Free Printable Grammar Worksheets for Grades 1 to 3
Updated November 2026 · 35 free printables
Free printable grammar worksheets for first, second and third grade: 35 one-page sheets, each with its answer key on page 2 of the same PDF.
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About these printables
They cover the grammar that US standards expect in the early grades: nouns (person, place or thing, common and proper, singular and plural, irregular plurals like mouse and mice), verbs (action verbs, past tense with -ed, irregular past tense, is and are, was and were), adjectives (describing words and comparing with -er and -est), pronouns, punctuation and capital letters, compound words, synonyms and antonyms, and contractions.
The first grade sheets lean on pictures: animals that croak, swim and buzz for action verbs, one fox and two foxes for plurals, sun + flower = sunflower for compound words, a slow snail and a sour lemon for adjectives. Second grade adds rules in a small box at the top (change y to i, add -es after s, x, sh and ch, commas in a list) and color sorting pages. The third grade sheets ask for more writing: irregular verbs in sentences, I or me and we or us, spelling rules for -ed, a synonym and antonym chart, and whole sentences to fix with capitals, commas and end marks. Every sheet prints on US Letter paper with no signup.
At a glance
- Pages
- 35 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 6 to 9
- Levels
- Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
- Answer keys
- on page 2 of every PDF
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Complete pack
- all 35 pages in one PDF, free with an email sign-up
- Price
- free; every single page downloads with no sign-up
Free Printable Grammar Worksheets for Grades 1 to 3, One by One
A closer look at the pages that belong to this collection itself. The other pages in the gallery above are described on their own theme pages, linked from each card.
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1. Adjectives: Circle the Describing Word
Twelve picture boxes, each with two describing words to choose from: a red apple (not furry), a slow snail, a sour lemon, a soft feather, a round balloon, a hard rock, a small ant. A gentle first adjectives page; the key circles the right word. It is a first grade grammar sheet, ages 6 to 7, with pictures or a word bank so early readers can work on their own.
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2. Find the Adjectives in Each Sentence
Ten sentences with 17 adjectives to circle: size words (big, tiny, tall, little), colors (red, blue, green, gray), feel and taste words (soft, sweet, juicy, smooth, cozy) and more. A picture sits next to every sentence; the key circles each adjective in red. It fits second grade grammar, ages 7 to 8, with the rule printed at the top when there is one to remember.
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3. Comparing Adjectives: -er and -est
Pictures in three sizes show the idea: a tall, taller and tallest tree, big balloons, small ladybugs and long snakes, with the -er and -est words to write under them. Then four more adjectives with spelling traps (fast, hot - hotter, happy - happiest, cold). Key on page 2. It fits second grade grammar, ages 7 to 8, with the rule printed at the top when there is one to remember.
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4. Pronouns: He, She, It, We or They?
Ten sentences with the noun in blue (Mia, The dog, Leo and Sam, My friends and I, Mr. Brown) and a line to write the pronoun that can take its place: he, she, it, we or they. A first look at pronouns for first grade, key on page 2. It is a first grade grammar sheet, ages 6 to 7, with pictures or a word bank so early readers can work on their own.
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5. Choose the Correct Pronoun: I or Me?
Subject and object pronouns in ten sentences: I or me, she or her, he or him, we or us, they or them. Children write the right one in the blank (Please give the ball to ___; ___ went to the zoo together). Answers on page 2. It is a third grade grammar sheet, ages 8 to 9, where children write whole words and sentences on their own.
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6. Contractions Matching Worksheet
Ten common contractions to match with the two words they come from: do not - don't, cannot - can't, is not - isn't, I am - I'm, it is - it's, we are - we're, they are - they're, you will - you'll, she is - she's, I will - I'll. The key draws the lines. It fits second grade grammar, ages 7 to 8, with the rule printed at the top when there is one to remember.
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7. Write the Contraction: Sentences Worksheet
Ten sentences with two words in parentheses to turn into a contraction: I am - I'm, does not - doesn't, we have - we've, let us - let's, and the odd one, will not - won't. Pictures next to some lines; the key on page 2 has every contraction written in. It is a third grade grammar sheet, ages 8 to 9, where children write whole words and sentences on their own.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Do one grammar sheet at a time and read the instructions aloud together; the rule usually fits in one sentence.
- Ask children to say each sentence out loud before they write: most grammar mistakes sound wrong when spoken.
- Use the answer key to let older kids check their own work with a colored pencil.
- Mix one picture sheet with one writing sheet per week so grammar does not feel like a test.
- After a sheet, hunt for the same thing in a picture book: three nouns, two verbs, one question mark.
Did you know?
- English has eight parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections.
- Most English plurals add -s, but a few old words keep plurals from Old English, such as feet, teeth, geese and mice.
- The question mark is thought to come from the Latin word quaestio, shortened by scribes to a small q above an o.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Make a noun, verb and adjective sentence game: write words on cards in three colors and build silly sentences.
- Go on a punctuation hunt in a cereal box or a comic and count the question marks.
- Keep a compound word list on the fridge and add one every time someone spots a new one.
- Turn the opposites page into a memory game: cut out the word boxes and play match.
How to print
Click Download PDF and print at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key, so choose “page 1” in the print dialog if you only want the practice page. Every worksheet is free for home, homeschool and classroom use, so print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
What grammar should a first grader know?
In first grade children learn that a noun names a person, place or thing and a verb is an action word, that more than one usually adds -s or -es, that a sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a period, question mark or exclamation point, and that the word I and names are always capitalized. The grade 1 sheets here cover exactly those, with pictures on most pages.
Do the grammar worksheets have answer keys?
Yes, all 35. Page 2 of every PDF is the same sheet with the answers in red: words written on the lines, nouns and adjectives circled, verbs underlined, matching lines drawn, commas added and color pages colored in. Pages where children pick their own colors (the opposites page) show one possible way.
Which sheets are for second grade?
Sixteen sheets are marked grade 2: common and proper nouns, irregular plurals, plurals with -ies, past tense with -ed, irregular past tense matching, is or are and was or were, finding adjectives, comparing with -er and -est, kinds of sentences, commas in a list, compound word matching and splitting, antonyms, synonyms, synonym or antonym, and contractions.
What is the difference between a common and a proper noun?
A common noun names any person, place or thing (city, dog, day); a proper noun names one special one and starts with a capital letter (Chicago, Rex, Monday). The common and proper nouns sheet pairs them up so children see the difference, then practices the capital letters.
Do you teach the comma before and in a list?
The commas in a list sheet uses the serial comma (an apple, a banana, and a pear), which most US elementary programs teach. If your school leaves it out, tell children the last comma is optional; the answer key marks it so you can decide.
Are these grammar worksheets free?
Yes. Every sheet is a free PDF to download and print at home or school, with no account and no email. Please do not resell them or upload them to another site.