonant sound, we should use 'a.' If a word starts with a vowel sound, we should use 'an.' When in doubt, say the word out loud and listen for the sound at the beginning. If it sounds like a consonant, use 'a.' If it sounds like a vowel, use 'an.' This handy worksheet asks students to complete the sentences by writing 'a' or 'an'. Encourage Year 3 students to practise using 'a' and 'an' in their writing and speaking, and to ask for help when they're not sure which one to use.

Age: 7 - 8
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Christmas vocabulary matching 2

Christmas vocabulary matching 2

This Christmas-themed worksheet asks students to draw a line to match the Christmas words to the pictures. This activity will help with a child's spelling, reading, and vocabulary.

Age: 7 - 8
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Christmas vocabulary matching 1

Christmas vocabulary matching 1

This Christmas-themed worksheet asks students to draw a line to match the Christmas words to the pictures. This activity will help with a child's spelling, reading, and vocabulary.

Age: 7 - 8
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Back to School - Word Unscramble

Back to School - Word Unscramble

All of these words are associated with going back to school. Students are asked to unscramble the letters and write the words correctly on the lines.

Age: 7 - 8
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Spring - How Many Syllables? (2)

Spring - How Many Syllables? (2)

All of these words are associated with spring. How many syllables does each word have? Write the correct number of syllables on the lines.

Age: 7 - 8
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Halloween Adjectives

Halloween Adjectives

This Halloween worksheet asks students to circle the adjective that describes the underlined noun.

Age: 7 - 8
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Vocabulary Matching - Dinosaurs

Vocabulary Matching - Dinosaurs

Students are asked to draw a line from the word on the left to its description on the right. There are 10 words to match correctly.

Age: 7 - 8
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Matching syllables - Autumn vocabulary

Matching syllables - Autumn vocabulary

This autumn theme worksheet asks students to match the syllables to make 12 autumn words then write the word on the line.

Age: 7 - 8
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Punctuation - Statement or question? (2)

Punctuation - Statement or question? (2)

This year 3 worksheet helps children decide whether a sentence is a statement or a question. A full stop is used at the end of a statement. A question mark is used at the end of a question. Pupils are asked to read the sentences and write the missing punctuation at the end of each sentence.

Age: 7 - 8
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Punctuation - Statement or question? (1)

Punctuation - Statement or question? (1)

A full stop is used at the end of a statement. A question mark is used at the end of a question. Pupils are asked to read the sentences and write the missing punctuation at the end of each sentence.

Age: 7 - 8
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Father's day - Syllables

Father's day - Syllables

Read each word associated with Dad. How many syllables has each word?

Age: 7 - 8
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Easter - Missing vowels

Easter - Missing vowels

Fill in the missing vowels to complete the Easter words.

Age: 7 - 8
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Mother's Day - Alphabetical order

Mother's Day - Alphabetical order

Children must read the Mother's Day words and put them in alphabetical order.

Age: 7 - 8
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Missing letters - Christmas theme

Missing letters - Christmas theme

Missing letters - Help Santa fill in the missing letters to complete the names of his reindeer.

Age: 7 - 8
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Missing letters - Christmas activity

Missing letters - Christmas activity

Missing letters - Fill in the missing letters to these Christmas words.

Age: 7 - 8
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Alphabetical order - Christmas theme

Alphabetical order - Christmas theme

Alphabetical order - Put the Christmas words in alphabetical order.

Age: 7 - 8
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Alphabetical order - Christmas theme activity

Alphabetical order - Christmas theme activity

Alphabetical order - Put the Christmas words in alphabetical order.

Age: 7 - 8
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Question marks

Question marks

A quick and easy time-saving activity covering capital letters and question marks. Pupils write each sentence by putting in the capital letters and question marks.

Age: 7 - 8
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Capital letters and full stops

Capital letters and full stops

This worksheet will help pupils write capital letters and full stops in the correct places. Pupils rewrite the sentences by putting in the capital letters and full stops. Full stops come at the end of a sentence. Capital letters are used at the start of a sentence. Capital letters are also used for names of people, pets, and places.

Age: 7 - 8
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Capital letters and full stops - Correct the sentence

Capital letters and full stops - Correct the sentence

Full stops come at the end of a sentence. Capital letters are used at the start of a sentence. Capital letters are also used for names of people, pets, and places. This year 3 English worksheet will help students with their punctuation. Children rewrite the sentences by putting in all of the capital letters and full stops.

Age: 7 - 8
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Capital letters

Capital letters

This year 3 English worksheet is great to help children identify words that need a capital letter. Children rewrite the words that need a capital letter and then think of 3 words of their own that need a capital letter.

Age: 7 - 8
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