English Grade 3 Worksheets for 9-Year-Olds

Instructions

Read the instructions for each section carefully and complete the exercises. Have fun!

Part 1: Homophone Hunt

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. I would like to go ( to / too / two ) the library.
2. ( Their / There / They're ) are many books on the shelf.
3. I want that book, ( to / too / two )!
4. Do you ( know / no ) where the dinosaur books are?
5. I ( see / sea ) the book I want to ( buy / by / bye ).
6. ( It's / Its ) cover is bright blue.

Part 2: Awesome Adjectives

An adjective is a word that describes a person, place, or thing (a noun). Circle the adjective in each sentence below.

1. The fluffy kitten played with a string.
2. We saw a huge whale in the ocean.
3. My dad baked a delicious cake for my birthday.
4. The funny clown made everyone laugh.
5. I read a scary story before bed.
6. A tiny mouse ran across the floor.

Part 3: Compound Word Match-Up

A compound word is made when two smaller words are put together. Draw a line to connect a word from the first column with a word from the second column to create a new compound word.

Part 4: Sentence Fix-Up

Oh no! These sentences are missing correct capitalization and punctuation. Rewrite each sentence correctly on the line below it.

1. the dog chased the ball across the park
2. _________________________________________________________


3. where is my new blue crayon
4. _________________________________________________________


5. my best friend is named sam
6. _________________________________________________________


7. we are going on a trip this friday
8. _________________________________________________________

Answer Key

Part 1: Homophone Hunt

1. I would like to go to the library.
2. There are many books on the shelf.
3. I want that book, too!
4. Do you know where the dinosaur books are?
5. I see the book I want to buy.
6. Its cover is bright blue.

Part 2: Awesome Adjectives

1. The fluffy kitten played with a string.
2. We saw a huge whale in the ocean.
3. My dad baked a delicious cake for my birthday.
4. The funny clown made everyone laugh.
5. I read a scary story before bed.
6. A tiny mouse ran across the floor.

Part 3: Compound Word Match-Up

• Rain + Bow = Rainbow
• Sun + Light = Sunlight
• Butter + Fly = Butterfly
• Foot + Ball = Football
• Star + Fish = Starfish

Part 4: Sentence Fix-Up

1. The dog chased the ball across the park.
2. Where is my new blue crayon?
3. My best friend is named Sam.
4. We are going on a trip this Friday.